They are using the Google Maps API http://code.google.com/apis/maps/
Tracking is allowed - but you need to declare use of "sensor" http://code.google.com/apis/maps/faq.html#tos_tracking (and 2g is concerned with route guidance or navigation - ala a "SatNav" - rather than simple tracking) On 1 February 2011 20:55, Ragi Burhum <[email protected]> wrote: > Just curious, > Since Instamapper is using Google Maps tiles, doesn't this violate 2g of > Google's TOS (just because it is using the GPS > "sensor")? http://www.google.com/intl/en_ALL/help/terms_maps.html > > >> >> Date: Tue, 1 Feb 2011 14:07:53 -0500 >> From: "M. Adam Davis" <[email protected]> >> To: Paul Faunik <[email protected]> >> Cc: [email protected] >> Subject: Re: [Geowanking] low cost gps location broadcasting hw / sw >> Message-ID: >> <[email protected]> >> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1" >> >> Go to http://www.instamapper.com/diy.html and follow the instructions. >> $50 >> prepaid phone from Target, $0.35/day for tracking ($50 phone includes $10 >> credit, so you're good for about a month before having to buy more >> credit). >> 3-6 days standby time (significantly less depending on cellular conditions >> and your update rate - one minute update rate will drain the battery in >> 8-12 >> hours). For more time, strap a larger battery to it - the one it has is >> under 1AH, so you can easily double or triple that time with 3 AA NiMH >> 2000mAH cells, or some Li-Ion cells such as >> http://www.sparkfun.com/products/8483 and >> http://www.sparkfun.com/products/8484. You'll need to charge them >> externally, of course. Works on Nextel/Boost network (make sure you have >> coverage in the areas you're interested in). Cellular accessories, such >> as >> car chargers, holders, etc may come in handy if you simply want the >> tracker >> to work whenever a vehicle is on. >> >> I have built other GPS tracking devices, and it's unlikely that you can >> beat >> the cost if you need cellular coverage. For short range work a >> hacked-together FRS radio pair, microcontollers (such as arduino), and GPS >> is still more expensive to start up, but there are no ongoing costs so >> might >> be better savings in the long run. Note that it may be illegal to use FRS >> radios this way. >> >> -Adam >> > > _______________________________________________ > Geowanking mailing list > [email protected] > http://geowanking.org/mailman/listinfo/geowanking_geowanking.org > > _______________________________________________ Geowanking mailing list [email protected] http://geowanking.org/mailman/listinfo/geowanking_geowanking.org
