How does it work?
Flowie consists of two main components: a wireless pedometer and a small touch screen.
The ActiPED© step-counter logs and transmitts the ambulation levels of the user. It integrates a memory chip that allows the user to walk freely for up to 21-days. When the user walks within the vecinity of a USB antenna (approx. 20m), all the data is uploaded to a local server (installed in a laptop for our experiments).
A series of software components collect, process and compare the data with a set of pre-establised goals.
The user can check his or her performance via a Graphical User Interface displayed on the touch screen. This GUI combines several informative and persuasive elements.
The main feature of the GUI is Flowie, an animated flower that adapts its looks to the current performance level of the user. Flowie allows elderly users to realize their current status in an easy, familiar and appealing way.
In addition to Flowie, the system includes other functionalities such as a progress chart or a history record meant to engage seniors in a healthy physical activity program based on the routine activity of walking.
The ActiPED© step-counter logs and transmitts the ambulation levels of the user. It integrates a memory chip that allows the user to walk freely for up to 21-days. When the user walks within the vecinity of a USB antenna (approx. 20m), all the data is uploaded to a local server (installed in a laptop for our experiments).A series of software components collect, process and compare the data with a set of pre-establised goals.
The user can check his or her performance via a Graphical User Interface displayed on the touch screen. This GUI combines several informative and persuasive elements.The main feature of the GUI is Flowie, an animated flower that adapts its looks to the current performance level of the user. Flowie allows elderly users to realize their current status in an easy, familiar and appealing way.
In addition to Flowie, the system includes other functionalities such as a progress chart or a history record meant to engage seniors in a healthy physical activity program based on the routine activity of walking.
New sponsors
Flowie was developed as part of the research project Independent@Home, sponsored by Senter Novem throught the IOP-MMI program (MMI 06011). The Independent@Home project aims to build an activity-aware service platform that monitors elderly in their daily routines, and serves as a platform for activity-aware services
Currently, we're looking for partners to take our idea to the next level. If you are interested in collaborating with us, or if you run a company where there is room for creativity, please contact us.
Currently, we're looking for partners to take our idea to the next level. If you are interested in collaborating with us, or if you run a company where there is room for creativity, please contact us.
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