ESTABLISHING A VIRTUAL PERIMETER IN THE ERA OF DIGITAL ADVANCEMENT

A location-based strategy, geofencing uses GPS signals to determine a boundary when the target person enters that virtual fence or a boundary. As technology in modern world have grown, geofence based application has created a market of its own. Geofencing applications have gained significant popularity in recent years due to their wide range of applications, such as location-based marketing, Staff Attendance, utilities management, land management and tracking assets etc. In this blog post, we’ll take you through the overview of a geofence based applications.

Geofence Overview

A geofence is virtual perimeter or boundary defined by GPS technology. When a mobile device or any other tracked object enters or exits this predefined area, the geofence application can trigger actions, such as sending notification or performing specific tasks.

To develop a geofence based application, we consider the following key components:
Geofence Management allows users to create, edit, and delete geofences. It should include features like defining the shape of the geofence (e.g., circular, or polygonal), setting the location, and specifying the radius or boundary.
Location tracking can be achieved using GPS, Wi-Fi, or cellular data, device centric accuracy and can be achieved only up to certain extent.
Deploy the geofence application to the intended platforms, such as app stores, play stores (for mobile apps) or web servers (for web applications).
When a geofence event occurs, it should send notifications to users or stakeholders.
Administrator to ensure that only authorized individuals can manage geofences.
A database to store geofence information.
Develop a mobile app for end users and web app for administrative use to receive notification.

Hexamap solutions approach to build an application.

Determine the use case and requirements for the geofence application market, tracking, asset, security purpose.
We Choose the programming languages, frameworks, and tools which best suits the project.
We Create a user-friendly interface for geofence management, location tracking, and notifications. Keep the user experience in mind to ensure ease of use.
Develop user authentication and authorization mechanisms to secure the application.
Database integration: Choose a suitable database system (e.g., MySQL, PostgreSQL) to store geofence information, user data and other information.
Testing and quality assurance: Rigorously test the application to identify and resolve any bugs or issues, performance. Will perform various testing like Unit Testing, Integration testing, Functional Testing , UAT, etc.
Continuously monitor application’s performance and address any maintenance or updates as needed. Ensure that the application complies with data privacy regulations and security standards.

The web and mobile application use several technologies both in the front end as well as in the back end. We also have our expertise in open-source databases. For the mobile users we can develop applications independent of any operating systems.

Let us take you through the process of our web and mobile based application. We follow the universal coding standards with agile methodology.

We can develop a web-based and mobile application for the administration and field user respectively. The application developed our customisable as per the business need of our client. Here is a flow of web application.

The mobile application is for the field user, and we can develop the same as per the business requirements of our clients.

USE CASE

Geofence has various applications. It can be applied in every field possible. The below picture shows some of the applications to which we have given our expertise to our clients for developing applications for them according to their business needs.

Conclusion

The choice of technology stack and careful planning are crucial for a successful project. With the right approach, we can develop a geofence application that meets the specific use case and provides value to our users or business.

As technology continues to grow, geofence applications are likely to find even more innovative use cases and play and increasingly important role in various industries. Whether building an app for marketing, security or asset tracking, this blog should help you get started on your geofencing journey.

About the authors

Senthil Kumar V

Senthil Kumar V is a seasoned Senior Pre-Sales Consultant with over 8 years of expertise in the geospatial field. He brings a wealth of technical proficiency, specializing in GIS, spatial analysis, and remote sensing. His dedication to innovation and effective communication ensures successful client solutions, making him an invaluable asset to our team.

Nimisha Srivastava

Nimisha Srivastava is a Pre-Sales Consultant who is enthusiastic about the Geospatial field and has great communication skill. She has an year’s experience in the geospatial industry and is always eager to learn new things.