Geofences aren’t just for businesses and federal agencies. Everyday consumers can make good use of them, thanks to the efforts of computer programmers. A consumer who enables geofencing capabilities in his or her smartphone can easily set “if this, then that” commands to make their lives a bit more convenient.
For instance, a consumer can request that the house lights be turned on when the device is within five feet of the front door. Another possibility is setting a reminder alert that is triggered when the user leaves the workplace. The individual might need a reminder to pick up flowers, for example, or stop by the supermarket. These are just a few examples. The possibilities are virtually endless. As a future computer programmer, what other uses for geofencing can you think of?
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