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Detect user activity (running, cycling, driving) using Android

Using my Android device how can I detect if the user is walking, cycling or driving? I have checked the Google Fit app. It differentiates between running, cycling and driving. I am puzzled about what algorithms I should use to differentiate between these activities.

I know I would have to use the accelerometer sensor. But still I can't differentiate these activities.

Solution

  • You can use the GooglePlayServices for this.

    It Provides special apis for ActivityRecognition, which returns the User activity with confidence level for each.

    https://developer.android.com/guide/topics/location/transitions

    http://developer.android.com/training/location/activity-recognition.html