Healthy Eating App Development Report

This report documents the creation of an Android application designed to promote healthy eating habits. It delves into the technical aspects of the project, including the use of the Tellspec sensor for food scanning and the design of the user interface. The report also reflects on the learning experience gained during the development process.

Foundations of MIS & CBT

Table of Contents
INTRODUCTION...........................................................................................................................1
MAIN BODY...................................................................................................................................1
Description of information processing system used by an App.............................................1
Information about input, processing and output device used by a mobile.............................2
REFLECTIVE SUMMARY............................................................................................................5
CONCLUSION................................................................................................................................6
REFERENCES................................................................................................................................1

INTRODUCTION
Information processing system determines manner in which calculation are performed by
an electronic device. It defines measures in which vast information which has been stored with
an electronic device are processed so that outcomes are produced (Ahmadi, Packirisamy and
Dargahi, 2012). This assignment takes into consideration working of a healthy eating app which
analyses personal data of consumers could be stored. This report describes processing system of
an app along with manner through which output are produced.
MAIN BODY
Description of information processing system used by an App
The health and fitness is the latest trend in the market and are evolving at a rapid phase.
The population today is more concerned about the status of their health and therefore have opted
for health and fitness mobile applications to monitor their health and dietary intakes. The
contemporary market is filled with technology such as Wristbands, armbands and chest straps
which help in maintaining a healthy lifestyle for the concerned. The hardware which is generally
used in this approach are accelerometers, gyroscope, GPS and biometric data to provide suitable
results to service user.
Information processing system defines manner in which operations are carried out. It
takes input from consumer through numerous and after processing relevant results are produced.
Mobile application takes assistance from chip (SOC- system-on-a-chip). It an microchip which
consists of various electronic chips and circuits necessary for carry out operations. The processor
of host device assures that all necessary system capabilities which are essential for a mobile
application to carry out its operations (Brosan, Cooper and Shafran, 2013). The present form of
health mobile application are integration of their nutritional and healthcare application. These
application assist users in monitoring their nutritional intake along with maintaining ideal level
of physical activity. This applications takes assistance from Management information system
(MIS). In this system transaction data is taken into consideration for measuring of ideal
performance of a service user. This provides with final results relating to nutritional intake and
physical activities which has been carried out. The various components people, equipment
procedures and data which integrate their activities so that collective results are produced. The
information which is provided to application is actively processed through processor of host
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device i.e. mobile. The data is later stored to memory of device and is produced when requested
by a user.
(Source: Information processing system, 2016 )
Information about input, processing and output device used by a mobile
It is mentioned above that information processing system consists of three major
components which helps in delivering vital data to a service user. The crucial aspects of
information processing system are discussed below:
Input: In mobile devices it is essential to provide manual input at the initial stages for
the application to start functioning. There are numerous ways through which information can be
provided to a mobile electronic device such as concept keyboard, virtual pens, microphone,
Touch screen, Video digitiser etc. Such mentioned modes are available to input information to
device.
The good feature related to technology is that it is always revolving. The latest input
devices which can identify nutritional value of food are scanners and mobile camera. It is able to
breakdown of food so that its nutritional value could be identified. The mobile application is
easily available on mobile and android platforms and requires phones with mobiles phones with
minimum functionality so that such functions could be carried out (Kumar, 2013). The scanner
by the name of Tell Spec is able to calculate calories, chemicals, ingredients and allergens
available in food. This functionality takes help from spectrometer along with utilising an
algorithm to calculate the present ingredient in a food. The devices are known to shoot lasers at
the object and devices is being sent to a smartphone.
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Illustration 1: Information processing system

(Source: Tell-spec scanner to count calories, 2016)
Processing: An electronic device consists of numerous components which assist in
processing information which has been entered in device. The processing takes assistance from
microprocessor chip along with operating systems in a device. A chip in mobile processor is of
smaller size and operates on lower voltage so that it is able to run cooler. The information which
is to be processed is brought in the RAM so that processing takes place in error free manner. The
ideal tools of hardware and software is utilised in his full potential so that better results could be
availed (Maercker and et. al., 2012). The system is designed to handle interdependent operations
so that simultaneous tasks are carried out in the right manner.
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Illustration 2: Tell Spec scanner to count calories

(Source: Mobile Processor- ARM, 2018)
The memory in which information is stored consists of two major segment such as RAM
and external storage. The RAM in a smartphone determines capabilities of handling a task. The
information which is to be manipulated are brought from external storage to RAM for the
purpose of processing. The software which are possessed in phones are responsible for handling
random access memory in their own manner.
OUTPUT: It can be said that mobile phones have developed and there is an continuous
addition of new feature to it. The mobile phone in present generation have opted for digital
mediums and are capable of producing graphics easily. The output which is been provided to
smartphone are much convenient and possess a higher resolution which influences creativity
(Salazar, 2012). The major output mediums in mobile phones are are Speakers, Switched
outputs, Light, Projectors, Mechanical device, phone screen, printer and many more.
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Illustration 3: Mobile Processor- ARM

REFLECTIVE SUMMARY
I have produced this report on healthy eating application built using android platform.
The reason being it is one of the most tending areas to gather information about. This application
is mainly deployed for food . In this report I have discussed all the hardware components that
have been used while developing application specially Tellspec sensor that act as a scanner for
inputs. Also, I have acquired basic knowledge of front-end designing and working of interface.
This report has challenged my technical knowledge and also acted as a learning tool for me. I
feel obliged and certain about my workings in this project. I believe I have utilised every bit of
my knowledge using corrective measure.
Using this report one can understand every aspect of this app i.e. entire working criteria,
along with its functionality and effectiveness. While working upon project, my primary purpose
is achieved which was to enhance my knowledge about latest technology in the field of mobile
computing. Further I'll focus upon acquiring depth knowledge in the field of app development
i.e. how data is exchanged and computed into valuable output. I hope this report will work as
base for my future project.
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CONCLUSION
It can be concluded from the above report that information processing determines manner
in which information is conveyed to system for purpose of processing and later formulating
results on that basis. The major tools of inputs are screens, scanner and virtual keyboards which
is further transferred to RAM of mobile phone and later portrayed through speakers, light and
screen of handset.
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REFERENCES
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Kumar, S. P., 2013. Are We (Mis) Understanding the role of Malingering in Non-organic Pain?
The Cognitive-Affective Mechanism and its Implications for Cognitive-Behavioral
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Maercker, A., and et. al., 2012. Foundations and future application of internet–based
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Salazar, N.B., 2012. Community-based cultural tourism: issues, threats and opportunities.
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