Geofencing
Manage geofencing subscriptions to provide notifications when devices enter or leave monitored areas
Unlock the power of real-time location tracking with the Geofencing API!
In a nutshell
This innovative API allows developers to create applications that can detect when mobile devices enter or leave predefined geographical areas, offering immediate notifications and enabling a wide range of location-based services.
How it works?
The API consumer requests a subscription creation by providing monitored device identifier, a geographic area (defined by a circle determined by coordinates and radius) and also the URL where the notifications will be posted. While the subscription is active, the consumer will receive a notification (at the URL provided) when the device enters or leaves the area (depending on the event type).
The following figure provides a high-level view of the API architecture:
Benefits
- Get notified instantly when devices cross geofenced boundaries
- Easily define areas with customizable radius settings
- Test without physical movement using our network event simulator
- Experiment safely in a controlled lab environment
Use cases
- Security: Monitor assets or individuals within a secure area, alerting authorities if the geofence is breached
- Fleet Management: Track vehicles, ensuring they are following prescribed routes and providing alerts if they deviate
- Child or Pet Safety: Set up geofences around home or child's school to receive alerts if their child enters or leaves these areas
- Drone Operations: Prevent drones from flying into restricted airspace or other no-fly zones