# Geofence and Network Proximity

arXiv: https://arxiv.org/abs/1303.5943 · HTML: https://mlsanity.com/paper/1303.5943/

## Key facts

- Cited by 1 papers in the map (data through 14 Oct 2026).
- First posted on arXiv 24 Mar 2013.

## Built on by (most cited first, 1 of 1)

- [Data-Driven Discrete Geofence Design Using Binary Quadratic Programming](https://mlsanity.com/paper/2509.24679/) (2025)

## Abstract (arXiv)

Many of modern location-based services are often based on an area or place as opposed to an accurate determination of the precise location. Geo-fencing approach is based on the observation that users move from one place to another and then stay at that place for a while. These places can be, for example, commercial properties, homes, office centers and so on. As per geo-fencing approach they could be described (defined) as some geographic areas bounded by polygons. It assumes users simply move from fence to fence and stay inside fences for a while. In this article we replace geo-based boundaries with network proximity rules. This new approach let us effectively deploy location based services indoor and provide a significant energy saving for mobile devices comparing with the traditional methods.