Glossary
Core Concepts
ADAS (Advanced Driver Assistance Systems) Vehicle systems that use sensors, cameras, and AI to assist drivers with safety and navigation tasks (e.g., lane keeping, adaptive cruise control).
APN (Access Point Name) Configuration settings required for a SIM card to connect a Bee LTE device to a mobile carrier’s data network.
Auto-Mapping Feature of the Bee that begins mapping automatically when the vehicle powers on and GPS is locked, requiring no manual start.
Bee (Device) An AI camera device that looks like a dashcam but supports three use cases:
Commercial Fleet – Core part of Beekeeper fleet management.
Mapping – Collects real-time road imagery for the Hivemapper Network.
Edge AI – Runs AI models directly on the device for road feature detection.
Bee LTE A Bee model that uses a physical SIM card to connect via mobile networks, enabling autonomous data uploads without a phone.
Bee WiFi A Bee model that uploads data via trusted WiFi connections or through the Bee Maps mobile app.
Beekeeper Bee Maps’ fleet management platform that allows organizations to add/manage multiple Bees, monitor trips, trigger safety alerts, retrieve video remotely, and integrate via APIs.
Beekeeper APIs APIs designed for fleet managers to access device performance, trip data, and reward information across multiple Bees.
Beekeeper Rewards Weekly rewards (e.g., HONEY) earned by fleets, based on kilometers mapped and mount rating.
Clarity & Tilt (Mount Check) Parameters adjusted during Mount Check to ensure the Bee camera is aligned and producing usable imagery.
Data Upload The process by which mapping data is transferred from a Bee to the Hivemapper Network via LTE, WiFi, or the Bee Maps App.
Device SSID The Wi-Fi network name broadcasted by a Bee device (e.g., “dashcam-XXXX”), used for connecting via the Bee Maps App.
Dynamic Map Events Real-time road changes detected by Map AI, such as accidents, traffic slowdowns, or construction.
Edge AI Artificial Intelligence models deployed directly on Bee devices to detect road features, hazards, or events without needing cloud processing.
Edge Detections On-device AI recognitions of road features or events (e.g., stop signs, roadwork) processed before cloud upload.
Firmware Device-level software that controls Bee hardware. Bee LTE devices update firmware automatically via over-the-air (OTA) updates.
Firmware Version The identifier for the specific software build running on a Bee device, used to confirm if it is up to date.
GPS Lock The status when a Bee device has connected to satellites and can accurately determine location for mapping.
Hivemapper Network An open, decentralized global mapping network where contributors use Bee devices to collect road imagery, which is transformed into fresh map data.
Privacy Zone
Ability for mappers to set specific locations where no map data is collected with the Bee camera.
HONEY (Token) The reward unit earned on the Hivemapper Network when contributors upload usable road imagery.
Map AI Bee Maps’ automated system that converts crowdsourced street-level imagery into a structured map using deep learning (segmentation, detection, geolocation).
Map Features Specific road objects or attributes (e.g., speed limit signs, traffic lights, gas prices, roadwork) detected by Bee devices and accessible via the Map Features API.
Map Image API An API that delivers geolocated street-level imagery collected by Bee devices and the Hivemapper Network.
Mount Check A feature in the Bee Maps app that verifies whether a Bee device is mounted at the correct angle and position for high-quality mapping.
Mount Rating A quality score (star rating) given by the Bee Maps App based on how well the Bee is mounted for clear imagery.
Nano SIM The physical SIM card size required for Bee LTE devices (eSIMs not supported).
OBD-2 (On-Board Diagnostics Port) A standardized vehicle port used to power Bee devices via adapter, offering stable and continuous power.
Over-the-Air (OTA) Updates Wireless delivery of software and firmware updates to Bee devices, eliminating manual intervention.
SIM (Subscriber Identity Module) A physical Nano SIM card required by Bee LTE devices to connect to mobile networks.
Trip History Data logs of past journeys recorded by Bees and accessible via the Beekeeper platform or Fleet APIs.
Upload Modes Methods by which Bee devices upload collected data:
Upload via Bee LTE – Direct via mobile network.
Upload via Bee Maps App – Through the paired mobile app using phone’s data/WiFi.
Upload via WiFi Connect – Direct connection to a trusted WiFi network.
Usable Imagery High-quality, properly mounted road imagery collected by Bee devices that meets Hivemapper Network’s reward standards.
Usability Factors Conditions (such as mount position, clarity, tilt, and visibility) that determine whether imagery qualifies as usable.
Wallet A connected digital wallet—such as Breeze or Phantom—inside the Bee Maps App that securely links each user’s mapping contributions to their HONEY rewards.
Webhooks (for Beekeeper Fleets) Developer-triggered notifications for events such as harsh braking, trip starts, or device changes, enabling automation.
Map Features & Road Objects
Do Not Enter Sign – Regulatory road sign indicating vehicles are prohibited from entering a roadway.
Fire Hydrants – Street-level objects detected by Bee devices, used for urban mapping and utility reference.
Gas Prices (Limited Coverage) – Detection of roadside gas station signs displaying fuel prices.
Highway Exit Signs – Signs marking highway exits, including exit number and location.
Intersection Traffic Lights – Traffic control devices located at intersections. Attributes include orientation, size, and number of lights.
Parking Restriction Signs – Regulatory signs that designate where parking is limited or prohibited.
Road Width – Measurements of road lanes or total road width derived from imagery.
Roadwork Construction – Detection of construction zones, equipment, or signs indicating roadwork.
Speed and Red-Light Cameras – Automated enforcement devices monitoring vehicle speed and compliance with red lights.
Speed Limit Signs – Signs that indicate maximum or minimum speed. Includes:
School zone speed limits
Construction zone limits
Truck-specific limits
EU zone start/end (minimum and maximum)
Time-based restrictions
Stop Signs – Regulatory signs requiring vehicles to stop at intersections.
Toll Prices – Detection of signs showing toll rates (e.g., bridges, highways).
Turn Restriction Signs – Regulatory signs restricting vehicle maneuvers. Includes:
No left turn
No right turn
No right turn on red
No U-turn
Combined restrictions (e.g., no left turn + no U-turn)
Time-based restrictions
Vertical Height Restrictions – Signs indicating clearance limits for tall vehicles (e.g., bridges, tunnels).
Developer Reference
Fleet Data APIs – Access to trip history, driver profiles, device status, and performance data.
Fleet Webhooks – Real-time event notifications (e.g., harsh braking, trip starts, device changes).
Hive-Py – A Python wrapper for Bee Maps APIs (Map Image API, Map Features API).
Map Features API – API that provides access to structured road features (e.g., speed limits, traffic signs) detected by Bee devices.
Map Image API – API for retrieving geolocated street-level imagery from Bee devices and the Hivemapper Network.
Reward API (Beekeeper) – Endpoint to retrieve weekly reward summaries for fleet devices.
Schema (Map Features) – JSON-based data structure describing map feature attributes (id, object class, coordinates, confidence, timestamps, etc.).
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