detailslocation

Detailslocation is a term used in information systems to refer to a data construct that binds location information with descriptive metadata. It combines a reference to a location—such as geographic coordinates, a place identifier, or a routing endpoint—with a set of details that describe features, attributes, or services associated with that location.

A detailslocation object typically contains: a location reference (lat/long, place_id), a details field (a map or JSON object with keys such as name, category, hours, contact), and metadata like last_updated, source, and provenance. It may also include visibility controls or privacy flags in applications.

Common uses include mapping applications that display enriched points of interest, logistics planning for pickup or drop-off points, urban-planning dashboards tagging sites with attributes, and APIs delivering context-aware content. In data design, detailslocation can be stored as a row in a relational table or as a document in a geospatial database, and serialized as JSON or XML. Its design emphasizes a tight coupling of spatial reference and descriptive attributes.

Related concepts include points of interest (POI), metadata, and geospatial features. Considerations include data quality, privacy, update frequency, and performance in querying location-based attributes. See also GIS, metadata, geospatial database, and location-based services.