geofencing
Virtual geographic boundaries
Geofencing is a technology that creates virtual boundaries around physical locations.
When a device enters or exits the defined area, it triggers an automated response—a notification, an ad, a security alert.
Retailers use geofencing to send promotions when customers approach stores; parents use it to know when children leave school grounds.
The app uses geofencing to clock employees in automatically.
Satellite-based location technology
- locationPosition in space
- coordinatesLocation-specifying number pairs
- real-timeOccurring without processing delay
- logisticsCoordination of complex activities
telemetry · movement · transit · route · navigation · smartphone · check-in · geolocation
Formal notice given
activation · warning · prompt · signal · message · detection · arrival · departure
Shape's outer edge length
- radiusCenter-to-perimeter distance
- zoneBounded area designation
- polygonMultisided plane figure
- borderOuter edge or limit
enclosure · limit · demarcation · edge · barrier · threshold · checkpoint · hotspot
Voluntary agreement given
- opt-inActively choose participation
- opt-outChoose not to participate
- GDPREU data protection law
- transparencyState of being see-through
Certificate for reduced price
- promotionRank increase or publicity
- retailSales to end users
- storefrontRetail facade facing street
- personalizationTailoring to individual needs
beacon · offer · discount · in-store · shopping · conversion · campaign
Interconnected smart device ecosystem
- triggerWhat initiates action
- integrationCombining into a whole
- workflowSequential task progression
- schedulingAssigning times to events
thermostat · lighting · action · API
GPS
Satellite-based location technology
- locationPosition in space
- coordinatesLocation-specifying number pairs
- real-timeOccurring without processing delay
logistics · telemetry · movement · transit · route · navigation · smartphone · check-in · geolocation · latitude
notification
Formal notice given
breach · activation · warning · prompt · signal · message · detection · arrival · departure · reminder
perimeter
Shape's outer edge length
border · enclosure · limit · demarcation · edge · barrier · threshold · checkpoint · hotspot · area
consent
Voluntary agreement given
coupon
Certificate for reduced price
- promotionRank increase or publicity
- retailSales to end users
- storefrontRetail facade facing street
personalization · beacon · offer · discount · in-store · shopping · conversion · campaign
IoT
Interconnected smart device ecosystem
- triggerWhat initiates action
- integrationCombining into a whole
- workflowSequential task progression
scheduling · thermostat · lighting · action · API
- Mappingmap, digital maps, compass rose, GPS, latitude
- map featurescompass, compass rose, legend, scale, scale bar
- local marketinglocal ads, local partnerships, local events, geotargeting, community outreach
- sensors and trackerssensors, GPS trackers, pet trackers, fitness trackers, motion sensors
- vehicle securitycar alarm, steering wheel lock, immobilizer, wheel clamp, wheel lock
- GeospatialGIS, cartography, geocoding, geolocation, geographic coordinates
geofencingwall
Vertical enclosing structure
barricade · concrete barrier · concrete wall · perimeter fence · security fence
geofencinglocation-agnostic
Not tied to place
universal access · borderless · global reach · omnipresent · free roaming
fence, defend, geography, defensive, fenced, fencing, geology, fences, geometric