Typical Mobile Hardware Example

  • 1. Set of sensors (mostly GPS), delivering NMEA 0183 or similar ASCII-type information (multiple sensors supported, 8 channels). Any serial port works (USB, serial, simulated, etc.).
  • 2. PC laptop computer with 3D acceleration (Windows XP)
  • 3. Mobile laptop power supply
  • 4. Optional trackball. Ball pointing devices are best in mobile environments.
  • 5. Master Navigator program (Current version is 2010)
  • 6. Additionally maybe an A4-size scanner.