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Real Time Marathons. Location-aware. Facets of people. Runners Walkers Spectators including family/friends Volunteers Race organizers. Requirements. Real time location information to all parties Runners: gun time vs. chip time Location and rank stats of other runners
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Real Time Marathons Location-aware
Facets of people • Runners • Walkers • Spectators including family/friends • Volunteers • Race organizers
Requirements • Real time location information to all parties • Runners: gun time vs. chip time • Location and rank stats of other runners • Keeping in touch with supporters • Race course distribution • Social network
Prototype • 2” x 2” screen display • Competitive athletes • Mile markers and water stops • Location of top 3 • Gun time and chip time • Audio feedback at each mile marker: • Miles • Pace • Gun time • Chip time
User Study • 5 athletes from local runner’s club • Informal open-ended interview • Goals • Real time information • Likes/critiques
Results • Device characteristics • Race statistics • Screen display • Audible feedback • Course map • Competitor rankings