Our tracking platform is equipped with a variety of tools designed to provide detailed insights into location data and device activity. To make the most of these features, it’s important to understand each one and how to use them effectively. Below is a guide to help you navigate the various options available on your platform.
To view the map layer options, simply hover your mouse over the Map Layer icon in the top-left corner of the map.
Map Views
Your platform offers two types of map views:
· Satellite View: Provides a photographic view of the area, offering a realistic representation of the landscape.
· Map View: Displays a traditional cartographic map, which can be useful for understanding street layouts and landmarks.
Switching between these views can help you get a better sense of both the geographic context and the detailed mapping information.
Show Current Location
The current location of the tracker can be represented by a pin on the map. You can toggle this pin on or off by ticking or unticking the corresponding box:
· Tick the Box: Shows the pin, allowing you to see the exact location of the tracker in real-time.
· Untick the Box: Hides the pin, which might be useful if you want to declutter the map.
The color of the pin may vary depending on the status of the tracker:
Green: Inside a geofence
Blue: Connected
Grey: Missed last report
Yellow: Hasn’t moved in 14 days
Red: Hasn’t moved in 28 days
Note: The legend that serves as your guide can be found at the bottom of the map.
Accuracy - Cell & Wi-Fi
The platform allows you to view the accuracy of the location based on cell and Wi-Fi signals:
· Accuracy - Cell: Displayed as a diameter around the cell tower's location, indicating the estimated area where the tracker might be.
· Accuracy - Wi-Fi: Shown as a diameter around the Wi-Fi signal’s location, representing the estimated area where the tracker might be based on the Wi-Fi signal.
You can toggle these accuracy circles on or off by ticking or unticking the corresponding boxes.
Show Geofences
Geofencing allows you to set up virtual boundaries on the map:
· Tick the Box: Enables the geofence view.
· Untick the Box: Disables the geofence view, which can be helpful if you need to focus on other elements of the map.
Show Tracks
Tracks (Dots) show the path taken by the tracker over time:
· Tick the Box: Displays the route the tracker has traveled, useful for analyzing movement patterns or history.
· Untick the Box: Hides the route, which might be useful if you only need to see the current location or other data.
Show Stops
The stops view indicates locations where the tracker has paused or remained stationary:
· Tick the Box: Displays these stop points on the map, helping identify where the tracker has been stationary.
· Untick the Box: Hides the stop points, which may be preferable for a cleaner map view or when focusing on movement data.
Filter Fix Types - View Reports from Cell Tower, Wi-Fi, GPS, or BLE
Your platform can also provide reports based on different types of signals:
· Cell Reports: Information based on the cell tower’s location and signal strength.
· Wi-Fi Reports: Data derived from the Wi-Fi networks detected.
· GPS Reports: Precise location data provided by GPS signals.
· BLE (Bluetooth Low Energy) Reports: Information based on nearby BLE devices.
You can toggle these reports on or off by ticking or unticking the corresponding boxes.
Understanding the Dots on the Map
Your platform uses color-coded dots to represent the tracker’s speed and movement status. Here’s the logic behind the different colored dots:
Red Dots: These appear when the tracker’s speed is less than or equal to 0.5 mph. This usually indicates that the tracker has been stationary or moving very slowly for more than half an hour.
Yellow/Orange Dots: These dots are triggered when the tracker’s speed is between 0.5 mph and 4 mph. They typically indicate slow movement.
Black Dots: These represent locations where the tracker was moving faster than 4 mph, and they are usually displayed on the standard map view.
White Dots: These also indicate that the tracker was moving faster than 4 mph but are shown on the satellite view.
Tip:
When analyzing specific data, such as movement patterns or stationary periods, try toggling off unnecessary features. For example, if you’re focused on seeing where the tracker has stopped, you might want to untick the Tracks view and only keep the stops view and red dots active. This will help you focus on the most relevant information without cluttering your map with extra details. Adjusting your view settings based on your current needs can make data analysis faster and more efficient.
This small adjustment can make a big difference in how quickly and effectively you interpret your tracking data!
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