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The System Behind the Wherifone
The Wherifone uses patented location technology that combines information from Global Positioning System (GPS) of satellites with the capabilities of GSM/GPRS cellular networks to find the phone. Should GPS satellites be obscured or a GPS fix otherwise be unavailable, the Wherify system will provide the approximate position of a Wherifone by using location information taken from the GSM network where this information is made available to Wherify. GSM network location information may also be used by safety officials during an emergency call to determine the approximate position of the Wherifone device.
When you request a Locate either through a secure Web site or
a Customer Care representative, the Global Location Service Center contacts the Wherifone via the GSM/GPRS cellular network. The Wherifone then finds the closest GPS satellites orbiting the Earth, determines its location, and reports its latitude and longitude coordinates back to the Global Location Service Center.
The Global Location Service Center processes those coordinates, pinpoints them with advanced mapping software, and gives you an approximate street address plotted onto a map. There are two types of maps: 1) standard online street maps and 2) detailed aerial photo maps.
Setup
We make it easy for you to set up your Wherifone and your Location Service. YOU MUST FULLY COMPLETE THE ACTIVATION
PROCESS FOR YOUR WHERIFONE TO WORK.
Before you can use your Wherifone you need to: Step 1: Activate
your account. Step 2: Fully charge the battery. Step 3: Insert
the SIM card into your Wherifone device. Step 4: Turn on Your Wherifone device.
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