GPS tracker

GPS tracker based on embedded Linux

The picture shows a breadboard which contains a complete Linux PC on a surface of just 104 mm x 63 mm. A Quad-band GPRS module and SiRF3 GPS module are also on board, as well as interfaces for USB, RS232 and Ethernet components. An SD-card reader enables the trouble-free expansion of the 4 Mb NV memory which comes as standard.
The heart of the GPS tracker is two ARM processors, responsible on one hand for the GSM component and on the other for applications executable under Embedded Linux. The processor module, including the GSM component, is also available for purchase separately. Despite its small surface area - roughly the size of a matchbox – its 160-pin socket provides a wide array of connectivity options. Aside from keyboards, digital cameras and reading devices, this also includes WLAN, Bluetooth and GPS components.
This new platform is ideally suited to the expansion of self-sufficient positioning and monitoring systems, which are capable of much more than merely transferring data due to the local „Linux Intelligence“. Coupled with a camera or environmental sensors, complex pattern recognition applications, for example, can be executed directly on the board. As the geo-coordinates are also transferred wireless, the board is predestined for mobile use.

Technical data of GPS tracker

• Controller with periphery
• CPU ARM9 AT91SAM9260  (200 MIPS)
• RAM for 64 MB application
• Data Flash (Non volatile) 4 MB up to 128MB Flash
• SD card / MMC card
• GPI0 Pins , AD / DA converter
• 4 COM-Ports, 1 USB Device, 2 USB Host, I2C, SPI
• JTAG Interface
• Charging circuit for LIPO Battery
• DC/DC Power Supply, input voltage 6 to 32V
• Radio modules
• Quad-Band GSM/GPRS Module incl. SIM card holder
• GPS-Module based on SiRF 3/LP
• Operating system
• Embedded Linux Kernel Version 2.6.24
• Supported cameras

Currently you have the choice between 168 different cameras. Examples: Intel PC Camera Pro, ViewQuest M318B, Kodak DVC325, DLinkDSC350, Creative PCCAM300, Aiptek Mini PenCam 2 M, Genius VideoCAM Express V2, Hama USB Sightcam 100, Petcam, Arowana 300K CMOS Camera ...

Content of the GPS tracker evaluation kit

Mainbard, adapter board with wireless modules (GSM and GPS) and embedded PC, Ethernet-IP-Link, Linux source code, software development environment, cable RS232 to USB , cable CMOS to USB, cable D-Sub 9 Pin RS232, GSM-Helix-antenna, external combined GSM/GPS antenna, GPS-Patch-antenna, GSM-board-antenna , two  integrated GSM-antennas , two coaxial cable, microphones, loudspeaker, LiPo battery 1350 mAh, source code in C for tracking device, access to User forum, access to free of charge tracking platforms