Geofence Overcrowding

The Geofence Overcrowding alert is triggered when the number of vehicles within a selected geofence exceeds the defined limit. This alert helps fleet managers monitor congestion in restricted or operational areas, ensuring compliance with policies, improved safety, and efficient utilization of available space.

Parameters Considered (Prerequisites)

• Geofence: A geofence must be created in order to configure this alert.

How to Configure

1. Select the correct Company and Branch for whom the alert is to be configured.
2. Based On: Choose on what you want to base the alert configuration (Object, Object Group, Object Type).
   1. Object: Select individual vehicles for whom you want the alert to generate.
   2. Object Group: Select a group of vehicles for whom you want the alert to generate.
   3. Object Type: Select vehicle or object type for whom you want the alert to generate.
3. Select the Object based on the previous step selection.
4. Set an Alert Name for identification of the alert.
5. Select the Alert Type as Geofence Overcrowding.
6. In Geofence Area, Select the geofence for which you want to configure this alert.
7. In Object Limit, Specify the maximum number of objects allowed inside the selected geofence.
8. In the Text field, enter the message that will be displayed when the alert is triggered.
9. Select the Valid Days, Everyday or Custom. 
   1. Everyday: This alert will be triggered, everyday in case of a violation in accordance to these parameters set.
   2. Custom: Mark the checkboxes of the days, when you want this alert to be triggered for. (eg., Sun, Mon and Sat)
      
10. Enter the Valid Time From and To. The alert will be generated inside the time range that you have selected.
11. Select the Timezone.
12. Select the Severity of the alert (Low, Medium, or High).
13. Mark the checkboxes of the medium via which you want the Action or Notification to be sent. (eg., SMS, Email or Notification)
    
    1. SMS: To receive an alert by SMS, enable the checkbox, enter the phone numbers.
    2. Email: To receive an alert by Email, enable the checkbox, enter the recipients of the email.
    3. Notification: To receive an alert on the system Push Notification, enable checkbox, and select the notification tone. you’ll receive notifications according to the Severity Set i.e Low, Medium or High.
    4. Buzzer: To play the buzzer when the alert is triggered, enable the checkbox & select weather the buzzer should Turn On/Off or Both.
14. Click Save to save the alert configuration.

Example

If the number of vehicles within a geofence exceeds the configured limit, the Geofence Overcrowding alert is triggered. If a sensor with a buzzer is attached, the buzzer may sound. Additionally, if configured, the system sends an SMS, Email, or In-App Notification to inform the fleet manager or relevant personnel.

This enables timely action to manage congestion, maintain compliance, and ensure smooth operations within the area.