ScaleMirror: a pervasive device to aid weight analysis

Authors:
Andrew J. Younge;Vinod Periasamy;Mohammed Al-Azdee;William Hazlewood;Kay Connelly
Affiliations:
Indiana University, Bloomington, IN, USA;Indiana University, Bloomington, IN, USA;Indiana University, Bloomington, IN, USA;Indiana University, Bloomington, IN, USA;Indiana University, Bloomington, IN, USA
Venue:
CHI '11 Extended Abstracts on Human Factors in Computing Systems
Year:
2011

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Abstract

As today's fast paced environment continually encourages poor dietary habits and a lack of exercise, there is a growing need to properly monitor and control weight gain. With the advent of pervasive and ubiquitous computing, there are new opportunities to help promote personal wellness that was previously unobtainable. This work describes the novel design and creation of ScaleMirror; a prototype pervasive device to help users monitor their weight. This awareness is achieved through an accurate scale system, detailed statistics with historical data, and an intuitive design seamlessly embedded into a user's existing daily routine. The goal is to help a wide array of people concentrate on obtaining and maintaining a proper weight to promote a healthy and fulfilling lifestyle.