The concept and development of an Android app for real-time location tracking and emergency assistance are presented in this study. The software promises to give people a dependable and effective way to stay in touch with their loved ones, particularly in dire circumstances. The program tracks users' locations in real time using the GPS capabilities of Android devices. Users may quickly share their location with pre-selected contacts using a user-friendly interface, enabling them to keep track of them and assure their safety. The software also has an emergency notification option that lets users swiftly alert contacts in case of an emergency. The app's implementation makes use of a number of frameworks and technologies to achieve its capabilities. A strong development environment is offered by the Android platform, while location tracking and mapping functions are made possible by the Google Maps API. Additionally, the app includes phone and SMS capabilities to provide seamless communication in case of emergencies. The app uses authentication mechanisms to limit access to location data in order to maintain privacy and security. Users can pick which contacts are given access to their real-time updates and can decide how publicly visible their location is. The program also makes use of encryption methods to safeguard user data and communication routes.
Design and Implementation of an Android App for Real-Time Location Monitoring and Emergency Assistance
2023-11-22
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Aufsatz (Konferenz)
Elektronische Ressource
Englisch
Europäisches Patentamt | 2015
|BASE | 2014
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