Monday, May 19, 2008

Slashdot | Shopping Centers Track Customers Via Cell Phone Signals:

"According an article from the Times, customers in shopping centers are having their every move tracked. Using cellphone signals, the system can tell when people enter the center, how long they stay in a particular shop, and what route each customer takes. The system works by monitoring the signals produced by mobile handsets and then locating the phone by triangulation."