As of March 2021, Waze was the mobile GPN navigation app found to collect the largest amount of data from global iOS users, with 21 data points collected across all examined segments. Maps.me collected a total of 20 data points from its users, including five data points on contact information. Hiking and trail GPS map Gaia followed, with 13 data points, respectively.

Irys specializes in collecting and curating high-quality GPS signals from millions of connected devices worldwide. Our Geospatial Data insights are sourced through partnerships with tier-1 app developers and a unique data collection method. The low-latency delivery ensures real-time insights, setting us apart and providing unparalleled benefits and use cases for Location Data, Mobile Location Data, Mobility Data, and IP Address Data.

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The Field Data Collection Software market is experiencing robust growth, driven by the increasing need for efficient and accurate data capture across diverse industries. The market's expansion is fueled by several key factors. Firstly, the rising adoption of mobile technologies and cloud computing provides seamless data collection and real-time analysis capabilities, enhancing operational efficiency and decision-making. Secondly, the growing demand for data-driven insights across sectors like construction, oil and gas, and environmental monitoring is pushing organizations to adopt sophisticated field data collection solutions. This trend is further amplified by the increasing focus on safety and compliance regulations, demanding meticulous data recording and analysis for risk mitigation. Furthermore, the integration of advanced features like GPS tracking, image capture, and automated data processing streamlines workflows and minimizes manual errors, thereby improving overall productivity and cost-effectiveness. While initial investment costs can pose a challenge for some businesses, the long-term return on investment in terms of improved efficiency, reduced operational costs, and data-driven decision making is increasingly outweighing the initial expenses. The market's segmented nature, with applications spanning environmental monitoring, construction, oil & gas, and transportation, among others, and various deployment models (cloud-based and on-premises), indicates a wide spectrum of user needs and preferences, opening opportunities for tailored software solutions. The competitive landscape is characterized by a mix of established players and emerging startups offering a range of solutions. While established companies like SafetyCulture and ArcGIS bring experience and extensive feature sets, newer companies are entering with innovative technologies and niche solutions. The market is expected to continue its growth trajectory, driven by technological advancements, increasing data demands across industries, and a growing awareness of the benefits of efficient field data management. The North American and European markets currently hold a significant share, but emerging economies in Asia-Pacific and the Middle East & Africa are expected to witness rapid growth in adoption over the forecast period, largely due to increasing infrastructure development and rising digitization efforts in these regions. The shift towards cloud-based solutions is also a major trend, due to scalability and accessibility advantages over on-premises deployments. This trend is likely to intensify further in the coming years, driven by affordability and convenience.

In 2023, Google Maps was the most downloaded map and navigation app in the United States, despite being a standard pre-installed app on Android smartphones. Waze followed, with 9.89 million downloads in the examined period. The app, which comes with maps and the possibility to access information on traffic via users reports, was developed in 2006 by the homonymous Waze company, acquired by Google in 2013.

Usage of navigation apps in the U.S. As of 2021, less than two in 10 U.S. adults were using a voice assistant in their cars, in order to place voice calls or follow voice directions to a destination. Navigation apps generally offer the possibility for users to download maps to access when offline. Native iOS app Apple Maps, which does not offer this possibility, was by far the navigation app with the highest data consumption, while Google-owned Waze used only 0.23 MB per 20 minutes.

Usage of navigation apps worldwide In July 2022, Google Maps was the second most popular Google-owned mobile app, with 13.35 million downloads from global users during the examined month. In China, the Gaode Map app, which is operated along with other navigation services by the Alibaba owned AutoNavi, had approximately 730 million monthly active users as of September 2022.

Irys specializes in collecting and curating high-quality GPS signals from millions of connected devices worldwide. Our location data insights are sourced through partnerships with tier-1 app developers. The raw GPS data, delivered at an hourly cadence, provides unparalleled benefits and use cases for Transport and Logistic Data, Mobile Location Data, Mobility Data, and IP Address Data.

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GapMaps GIS Data by Azira uses location data on mobile phones sourced by Azira which is collected from smartphone apps when the users have given their permission to track their location. It can shed light on consumer visitation patterns (“where from” and “where to”), frequency of visits, profiles of consumers and much more.

Businesses can utilise GIS data to answer key questions including: - What is the demographic profile of customers visiting my locations? - What is my primary catchment? And where within that catchment do most of my customers travel from to reach my locations? - What points of interest drive customers to my locations (ie. work, shopping, recreation, hotel or education facilities that are in the area) ? - How far do customers travel to visit my locations? - Where are the potential gaps in my store network for new developments?
- What is the sales impact on an existing store if a new store is opened nearby? - Is my marketing strategy targeted to the right audience? - Where are my competitor's customers coming from?

Mobile Location data provides a range of benefits that make it a valuable GIS Data source for location intelligence services including: - Real-time - Low-cost at high scale - Accurate - Flexible - Non-proprietary - Empirical

Azira have created robust screening methods to evaluate the quality of Mobile location data collected from multiple sources to ensure that their data lake contains only the highest-quality mobile location data.

This includes partnering with trusted location SDK providers that get proper end user consent to track their location when they download an application, can detect device movement/visits and use GPS to determine location co-ordinates.

Data received from partners is put through Azira's data quality algorithm discarding data points that receive a low quality score.

Use cases in Europe will be considered on a case to case basis.

The goal of this study is to measure willingness to participate in passive mobile data collection among German smartphone owners. The data come from a two-wave web survey among German smartphone users 18 years and older who were recruited from a German nonprobability online panel. In December 2016, 2,623 participants completed the Wave 1 questionnaire on smartphone use and skills, privacy and security concerns, and general attitudes towards survey research and research institutions. In January 2017, all respondents from Wave 1 were invited to participate in a second web survey which included vignettes that varied the levels of several dimensions of a hypothetical study using passive mobile data collection, and respondents were asked to rate their willingness to participate in such a study. A total of 1,957 respondents completed the Wave 2 questionnaire.

Wave 1

Topics: Ownership of smartphone, mobile phone, PC, tablet, and/or e-book reader; type of smartphone; frequency of smartphone use; smartphone activities (browsing, e-mails, taking photos, view/ post social media content, shopping, online banking, installing apps, using GPS-enabled apps, connecting via Bluethooth, play games, stream music/ videos); self-assessment of smartphone skills; attitude towards surveys and participaton at research studies (personal interest, waste of time, sales pitch, interesting experience, useful); trust in institutions regarding data privacy (market research companies, university researchers, statistical office, mobile service provider, app companies, credit card companies, online retailer, and social networks); concerns regarding the disclosure of personal data by the aforementioned institutions; general privacy concern; privacy violated by banks/ credit card companies, tax authorities, government agencies, market research companies, social networks, apps, internet browsers); concern regarding data security with smartphone activities for research (online survey, survey apps, research apps, SMS survey, camera, activity data, GPS location, Bluetooth); number of online surveys in which the respondent has participated in the last 30 days; Panel memberships other than that of mingle; previous participation in a study with downloading a research app to the smartphone (passive mobile data collection).

Wave 2

Topics: Willingness to participate in passive mobile data collection (using eight vignettes with different scenarios that varied the levels of several dimensions of a hypothetical study using passive mobile data collection. The research app collects the following data for research purposes: technical characteristics of the smartphone (e.g. phone brand, screen size), the currently used telephone network (e.g. signal strength), the current location (every 5 minutes), which apps are used and which websites are visited, number of incoming and outgoing calls and SMS messages on the smartphone); reason why the respondent wouldn´t (respectively would) participate in the research study used in the first scenario (open answer); recognition of differences between the eight scenarios; kind of recognized difference (open answer); remembered data the research app collects (recall); previous invitation for research app download; research app download.

Demography: sex; age; federal state; highest level of school education; highest level of vocational qualification.

Additionally coded was: running number; respondent ID; duration (response time in seconds); device type used to fill out the questionnaire; vignette text; vignette intro time; vignette time.

Irys specializes in collecting and curating high-quality GPS signals from millions of connected devices worldwide. Our Mobile Location Data insights are sourced through partnerships with tier-1 app developers and a unique data collection method. The low-latency delivery ensures real-time insights, setting us apart and providing unparalleled benefits and use cases for Location Data, Places Data, Mobility Data, and IP Address Data.

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DNRGPS is an update to the popular DNRGarmin application. DNRGPS and its predecessor were built to transfer data between Garmin handheld GPS receivers and GIS software.

DNRGPS was released as Open Source software with the intention that the GPS user community will become stewards of the application, initiating future modifications and enhancements.

DNRGPS does not require installation. Simply run the application .exe

See the DNRGPS application documentation for more details.

Compatible with: Windows (XP, 7, 8, 10, and 11), ArcGIS shapefiles and file geodatabases, Google Earth, most hand-held Garmin GPSs, and other NMEA output GPSs

Limited Compatibility: Interactions with ArcMap layer files and ArcMap graphics are no longer supported. Instead use shapefile or geodatabase.

Prerequisite: .NET 4 Framework

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The global Delivery Driver GPS App market is projected to reach $XX million by 2033, expanding at a CAGR of XX% during the forecast period of 2025-2033. The rising demand for efficient and reliable delivery services, coupled with the proliferation of smartphones and mobile devices, is driving the market's growth. The increasing adoption of cloud-based solutions and the emergence of autonomous vehicles are further fueling market expansion. The market is segmented by application, type, and region. By application, the smartphone segment dominates the market, followed by tablets and desktop PCs. Cloud-based solutions are gaining popularity due to their scalability and accessibility, while on-premises solutions offer greater data control and security. Regionally, North America and Europe hold significant market shares, while emerging regions like Asia Pacific and the Middle East & Africa are expected to witness substantial growth in the coming years. Key players in the market include Google, Apple, TomTom N.V., HERE, Sygic, Garmin, and Microsoft, among others.

The goal of this study was to experimentally measure the influence of different incentive schemes on the willingness to participate in passive mobile data collection among German smartphone owners. The data come from a web survey among German smartphone users 18 years and older who were recruited from a German nonprobability online panel. In December 2017, 1,214 respondents completed a questionnaire on smartphone use and skills, privacy and security concerns, general attitudes towards survey research and research institutions. In addition, the questionnaire included an experiment on the willingness to participate in mobile data collection under different incentive conditions.

Topics: Ownership of smartphone, cell phone, desktop or laptop computer, tablet computer, and/or e-book reader; type of smartphone; willingness to participate in mobile data collection under different incentive conditions; likelihood of downloading the app to particiapte in this research study; respondent would rather participate in the study if he could receive 100 euros; total amount to be earned for the respondent ot participate in the study (open answer); reason why the respondent wouldn´t participate in the research study; willlingness to participate in the study for an incentive of 60 euros in total; willingness to activate different functions when downloading the app (interaction history, smartphone usage, charateristics of the social network, network quality and location information, activity data); previous invitation for research app download; research app download; frequency of smartphone use; smartphone activities (browsing, e-mails, taking pictures, view/ post social media content, shopping, online banking, installing apps, using GPS-enabled apps, connecting via Bluethooth, playing games, stream music/ videos); self-assessment of smartphone skills; attitude towards surveys and participaton at research studies (personal interest, waste of time, sales pitch, interesting experience, useful); trust in institutions regarding data privacy (market research companies, university researchers, government authorities such as the Federal Statistical Office, mobile service provider, app companies, credit card companies, online retailer, and social media platforms); general privacy concern; feeling of privacy violation by banks and credit card companies, tax authorities, government agencies, market research, social networks, apps, and internet browsers; concern regarding data security with smartphone activities for research purposes (online survey, survey apps, research apps, SMS survey, camera, activity data, GPS location, Bluetooth).

Demography: sex, age; federal state; highest level of school education; highest level of vocational education.

Additionally coded was: running number; duration (response time in seconds); device type used to fill out the questionnaire.

We are publishing a walking activity dataset including inertial and positioning information from 19 volunteers, including reference distance measured using a trundle wheel. The dataset includes a total of 96.7 Km walked by the volunteers, split into 203 separate tracks. The trundle wheel is of two types: it is either an analogue trundle wheel, which provides the total amount of meters walked in a single track, or it is a sensorized trundle wheel, which measures every revolution of the wheel, therefore recording a continuous incremental distance.
Each track has data from the accelerometer and gyroscope embedded in the phones, location information from the Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS), and the step count obtained by the device. The dataset can be used to implement walking distance estimation algorithms and to explore data quality in the context of walking activity and physical capacity tests, fitness, and pedestrian navigation. Methods The proposed dataset is a collection of walks where participants used their own smartphones to capture inertial and positioning information. The participants involved in the data collection come from two sites. The first site is the Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, United Kingdom, where 10 participants (7 affected by cardiovascular diseases and 3 healthy individuals) performed unsupervised 6MWTs in an outdoor environment of their choice (ethical approval obtained by the UK National Health Service Health Research Authority protocol reference numbers: 17/WM/0355). All participants involved provided informed consent. The second site is at Malm ̈o University, in Sweden, where a group of 9 healthy researchers collected data. This dataset can be used by researchers to develop distance estimation algorithms and how data quality impacts the estimation.

All walks were performed by holding a smartphone in one hand, with an app collecting inertial data, the GNSS signal, and the step counting. On the other free hand, participants held a trundle wheel to obtain the ground truth distance. Two different trundle wheels were used: an analogue trundle wheel that allowed the registration of a total single value of walked distance, and a sensorized trundle wheel which collected timestamps and distance at every 1-meter revolution, resulting in continuous incremental distance information. The latter configuration is innovative and allows the use of temporal windows of the IMU data as input to machine learning algorithms to estimate walked distance. In the case of data collected by researchers, if the walks were done simultaneously and at a close distance from each other, only one person used the trundle wheel, and the reference distance was associated with all walks that were collected at the same time.The walked paths are of variable length, duration, and shape. Participants were instructed to walk paths of increasing curvature, from straight to rounded. Irregular paths are particularly useful in determining limitations in the accuracy of walked distance algorithms. Two smartphone applications were developed for collecting the information of interest from the participants' devices, both available for Android and iOS operating systems. The first is a web-application that retrieves inertial data (acceleration, rotation rate, orientation) while connecting to the sensorized trundle wheel to record incremental reference distance [1]. The second app is the Timed Walk app [2], which guides the user in performing a walking test by signalling when to start and when to stop the walk while collecting both inertial and positioning data. All participants in the UK used the Timed Walk app.

The data collected during the walk is from the Inertial Measurement Unit (IMU) of the phone and, when available, the Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS). In addition, the step count information is retrieved by the sensors embedded in each participant’s smartphone. With the dataset, we provide a descriptive table with the characteristics of each recording, including brand and model of the smartphone, duration, reference total distance, types of signals included and additionally scoring some relevant parameters related to the quality of the various signals. The path curvature is one of the most relevant parameters. Previous literature from our team, in fact, confirmed the negative impact of curved-shaped paths with the use of multiple distance estimation algorithms [3]. We visually inspected the walked paths and clustered them in three groups, a) straight path, i.e. no turns wider than 90 degrees, b) gently curved path, i.e. between one and five turns wider than 90 degrees, and c) curved path, i.e. more than five turns wider than 90 degrees. Other features relevant to the quality of collected signals are the total amount of time above a threshold (0.05s and 6s) where, respectively, inertial and GNSS data were missing due to technical issues or due to the app going in the background thus losing access to the sensors, sampling frequency of different data streams, average walking speed and the smartphone position. The start of each walk is set as 0 ms, thus not reporting time-related information. Walks locations collected in the UK are anonymized using the following approach: the first position is fixed to a central location of the city of Oxford (latitude: 51.7520, longitude: -1.2577) and all other positions are reassigned by applying a translation along the longitudinal and latitudinal axes which maintains the original distance and angle between samples. This way, the exact geographical location is lost, but the path shape and distances between samples are maintained. The difference between consecutive points “as the crow flies” and path curvature was numerically and visually inspected to obtain the same results as the original walks. Computations were made possible by using the Haversine Python library.

Multiple datasets are available regarding walking activity recognition among other daily living tasks. However, few studies are published with datasets that focus on the distance for both indoor and outdoor environments and that provide relevant ground truth information for it. Yan et al. [4] introduced an inertial walking dataset within indoor scenarios using a smartphone placed in 4 positions (on the leg, in a bag, in the hand, and on the body) by six healthy participants. The reference measurement used in this study is a Visual Odometry System embedded in a smartphone that has to be worn at the chest level, using a strap to hold it. While interesting and detailed, this dataset lacks GNSS data, which is likely to be used in outdoor scenarios, and the reference used for localization also suffers from accuracy issues, especially outdoors. Vezovcnik et al. [5] analysed estimation models for step length and provided an open-source dataset for a total of 22 km of only inertial walking data from 15 healthy adults. While relevant, their dataset focuses on steps rather than total distance and was acquired on a treadmill, which limits the validity in real-world scenarios. Kang et al. [6] proposed a way to estimate travelled distance by using an Android app that uses outdoor walking patterns to match them in indoor contexts for each participant. They collect data outdoors by including both inertial and positioning information and they use average values of speed obtained by the GPS data as reference labels. Afterwards, they use deep learning models to estimate walked distance obtaining high performances. Their results share that 3% to 11% of the data for each participant was discarded due to low quality. Unfortunately, the name of the used app is not reported and the paper does not mention if the dataset can be made available.

This dataset is heterogeneous under multiple aspects. It includes a majority of healthy participants, therefore, it is not possible to generalize the outcomes from this dataset to all walking styles or physical conditions. The dataset is heterogeneous also from a technical perspective, given the difference in devices, acquired data, and used smartphone apps (i.e. some tests lack IMU or GNSS, sampling frequency in iPhone was particularly low). We suggest selecting the appropriate track based on desired characteristics to obtain reliable and consistent outcomes.

This dataset allows researchers to develop algorithms to compute walked distance and to explore data quality and reliability in the context of the walking activity. This dataset was initiated to investigate the digitalization of the 6MWT, however, the collected information can also be useful for other physical capacity tests that involve walking (distance- or duration-based), or for other purposes such as fitness, and pedestrian navigation.

The article related to this dataset will be published in the proceedings of the IEEE MetroXRAINE 2024 conference, held in St. Albans, UK, 21-23 October.

This research is partially funded by the Swedish Knowledge Foundation and the Internet of Things and People research center through the Synergy project Intelligent and Trustworthy IoT Systems.

The global GPS navigation software market is experiencing robust growth, driven by the increasing adoption of smartphones, the proliferation of connected cars, and the rising demand for real-time location-based services. The market, estimated at $15 billion in 2025, is projected to expand at a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 12% from 2025 to 2033, reaching approximately $40 billion by 2033. Key drivers include advancements in mapping technology (e.g., high-definition maps, 3D mapping), the integration of AI and machine learning for improved route optimization and traffic prediction, and the growing need for efficient logistics and fleet management solutions. The market is segmented by software type (e.g., in-dash navigation, mobile apps, web-based), application (e.g., personal navigation, commercial fleet management), and region. Competition is intense, with established players like Garmin, TomTom, and Google competing with emerging tech companies and regional players. Growth is particularly strong in developing economies with expanding middle classes and increasing smartphone penetration. However, challenges remain, including data privacy concerns, the need for continuous map updates, and the potential disruption from autonomous driving technologies. The market's future trajectory depends heavily on the successful integration of new technologies, such as augmented reality navigation and improved user interfaces. Strategic partnerships and mergers & acquisitions are likely to shape the competitive landscape, particularly as companies strive to deliver more personalized and comprehensive location-based services. The increasing reliance on cloud-based services and the adoption of subscription models also represent significant market trends.

The dataset is provided in the form of an excel files with 5 tabs. The first three excel tabs constitute demonstration data on the set up of consumer wearable device for exposure and health monitoring in population studies while the two last excel tabs include the full dataset with actual data collected using the consumer wearable devices in Cyprus and Greece respectively during the Spring of 2020. The data from the last two tabs were used to assess the compliance of asthmatic schoolchildren (n=108) from both countries to public health intervention levels in response to COVID-19 pandemic (lockdown and social distancing measures), using wearable sensors to continuously track personal location and physical activity. Asthmatic children were recruited from primary schools in Cyprus and Greece (Heraklion district, Crete) and were enrolled in the LIFE-MEDEA public health intervention project (Clinical.Trials.gov Identifier: NCT03503812). The LIFE-MEDEA project aimed to evaluate the efficacy of behavioral recommendations to reduce exposure to particulate matter during desert dust storm (DDS) events and thus mitigate disease-specific adverse health effects in vulnerable groups of patients. However, during the COVID-19 pandemic, the collected data were analysed using a mixed effect model adjusted for confounders to estimate the changes in 'fraction time spent at home' and 'total steps/day' during the enforcement of gradually more stringent lockdown measures. Results of this analysis were first presented in the manuscript titled “Use of wearable sensors to assess compliance of asthmatic children in response to lockdown measures for the COVID-19 epidemic” published by Scientific Reports (https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-021-85358-4). The dataset from LIFE-MEDEA participants (asthmatic children) from Cyprus and Greece, include variables: Study ID, gender, age, study year, ambient temperature, ambient humidity, recording day, percentage of time staying at home, steps per day, callendar day, calendar week, date, lockdown status (phase 1, 2, or 3) due to COVID-19 pandemic, and if the date was during the weekend (binary variable). All data were collected following approvals from relevant authorities at both Cyprus and Greece, according to national legislation. In Cyprus, approvals have been obtained from the Cyprus National Bioethics Committee (EEBK EΠ 2017.01.141), by the Data Protection Commissioner (No. 3.28.223) and Ministry of Education (No 7.15.01.23.5). In Greece, approvals have been obtained from the Scientific Committee (25/04/2018, No: 1748) and the Governing Board of the University General Hospital of Heraklion (25/22/08/2018).

Overall, wearable sensors, often embedded in commercial smartwatches, allow for continuous and non-invasive health measurements and exposure assessment in clinical studies. Nevertheless, the real-life application of these technologies in studies involving many participants for a significant observation period may be hindered by several practical challenges. Using a small subset of the LIFE-MEDEA dataset, in the first excel tab of dataset, we provide demonstration data from a small subset of asthmatic children (n=17) that participated in the LIFE MEDEA study that were equipped with a smartwatch for the assessment of physical activity (heart rate, pedometer, accelerometer) and location (exposure to indoor or outdoor microenvironment using GPS signal). Participants were required to wear the smartwatch, equipped with a data collection application, daily, and data were transmitted via a wireless network to a centrally administered data collection platform. The main technical challenges identified ranged from restricting access to standard smartwatch features such as gaming, internet browser, camera, and audio recording applications, to technical challenges such as loss of GPS signal, especially in indoor environments, and internal smartwatch settings interfering with the data collection application. The dataset includes information on the percentage of time with collected data before and after the implementation of a protocol that relied on setting up the smartwatch device using publicly available Application Lockers and Device Automation applications to address most of these challenges. In addition, the dataset includes example single-day observations that demonstrate how the inclusion of a Wi-Fi received signal strength indicator, significantly improved indoor localization and largely minimised GPS signal misclassification (excel tab 2). Finally excel tab 3, shows the tasks Overall, the implementation of these protocols during the roll-out of the LIFE MEDEA study in the spring of 2020 led to significantly improved results in terms of data completeness and data quality. The protocol and the representative results have been submitted for publication to the Journal of Visualised experiments (submission: JoVE63275). The Variables included in the first three excel tabs were the following: Participant ID (Unique serial number for patient participating in the study), % Time Before (Percentage of time with data before protocol implementation), % Time After (Percentage of time with data after protocol implementation), Timestamp (Date and time of event occurrence), Indoor/Outdoor (Categorical- Classification of GPS signals to Indoor and Outdoor and null(missing value) based on distance from participant home), Filling algorithm (Imputation algorithm), SSID (Wireless network name connected to the smartwatch), Wi-Fi Signal Strength (Connection strength via Wi-Fi between smartwatch and home’s wireless network. (0 maximum strength), IMEI (International mobile equipment identity. Device serial number), GPS_LAT (Latitude), GPS_LONG (Longitude), Accuracy of GPS coordinates (Accuracy in meters of GPS coordinates), Timestamp of GPS coordinates (Obtained GPS coordinates Date and time), Battery Percentage (Battery life), Charger (Connected to the charger status).

Important notes on data collection methodology: Global positioning system (GPS) and physical activity data were recorded using LEMFO-LM25 smartwatch device which was equipped with the embrace™ data collection application. The smartwatch worked as a stand-alone device that was able to transmit data across 5-minute intervals to a cloud-based database via Wi-Fi data transfer. The software was able to synchronize the data collected from the different sensors, so the data are transferred to the cloud with the same timestamp. Data synchronization with the cloud-based database is performed automatically when the smartwatch contacts the Wi-Fi network inside the participants’ homes. According to the study aims, GPS coordinates were used to estimate the fraction of time spent in or out of the participants' residences. The time spent outside was defined as the duration of time with a GPS signal outside a 100-meter radius around the participant’s residence, to account for the signal accuracy in commercially available GPS receivers. Additionally, to address the limitation that signal accuracy in urban and especially indoor environments is diminished, 5-minute intervals with missing GPS signals were classified as either “indoor classification” or “outdoor classification” based on the most recent available GPS recording. The implementation of this GPS data filling algorithm allowed replacing the missing 5-minute intervals with estimated values. Via the described protocol, and through the use of a Device Automation application, information on WiFi connectivity, WiFi signal strength, battery capacity, and whether the device was charging or not was also made available. Data on these additional variables were not automatically synchronised with the cloud-based database but had to be manually downloaded from each smartwatch via Bluetooth after the end of the study period.

Geographic Information System (GIS) Analytics Market Outlook

The global Geographic Information System (GIS) Analytics market size is projected to grow remarkably from $9.1 billion in 2023 to $21.7 billion by 2032, exhibiting a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 10.2% during the forecast period. This substantial growth can be attributed to several factors such as technological advancements in GIS, increasing adoption in various industry verticals, and the rising importance of spatial data for decision-making processes.

The primary growth driver for the GIS Analytics market is the increasing need for accurate and efficient spatial data analysis to support critical decision-making processes across various industries. Governments and private sectors are investing heavily in GIS technology to enhance urban planning, disaster management, and resource allocation. With the world becoming more data-driven, the reliance on GIS for geospatial data has surged, further propelling its market growth. Additionally, the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) with GIS is revolutionizing the analytics capabilities, offering deeper insights and predictive analytics.

Another significant growth factor is the expanding application of GIS analytics in disaster management and emergency response. Natural disasters such as hurricanes, earthquakes, and wildfires have highlighted the importance of GIS in disaster preparedness, response, and recovery. The ability to analyze spatial data in real-time allows for quicker and more efficient allocation of resources, thus minimizing the impact of disasters. Moreover, GIS analytics plays a pivotal role in climate change studies, helping scientists and policymakers understand and mitigate the adverse effects of climate change.

The transportation sector is also a major contributor to the growth of the GIS Analytics market. With the rapid urbanization and increasing traffic congestion in cities, there is a growing demand for effective transport management solutions. GIS analytics helps in route optimization, traffic management, and infrastructure development, thereby enhancing the overall efficiency of transportation systems. The integration of GIS with Internet of Things (IoT) devices and sensors is further enhancing the capabilities of traffic management systems, contributing to the market growth.

Regionally, North America is the largest market for GIS analytics, driven by the high adoption rate of advanced technologies and significant investment in geospatial infrastructure by both public and private sectors. The Asia Pacific region is expected to witness the highest growth rate during the forecast period due to the rapid urbanization, infrastructural developments, and increasing government initiatives for smart city projects. Europe and Latin America are also contributing significantly to the market growth owing to the increasing use of GIS in urban planning and environmental monitoring.

Component Analysis

The GIS Analytics market can be segmented by component into software, hardware, and services. The software segment holds the largest market share due to the continuous advancements in GIS software solutions that offer enhanced functionalities such as data visualization, spatial analysis, and predictive modeling. The increasing adoption of cloud-based GIS software solutions, which offer scalable and cost-effective options, is further driving the growth of this segment. Additionally, open-source GIS software is gaining popularity, providing more accessible and customizable options for users.

The hardware segment includes GIS data collection devices such as GPS units, remote sensing instruments, and other data acquisition tools. This segment is witnessing steady growth due to the increasing demand for high-precision GIS data collection equipment. Technological advancements in hardware, such as the development of LiDAR and drones for spatial data collection, are significantly enhancing the capabilities of GIS analytics. Additionally, the integration of mobile GIS devices is facilitating real-time data collection, contributing to the growth of the hardware segment.

The services segment encompasses consulting, implementation, training, and maintenance services. This segment is expected to grow at a significant pace due to the increasing demand for professional services to manage and optimize GIS systems. Organizations are seeking expert consultants to help them leverage GIS analytics for strategic decision-making and operational efficiency. Additionally, the growing complexity o

The Location Based App Development Service market is experiencing robust growth, driven by the increasing adoption of smartphones, the proliferation of location-based technologies like GPS and augmented reality, and the expanding demand for personalized user experiences. The market, estimated at $15 billion in 2025, is projected to witness a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 15% between 2025 and 2033, reaching an impressive $45 billion by 2033. This expansion is fueled by several key factors: the surge in popularity of geosocial apps, navigation tools, and fitness trackers that leverage location data; the increasing sophistication of augmented reality games and experiences; and the growing use of location-based services for businesses to enhance customer engagement and optimize operations (e.g., location-based marketing, delivery optimization). The segments showing the most significant growth are geosocial apps and augmented reality gaming, driven by the younger demographics and the continuous innovation in these sectors. Significant restraints currently impacting market growth include concerns over data privacy and security, the need for robust and reliable location-based infrastructure in certain regions, and the cost of developing sophisticated location-based applications. However, the increasing availability of cloud-based development platforms and the ongoing refinement of location-based technologies are expected to mitigate these challenges. The market's geographic distribution shows strong growth in North America and Asia-Pacific regions, fueled by high smartphone penetration and technological advancements. Europe and the Middle East & Africa are also emerging as significant markets, with increasing investment in location-based infrastructure and technology adoption across various sectors. The diverse range of applications, from SME-focused solutions to enterprise-grade systems, ensures a broad and dynamic market landscape. The competitive landscape is equally diverse, with a mix of established technology companies and specialized location-based app development firms contributing to the market's innovation and expansion.

GapMaps Foot Traffic Data uses location data on mobile phones sourced by Azira which is collected from smartphone apps when the users have given their permission to track their location. It can shed light on consumer visitation patterns (“where from” and “where to”), frequency of visits, profiles of consumers and much more.

Businesses can utilise foot traffic data to answer key questions including: - What is the demographic profile of customers visiting my locations? - What is my primary catchment? And where within that catchment do most of my customers travel from to reach my locations? - What points of interest drive customers to my locations (ie. work, shopping, recreation, hotel or education facilities that are in the area) ? - How far do customers travel to visit my locations? - Where are the potential gaps in my store network for new developments?
- What is the sales impact on an existing store if a new store is opened nearby? - Is my marketing strategy targeted to the right audience? - Where are my competitor's customers coming from?

Foot Traffic data provides a range of benefits that make it a valuable addition to location intelligence services including: - Real-time - Low-cost at high scale - Accurate - Flexible - Non-proprietary - Empirical

Azira have created robust screening methods to evaluate the quality of Foot Traffic data collected from multiple sources to ensure that their data lake contains only the highest-quality mobile location data.

This includes partnering with trusted location SDK providers that get proper end user consent to track their location when they download an application, can detect device movement/visits and use GPS to determine location co-ordinates.

Data received from partners is put through Azira's data quality algorithm discarding data points that receive a low quality score.

Use cases in Europe will be considered on a case to case basis.

The global road safety app market, currently valued at $239 million in 2025, is projected to experience robust growth, fueled by a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.4% from 2025 to 2033. This expansion is driven by several key factors. Increasing smartphone penetration, coupled with rising public awareness of road safety and the benefits of technology-driven solutions, is significantly boosting adoption rates. Furthermore, the integration of advanced features like real-time accident reporting, emergency assistance functionalities, and driver behavior monitoring within these apps is enhancing their appeal to both individual users and enterprise clients (fleet management companies, insurance providers). Governments are also increasingly promoting the use of such apps through public awareness campaigns and integration with existing road safety infrastructure, further bolstering market growth. The market is segmented by application (enterprise and personal) and operating system (iOS and Android), with the Android segment likely holding a larger market share due to its global dominance in smartphone operating systems. Competitive intensity is high, with numerous players ranging from established tech giants like Google to specialized road safety app developers vying for market share. The competitive landscape is characterized by ongoing innovation in features and functionalities, strategic partnerships, and mergers and acquisitions. While the market displays significant growth potential, challenges remain. Data privacy concerns and the potential for misuse of location data are significant hurdles to overcome. Ensuring user trust and adherence to strict data protection regulations is critical for sustained market growth. Additionally, effective user engagement and app usability are important factors for long-term market success. Differences in regulatory frameworks across various regions can also pose challenges for app developers seeking global market penetration. However, continuous technological advancements and the increasing focus on road safety globally are expected to outweigh these challenges, ensuring the sustained expansion of this dynamic market. The North American and European markets are expected to continue dominating the market, driven by high smartphone penetration and advanced technological infrastructure. However, rapid growth is anticipated in the Asia-Pacific region, particularly in countries like India and China, as increasing smartphone ownership and rising concerns about road safety drive adoption.

The global market for altitude measurement software is experiencing robust growth, driven by increasing adoption in various sectors, including outdoor recreation, aviation, surveying, and construction. The market size in 2025 is estimated at $150 million, exhibiting a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 15% from 2025 to 2033. This substantial growth is fueled by several key factors. Firstly, the rising popularity of outdoor activities like hiking, trekking, and mountaineering is increasing demand for accurate and readily available altitude data. Secondly, advancements in mobile technology and GPS integration are making altitude measurement software more accessible and user-friendly, while enhancing accuracy. Thirdly, the increasing use of drones and unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) for surveying and mapping necessitates precise altitude measurement capabilities. Finally, improvements in the accuracy and reliability of barometric and GPS-based altitude sensing are driving wider adoption across various professional fields. However, certain restraints limit market expansion. The dependence on accurate GPS signals and potential inaccuracies in challenging terrains like dense forests or mountainous regions pose challenges. Furthermore, privacy concerns associated with location data collection could potentially hinder user adoption. Nevertheless, continuous technological advancements, particularly in sensor technology and data processing algorithms, are likely to overcome these limitations. The market is segmented by software type (e.g., standalone apps, integrated systems), operating system (iOS, Android, others), and application (e.g., recreational, professional). Leading players in the market include Height Estimator, IBN Software, Accurate Altimeter, and others, competing primarily on accuracy, features, and user experience. The forecast period of 2025-2033 presents significant opportunities for growth, as technological innovation and rising user demand combine to drive market expansion.

Adjusted prevalence ratio (aPR)a and 95% CI of socio-demographic factors associated with SMM’s willingness to download smartphone apps for GPS and EMA methods.