Geosense is a Windows Sensor that provides the Location and Sensors platform in Windows 7 with accurate and reasonably ubiquitous positioning information without requiring or the assistance of GPS hardware, enabling more practical location-based applications and scenarios on Windows 7.

Although not required, it works best on computers with a WiFi adapter.

Geosense is designed to use a hybrid mix of geolocation service providers and geolocation methods to pinpoint the most accurate location information possible, including, but not limited to WiFi triangulation, cell tower triangulation and IP lookup.

Currently supports:

* Google Location Services (WiFi)
* Google Location Services (IP)

Under consideration:

* Google Location Services (Cell)
* Skyhook Wireless (WiFi)
* Quova (WiFi)
* Navizon (WiFi)

Details WithinWindows | Visit Geosense Website.

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