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People with disabilities will soon benefit from
the latest satellite navigation technology.
Various research institutes have invested in
wearable computer systems to create
navigational aids for blind people.
Keeping track of people can be of great value.
Lightweight devices are already available on
the market.While privacy concerns have been
raised, it is expected that some well-defined
applications will emerge rapidly.
The insurance industry has shown real interest
into the possibilities offered by the advent of
mature satellite navigation technologies. Using
such techniques can improve safety and allow
the retrieval of lost goods in a faster way. [1]
References
[1] Galileo Joint Undertaking
"Business in satellite navigation - An overview of market developments and emerging applications".
