patronsaintowl / gps-tracking

Proof-of-concept to demonstrate, collecting GPS coordinates via a Windows app using the Sensor API as well as erification and display of tracked routes via Google Maps API.

GPS Tracking and Google Integration Test

This project is a proof-of-concept to demonstrate:

• Collection of GPS coordinates via a Windows app using the Sensor API
• Verification and display of tracked route via Google Maps API

Layers involved and test requirements

• GPS Device
• GPS Windows Driver
• GPS Sensor Driver
  • This one is free: http://www.turboirc.com/gps7/
  • Requires configuration of COM port number and baud rate, which I found via the GPS reference utility
• Windows Sensor API
  • requires Windows 7 and higher
  • greatly simplifies development against sensors such as GPS, light sensors, accelerometers

Considerations for production use

• Need to clearly indicate when GPS device is ready.
• How often should samples be taken?
• What should be done if coordinates do not change? Continue recording or wait for movement?

Usage

1. Ensure the requirements listed above are met.
2. Compile and run GpsTest.exe to capture some coordinates. Output is recorded to {exe_dir}\GPS-Output-yyyy-mm-dd hh-mm-ss.csv) on save.
3. Set the project GpsTest.WebClient as Startup and run it.
4. Browse to and upload the generated output file to view your route!