Mobile devices such as phones and tablets are now ubiquitous and have become important
tools in our daily lives. Our activities and behaviours are becoming increasingly coupled to …

Advances in mobile technology have led to the emergence of the “smartphone”, a new class
of device with more advanced connectivity features that have quickly made it a constant …

A proof-of-concept Wearable Mobility Monitoring System (WMMS) was developed to identify
daily activities and provide environmental context, using integrated BlackBerry Smartphone …

The field of mobile health (mHealth) is focused on the use of mobile technologies to improve
health outcomes through sensing of behavioral and physiological states and interaction with …

Understanding mobility is important for effective clinical decision making in the area of
physical rehabilitation. Ideally, a person's mobility profile in a nonclinical setting, such as the …

A wearable mobility monitoring system (WMMS) could be a valuable device for rehabilitation
decision-making. A proof-of-concept system is developed that uses the BlackBerry 9550 as …

Monitoring an individual's mobility with a modern smartphone can have a profound impact
on rehabilitation in the community. The thesis objective was to develop and evaluate a third …

Monitoring mobility at home and in the community, and understanding the environment and
context in which mobility occurred, is essential for rehabilitation medicine. This thesis …

Abstract A Wearable Mobility Monitoring System (WMMS) can be an advantageous device
for rehabilitation decision-making. This thesis presents the design and evaluation of a proof …

Consistent and enjoyable physical activity (PA) can be a crucial component to improving or
maintaining one's overall health status. Using advanced features on smartphones (GPS …