Smartphone app determines location, speed and direction of distant objects

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Researchers at the University of Missouri have developed a prototype app that combines a smartphone’s GPS, compass and imaging capabilities to calculate the exact location of distant objects and track their speed and direction. The researchers say the PositionIt app could allow a single off-the-shelf device to replace various pieces of equipment carried by soldiers on the battlefield, or be used closer to home to judge the distance to the green when playing golf... Continue Reading Smartphone app determines location, speed and direction of distant objects

Section: Mobile Technology

Tags: Apps, Prototype, Smartphone, Tracking, University of Missouri

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