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 Passive Tracking of Physical Activity with FitBit

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Date posted: 28/10/2008

FitBit is a simple motion activated device that tracks the movement of the wearer and provides feedback about physical activity, calories expanded, and how much sleep was obtained by the user. Small enough to be strapped to one's underwear, the device records the internal accelerometer's activity for interpretation on the computer.

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