Project Description
GPS TripTracker is a .NET 3.5 Compact Framework WinForm application for tracking and displaying waypoints and related GPS data to multiple DataGrids originated in a tab-based layout. The complete version uses a third-party tool, GpsTools SDK for interfacing with GPS devices. The basic version of TripTracker does not require GpsTools SDK but does provide GPS data simulation capabilities. Data, simulated or captured from a GPS received in real time, is written to a local SQL Server CE database. The full version includes the ability to mark way point locations as well as download points of interest. No mapping capabilities are currently supported although that is something that is being explored. In addition to the potential to add mapping, other possibilities include to notify the end-user when defined points of interested are close by (POI items are is stored in the database).
TripTracker does offer the capability to synchronize with SQL Server via Synchronization Services for ADO.NET on the Windows Mobile platform. Synchronization Services for the Windows Mobile platform is now shipping as part of the Mobile Line of Business Solution Accelerator offering from Microsoft. If you interested in learning more about sync services, or in need of a reference application to help build your own sync-aware mobile application, then download either version of TripTracker and review the source. Sync service support has been enabled for mobile WinForm application in an n-tier configuration. As a slight twist, a desktop WinForm application acts as the WCF service host. Complete source for the service host and WCF service library backing the sync service interface is provided. Enjoy and happy syncing!
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