LBS Application - BANTA, BARAQUIEL, BEGORNIA

BSGE 4C - GROUP 3 LOCATION-BASED SERVICES APPLICATION BANTA, PETER ANDREI L. BARAQUIEL, SHANE V. BEGORNIA, DALIA MARIE P. INTRODUCTION LOCATION-BASED SERVICES Location-Based Services (LBS) use real-time geographical data from a...

BSGE 4C - GROUP 3 LOCATION-BASED SERVICES APPLICATION BANTA, PETER ANDREI L. BARAQUIEL, SHANE V. BEGORNIA, DALIA MARIE P. INTRODUCTION LOCATION-BASED SERVICES Location-Based Services (LBS) use real-time geographical data from a mobile device or smartphone to provide information, entertainment, or security. They have a broad range of applications across various sectors. Learn More Next Page  Key Applications 1. NAVIGATION AND MAPPING GPS Navigation: LBS power apps like Google Maps, Waze, and Apple Maps for real- time navigation. Turn-by-turn directions: Drivers and pedestrians use these apps for route guidance. Traffic updates: Users get traffic congestion alerts and alternative route suggestions. Next Page  Key Applications 2. SOCIAL NETWORKING Location tagging: Platforms like Facebook, Instagram, and Snapchat allow users to tag their location in posts. Friend finder services: Apps like Find My Friends or Swarm let users see the real-time location of friends or family. Next Page  Key Applications 3. MARKETING AND ADVERTISING Geofencing: Businesses use LBS to send targeted ads, offers, or notifications to users when they enter a specific location. Proximity marketing: Retailers use LBS to send promotions or discounts to nearby customers. Next Page  Key Applications 4. EMERGENCY SERVICES Location tracking for 911 calls: Emergency services use LBS to locate callers and dispatch help. Disaster response: During natural disasters, LBS can help track people’s movements and assist in rescue efforts. Next Page  Key Applications 5. FLEET MANAGEMENT AND LOGISTICS Vehicle tracking: Companies use LBS to monitor the location of delivery trucks, taxis, or public transportation. Route optimization: LBS helps in optimizing routes for efficiency and fuel savings. Next Page  Key Applications 6. HEALTH AND FITNESS Location-based tracking: Fitness apps like Strava and RunKeeper use LBS to track users’ running, walking, and cycling routes. Wearable devices: Smartwatches and fitness trackers often use LBS for outdoor exercise tracking. Next Page  Key Applications 7. TOURISM AND TRAVEL Guided tours: LBS apps provide travelers with real-time information about nearby landmarks and attractions. Hotel/restaurant recommendations: Travelers receive personalized suggestions based on their location. Next Page  Key Applications 8. SECURITY AND SURVEILLANCE Tracking and monitoring: LBS can help track vehicles, people, or valuable assets for security purposes. Geo-fencing for restricted areas: LBS can trigger alerts when a device enters or exits a restricted location. Next Page  Key Applications 9. GAMING AND ENTERTAINMENT Augmented Reality Games: Games like Pokémon Go use LBS to create location- based gaming experiences where players interact with their environment. Scavenger hunts: Location-based games involve players finding virtual objects in real-world locations. Next Page  Key Applications 10. E-COMMERCE AND DELIVERY SERVICES Real-time delivery tracking: Apps like Uber Eats or Amazon use LBS to provide live tracking of deliveries. Same-day delivery optimization: Location data helps optimize logistics for faster deliveries. Next Page  Key Applications 11. PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION AND RIDESHARING Ride-hailing apps: Apps like Uber and Lyft rely heavily on LBS to match drivers with passengers and provide real-time tracking. Public transit tracking: LBS is used to provide real-time updates on buses, trains, and other public transport. Next Page  Key Applications 12. PERSONALIZED RECOMMENDATIONS Local searches: Search engines or apps provide users with recommendations for nearby services, restaurants, or businesses based on their current location. Event recommendations: Apps suggest nearby concerts, festivals, or social events based on location. Next Page  Key Applications 13. GEOSPATIAL DATA ANALYTICS Urban planning: Governments use LBS data for infrastructure planning, analyzing traffic patterns, or optimizing public services. Smart cities: LBS plays a crucial role in creating more efficient and connected urban environments. Next Page  Key Applications 14. SPORTS AND OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES Location tracking for outdoor sports: Skiing, hiking, and other outdoor sports apps use LBS to track participants and provide safety alerts. Geocaching: A treasure-hunting activity where participants use GPS to hide and seek containers at specific locations. Next Page  POPULAR LOCATION-BASED SERVICES APPS Include but are not limited to: Assistive healthcare systems Receiving alerts, such as traffic jams or Amber Alerts Contextualizing learning and research Recovering stolen assets with active RF Games directly influenced by the real- life movements of the player’s avatar Sending a mobile caller's location during an emergency call Location-based mobile advertising Tracking a NASA lunar lander Querying the nearest business Tracking people on a mobile map Recommending nearby social events application Turn-by-turn navigation Next Page THREE MAIN MODELS FOR LOCATION-BASED TRACKING APPS Google Latitude Find My Friends Nearby Next Page FUNCTION & FEATURES FOR MOBILE TECHNOLOGY LOCATION BASED SERVICES Support from an operating system Availability on web application User identification Frequency of location updates Stale location behavior Location history Location sharing Bilateral sharing of location with friends Manual location configuration Check into nearby place Custom location labels Sources of friends' names and photos A maximum distance for calculating friends' locations. Next Page BSGE 4C - GROUP 3 LOCATION-BASED SERVICES MOBILE APPLICATION EXAMPLE Waze, Google Maps, Trip Advisor, Lyft, Uber, Instagram, Foursquare location based services, Pokemon Go, Dark Sky, Snapchat, and WhatsApp. Read More... Next Page REFERENCES Forte, D., McCabe, K., Byrne, P., & Homan, K. (2015, November 19). Location Based Services. SlideShare. https://www.slideshare.net/slideshow/location-based- services55308792/55308792fbclid=IwY2xjawFuDoFleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHehqljC hFmgYTjxLrnkKGy63YH_Gr38HvAApPxIE1x1dWvVl04pXjY4y7A_aem_7TFm1XKef mcFTu8dGDstOQ Kumar, B. (2017). "Applications of Location-Based Services: A Review." International Journal of Advanced Research in Computer Science and Software Engineering. Zissis, D., Lekkas, D. (2011). "Addressing cloud computing security issues." Future Generation Computer Systems, 28(3), 583-592. THANK YOU for listening BANTA-BARAQUIEL-BEGORNIA