Hi Thanks for you reply.
We are using 3g GSM Network in our modem. Is Google database support 2-bit cellid of 3g GSM Network. Thanks, Premnath.T On Jun 2, 1:27 pm, Andrew Leach <[email protected]> wrote: > On Jun 2, 5:16 am, Premnath <[email protected]> wrote: > > > > > We are not using this for commercial purposes. Using this just for > > testing > > That doesn't exempt you from the Terms of Service. > > > Yes, The above mentioned google API can be used for development > > purposes. > > I don't believe that, I'm afraid, but if you're certain, then you > should be able to find its documentation (I can't). > > > It returns the Latitude & Longitude for the cell IDs retreieved from > > the Sierra Modem (As it returns a 4 byte Hexadecimal cell ID). > > > Whereas the Novatel Modem returns a 2 byte Hexadecimal CELL ID. > > In both the cases we convert the CELL ID to decimal & pass it to the > > google API mentioned. > > > Our query is whether google support the 2 byte CELL ID, as this is the > > format all legacy devices (Modems) support. > > I don't suppose it does, since it's not returning any data. What does > the documentation say? > > > If so what conversion need to be made at our end. > > I found > this:http://s95417013.onlinehome.us/ktekx/gps%20cell%20tracker/atcommands/... > which says "Four bytes are required for UMTS, whereas only two bytes > are applicable for GSM, and the two first bytes are then zeros, for > example, 00001A02." That indicates that a four-byte representation > with leading zeros would be the same number as the two-byte value > (that is, there's no conversion); but they indicate different things. > Perhaps the Google database doesn't recognise two-byte GSM (2G) cell > ids, only four-byte UTMS (3G) ones. > > This isn't really a Maps question anyway, although this group does > seem to soak up queries about other APIs. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Google Maps API V2" group. To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [email protected]. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/google-maps-api?hl=en.
