Ứng dụng theo dõi sức khỏe cá nhân đã được sử dụng tại Hoa Kỳ, Châu Âu, và các bộ phận của châu Á. Ví dụ, Fitbit chứa một cảm biến 3D theo dõi chế độ ăn uống của người dùng, tập thể dục, và ngủ. Các cơ sở khách hàng hiện tại có xu hướng được buff thể dục, nhưng các sản phẩm này cũng có thể hưởng lợi cá nhân đang có nguy cơ bị bệnh tim và các điều kiện nghiêm trọng khác | FIGURE EpiSurveyor being used for a measles survey in Zambia Courtesy of DataDyne FIGURE Prototype of mobile phone with microscope Courtesy of Ozcan Research Laboratory UCLA Personal health monitoring applications are already being used in the United States Europe and parts of Asia. For example Fitbit contains a 3D sensor that monitors the user s diet exercise and sleep. The current customer base tends to be fitness buffs but these products could also benefit individuals who are at risk for heart disease and other serious conditions. Environmental Monitoring Will Lead to Scientific Discoveries Smart sensors will be embedded into handheld devices which will make new forms of scientific discovery possible. Crowd sourcing the ability to aggregate data and uncover patterns will also become more sophisticated along with deeper mobile penetration. For example Ushahidi was initially developed to map reports of violence in Kenya after the 2008 elections FIGURE . The service has evolved over time and has also been used for monitoring wildlife in Kenya and snowstorms in Washington State. Privacy Issues Will Come to a Head As we become more mobile-minded it won t be long before people start sharing more and more personal information from their mobile devices . the payment health and environmental applications just discussed . As a result issues surrounding trust and privacy will surely come to a head. When designing apps that encounter privacy issues you ll need to reassure users that their information is indeed private and secure. At the same time you ll have to work with other 278 LOOKING TO THE FUTURE Download from parts of your organization to make sure the messaging within the app is consistent with your company s privacy policy. Without these measures apps that deal with sensitive personal information are likely to fail. FIGURE Ushahidi is a crowd-sourcing crisis information service. Conclusion The iPhone and other .
