What is pervasive computing? What is persuasive computing? The role of technology and gamification.

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National University of Sciences and Technology (NUST)

2. Self-Introduction
Pervasive Computing
◦Examples
◦Quantified-Self
Persuasive Computing
◦Gamification
Pervasive/Persuasive Combined
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3. Jan 2010 – Present: Assistant Professor
◦National University of Sciences and Technology
◦School of Electrical Engineering and Computer Sci.
Nov 2009 – PhD CS, Telecom SudParis, France
2006 – MS (CS), University of Versailles
2005 – MS (CS), LUMS
2003 – BS (CS), University of Peshawar
Research: persuasive technologies, behavior modeling, personal informatics, cognition and learning, pervasive/ubiquitous computing
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Device miniaturization and wireless connectivity
Power and capacity

5. “The most profound technologies are those that disappear”
The invisible computer that is available everywhere to anyone at anytime
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7. The Human Body alone
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http://www.kurzweilai.net/ibm-reveals-five-innovations-that- will-change-our-lives-within-five-years

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Small, Portable Sensors Allow Users to Monitor Exposure to Pollution on Their Smart Phones
http://ucsdnews.ucsd.edu/pressrelease/small_portable_sensors_allow_users_to_monitor_exposure_to_pollution_on_thei

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Breast Cancer-Sensing Bra Detects Tumors Years Before Some Mammograms
http://techcrunch.com/2012/10/11/breast-cancer-sensing- bra-detects-tumors-years-before-some-mammograms/

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Not only give a heightened sense of touch, but also allow surgeons to "feel'' the electric activity related to heart health and behavior

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http://www.forbes.com/sites/singularity/2012/08/09/no- more-skipping-your-medicine-fda-approves-first-digital-pill/
A sand-sized chip sends a signal via cell phone to doctors to let them know when and if medication was taken.

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http://www.newscientist.com/blogs/onepercent/2012/07/ai-predicts-when-youre-about-t.html

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http://pewinternet.org/Reports/2013/Tracking-for-Health.aspx

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Nike Fuel Band
Fitbit Flex

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LARK Band

23. Fun + Engaging + Effective
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Feedback Informative Visual
Challenging
Specific Accurate
History
Social

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28. Use of game elements in non-game context
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32. Persuasion: an attempt to shape, reinforce, or change behaviors, feelings, or thoughts about an issue, object, or action
A persuasive computer is an interactive technology that changes a person's attitudes or behaviors
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33. B=MAT
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http://captology.stanford.edu
Persuasive Technology: Using Computers to Change What We Think and Do
BJ Fogg
The gap between CS and cognitive science

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http://uxmag.com/articles/why-persuasive-design-should-be- your-next-skill-set

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36. Ford’s fusion dashboard with eco leaves encourages more eco-friendly driving
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37. Facebook’s persuasive design
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38. Persuasion
Persuasion
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http://www.persuasivegames.com/games/

40. It is already there!
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