Title :
SmartRabbit: A Mobile Exergame Using Geolocation
Author :
Marins, Diego R. ; de O D Justo, Marcelo ; Xexéo, Geraldo B. ; de A M Chaves, Bernardo ; Ipolitto, Cláudio D.
Author_Institution :
Programa de Eng. de Sist. e Comput., COPPE/UFRJ, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Abstract :
This paper presents SmartRabbit and how the location-based games concepts were used in the development of this game. SmartRabbit is a mobile running game where players compete using a smart phone with GPS. This game was developed to show how a player´s location can be used to create exergames and encourage people to practice exercises.
Keywords :
games of skill; mobile computing; smart phones; GPS; SmartRabbit; geolocation; location based game concept; mobile exergame; mobile running game; smart phone; Cities and towns; Games; Global Positioning System; Medals; Smart phones; Training; Exergames; Location-Based Games; Mobile Games; Physical Activities;
Conference_Titel :
Games and Digital Entertainment (SBGAMES), 2011 Brazilian Symposium on
Conference_Location :
Salvador
Print_ISBN :
978-1-4673-0797-0
DOI :
10.1109/SBGAMES.2011.34