Mundane data: The routines, contingencies and accomplishments of digital living
Author(s): Pink, SarahSumartojo, ShantiLupton, DeborahHeyes La Bond, Christine Abstract: This article develops and mobilises the concept of ‘mundane data’ as an analytical entry point for understanding Big Data. We call for in-depth investigation of the human...
The mundane experience of everyday calorie trackers: Beyond the metaphor of Quantified Self
Authors: Gabija Didžiokaitė Paula Saukko Christian Greiffenhagen Abstract: In this article, we build on the work of Ruckenstein and Pantzar, who have demonstrated how our understanding of self-tracking has been influenced by the metaphor of the Quantified Self (QS)....
What Does All This Data Mean for My Future Mood? Actionable Analytics and Targeted Reflection for Emotional Well-Being
Author(s): Hollis, VictoriaKonrad, ArtieSpringer, AaronAntoun, MatthewAntoun, ChristopherMartin, RobWhittaker, Steve Abstract: We explore the Examined Life, informing the design of reflective systems to promote emotional well-being, a critical health issue. People now...
The Effects of Consumers’ Perceived Privacy Control on Perceived Privacy Risk in Location-Based Services
Author(s): Joohee, LeeSongmi, KimWonjoon, Kim Abstract: The diffusion of advanced mobile technology has introduced new types of personal information or ‘location data’. These new data mean new opportunities for businesses, such as location-based services (LBS), but...
On the Origin of Deep Learning
Author: Wang, Haohan Raj, Bhiksha Abstract: This paper is a review of the evolutionary history of deep learning models. It covers from the genesis of neural networks when associationism modeling of the brain is studied, to the models that dominate the last decade of...
Computational approaches toward integrating quantified self sensing and social media
Authors: Munmun De Choudhury Mrinal Kumar Ingmar Weber Abstract: The growing amount of data collected by quantified self tools and social media hold great potential for applications in personalized medicine. Whereas the first includes health-related physiological...
Think Like a Hacker: Insights on the Latest Attack Vectors (and Security Controls) for Medical Device Applications
Author(s): Khera, Mandeep Abstract: Ready or not, the Internet of things (IoT) is here. No longer just a buzz term, it'll continue to grow at an unprecedented pace over the next few years expecting to reach over 25 billion connected devices by 2020. History shows us...
From Personal Informatics to Family Informatics: Understanding Family Practices around Health Monitoring
Author(s): Charlotte P LeeSteve PoltrockLouise BarkhuusMarcos BorgesWendy KelloggLaura R PinaSang-Wha SienTeresa WardJason C YipSean A MunsonJames FogartyJulie A Kientz Abstract: In families composed of parents and children, the health of parents and children is often...
Personal Informatics, Self-Insight, and Behavior Change: A Critical Review of Current Literature
Author(s): Kersten-van Dijk, Elisabeth T.Westerink, Joyce H.D.M.Beute, FemkeIJsselsteijn, Wijnand A. Abstract: Personal informatics (PI) systems allow users to collect and review personally relevant information. The purpose commonly envisioned for these systems is...
Orthosomnia: Are some patients taking the quantified self too far?
Author(s): Baron, Kelly GlazerAbbott, SabraJao, NancyManalo, NatalieMullen, Rebecca Abstract: The use of wearable sleep tracking devices is rapidly expanding and provides an opportunity to engage individuals in monitoring of their sleep patterns. However, there are a...