Introduction

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Note

HERE Network Positioning API v1 is in maintenance and is not actively developed. Use HERE Network Positioning API v2 to get the latest features and updates. To learn more, see the HERE Network Positioning API v2 Developer Guide.

This document introduces the Network Positioning API v1 and:

• explains key concepts
• provides examples
• documents resources and query parameters
• documents response structures and data types

Not all of the functionality described in this document is available for China due to missing map content. If you have questions, contact your HERE Account Executive.

For the terms and conditions covering this documentation, see the HERE Documentation License.

What Is the Network Positioning API v1?

The HERE Network Positioning API v1 enables developers to build applications that require indoor or outdoorlocation estimates based on radio network measurement data. The supported measurement data includes 2G, 3G, 4G, Bluetooth and WLAN measurements.

It also supports enhancing the Positioning availability and quality by contributing WLAN and cellular measurement data.

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Usage of this API requires familiarity with the relevant cellular, Bluetooth, and WLAN technologies, especially the elements describing any particular cell or access point.

Why Use the Network Positioning API v1?

The Network Positioning API v1 provides solutions for the following high level use cases: