The Internet of Things means not just that computing devices have connectivity to the cloud but that they themselves are connected to each other, and therefore that novel applications can be developed in this rich ecosystem. One area for development is linking quantified self wearable sensors with automotive sensors for applications including Fatigue Detection, Real-time Parking and Assistance, Anger/Stress Reduction, Keyless Authentication, and DIY Diagnostics.
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Ann Arbor, MI USA
Slides: http://slideshare.net/LaBlogga
Melanie Swan
m@melanieswan.com
Sensor Ubiquity:
Blockchain Tech & Automotive-Quantified Self
Integrated Sensor Applications
Image credit: M. Ghezel
2. About Melanie Swan
Technology Philosopher and Startup Founder
Instructor at Singularity University, Affiliate
Scholar at IEET, Invited Contributor to EDGE
Education: MA Candidate Kingston University
London and Université Paris 8, MBA Finance,
Wharton, University of Pennsylvania; BA
French/Economics, Georgetown University
Corporate Experience: Fidelity, JP Morgan,
iPass, RHK/Ovum, Arthur Andersen
Sample publications:
Swan, M. The Quantified Self: Fundamental Disruption in Big Data Science.
Swan, M. Sensor Mania! The Internet of Things, Wearable Computing, Objective Metrics, and the
Quantified Self 2.0. J Sens Actuator Netw 2012, 1(3), 217-253.
Swan, M. Health 2050: The Realization of Personalized Medicine through Crowdsourcing, the Quantified
Self, and the Participatory Biocitizen. J Pers Med 2012, 2(3), 93-118.
Swan, M. Steady advance of stem cell therapies. Rejuvenation Res 2011, Dec;14(6):699-704.
Swan, M. Emerging Patient-driven Health Care Models: an Examination of Health Social Networks,
Consumer Personalized Medicine, and Quantified Self-tracking. Int J Environ Res Public Health 2009, 2,
492-525.
Source: http://melanieswan.com/publications.htm
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4. What is the Quantified Self?
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Individual engaged in tracking any kind
of biological, physical, or behavioral
data about him/herself
Key assumption: access to information
means the ability to take action
Self-tracking goal: optimality and
quality-of-life-improvement (vs.
pathology resolution)
Seeking highly personalized intervention for
sleep quality, depression, low energy,
cognitive alertness, productivity
Source: Swan, M. The Quantified Self: Fundamental Disruption in Big Data Science and Biological
Discovery. Big Data June 2013, 1(2): 85-99.
5. Quantified Self Global Community
“Self knowledge through numbers”
Show-and-tell meetups (100+), videos,
and conferences
1. What did you do?
2. How did you do it?
3. What did you learn?
Quantified data acquisition through
technology (i.e.; wearable sensors,
mobile apps, other QS devices)
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http://quantifiedself.com/
Source: Swan, M. Overview of Crowdsourced Health Research Studies. 2012.
6. Increasingly continuous and automated data collection
Smartphone, Fitbit, Smartwatch (Pebble), Electronic T-shirt (Carre), Scanaflo Urinalysis1
Smartring (ElectricFoxy), Electronic tattoos (mc10), $1 blood API
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(Sano Intelligence), Continuous Monitors (Medtronic)
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QS Sensor Mania! Wearable Electronics
Source: Swan, M. Sensor Mania! J Sens Actuator Netw 2012.
1Glucose, protein, leukocytes, nitrates, blood, bilirubin, urobilinogen, specific gravity, and pH urinalysis
7. Types of Quantified Self Measures
Physical Activities
Miles, steps, calories, repetitions, sets, METs1
Diet and Nutrition
Calories consumed, carbs, fat, protein, specific ingredients, glycemic index,
satiety, portions, supplement doses, tastiness, cost, location
Psychological, Mental, and Cognitive States and Traits
Mood, happiness, irritation, emotion, anxiety, esteem, depression, confidence
IQ, alertness, focus, selective/sustained/divided attention, reaction, memory,
verbal fluency, patience, creativity, reasoning, psychomotor vigilance
Environmental Variables
Location, architecture, weather, noise, pollution, clutter, light, season
Situational Variables
Context, situation, gratification of situation, time of day, day of week
Social Variables
Influence, trust, charisma, karma, current role/status in the group or social network
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1METs = Metabolic equivalents Source: http://measuredme.com/2012/10/building-that-perfect-
quantified-self-app-notes-to-developers-and-qs-community-html/
8. The Quantified Self is Mainstream
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QS Device (Fitbit, Glass, etc.) Market: $5 bn by 20161
Self-tracking statistics (Pew Research Center)
60% US adults track weight, diet, or exercise
33% US adults monitor blood sugar, blood pressure,
headaches, or sleep patterns
9% receive text message health alerts
40,000 smartphone health applications
QS thought leadership
Press : BBC, Forbes, and Vanity Fair
Electronics show focus at CES 2013
Health 2.0: “500+ companies making
self-management tools; VC funding up 20%”
1Gartner, 2014, http://www.nbcnews.com/tech/innovation/data-overload-quantified-self-really-future-n189596
Source: Swan, M. The Quantified Self: Fundamental Disruption in Big Data Science and Biological Discovery.
Big Data June 2013, 1(2): 85-99.
9. Quantified Self - Ann Arbor
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Contact: Spencer Covey
(SpencerCovey@Gmail.com)
http://www.meetup.com/Quantified-Self-Ann-Arbor/
10. Quantified Self - Tokyo
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Contact: Takashi Kido, RIKEN
(Kido.Takashi@gmail.com)
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http://qs-tokyo.com/
http://www.meetup.com/Quantified-Self-Tokyo/
12. Killer App #1: Fatigue Detection
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20% accidents fatigue-related1
Heart: ECG captures Heart Rate
Variability
Heart slowing is drowsiness warning
QS body-based wearable sensor or belt-based
sensors (Plessy Semiconductor2)
Breathing: Respiration sensor
measures cardiopulmonary activity
Variation is early warning signal
QS body-based wearable sensor or seat-cover
based sensors (Harken2)
Posture Sensor (Lumo Back)
1Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents. Driver Fatigue and Road Accidents: A Literature Review and
Position Paper. February 2001. http://www.rospa.com/roadsafety/info/fatigue.pdf
Also per Feng J and & Donmez B, Designing Feedback to Induce Sager Driving Behaviors, 2013.
13. Killer App #2: Real-time Parking/Assistance
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Real-time Parking Assistance
8-74% city congestion is looking for parking1
Real-time parking services
Vehicle navigation indicates available spots
Automated reservation, payment, access
Real-time Road-side Assistance
Crash impact alert system
Medical: Automatic first responder alert
Service: Automatic vendor quote response
Integration of multiple data streams
Auto sensor data, QS data, smartcity data,
vendor network, community/group data
1Shoup, D., Cruising for Parking, Transport Policy, 2006, http://mashable.com/2011/04/13/smart-parking-tech/
14. Killer App #3: Anger/Stress-Reduction
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QS wearable stress sensors linked to nav system
Respiration, blood pressure, heart rate, GSR, glucose
Smart steering wheel (Toyota ECG Steering Wheel1)
Heart attack detection / warning,2 automatic daily health check
sent to personal blockchain EMR / QS data portal
Intervention: breathing exercises, music, seat vibration
Stress reduction “Leave on time” app
Distracted driving active safety key stressor is being late
Smarthome alert (calendar, traffic), drive stress tracking (time,
speed, braking, GPS), smartcity data (traffic, routing, parking)
Incentive: linked health and auto insurance discounts
1http://www.psfk.com/2011/08/toyotas-ecg-steering-wheel-monitors-your-heart-rate-as-you-drive.html#!bOj0Qx
2US DOT, The Contribution of Medical Conditions to Crashes, 2009, http://www-nrd.nhtsa.dot.gov/Pubs/811219.pdf
15. Killer App #4: Keyless Authentication
Target markets
Auto rental
Additional access
mode for personal
autos
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Improve safe controlled auto access
Digital authentication access system
Smartphone/smartwatch Bluetooth app
One-time/short-term automated access
Tiered security levels (blockchain, fingerprint
reading, QR code, real-time confirmation)
Auto tracking and location-based services
Example: Getaround Connect
Source: Swan et. al.; Smartphone-based Identity Authentication Platform; presented at Launch
Hackathon; San Francisco CA March 2013; special acknowledgement to Mark Adams.
16. Killer App #5: DIY Diagnostics
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Automatic vehicle diagnostics app
On-board diagnostics (OBD) port/Bluetooth to phone/watch/cloud
Consumer OBD access (like DIYscience, DIYhealth)
Mobile app for tracking and alerts, graphical scorecard
Link to dealer/mechanic CRM and service quotes
Pro-active cost-saving: improved consumer action-taking
for preventive maintenance and vehicle safety