Public safety and government Case study
Stolen-vehicle reporting and beacon-scanning app
An iOS app on Firebase for reporting stolen cars and tracking recovery, with beacon scanning to identify vehicle devices, in-app purchases, maps and a web admin panel.
- iOS
- Firebase
- Cloud Functions
- Beacon technology
- In-App Purchase
Overview
A start-up wanted drivers to report a stolen car and have nearby phones help find it. We built the iOS app and its back end: reporting and real-time updates on Firebase with Cloud Functions, user accounts and car management, beacon scanning that identifies the device fitted to a vehicle, map display, notifications, in-app purchases, and a web admin panel for oversight.
What we built
- iOS app with user accounts, car management and notifications
- Firebase data storage, real-time updates and Cloud Functions
- Beacon scanning to identify devices associated with vehicles
- Map integration and in-app purchases
- Web admin panel
Technology used
| Layer | Choice | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
| App | iOS | reporting, scanning, maps |
| Back end | Firebase, Cloud Functions | real-time data and logic |
| Device link | Bluetooth beacons | vehicle identification |
What happened next
- Delivered
The work described above was delivered to the client.
- Operational facts
- Our work on this project spanned 2019–2020.
Could this be your project?
- You are planning an iOS or Android app, or have one that needs a stronger back end behind it. Mobile app development
- You need a web application with user accounts, admin tools and reporting. Website and web app development
- You work in public safety and government and want a team that has built for it before. Public safety and government work
Questions about this project
How long did this project take?
Our work on it ran from 2019 to 2020.
What technology was used?
iOS, Firebase, Cloud Functions, Beacon technology, In-App Purchase, Maps.
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