13th EAI International Conference on Pervasive Computing Technologies for Healthcare - Demos and Posters

Research Article

Identification of emergent systems of play in green urban spaces in geocaching and geoplay by geographic information (GI) technologies

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  • @INPROCEEDINGS{10.4108/eai.20-5-2019.2283731,
        author={Tore  Gulden and Frode Eika Sandnes and Arild  Berg},
        title={Identification of emergent systems of play in green urban spaces in geocaching and geoplay by geographic information (GI) technologies},
        proceedings={13th EAI International Conference on Pervasive Computing Technologies for Healthcare - Demos and Posters},
        publisher={EAI},
        proceedings_a={PERVASIVEHEALTH - EAI},
        year={2019},
        month={6},
        keywords={gameplay geocatching spatial information inter-brain synchrony},
        doi={10.4108/eai.20-5-2019.2283731}
    }
    
  • Tore Gulden
    Frode Eika Sandnes
    Arild Berg
    Year: 2019
    Identification of emergent systems of play in green urban spaces in geocaching and geoplay by geographic information (GI) technologies
    PERVASIVEHEALTH - EAI
    EAI
    DOI: 10.4108/eai.20-5-2019.2283731
Tore Gulden1,*, Frode Eika Sandnes1, Arild Berg1
  • 1: OsloMet - Oslo Metropolitan University
*Contact email: tgulden@oslomet.no

Abstract

In this demo project we explore quantifiable data engendered by emergent geoplay games as a source, to research the use of urban green space impacts on in health and well-being. By the establishing of an emergent geogame built on a GPS dependent interface for smartphones, one facilitates diverse and unanticipated behavior that produce digital data by movements, actions according to the rules, and documentation. The research will involve the exploration of the empirical data produced by play in green urban spaces in accordance to the core concepts of spatial information, fun and well-being.