HTTP tracker

Flexibly forward geo coordinates from any location service or your tracking devices to RACEMAP with HTTP trackers.

To utilize 3rd-party sources of geographic coordinates, such as

  • your GPS tracker backend that works as a gateway,

  • a public source of geo data like a public transportation network, or a naval positioning system,

  • built-in GPS in camera systems during TV productions.

Instead of connecting a physical device, you create a virtual tracker that receives location updates through an HTTP endpoint.

Create an HTTP tracker

  • Go to the tracker managementarrow-up-right and click "+ Add Tracker".

  • This opens a modal, select "HTTP GPS Tracker" as tracker type.

  • The unique tracker ID is generated automatically, provide a device name.

  • Confirm with "Add Tracker" and the new HTTP tracker is created

  • The new HTTP tracker is shown in the device list of your tracker management.

Send locations to the HTTP tracker

Send messages to the specific endpoint of the HTTP tracker.

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Sample request in the terminal:

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Only authorized users can direct to the endpoint. Create your authentication with an API token.

When directing valid and current coordinates, the HTTP tracker updates its location on the map and APIs.

Parameters

Field
Description
Sample

lng

Longitude in degree

13.74179

lat

Latitude in degree

51.05471

time

Timestamp of the coordinate, UTC

"2022-01-24T23:00:00.000Z"

elv

Elevation in meter, optional

445

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