GeoPrompt: A Mobile Applications Reminder System Based on Location

Year : 2024 | Volume : 11 | Issue : 03 | Page : 21-27
    By

    Prasad A. Lahare,

  • Smita K. Thakare,

  1. Assistant Professor, Department of Computer, Pune Vidyarthi Griha’s College of Engineering & S.S. Dhamankar Institute of Management, Nashik, Maharashtra, India
  2. Assistant Professor, Department of Computer, Pune Vidyarthi Griha’s College of Engineering & S.S. Dhamankar Institute of Management, Nashik, Maharashtra, India

Abstract

In today’s fast-paced environment, maintaining organization and order is more critical than ever. Traditional paper reminders, though useful, often fall short of meeting the efficiency demands of modern life. While mobile phone reminders are commonly used, they are typically time-based and cannot address tasks that require attention at specific locations. To address this gap, we present “GeoPrompt-A Mobile Application Reminder System Based on Location,” a cutting-edge Android app that improves task management by utilizing Google Maps and GPS technology. GeoPrompt transforms how individuals manage their tasks by automatically associating them with specific locations. This location-based reminder system ensures that reminders are triggered only when users are present at the designated location, making it highly relevant and timely. By integrating Google Maps and GPS, GeoPrompt provides precise location awareness, ensuring that users receive reminders exactly where they are needed. The application caters to a wide range of scenarios, from reminding users to pick up groceries when near a store, to notifying them about work-related tasks upon arriving at the office. This functionality not only improves task management but also increases overall efficiency in our mobile-centric era. GeoPrompt’s user-friendly interface and seamless integration with existing mobile technologies make it an indispensable tool for anyone looking to enhance their organizational skills. By utilizing state-of-the-art technology, GeoPrompt offers significant advancement over traditional and time-based reminder systems. It addresses the need for location-specific reminders; ensuring tasks are completed at the most appropriate time and place. In doing so, GeoPrompt exemplifies how modern technology can be harnessed to meet the evolving needs of users, ultimately leading to better productivity and task management in everyday life.

Keywords: Geofence, trigger, location-based services, GPS technology, location-based reminders

[This article belongs to Journal of Mobile Computing, Communications & Mobile Networks ]

How to cite this article:
Prasad A. Lahare, Smita K. Thakare. GeoPrompt: A Mobile Applications Reminder System Based on Location. Journal of Mobile Computing, Communications & Mobile Networks. 2024; 11(03):21-27.
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Prasad A. Lahare, Smita K. Thakare. GeoPrompt: A Mobile Applications Reminder System Based on Location. Journal of Mobile Computing, Communications & Mobile Networks. 2024; 11(03):21-27. Available from: https://journals.stmjournals.com/jomccmn/article=2024/view=172019


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Volume 11
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Received 28/06/2024
Accepted 13/08/2024
Published 14/09/2024
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