geo-fencing
Virtual area monitoring
Geo-fencing is creating a virtual boundary around a real-world geographic area, typically using GPS or cellular data.
When a device enters or exits the defined zone, it triggers an action—a notification, an alert, or a change in permissions.
Retailers use geo-fencing to send promotions when customers approach stores; parents use it to know when children leave school grounds.
Satellite-based location technology
- geolocationDigital position identification
- real-timeOccurring without processing delay
- logisticsCoordination of complex activities
- navigationDetermining position and course
coordinates · telemetry · shipment · ETA
Shape's outer edge length
- zoneBounded area designation
- radiusCenter-to-perimeter distance
- polygonMultisided plane figure
- borderOuter edge or limit
demarcation · threshold · enclosure · hotspot · area · region · checkpoint · waypoint
Sales to end users
- couponsRedeemable discount certificates
- personalizationTailoring to individual needs
- geotargetingDelivering ads by geography
- beaconGuiding light source
What initiates action
- arrivalAct of reaching destination
- departureAct of going away
- thermostatAutomatic climate control device
- lightingArt of illuminating spaces
IoT · time-saving · hands-free · workflow
Warning notifications
- monitoringOngoing observation of something
- surveillanceSystematic observation of subjects
- trespassingUnauthorized presence on property
- curfewMandated return time
GPS
Satellite-based location technology
- geolocationDigital position identification
- real-timeOccurring without processing delay
- logisticsCoordination of complex activities
navigation · coordinates · telemetry · shipment · ETA
perimeter
Shape's outer edge length
border · demarcation · threshold · enclosure · hotspot · area · region · checkpoint · waypoint · landmark
retail
Sales to end users
- couponsRedeemable discount certificates
- personalizationTailoring to individual needs
- geotargetingDelivering ads by geography
trigger
What initiates action
- arrivalAct of reaching destination
- departureAct of going away
- thermostatAutomatic climate control device
lighting · IoT · time-saving · hands-free · workflow
alerts
Warning notifications
- monitoringOngoing observation of something
- surveillanceSystematic observation of subjects
- trespassingUnauthorized presence on property
curfew · compliance · lockdown
consent
Voluntary agreement given
- geoblockingregion lock, regional blackout, regional pricing
- targetingad targeting, geotargeting, precision targeting, retargeting, micro-targeting
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