Abstract
Global increases in overweight and obesity are linked to a trend towards
decreased levels of physical activity. In combating this problem, we present
ActivMON – a wearable ambient display which illuminates with a varying colour
to provide a user with an intuitive visualisation of their daily activity level, as well
as using a pulsing illumination to provide an indication of the activity level of
other users. ActivMON is able to progressively increase a user's daily activity goal
to encourageasustained increase in physical activity. We present an initial
evaluation of ActivMON, as well as discussing possible future research directions
involving the use of wearable ambient displays to motivate physical activity.
decreased levels of physical activity. In combating this problem, we present
ActivMON – a wearable ambient display which illuminates with a varying colour
to provide a user with an intuitive visualisation of their daily activity level, as well
as using a pulsing illumination to provide an indication of the activity level of
other users. ActivMON is able to progressively increase a user's daily activity goal
to encourageasustained increase in physical activity. We present an initial
evaluation of ActivMON, as well as discussing possible future research directions
involving the use of wearable ambient displays to motivate physical activity.
Original language | English |
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Title of host publication | MMS 2011: Mobile und ubiquitäre Informationssysteme |
Subtitle of host publication | Proceedings zur 6. Konferenz (MMS 2011) |
Editors | Hagen Höpfner, Günther Specht, Thomas Ritz, Christian Bunse |
Place of Publication | Bonn |
Publisher | Gesellschaft fur Informatik (GI) |
Pages | 11-24 |
Number of pages | 14 |
ISBN (Electronic) | 9783885792796 |
Publication status | Published - 2011 |
Externally published | Yes |
Event | MMS 2011: Mobile und ubiquitäre Informationssysteme. Konferenz - Kaiserslautern, Germany Duration: 28 Feb 2011 → 28 Feb 2011 |
Conference
Conference | MMS 2011: Mobile und ubiquitäre Informationssysteme. Konferenz |
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Country/Territory | Germany |
City | Kaiserslautern |
Period | 28/02/11 → 28/02/11 |