Even today in the world of satellite based GPS and the fairly exact positioning information it can provide, it is always best to have a paper chart or map and the needed tools in case your electronic ones fail so you are not left stranded and unable to find your way home.

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Among its most recent products include a watch than can receive global positioning system location information, one that doubles as a TV remote control, and one that plays MP3 digital music files.

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Ultimately, the Compass Navigation System could be used worldwide to provide precise positioning data for the Chinese military similar to information already produced by the U.S. GPS for military field commanders.

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One scheme called Londonet, devised by Alistair Jeffs and his team, suggests using smart cards, global positioning satellites, wireless communications and real-time personal information devices to revolutionise how Londoners go about their lives.

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In line with the recent re-positioning of Twitter as not a social network, but an information and content network, Trammell believes his own experience reflects how others are actually using the service these days.

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Finally, TravRoute has created a voice-enabled software program that works with a Global Positioning System to allow hands-free, eyes-free directional information in a car.

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