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Table 1 Basic parameters of the three tracking devices employed in the experiment

From: Tracking and visualization of space-time activities for a micro-scale flu transmission study

Device

Minimum interval

Battery life

Accuracy*

Data storage

Handheld GPS (Garmin eTrex Venture HC)

2”

22 h

3 m

In device

iPhone 3 with Path tracker App

4”

4 h

<3 m

In device

A-GPS (WorldTracker GPRS)

15”

15 h

10-30 ft

Real time transmission

  1. * Garmin and A-GPS accuracies are based on manufacturer specifications while iPhone accuracy is user-reported from online forums.