In various usage scenarios, smartphones are used as measuring instruments to
systematically and unobtrusively collect data measurements (eg, sensor data, user activity …

Existing memory reclamation policies on mobile devices may be no longer valid because
they have negative effects on the response time of running applications. In this paper, we …

Imagine being able to deploy a small, battery-powered device nearly anywhere on earth that
humans frequent and having it be able to send data to the cloud without needing to …

Wrist-worn devices hold great potential as a platform for mobile health (mHealth)
applications because they comprise a familiar, convenient form factor and can embed …

Dyadic interactions of couples are of interest as they provide insight into relationship quality
and chronic disease management. Currently, ambulatory assessment of couples' …

Network connectivity is often one of the most challenging aspects of deploying sensors. In
many countries, cellular networks provide the most reliable, highest bandwidth, and greatest …

Education technology (EdTech) is an important tool for streamlining and improving course
administration and teaching. Many modern EdTech tools rely on cloud services to host …

Cyber-physical systems continue to be increasingly important to global society because of
automation, miniaturization of electronics, and the Internet of Things. More smartphones and …

Sensitive private information is increasingly processed on relatively public networks and
systems. Location data is constantly gathered from users' mobile phones and correlated with …

Electricity has fundamentally and dramatically impacted human history. While the oldest
living generation in the United States may remember their first grid connection, their …