Quantified SelfJaakko Salonen

Quantified Self

• Personal data acquisition and self-monitoring

• Quantified = measure actions, physical andmental state using a consistent, repeatable method

• Technology-aided (use sensors, trackers, applications, etc.)

• Applied for continous self-monitoring or for lifestyle / habit changing

Methods / Instruments Measurements

Scale, measuring tape, calipers weight, height, BMI, body composition metrics

Lab tests Blood glucose, cholesterol, etc. markers

Genetic [and bacterial] testing Bacterials samples, DNA sequencing

Activity monitors and pedometers Steps taken, calories burned, distance travelled

Sleep monitors Time to sleep, sleep length

Heart rate monitors Heart rate and rhythm

Self-journalling and automated tracking apps(diet, workout, habit, mood)

Foods eating, workout outcomes, habits completed, mood/energy

Environmental sensors Air quality, temperature, humidity, light and sound levels

Methods and Measurements

Genetic and bacterial testing

Sleep Tracking

Habit and Time Tracking

Thank You!

Jaakko Salonen (@jsalonen)

jaakko.salonen@gofore.com

Demonstrated products:

• uBiome - http://ubiome.com/

• Beddit - http://beddit.com/

• RescueTime - http://www.rescuetime.com/

• Coach.me - http://www.coach.me/