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15 Replies Last post: May 12, 2006 10:05 AM by IhrigOntario 1 2 Previous Next

mrupert

74 posts since
Mar 24, 2006

Apr 27, 2006 12:59 PM

I want this

Okay, I want this to be developed, and I'll let people who are much smarter than me develop it:

How about a GPS device integrated into an iPod that communicates with Google maps to track my run, in real time, so that when I decide to take my run up and go longer my wife can simply look at the computer screen, see where I'm at, and not be worried.

And the fact that it ties into google maps makes it easy to track my runs! How about it? Anyone?

LewJ

149 posts since
Feb 13, 2006

1. Apr 27, 2006 1:08 PM

in response to: mrupert

Re: I want this

The wife knowing where you are part has been done already.

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mbannon

1,814 posts since
Dec 14, 2007

2. Apr 27, 2006 1:18 PM

in response to: mrupert

Re: I want this

I've managed to connect my laptop to my GPS and have it track my position on a map in real time, so now you just need to have the GPS unit transmit the data via LewJ's suggestion to the computer at home. Piece of cake, right?

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mrupert

74 posts since
Mar 24, 2006

3. Apr 27, 2006 1:22 PM

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Re: I want this

Actually, the technology is all there... I'm kinda surprised Garmin hasn't done this yet (or Apple, for that matter).

lamerunner

170 posts since
Feb 4, 2004

4. Apr 27, 2006 1:24 PM

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Re: I want this

You really want someone tracking you?? I can't imagine much worse than that! Running is one of the few free times I get.

mrupert

74 posts since
Mar 24, 2006

5. Apr 27, 2006 2:02 PM

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Re: I want this

Not just somebody--I want it logged on the computer so I can view it, and see a historic map of my runs. We've already got the gps's on our wrists---why not expand their capabilities?

I bet we'll see this in 5 years or so.

randymar

2,243 posts since
Dec 14, 2007

6. Apr 27, 2006 2:09 PM

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Re: I want this

quote:<HR>Originally posted by lamerunner:
You really want someone tracking you?? I can't imagine much worse than that! Running is one of the few free times I get.<HR>

Exactly, why not take it further??? Have the GPS tie into your HRM so that if she needs you while you're out, she can just click a button on the home computer that will send a shock back, stopping you right in your tracks. Then she can come pick you up and take you shopping for shoes.

With that done, why limit it to running??? Make it so that if you go ANYWHERE she doesn't want you to go ... I'm sure you see what I'm getting at ... kind of like an Invisible Fence for husbands.

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Viich

326 posts since
May 27, 2004

7. Apr 27, 2006 3:18 PM

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Re: I want this

quote:<HR>Originally posted by mrupert:
Not just somebody--I want it logged on the computer so I can view it, and see a historic map of my runs. We've already got the gps's on our wrists---why not expand their capabilities?

I bet we'll see this in 5 years or so.<HR>

Um.... Garmin's Forerunner series already lets you do this. You just have to plug it into the computer.

mrupert

74 posts since
Mar 24, 2006

8. Apr 27, 2006 3:38 PM

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Re: I want this

Really? I did not know this... Very nice. They don't, however, do it real-time, do they?

alwaysrunnin

7 posts since
Mar 13, 2006

9. Apr 27, 2006 4:02 PM

in response to: mrupert

Re: I want this

quote:<HR>Originally posted by randymar:
Exactly, why not take it further??? Have the GPS tie into your HRM so that if she needs you while you're out, she can just click a button on the home computer that will send a shock back, stopping you right in your tracks. Then she can come pick you up and take you shopping for shoes.

With that done, why limit it to running??? Make it so that if you go ANYWHERE she doesn't want you to go ... I'm sure you see what I'm getting at ... kind of like an Invisible Fence for husbands.

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LMAO! Invisible fence for husbands... that is truly just a sad statement. Mostly because there are women out there who really do want to know every single move their significant other makes. Ugh. Don't fall for it guys!

Coastwalker

394 posts since
Aug 14, 2007

10. Apr 28, 2006 4:24 PM

in response to: mrupert

Re: I want this

Have you heard of RFIDs? Radio Frequency Identification Devices. Many manufacturers put them in products so they can track them through the inventory chain from manufacturing plant to retail shelf (and beyond...). So the tracking technology does exist. It is just a matter of getting an RFID implanted beneath your skin, and then we'll know where you are at all times. Pleasant thought, eh?

Jay

Canuck Kid

58 posts since
Jul 9, 2005

11. Apr 28, 2006 10:56 PM

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Re: I want this

...so I said "I've got to be honest--there's another woman. I've been spending five hours a week with her." And she said "Don't lie to me! You've been out running again, haven't you!"

Ad Alta

110 posts since
Sep 15, 2005

12. Apr 29, 2006 5:44 AM

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Re: I want this

quote:<HR>Originally posted by Canuck Kid:
...so I said "I've got to be honest--there's another woman. I've been spending five hours a week with her." And she said "Don't lie to me! You've been out running again, haven't you!"<HR>

Hemlon

1 posts since
Jun 23, 2002

13. May 10, 2006 8:20 AM

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Re: I want this

quote:<HR>Originally posted by Canuck Kid:
...so I said "I've got to be honest--there's another woman. I've been spending five hours a week with her." And she said "Don't lie to me! You've been out running again, haven't you!"<HR>

ROFL....this made my morning! HUGE laugh!!!!

snoopywithtwins

40 posts since
Dec 14, 2007

14. May 12, 2006 6:50 AM

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Re: I want this

tee hee loved the you been out running again havent' you roflmao

can i add one more thing to your gps lojack ipod.....how bout satellite radio

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