2008/11/30 Seth Rothenberg <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > > we need a way to remotely activate the gps > > and make it send an sms and e-mail etc etc > > I had such an idea long ago, > when my car was stolen. > The insurance company got a report on day 3 > that it had been recovered within 8 hours by > the Sanitation Department. > > (NYC considers the empty chassis to be > a sanitation problem, not a police matter ;-) > > > My idea was, the device monitors GPS, > and ignition. If the car is moving but not on, > start making calls. And of course, 10 years > later, OM/FRunner/Tangogps offer the platform.
Try this when your car is still there, but your ass was moved to Guantamo. > Call the Police from in front of your computer. > "I want to report a car being stolen...It's on 105t street..." You have only one try rearrange your call.
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