Adapt

This application, ADAPT, is designed for data collection in support of research conducted by its developer. Please refrain from installing this application unless you have received direct communication from the developer.

The purpose of this research is to investigate how individuals interact with their smartphones. ADAPT collects data in three distinct categories: responses to brief in-app surveys, user input interactions, and application usage history. It is important to note that ADAPT does not collect any personally identifiable information.

ADAPT records user input interactions, categorizing them into three types: taps, scrolls, and text edits. This functionality leverages the AccessibilityService API. For each interaction, ADAPT records the type of interaction and its timestamp. Specifically, for scrolls, it captures the scroll distance both horizontally and vertically. For text edits, it records only the number of characters typed, excluding the content itself. Examples of recorded interactions include:

Interaction Type: Tap

Timestamp: 2024-01-29 20:59:10.524

Interaction Type: Scroll

Timestamp: 2024-01-29 20:59:15.745

Horizontal Distance: 407

Vertical Distance: 0

Interaction Type: Text Edit

Timestamp: 2024-01-29 20:59:48.329

Number of Characters Typed: 6