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FreeGaming: mobile, collaborative, adaptive and augmented exergaming

Authors:

Levent Görgü,

Abraham G. Campbell,

Kealan McCusker,

Michael J. O'Grady,

Noel E. O'Connor,

Gregory M. P. O'HareAuthors Info & Claims

MoMM '10: Proceedings of the 8th International Conference on Advances in Mobile Computing and Multimedia

Pages 173 - 179

https://doi.org/10.1145/1971519.1971550

Published: 08 November 2010 Publication History

Abstract

Addressing the obesity epidemic that plagues many societies remains an outstanding public health issue. One innovative approach to addressing this problem is Exergaming. A combination of "Exercise" and "Gaming", the objective is to motivate people participate in exercise regimes, usually in their home environment. In this paper a more holistic interpretation of this exercise paradigm is proposed. Freegaming augments Exergaming in a number of key dimensions but especially through the promotion of games in outdoor mobile contexts and within a social environment. The design and implementation of a platform for Freegaming is described and illustrated through the description of a sample game.

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MoMM '10: Proceedings of the 8th International Conference on Advances in Mobile Computing and Multimedia

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DOI:10.1145/1971519

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