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This research experiment is being conducted in the University of Glasgow. The aim of the experiment is to understand how mobile devices are used in relation to the physical environment.

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  • Q. What is the purpose of this?
    This is a research experiment conducted in the University of Glasgow. The aim of the experiment is to understand how mobile devices are used in relation to the physical environment.

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  • Q. What is a widget?
    A widget is the term given to a view that can be put on the homescreen of an Android device. The Appwhere widget provides fast access to the apps that you use in your places.
  • Q. What are BLE beacons?
    Bluetooth Low Energy is a wireless personal area network that is designed to provide a short communication range with low power consumption. We use branded Kontakt.io iBeacons in this experiment. Bluetooth must be enabled on your device in order to detect the beacons (Settings > Bluetooth > ON). Your device does not need to be discoverable and you do not have to pair with any beacons in order to detect them.
  • Q. What is a place?
    A place is a contextual label for a physical area. We recommend that you put the beacons in places that you frequent often and that you feel comfortable leaving your belongings. My Places provides a list of suggestions to help you name your beacons. If you would like to use a suggestion, just click on it in the list.

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  • Q. How do find out the results of this experiment?
    You can ask the experimenter to be notified of any results that come out of this experiment on the email address below.

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  • Q. Can I opt out?
    If you no longer wish to be part of this experiment, please contact the experimenter on the email address below.