Abstract
The “iShake” system uses smartphones as seismic sensors to measure and
deliver ground motion intensity parameters produced by earthquakes more
rapidly and accurately than currently possible. Shaking table tests followed
by field trial with approximately 30 iShake users were implemented to evaluate
the reliability of the phones as seismic monitoring instruments and the
functionality of the iShake system. In addition, user experiences were
investigated with 59 iShake users, who provided feedback through a mobile
questionnaire. Research included participative planning with a focus group to
design and conceptualize how to improve iShake for future use. The shaking
table tests demonstrated that cell phones may reliably measure the shaking
produced by an earthquake. The performed user studies led to important
guidelines for the future development and improvement of the iShake system.
User studies also provided understanding of how iShake could best provide
value to its users. The iShake system was shown to have great potential in
providing critical information and added value for the public and emergency
responders during earthquakes. Value creation for other users and first
response through user-generated data was seen as a great source of motivation
and commitment for active use of the system.
Original language | English |
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Title of host publication | Proceedings of the 10th International Conference on Mobile and Ubiquitous Multimedia, MUM '11 |
Publisher | Association for Computing Machinery ACM |
Pages | 43-52 |
ISBN (Print) | 978-1-4503-1096-3 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2011 |
MoE publication type | B3 Non-refereed article in conference proceedings |
Event | 10th International Conference on Mobile and Ubiquitous Multimedia, MUM 2011 - Beijing, China Duration: 7 Dec 2011 → 9 Dec 2011 |
Conference
Conference | 10th International Conference on Mobile and Ubiquitous Multimedia, MUM 2011 |
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Abbreviated title | MUM 2011 |
Country/Territory | China |
City | Beijing |
Period | 7/12/11 → 9/12/11 |
Keywords
- Earthquake
- seismic sensor
- smartphone
- Apple iPhone
- post-earthquake notification
- field trial
- user experience
- value creation
- California