First, I wouldn't rely on Google Gears geolocation. The HTML5 geolocation API is the way to go.
Second, to answer your question, I believe that the API taps into the device backend to obtain location either via WiFi network (i.e., they check the WiFi SSID against a database of known SSIDs that have been geolocated) or if possible (and allowed) a GPS chip. So it provides a standardized method for tapping whatever geolocation data can be found on the device. On Wed, Jun 1, 2011 at 6:10 PM, thebit <[email protected]> wrote: > Hello, > I'm using geoLocation (W3C Geolocation and Google Gears Geolocation) > but I would like know how it works. > For example: it well works with a smartphone connection? How does it > do to obtain user coordinates? > Finally, I wish to know if exists a GPS locator per devices provided > by GPS. > > Thank you very much for your help! > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "Google Maps JavaScript API v3" 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-js-api-v3?hl=en. > > -- Jeremy R. Geerdes Generally Cool Guy Des Moines, IA If you're in the Des Moines, IA, area, check out Debra Heights Wesleyan Church! http://www.debraheightswesleyan.org -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Google Maps JavaScript API v3" 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-js-api-v3?hl=en.
