Introduction: Motorola iDEN GPS/Java Enabled Phones

    
 

About Motorola: Motorola is a Fortune 100 global communications leader that provides seamless mobility products and solutions across broadband, embedded systems and wireless networks. Seamless mobility means you can reach the people, things and information you need in your home, auto, workplace and all spaces in between. Seamless mobility harnesses the power of technology convergence and enables smarter, faster, cost-effective and flexible communication.

Motorola offers market changing icons of personal technology. They are a leader in multi-mode, multi-band communications products and technologies, and mobile devices designs. They manufacture, sell and provide services to wireless subscribers. Manufactured systems include: server equipment for cellular systems such as the Mike/Telus, portable energy storage products and systems, and servers and software solutions and related software and accessory products.

Motorola is the basis of the Mike/Telus phones. One important feature that Motorola provides for Mike/Nextel is the GPS compatibility . Whether you need turn-by-turn driving directions or a smarter way to manage your mobile travel needs, the GPS location-based safety services like Mobile Locator, allows you to locate your fleet at anytime right from your computer.

Another important feature of the phone is its Java compatibility. Java technology opens up a wealth of exciting possibilities. It enables just about any application -- including games, tools, and information programs and services -- to run on just about any computer or device. GPSNet uses the java technology as the building foundation for the GPS tracking software that is installed right on the phone.

   
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What is GPS?

   
 

Global Positioning System, is a satellite navigational system formed by 24 satellites orbiting the earth and their corresponding receivers on the earth. The satellites orbit the earth at approximately 12,000 miles above the surface and make two complete orbits every 24 hours. The GPS satellites continuously transmit digital radio signals that contain data on the satellites location and the exact time to the earth-bound receivers. The satellites are equipped with atomic clocks that are precise to within a billionth of a second.

By using three satellites, GPS can calculate the longitude and latitude of the receiver based on where the three spheres intersect. By using four satellites, GPS can also determine altitude.

GPS has applications beyond navigation and location determination. GPS can be used for cartography, forestry, mineral exploration, wildlife habitation management, monitoring the movement of fleet and bringing precise timing to the world.

Having the GPS adapter installed on the Mike/Nextel phones allows for GPSNet to receive the latitude and longitude of the phone's exact position. GPSNet needs more than just this, it needs a software to obtain this information. Thanks to the Java technology, we can do this.

   
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What is Java?

   
 

A high-level programming language developed by Sun Microsystems. Java was originally called OAK, and was designed for handheld devices and set-top boxes. Oak was unsuccessful, so in 1995 Sun changed the name to Java and modified the language to take advantage of the burgeoning World Wide Web.

Java is a general purpose programming language with a number of features that make the language well suited for use on the World Wide Web. Small Java applications are called Java applets and can be downloaded from a Web server and run on your computer by a Java-compatible Web browser. It can also be downloaded and ran on a GPS phone. In fact, the software GPSNet has designed was built using the Java technology. Once the GPSNet Java program files have been installed and a couple of minor alterations have been made, the phone is then ready to track positions.

   
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Advantages and Disadvantages of Equipping your Drivers with GPS Phones

    
 

Advantages:

  1. Lower cost of entry
  2. No “install” or “de-install” costs
  3. No “stand alone” software to buy
  4. No heavy installation costs
  5. The reduction of voice traffic and error by sending load order information to the driver's phone with the signiciant load events updated on the phone by the driver
  6. The ability to accurately track the vehicle right down to street level using the LAT and LONG positions obtained from the phone
  7. The ability to send significant trip updates through the phone (arrive, loaded, empty)
  8. The ability to receive turn-by-turn directions whether using the GPS phone application or using the pre-installed option on the phone
  9. Can be used as both cell phone and data terminal (e-mail, web browser)

Disadvantages

  1. Data portion stops working once you cross an international border (stops tracking)
  2. Not tethered
  3. Major drain on phone battery life
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  4. May not be driver (user) friendly
  5. •Coverage “holes”
  6. Limited or no coverage in an enclosed area
  7. Can be difficult to “trouble shoot” devices
    
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How Often Would I Receive Position Updates From the Phone?

    
  Every five minutes a position is received from the Mike/Nextel GPS phone. We only choose to update the position within GPS if the following exceptions have occurred:

If the vehicle is “In Service”…
• We either update the position in GPS411 once every hour OR if the last known position in GPS411 differs from the
newly obtained position from the phone.

If the vehicle is “On a Load”…
• We either update the position in GPS411 once every 20 minutes OR if the last known position in GPS411 differs by
more than 5 miles from the newly obtained position from the phone.

The position updates are treated as check calls in the GPSNet system. You can view these position updates/check calls from more than one screen within GPSNet.

    
 

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Besides Tracking, Can the Phone Send Significant Trip Updates?

   
 

Of course, that is what differs GPSNet from all the other tracking solutions currently out there. Besides tracking, the driver can be trained to send significant trip updates through the phone straight to your desktop computer (your login), as well as request routing and directions at anytime.

A list of available events/macros that the driver can send or request are:

  • Send Arrived
  • Send POD
  • Send Arr. Border
  • Send Dep. Border
  • Request Routing (using PC Miler 18)
  • Request Directions
  • Request Trip Info.

For more information on the available macros please contact GPSNet.

   
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Which Phones Can GPSNet Integrate With?
Below we have listed all the GPS phones that are both GPS and Java enabled. We have also provided two additional links strictly below the title that will take you to your respective GPS Phone service provider. Only there will you be able to purchase or get in contact with a live Mike/Nextel sales representative. Please keep in mind that GPSNet does not sell neither the phone nor the service. Like stated before you must get in contact with your respective service provider, whether that being in US or Canada.
 

Motorla iDEN GPS/Java Integratable/Capable Phones
Mike Motorola iDEN Phone List (CAN)
     Nextel Motorola iDEN Phone List (U.S.)
       
       
Motorola iDEN i265
  
Motorola iDEN i275
  
  • The Motorola i265 is designed for simplicity and style delivering the cutting-edge features wireless customers demand, including GPS location technology for audible turn-by-turn driving directions, and a vibrant 65K color display and Java technology.
  • Popular buy
  • Affordable
  • Being the baby brother of the i265, the Motorola i275 is solidly built for business. With a 600-entry phonebook, push-to-talk, integrated speakerphone, and a VGA camera, the i275 gives users plenty of ways to stay in touch. Other features included are: Group Connect walkie-talkie service, GPS for turn by turn directions, and Java technology.
  • Best buy
  • Available only in the U.S.
 
iDEN i265 Specifications
 
iDEN i275 Specifications
 
       
Motorola iDEN i710
  
Motorola iDEN i355
  
  • The Motorola i710's advanced features, include two-way radio, Java technology, GPS capabilities, and an internal display capable of supporting up to 65,000 colors. This model offers simple navigation for ease of use, improved battery life and enhanced audio quality.
  • The Motorola i355 is targeted at field services, construction, transportation, and government segments. With the strongest ruggedized shell and best weatherproofing available to the market today. Plus, the advanced push-to-talk feature supports Nextel Direct Connect, Group Direct Connect and Direct Talk functions. Other critical features include GPS and Java technology.
iDEN i710 Specifications
 
iDEN i355 Specifications
  
       
Motorola iDEN i730
  
Motorola iDEN i830
  
  • The Motorola i730's advanced features, including two-way radio, Java technology, GPS capabilities, and an internal display capable of supporting up to 65,000 colors. This model offers simple navigation for ease of use, improved battery life and enhanced audio quality.
  • The smallest phone available on Nextel to date. A phone with a 65,000 color display, the i830 is designed for business professionals and individuals who demand full functionality in an ultra compact form. The phone is GPS technology-enabled for location-based services, including visual and audible driving directions, and is equipped with Java technology, allowing users to download and run applications with ease.
iDEN i730 Specifications
  
iDEN i830 Specifications
  
       
Motorola iDEN i836
  
Motorola iDEN i860
  
  • Along with having GPS and Java capabilities, the i836 is shaping the lines of communications by combining a sleek handset design and unique metallic finish with innovative iDEN technology and customizable features.
  • The Motorola i860 is the first camera phone. This model is small, stylish and features large, vibrant internal and external color screens, picture caller ID, GPS and Java capabilities.
  • Available only in the U.S.
iDEN i836 Specifications
  
iDEN i860 Specifications
  
       
Motorola iDEN i605
  
Motorola iDEN i325IS
  
  • The first rugged Bluetooth-enabled mobile phone for Nextel. Its rubberized design meets military specifications for resistance to dust, shock and vibration, and its GPS capability and Java technology enables location-based services, including fleet tracking and turn-by-turn directions.
  • Available only in the U.S.
  • The i325 is a rugged, multi-functional handset that meets military specifications for dust, shock, vibration, high / low temperatures and pressure, solar radiation, humidity, salt fog, and water resistant. It offers Advanced Feature Capability including MSTG (Multi-Simultaneous Talk-Group), ISO (Isolated Site Operation), and status messaging, It is also Java, and GPS capable.
iDEN i605 Specifications
  
iDEN i325 Specifications
  
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I'm Interested, How Do I Get Started?

Pricing: Please keep in mind that GPS sells neither the phone or the required wireless network service. That is the responsiblity of your respective Mike/Nextel phone representative. We at GPSNet do however charge a entry/setup/training fee, as well as an ongoing monthly subscription fee per phone.

GPSNet: Before moving forward let GPSNet know you're interested. Discuss a pricing structure and at anytime ask for professional advice and assistance.

Phone: Not all Motorola iDEN are GPS/Java capable. Take caution when selecting the right phones that best fit your company's needs. For a complete list of GPS/Java capable phones please click the following link: Motorla iDEN GPS/Java Integratable/Capable Phones.

Phone Service Provider Links: Mike Motorola iDEN Phone List (CAN) Or Nextel Motorola iDEN Phone List (U.S.)

Phone Service Provider: Once the phones have been purchased be sure to speak with your Mike/Nextel representative to have the data portion for the GPS Phones activated. Also, please don’t forget to purchase at least one USB data cable so you can install the necessary GPSNet java files into the Nextel phone.

MyJal: You will also need to purchase MyJal from http://www.gomyteam.com/ . MyJal is the #1 Nextel ringtone, wallpaper, Java application and game loader available. MyJal works with the latest Nextel Motorola phones. MyJal is an application that will have to be downloaded and installed on your computer. It gives you the ability to install the necessary java files from your computer (received from GPS) to the GPS phone.

In a Nutshell, Here's What's Needed:

  1. Order GPS Mobile Data services from GPSNet
  2. Agree on a purchase fee with your phone service provider.
  3. The purchase of the Mike/Nextel phones.
  4. The Mike/Nextel phones with the data portion activated (1 MB monthly per phone of data is usually sufficient).
  5. MyJal installed on your computer (approx. $15 for a full subscription).
  6. A data cable that will allow you to transfer the files from your computer to the GPS phone (supplied by your cell provider).
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