Home › Laptop GPS Software › On Line Tracking Software Passengers on Bus
I want to offer periodic visual updates on bus monitor system for our tours.
This would be similar to the updates given visually on international flights and would include such information as:
a. Time Remaining to Destination
b. Miles to Destination
c. Time Remaining to next scheduled rest stop
d. Miles Remaining to next scheduled rest stop
c. Miles Traveled thus far
d. Time Traveled thus far
e. Shows overall map to destination
I have been told I can hook into bus video system with my lap top.
Now I need your help as I have not used any type of PC navigation software?
a. Is there a software application that would provide the above?
b. What type of hardware would I need in addition to PC Lap top?
c. Has anyone ever done this type of thing before?
Thanks so much for your help.
Terry
This would be similar to the updates given visually on international flights and would include such information as:
a. Time Remaining to Destination
b. Miles to Destination
c. Time Remaining to next scheduled rest stop
d. Miles Remaining to next scheduled rest stop
c. Miles Traveled thus far
d. Time Traveled thus far
e. Shows overall map to destination
I have been told I can hook into bus video system with my lap top.
Now I need your help as I have not used any type of PC navigation software?
a. Is there a software application that would provide the above?
b. What type of hardware would I need in addition to PC Lap top?
c. Has anyone ever done this type of thing before?
Thanks so much for your help.
Terry
Hi Terry,
Welcome to Laptop GPS World.
This is a very nice idea. I think any PC GPS navigation software can do at least some of it. Most programs provide distance to destination and ETA, but I'm not sure how to provide ETA for the final destination and also ETA for the next rest stop, both at the same time.
I think I would first attempt to integrate into this project Microsoft Streets and Trips. The reason being is that the map looks very nice. There is a free 60-dat trial download of the fully functional program.
The hardware is the easy part. when you decide on the mapping software, you may just buy a bundle that includes a GPS unit. It will save you money, and you will avoid potential compatibility issues. Alternatively, you may buy one of many USB or Bluetooth GPS receivers. They cost about $40 to $60.
Welcome to Laptop GPS World.
This is a very nice idea. I think any PC GPS navigation software can do at least some of it. Most programs provide distance to destination and ETA, but I'm not sure how to provide ETA for the final destination and also ETA for the next rest stop, both at the same time.
I think I would first attempt to integrate into this project Microsoft Streets and Trips. The reason being is that the map looks very nice. There is a free 60-dat trial download of the fully functional program.
The hardware is the easy part. when you decide on the mapping software, you may just buy a bundle that includes a GPS unit. It will save you money, and you will avoid potential compatibility issues. Alternatively, you may buy one of many USB or Bluetooth GPS receivers. They cost about $40 to $60.