Tracking behavior in persuasive apps: is sensor-based detection always better than user self-reporting?

This paper aims to discuss the roles for the two types of tracking user behavior. Considering these two types of tracking, sensor based recognition has a great advantage when sensing human activity, but it is not always adequate when tracking in the real world. In this paper, we compare the benefits and drawbacks of sensor-based tracking versus self-reported data in persuasive applications called EcoIsland. Keywords Self-reporting, Automatic Sensing, Persuasive Technology ACM Classification Keywords H.5.2. User Interfaces: User-Centered Design

• Type: Conference
• Year: 2009
• Where: CHI
• Authors: Miyuki Shiraishi, Yasuyuki Washio, Chihiro Takayama, Vili Lehdonvirta, Hiroaki Kimura, Tatsuo Nakajima
• Keywords: CHI 2009, Human Computer Interaction, Persuasive Technology ACM, Sensor Based Recognition, Sensor-based Tracking Versus