Why doesn AwareSpot use GPS or other location technologies like Google Maps does?
The goal of AwareSpot is to provide a simple means of notification about infrequent, important, events, in areas or along routes, at days and times of interest, but also to do it in a way that works without the need for any special type of phone or downloaded application. Any type of GPS based mobile application requires the user to run that application at all times. Most people simply will not do that. We have several other services that use GPS and wireless location technologies. If you have a group of friends who want to play geocaching games, or send GPS location based messages that can be received at very specific locations, check out another service we offer, called JotYou™.
