Data Innovation One-pager

Data Innovation

    My innovation research is on Fitbits. Fitbit is a physical activity tracker--a  portable electrocardiogram. It is important because it can inform a doctor on the health condition of their patients even when they are at home. It can help everyday people track their activities, food, exercise, sleep, stay fit and ultimately meet their fitness goal. It can sync with smart devices with the help of Bluetooth 4.0. Fitbit even has an open Application Program Interface (API) which allows the users to develop applications to access and modify the their data. The more advanced Fitbits includes features beyond fitness. It can function as a smart watch. It be used for music control, call and text notification, time tracking, and it is compatible with other apps. It is a 21st century pedometer included with features needed for today!

About the Data

Throughout the day, Fitbit logs information about activities the user partakes in. Fitbits has a built-in GPS. Fitbits uses GPS to produce the amount of steps taken, the speed travelled and Fitbit has a chip a built-in OLED (organic light-emitting diode). The chip has a three dimensional accelerometer system which allows it to track motion and its intensity. It uses PurePulse technology for an automatic, continuous heart rate. Similar to most technologies, Fitbit is powered by batteries. Every 15 minutes, the Fitbit will upload data to the user’s computer providing it is within the range of a base station, the computer is on, and connected to internet. The collected data is stored in the cloud. The Fitbit company collects the data in the form of algorithms and uses it to customize exercises for the users and also send it to the user’s online profile. Fitbit does not share personal data and allows its users to decide which of their information gets shared. Fitbits also promises to only collect data it needs to improve its products and services. This is important for those who are concerned about big data and privacy.

Example

The visual is depicting some of the tracking capabilities of the Fitbit. Included in the visual is an example of how Fitbit records the calorie burned, steps taken and it’s uses to track how far the user is before completing their goal. Along the way, achievement awards are giving to motivate the user to meet their fitness goal.  The source of the visual is the company’s online manual. https://www.fitbit.com/manual#section-start

Source

"Designer." Fitbit Official Site for Activity Trackers & More. N.p., n.d. Web. 13 Jan. 2017. http://www.fitbit.com/home

The majority of the information came from the company only website.

          "Gadgets Like Fitbit Are Remaking How Doctors Treat You." Wired. Conde Nast, n.d. Web. 12 Jan. 2017. <https://www.wired.com/2014/03/internet-things-health/>.