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+# A server to collect data from zx303 GPS trackers
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+zx303 GPS+GPRS module is a cheap and featureful GPS tracker for pets,
+children, elderly family members, and, of course, illegal tracking
+of people and objects, though the latter absolutely must not be done.
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+This work is inspired by [this project](https://github.com/tobadia/petGPS),
+but is more of a complete reimplementation than a derived work.
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+As of the time of creation of this README, the program can successfully
+collect data and store it in sqlite database, but does not use/provide
+location service based on mobile cell and wifi data.