How does the GPS unit work?

[mealto]

I have been wondering how the GPS unit work? Does it actually lock on to satellite data and pass this to the A119?

So is the data stored on the video file?

Or can gps data only be retrieved if you plug the entire unit to a computer and view the files with dedicated software?

Just very surprised a &10 add on can give GPS info.

 

[jokiin]

data is embedded in the file, you can choose to display some of the data on screen in the video also

 

[Mithinco]

You need to use Dashcam Viewer to show your location on the map but it's kind of buggy for some including myself. It doesn't work for Registrator Viewer.

 

[mealto]

So just so I am clearn, the little GPS mount actually connects to a satellite somewhere and grabs all GPS info before it passes it to the dashcam? Cool how such a small thing that costs $10 can do all of that.

 

[Mithinco]

Yes, that's correct. If phone makers can squeeze GPS chips into their phones then surely it can have plenty of room in the module.