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  • noun Plural form of geofence.

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Examples

  • A tool called "geofences" triggers an alarm when two targets come in close proximity to each other.

    unknown title 2011

  • The cards work in coordination with virtual “geofences” using a global positioning system that outlines geographic boundaries.

    Will Texting Save the Elephants? 2008

  • The two-year-old microchip project has only set up two geofences so far at the Ol Pejeta park, but farmers in the area already say they are relieved that they no longer have to worry about the elephants.

    Will Texting Save the Elephants? 2008

  • During an initial setup process, you designate a handful of key locations, or geofences, that your children often visit - their school, home, a best friend's house, etc.

    TechCrunch Jason Kincaid 2011

  • GTU 10 owners can create up to 10 geofences virtual boundaries for your device so that when it enters or exits a geofenced area, Garmin can send an email or text message notification to you or authorized friends and family members.

    Garmin® GTU 10: New GPS locator helps you track what’s important - Yahoo! Finance 2011

  • GTU 10 owners can create up to 10 geofences virtual boundaries for the device so that when it enters or exits a geofenced area, Garmin can send an e-mail or text message notification.

    Kansas City Star: Front Page 2011

  • The data collected in these geofences can be analyzed in realtime, and its contents stored for later use.

    Gizmodo Adrian Covert 2011

  • GTU 10 owners can create up to 10 geofences virtual boundaries for the device so that when it enters or exits a geofenced area, Garmin can send an e-mail or text message notification.

    Kansas City Star: Front Page 2011

  • During an initial setup process, you designate a handful of key locations, or geofences, that your children often visit - their school, home, a best friend's house, etc.

    TechCrunch 2010

  • They also say that FamilyMap doesn't allow for the use of geofences, where parents can receive an alert whenever their child gets to school or back home (instead, you have to set up a schedule).

    TechCrunch 2010

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