Chapter 16, Problem 4CCT

Program Plan Intro

Uber:

• Uber is a transportation service that bought a great change in taxi business all over the world.
• Customers have to connect to the network and locate their location via their mobile phones. Once their request is done, the cab arrives at the specified location in a very short time.
• It completely depends on wireless technology, which is also one of the disadvantages. If mobile phone services are down, then customers are unable to connect with the Uber drivers.

GIS:

• GIS stands for Geographic Information System.
• It is a system that is used to gather, store, manipulate, and manage the geographical information.
• GIS application allows user to create interactive queries, edit information in maps, etc.
• Its applications are related to management, engineering, logistics, business, etc.

GPS:

• It stands for Global Positioning System.
• It is nothing but a satellite based navigation system that provides accurate position, time, as well as speed information.
• It performs independent operation and the user need not to transmit information.
• It is used by people present all over the world. It provides dangerous positioning capabilities to military and civil services and also to commercial users.

LBS:

• Location based services is abbreviated as LBS that uses real time geo-information form a mobile device to provide data, security, etc.
• It provides more services like delivering products (Example: Pizza and products from e-shopping).