Special Issue on CogInfoCom 2012

2014 ◽  
Vol 18 (3) ◽  
pp. 305-305
Author(s):  
Hassan Charaf
Keyword(s):  
Mobile Devices ◽  
Mobile Phones ◽  
Engineering Application ◽  
Program Committee ◽  
Special Issue ◽  
Process Data ◽  
Communication Techniques ◽  
Controlled Environments ◽  
Stored Information ◽  
Application Fields

Cognitive infocommunications (CogInfoCom) investigates connections between the cognitive sciences and different areas of infocommunications. CogInfoCom also focuses on engineering application fields integrating related scientific areas and results. Cognitive infocommunications systems involve hardware and software components that collect and store information and enable users to interact with this information. Besides communication security, considerations include the amount of stored information, which may be huge. This means that there is a need for algorithms and solutions that store and process data effectively. The CogInfoCom field presents a number of motivational challenges requiring active deep research, implementation, integration and measurement. This special issue focuses on the Cognitive Mobile Applications and Services track of the 3rd IEEE International Conference on Cognitive Infocommunications (CogInfoComf12). Mobile phones and tablets are now everyday tools that enable users to easily connect to the Internet, download social content, find interesting places, etc. Mobile technology has become one of the most important fields in the IT industry just as Web technology was 10-15 years ago. Mobile phones and tablets use sensors and interfaces like accelerometers, cameras, GPS, and thermometers that monitor and enable easier interaction with the real world. Agents hosted by mobile devices that learn from sensor-originated information also support individual applications and complex systems. This special issue focuses on the cognitive capabilities of mobile phones, the various agents that mobile devices host, and how they can be applied efficiently in applications and services including social aspects of mobile solutions. Papers from the conference cover mobile controlled environments, mobile-supported learning, augmented reality, energy efficiency and communication techniques. We thank the authors for submitting their papers to CogInfoCom as a venue for presenting their findings. We are also grateful to program committee members and reviewers for their efforts in making the conference and the special issue possible. We feel that these papers will provide readers with interesting and valuable results from the field of cognitive infocommunications.

scholarly journals Advances in Engineering Graphics: Improvements and New Proposals

Symmetry ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (5) ◽  
pp. 827
Author(s):  
José Ignacio Rojas-Sola
Keyword(s):  
Computer Animation ◽  
Computer Aided Design ◽  
Geometric Modeling ◽  
Correct Interpretation ◽  
Special Issue ◽  
Engineering Graphics ◽  
Communication Techniques ◽  
Graphic Communication ◽  
Graphic Language ◽  
Aided Design

The study of graphic communication techniques that engineers, architects, and designers use to express ideas and concepts, or the graphic expression applied to the design process, is becoming increasingly important. The correct interpretation of graphic language allows the development of skills in the training of an engineer or architect. For this reason, research on this topic is especially valuable in finding improvements or new proposals that help toward a better understanding of those techniques. This Special Issue shows the reader some examples of different disciplines available, such as engineering graphics, industrial design, geometric modeling, computer-aided design, descriptive geometry, architectural graphics and computer animation.

scholarly journals Passive sensing on mobile devices to improve mental health services with adolescent and young mothers in low-resource settings: the role of families in feasibility and acceptability

2021 ◽  
Vol 21 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Sujen Man Maharjan ◽  
Anubhuti Poudyal ◽  
Alastair van Heerden ◽  
Prabin Byanjankar ◽  
Ada Thapa ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Data Collection ◽  
Health Services ◽  
Mobile Devices ◽  
Family Involvement ◽  
Mobile Phones ◽  
Young Mothers ◽  
Audio Recording ◽  
Low Resource Settings ◽  
Passive Sensing ◽  
Passive Data

Abstract Background Passive sensor data from mobile devices can shed light on daily activities, social behavior, and maternal-child interactions to improve maternal and child health services including mental healthcare. We assessed feasibility and acceptability of the Sensing Technologies for Maternal Depression Treatment in Low Resource Settings (StandStrong) platform. The StandStrong passive data collection platform was piloted with adolescent and young mothers, including mothers experiencing postpartum depression, in Nepal. Methods Mothers (15–25 years old) with infants (< 12 months old) were recruited in person from vaccination clinics in rural Nepal. They were provided with an Android smartphone and a Bluetooth beacon to collect data in four domains: the mother’s location using the Global Positioning System (GPS), physical activity using the phone’s accelerometer, auditory environment using episodic audio recording on the phone, and mother-infant proximity measured with the Bluetooth beacon attached to the infant’s clothing. Feasibility and acceptability were evaluated based on the amount of passive sensing data collected compared to the total amount that could be collected in a 2-week period. Endline qualitative interviews were conducted to understand mothers’ experiences and perceptions of passive data collection. Results Of the 782 women approached, 320 met eligibility criteria and 38 mothers (11 depressed, 27 non-depressed) were enrolled. 38 mothers (11 depressed, 27 non-depressed) were enrolled. Across all participants, 5,579 of the hour-long data collection windows had at least one audio recording [mean (M) = 57.4% of the total possible hour-long recording windows per participant; median (Mdn) = 62.6%], 5,001 activity readings (M = 50.6%; Mdn = 63.2%), 4,168 proximity readings (M = 41.1%; Mdn = 47.6%), and 3,482 GPS readings (M = 35.4%; Mdn = 39.2%). Feasibility challenges were phone battery charging, data usage exceeding prepaid limits, and burden of carrying mobile phones. Acceptability challenges were privacy concerns and lack of family involvement. Overall, families’ understanding of passive sensing and families’ awareness of potential benefits to mothers and infants were the major modifiable factors increasing acceptability and reducing gaps in data collection. Conclusion Per sensor type, approximately half of the hour-long collection windows had at least one reading. Feasibility challenges for passive sensing on mobile devices can be addressed by providing alternative phone charging options, reverse billing for the app, and replacing mobile phones with smartwatches. Enhancing acceptability will require greater family involvement and improved communication regarding benefits of passive sensing for psychological interventions and other health services. Registration International Registered Report Identifier (IRRID): DERR1-10.2196/14734

scholarly journals Research on the Use of Mobile Devices and Headphones on Pedestrian Crossings—Pilot Case Study from Slovakia

Safety ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
pp. 17
Author(s):  
Miroslava Mikusova ◽  
Joanna Wachnicka ◽  
Joanna Zukowska
Keyword(s):  
Mobile Phone ◽  
Mobile Devices ◽  
Mobile Phones ◽  
Slovak Republic ◽  
Pedestrian Behavior ◽  
The Road ◽  
Phone Calls ◽  
Lack Of Information ◽  
Interaction Factor ◽  
Future Work

The topic of the use of mobile devices and headphones on pedestrian crossings is much less explored in comparison to the use of the mobile phone while driving. Recent years have seen many discussions on this issue, especially in foreign countries. The Slovak Republic, however, has not been giving it enough attention (and it is not mentioned in the National Road Safety Plan for the Slovak Republic from 2011 to 2020). This paper aims to draw attention to this issue. It presents basic outputs of a pilot study on pedestrian safety, with a focus on the use of mobile devices and headphones at selected non-signalized pedestrian crossings in three Slovak cities. Overall, 9% of pedestrians used headphones or mobile devices at observed pedestrian crossings (4% of them used headphones, 1% used headphones and at same time used their mobile phone, 2% made phone calls and 2% used their mobile phones). While these numbers can be considered relatively low, the study proved that during weekdays every 2 min someone was using the crossing without fully focusing on crossing the road safely. Another main finding was that although the safety risk at pedestrian crossings is increased by factors such as rush hour traffic or reduced visibility, pedestrian behavior related to the use of mobile phones and headphones does not change. A safety assessment was also carried out at the crossings. The results show that pedestrian behavior is not affected by the level of safety of the crossing (e.g., visibility of the crossing for drivers). The results of the presented analysis suggest that action is needed to change that. Due to the lack of information about accidents involving pedestrians using mobile phones and headsets when crossing the road, no relevant statistical data could be analyzed. The dataset collected can be used as a basis for further investigation or comparisons with other countries of the relevant indicators. In future work, we would like to include a pedestrian–driver interaction factor focusing on driver speed behavior in relation to pedestrians (who are on or are about to step onto a pedestrian crossing) and identify critical situations caused by improper behavior of drivers and/or pedestrians. This will help to understand speed adjustment problems related to pedestrian crossings.

scholarly journals Evaluation of the Methods of Dealing with the Problem of Mental Dissonance of the Consumer after the Purchase Process to Ensure Repeat of Purchase (Apple Mobile Phones Company)

2018 ◽  
Vol 13 (8) ◽  
pp. 167
Author(s):  
Somaia Osman Mohamed Abdelgadir
Keyword(s):  
Consumer Behavior ◽  
Field Study ◽  
Mobile Phones ◽  
Financial Risk ◽  
Process Data ◽  
Youth Group ◽  
Apple Products ◽  
Purchase Process ◽  
High Degree

The purpose of this research is to identify the effects of consumer behavior. and to know the needs and desires of the consumer, as well as the search for methods and strategies to reduce the problem of mental dissonance of the consumer to repeat the purchase process, data were collected through the questionnaire, observation and reference to some of the relevant references, The research found that the problem of mental dissonance due to technology has a great impact on the youth group between the ages of 21 and 39 years, according to the field study. The findings also show that the intensity of mental dissonance among the consumer, increases whenever there is a high degree of financial risk, Psychological mental dissonance is due to the severity of the purchase side between what is familiar and what is new. The study recommended that the company take into account some of the things that reduce the feelings of conflict as advertisements showing that the buyer is satisfied with the product after the purchase, and recommended that the messages should include in the promotional campaigns directed to the purchaser of Apple products.

scholarly journals Implementation for Quick Response Code

2019 ◽  
pp. 249-252
Author(s):  
K. Ravikumar ◽  
R. Geetha
Keyword(s):  
Mobile Devices ◽  
Mobile Phones ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Qr Code ◽  
Quick Response ◽  
Qr Codes ◽  
Response Code ◽  
Quick Response Code ◽  
The People ◽  
Identity Card

Quick Response (QR) codes are versatile. a chunk of long trilingual text, a connected URL, an automatic SMS message, an identity card or simply regarding any data is embedded into the two-dimensional barcode. as well as moderate equipped mobile devices, QR Codes will connect the users to the data quickly and simply. The operations to retrieve or store QR codes are unbelievably easy and fast, and with mobile devices, build them the best academic tools for teaching and learning. QR codes are all over and most of the people have mobile phones equipped with QR code readers. though QR codes existed for over fifteen years, there arent such a lot of analysis applications during this space.

scholarly journals The phone walkers: a study of human dependence on inactive mobile devices

Behaviour ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 155 (5) ◽  
pp. 389-414 ◽  
Author(s):  
Laura P. Schaposnik ◽  
James Unwin
Keyword(s):  
Mobile Devices ◽  
Mobile Phones ◽  
Census Data ◽  
Social Groups ◽  
Clear Pattern ◽  
Clear Tendency ◽  
Human Interactions ◽  
Opposite Sex ◽  
Significant Attention

Abstract The development of mobile phones has largely increased human interactions. Whilst the use of these devices for communication has received significant attention, there has been little analysis of more passive interactions. Through census data on casual social groups, this work suggests a clear pattern of mobile phones being carried in people’s hands, without the person using it (that is, not looking at it). Moreover, this study suggests that when individuals join members of the opposite sex there is a clear tendency to stop holding mobile phones whilst walking. Although it is not clear why people hold their phones whilst walking in such large proportions (38% of solitary women, and 31% of solitary men), we highlight several possible explanation for holding the device, including the need to advertise status and affluence, to maintain immediate connection with friends and family, and to mitigate feelings related to anxiety and security.

The Trend of Mobile Malwares and Effective Detection Techniques

2019 ◽  
pp. 668-682
Author(s):  
Olawale Surajudeen Adebayo ◽  
Normaziah Abdul Aziz
Keyword(s):  
Mobile Devices ◽  
Mobile Phones ◽  
Text Messages ◽  
Mobile Platform ◽  
Desktop Computer ◽  
Detection Techniques ◽  
Mobile Malware ◽  
Windows Phone

The usefulness of mobile phones nowadays has gone beyond making calls and sending text messages. In fact, most of applications available on desktop computer are presently easily accessible on mobile devices, especially smartphone based on Androids, iOS, and Windows phone platforms. However, at the same time, malware is increasingly becoming pervasive on a mobile platform for financial, social and political exploitation. This chapter examines the trends of mobile malware and different efforts of anti-malware writers and researchers in addressing mobile malware on smartphones.

The Usability of Mobile Devices in Distance Learning

2020 ◽  
pp. 262-278 ◽  
Author(s):  
Fırat Sarsar ◽  
Tarık Kişla ◽  
Melih Karasu ◽  
Yüksel Deniz Arıkan ◽  
Murat Kılıç
Keyword(s):  
Learning Environments ◽  
Mobile Devices ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Learning Processes ◽  
New Techniques ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Communication Techniques ◽  
Technological Developments ◽  
Effective Use

Thanks to technological developments, distance education helped new techniques and strategies to emerge in the instruction field. However, these developments may cause problems about integration of the interaction between students and instructors. Communication is seen as one of the biggest problems. Instructors' online communications and their attitudes towards this process affect quality of teaching and learning processes. Other factors affecting this process are learning environment and its effective use. This study is designed to incorporate a mixed method with the aim of reflecting instructors' experiences about different communication techniques and learning environments. In scope of this research, the researchers planned a four-week process using the communication that the researchers have been establishing with Ege University Faculty of Education's instructors. The researchers will use different mobile devices and feedback methods for the process.

A Critical Analysis of the Use of Mobile Devices in the Classroom and Its Implication for Teaching and Learning

2018 ◽  
pp. 225-239
Author(s):  
Theodora Dame Adjin-Tettey ◽  
Vincentia Abui Akrobotu
Keyword(s):  
High School ◽  
Public Schools ◽  
Mobile Devices ◽  
Mobile Phones ◽  
Critical Analysis ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Academic Work ◽  
The Other ◽  
Ministry Of Education ◽  
Psychological Growth

The use of mobile devices, especially, by teens has been looked at with much apprehension and suspicion with some saying that it can be used to acquire information which can be detrimental to their social and psychological growth. Some teachers complain that it affects teens' studies as these teenagers stay up late in the night browsing, chatting, watching movies and playing games which cause them to sleep in class or pay little attention because of tiredness. In Ghana students in public schools up to Senior High School are not allowed to use personal mobile phones, laptops and other mobile gadgets in school because of implications such as those enumerated above. On the other hand, some, including those in prominent positions in government, have called for a rethink of such a directive by the Ministry of Education. This chapter critically looks into previous literature on the use of mobile devices in the classroom and suggests ways in which it can be effectively used to advance academic work in the classroom.

The mHealth Stack

2012 ◽  
pp. 1-17
Author(s):  
Benjamin Falchuk ◽  
David Famolari ◽  
Russell Fischer ◽  
Shoshana Loeb ◽  
Euthimios Panagos
Keyword(s):  
Mobile Devices ◽  
Mobile Phones ◽  
Healthcare Services ◽  
Cloud Services ◽  
Healthcare Applications ◽  
Patient Centered ◽  
Mobile Healthcare ◽  
Care Givers ◽  
Current Usage

Applications accessible through mobile devices, such as mobile phones, are playing an increasingly important part in the delivery of high quality and personalized healthcare services. In this paper, we examine current usage of mobile devices and networks by mobile healthcare applications, and present our views on how mobile devices and networks could be used for creating patient-centered healthcare applications. The patient-centered healthcare paradigm allows for increased quality of care and quality of life for patients while increasing personal freedom to move about and be always connected to care-givers and healthcare services. The structure of our discussion is analogous to layered protocol stack in communications, progressing from the network and radio technologies, servicing middleware, cloud services, health sensors, mobile smartphones, and applications. All these layers come into play to support future mobile healthcare services.

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