Laptop GPS

I propose a “Manta Ray” Style self-burying landmine grid system, which uses swarm and haptic robotic re-organization theory to fill in the holes left from enemy intrusion. A “Manta Ray” mimicking robot, which vibrates can quickly bury itself.
The virtual grid in which the land mines occupy will allow for patterns, which are algorithm controlled by encrypted satellite command relay. The shape of the land mines will be a small lobster like body with large circular or octagonal mesh wired component. The body will dig a hole for itself and then the mesh grid will lower itself to the surface and then jiggle until it is covered. (have drawings). Since we know the latest exact locations of the minefield a blue force army, downed pilot or special force teams could transverse the minefield using a PDA-GPS device carefully dodging all the land mines. Any attempt to follow them would be sure death for those who pursue. Think the story of the “Parting of the Red Sea!” I further propose the Blue Force software guidance system around the self-healing minefield grid be called PRS.
The land mines will deactivate by satellite, before re-configuring and then once properly buried in place be reactivated. After the war they can be deactivated or discharged, to prevent the countless thousands killed and maimed each year from land mines of wars gone bye.

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GERMIN GPS 18 is a GPS sensor bundled with nRoute™ and City Navigator software that automatically guides you with turn-by-turn directions and voice prompts to get you safely to your destination. The GPS 18 includes a 12 parallel channel, WAAS-enabled sensor, available with either a PC or USB connection. The GPS 18 is a simple, convenient, inexpensive way to turn your PC laptop into a personal navigator to get you where you're going.

The GPS 18 includes a 12 parallel channel, WAAS-enabled sensor, available with either a PC or USB connection. The receiver includes an integrated magnetic base and is less than three inches in diameter.

The GPS 18 ships with a fully unlocked MapSource® City Navigator DVD, which provides full coverage of the entire United States, Canada, and Puerto Rico (North America version) or major metropolitan areas throughout Western Europe (Europe version). Map detail includes highways, interstates, business and residential roads, with turn restrictions, speed categories, and other navigation features. It also features more than five million points of interest including restaurants, lodging, attractions, shopping, emergency services, post offices, and more.

Picture: 1 - GPS 18 USB - USB 2.0 full-speed version

Picture: 2- GPS 18 PC -Serial connection with 12-volt cigarette lighter adapter

GPS 18 features:

GPS 18 USB Specifications

• WAAS-enabled; 12 parallel channel GPS receiver
• Weight: 100.4 g
• Size: 61mm dia. x 19.5mm height
• USB 2.0 full-speed interface (also compatible with USB 1.1 Full Speed hosts)
• Powered through the computer’s USB port

GPS 18 PC Specifications

• WAAS-enabled; 12 parallel channel GPS receiver
• Weight: 184.6g
• Size: 61 mm dia. x 19.5 mm height
• Serial interface: asynchronous serial input compatible with RS-232 or TTL voltage levels, RS-232 polarity
• Powered through integrated 12-volt cigarette lighter adapter

Package Includes:

• GPS 18 sensor with USB or PC connection
• 12-Volt adapter (PC only)
• Automotive windshield mount
• Integrated magnetic base
• nRoute DVD
• One version below:

 Americas:
MapSource® City Navigator North America DVD with full coverage and full unlock
 Europe:
MapSource City Navigator Europe DVD with full coverage and full unlock

• Setup guide
• Quick reference quide
• Mounting instructions
• Product information sheet
• nRoute navigation software help contents

Software Requirements:

• USB DRIVERS FOR GARMIN SOFTWARE: To use the Garmin GPS 18 with Garmin MapSource Software, you require the Garmin USB driver. You can download it from the Garmin Updates and Downloads Page.
• USB DRIVERS FOR NON GARMIN SOFTWARE: To use the Garmin GPS 18 with Non Garmin Mapping Software (Third Party), you require the Garmin Spanner USB driver. You can download it from the Garmin Updates and Downloads Page.

Estimated Retail Price:

• GPS 18 USB, North America Deluxe Package: $129.99 U.S.D.
• GPS 18 PC, North America Deluxe Package: $129.99 U.S.D.

The GPS 18 are also available in OEM versions.