Real Time MarathonsLocation-aware

Facets of people

1. Runners

2. Walkers

3. Spectators including family/friends

4. Volunteers

5. 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