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IP geocoder

What is meant by IP geocoder?

The term "IP Geocoder" refers to a software tool or service that determines the geographic location of a device or user based on its IP address. This technology converts IP addresses into geographic information such as country, region, city, latitude, and longitude.

Typical software functions in the area of "IP Geocoder":

  1. IP address query: Enabling the input of single or multiple IP addresses for geolocation.
  2. Database management: Maintenance and updating of an extensive database of IP address ranges and associated location information.
  3. Batch processing: Processing large volumes of IP addresses for bulk queries.
  4. API integration: Provision of a programming interface for easy integration into other software applications.
  5. Accuracy analysis: Evaluation and display of the reliability of geolocation results.
  6. Privacy compliance: Adherence to relevant data protection regulations when processing IP addresses.

The function / module IP geocoder belongs to:

Geographical Information Systems (GIS)