[gps-talkusers] Re: GPS not indicating direction properly

Most GPS systems allow the inputting of an address via zip code in the US or 
Postcode in the UK. Certainly the Postcode is a shorthand form of the address 
the only additional information normally required is house number. The side of 
the street the house is on I think is included with the postcode information. 
In any case in the UK houses with the same postcode will normally be on the 
same side of the street. Houses are also normally number with No 1 as the first 
house on the left hand side of the road and No 2 as the first house on the 
right hand side of the road. 

Steve
  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: alice dampman 
  To: gps-talkusers@xxxxxxxxxxxxx 
  Sent: Tuesday, July 29, 2008 2:10 PM
  Subject: [gps-talkusers] Re: GPS not indicating direction properly


  Is this also an issue with the "off the shelf" GPS systems that drivers use 
in their cars? I also have the impression that we have to go through a lot more 
steps of setting addresses and what mode and all that than those drivers do. Is 
this true, or is it just easier and quicker for them because they use the touch 
screen? Hmmm, guess I should ask one of the drivers, right? I've seen friends 
use their gps in their cars, and it seems so uncomplicated and fast, whereas I 
always feel like we are typing forever! 
  Alice
  alicedh@xxxxxxxxxxx
    ----- Original Message ----- 
    From: Baracco, Andrew W 
    To: gps-talkusers@xxxxxxxxxxxxx 
    Sent: Monday, July 28, 2008 12:00 PM
    Subject: [gps-talkusers] Re: GPS not indicating direction properly


    This seems to be an issue with all such GPS systems.  This is one reason 
why these systems are no replacement for your other orientation and mobility 
skills.
    Andy




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[mailto:gps-talkusers-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Eric Brinkman
    Sent: Saturday, July 26, 2008 7:58 AM
    To: gps-talkusers@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
    Subject: [gps-talkusers] GPS not indicating direction properly


    Hi,

    So I was walking around town last night trying to get used to using Sense 
Nav.  I was with a sited person, and noticed that while it identified the near 
POIS correctly, it always said that they were to the left even though they were 
in fact on the right side of the street, where I was walking.  Also, there were 
a couple of instances where I was literally right next to a place but I never 
got a "look around poi" message indicating it was there.  Do I need to ajust my 
settings?  Could I be wearing the receiver incorrectly?  I am using the Hollux 
M-1000 clipped to the shoulder strap of the VS/SyncBraille carrying case.  I 
normally hold it so the port used to charge it is facing downward and the light 
that flashes is on the front.  Sometimes it ends up being sideways when I'm 
walking, but the light is still facing forward.

    Thanks in advance.

    Eric
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