The LinksPoint GPS Toolkit is an Application Program Interface (API) designed to simplify communications between a GPS receiver and its host, typically a PocketPC or Palm OS based handheld computer. The toolkit handles messages from most popular GPS protocols, including NMEA, SiRF, Rockwell, JRC and others.
The Toolkit's Programmer Reference Manual describes the setup and syntax of each API function. These functions include:
- Get current latitude and longitude (in radians or degrees)
- Get current altitude and ground speed
- Enable or Disable communications with the GPS receiver
- Get the GPS baud rate and communications port
- Get the GPS dilution of precision (DOP or HDOP) values
- List the currently available GPS satellites - and other functions to control the settings and usage of the GPS.
The LinksPoint GPS Toolkit was created over the course of five years of GPS research and development. It has been used in the creation of numerous commercial and consumer applications and it continues to evolve as new protocols are established. Purchasers of the toolkit will enjoy free updates as they become available.