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  • 1Faculdade de Engenharia da Universidade do Porto, Porto, Portugal. pro11010@fe.up.pt

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This study uses K-Means clustering on smartphone data to identify user groups for mobile health apps. This helps Human Computer Interaction (HCI) specialists design better user interfaces (UI) for improved acceptance.

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Area of Science:

  • Computer Science
  • Human-Computer Interaction
  • Mobile Health

Background:

  • Usability is critical for mobile health app acceptance.
  • Successful user interface (UI) design necessitates understanding user needs.
  • Identifying user groups aids in tailored application development.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To apply the K-Means algorithm to smartphone usage data.
  • To provide Human Computer Interaction (HCI) specialists with insights into user behavior.
  • To identify user stereotypes for improved mobile application design.

Main Methods:

  • Utilized the K-Means clustering algorithm.
  • Analyzed real-world smartphone usage data from a public application.
  • Introduced and evaluated two distinct feature space representations.

Main Results:

  • Successfully identified persona-like user stereotypes.
  • Demonstrated the effectiveness of K-Means in segmenting users based on usage patterns.
  • Provided a data-driven approach to understanding user groups.

Conclusions:

  • K-Means clustering is a valuable tool for analyzing smartphone usage data.
  • Understanding user stereotypes enhances UI design for mobile health applications.
  • This approach offers practical insights for HCI specialists and app developers.