Google tested non-GPS positioning technology

Google is currently experimenting with a new technology that could allow users to be located directly on mobile phones even if the device does not include GPS.

Usually without GPS global positioning feature will be very difficult to get the exact positioning position. However, Google claims everything will change completely with its experimental My Location service. This service uses the upgraded version of Google Maps.

The first step of the experiment showed that Google's new technology correctly identified the user's location in the radius from 400m to 4.8km. To locate, users only need to start the My Location service and press the 0 key.

When connecting My Location will not send any personal user information about Google servers. The only information sent is the ID of the relay station to which the user's mobile phone is connected. This is the information used to determine the user's location.

Google claims to use this service faster and more reliable than GPS, especially in terms of users in residential areas.

Currently, Google is building a mobile relay station identification code database for the My Location service. Current data of about 20 countries has been updated to Google's new positioning database. However, the test service is only available in Europe and the US and has not been fully expanded to Asia.

Interested users can visit www.google.com/gmm to download a new version of My Location test of Google. The software will be integrated into mobile web browser.

Hoang Dung