LBS trumps GPS - Privacy is SOL
To some, the ability to track the movements of
family members using cell phones equates to a violation of privacy.
To some, the ability to track the movements of
family members using cell phones equates to a violation of privacy. Others
– particularly parents, who already are tapping the new technology to keep
tabs on their kids – view it as a convenient way to ensure their
children’s safety in an increasingly ominous
world.
“It’s for the children!” It must be alright. Right?
“Location Based Services are the new face of the wireless Internet,” says T. John Kim. “LBS combine hardware devices, wireless communication networks, geographic information and software applications that provide location-related guidance for customers,” Kim said. “It differs from mobile position determination systems such as Global Positioning Systems (GPS) in that Location Based Services provide much broader, application-oriented location services.”
“Usually when something is coming into the market – take for instance the Beta/VHS video formats – there’s a lot of duplication and waste for consumers.” In this case, “there’s a huge market coming in, so there was agreement that we’d better get started ahead of time.
To date, Kim said, 29 nations have endorsed the new ISO standard for adoption.
The standard covers technology - not the use or abuse of technology. I’m not worried about about vending machines addressing me by name. I am concerned about governments and corporations that know where I am 24/7, who I might be talking to - and what I’m discussing.
“It’s for the children!” It must be alright. Right?
“Location Based Services are the new face of the wireless Internet,” says T. John Kim. “LBS combine hardware devices, wireless communication networks, geographic information and software applications that provide location-related guidance for customers,” Kim said. “It differs from mobile position determination systems such as Global Positioning Systems (GPS) in that Location Based Services provide much broader, application-oriented location services.”
“Usually when something is coming into the market – take for instance the Beta/VHS video formats – there’s a lot of duplication and waste for consumers.” In this case, “there’s a huge market coming in, so there was agreement that we’d better get started ahead of time.
To date, Kim said, 29 nations have endorsed the new ISO standard for adoption.
The standard covers technology - not the use or abuse of technology. I’m not worried about about vending machines addressing me by name. I am concerned about governments and corporations that know where I am 24/7, who I might be talking to - and what I’m discussing.
Posted: Tue - May 22, 2007 at 06:29 AM