Table 2.
Overview of sensing data that can be collected with m-path sense.
| Type of data | Description | Android | iOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Ambient noise | Volume (in decibel) of ambient noise | Yes if app in foreground | Yes if app in foreground |
| 2. App usage | Usage time per app | Yes | No |
| 3. Bluetooth | Information about Bluetooth devices in vicinity | Yes | Yes if app in foreground |
| 5. Connectivity | Wi-Fi ID (encrypted), connected to Wi-Fi or mobile data | Yes | Yes |
| 6. Device | Information about the device | Yes | Yes |
| 7. Location | GPS coordinates every minute. These are stored encrypted | Yes | Yes |
| 8. Pedometer | Number of steps according to the phone's pedometer | Yes | Yes |
| 9. Physical activity | Number of minutes walking, cycling, driving, etc. | Yes | Yes |
| 10. Screen activity | Time of screen on/off/unlocked events | Yes | No |
| 11. Sensor data | Accelerometer, gyroscope (rotation) and light sensor | Yes | No light |
| 12. Weather | Weather from the internet based on current location | Yes | Yes |