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Randy D

How does my iPhone's step-counting app distinguish between when I'm in a moving vehicle and when I'm on foot? ~

Posted - July 14, 2017
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  • 10725
    Unless you're peddling the vehicle, I'm pretty sure there are no steps to count.
      July 14, 2017 7:10 AM MDT
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  • 53394

    You're no help (as usual).
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      July 14, 2017 7:12 AM MDT
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  • 46117
    The accelerometer measures and distinguishes between the relatively constant motion of driving against the comparatively jerky movement of walking.

      July 14, 2017 7:13 AM MDT
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  • 53394
    Thank you. 

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      July 14, 2017 8:24 AM MDT
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  • 46117
    I stole that from Old School at the breakfast table.  You know I am incapable of coming up with that one.

    LOL

    He showed me on the phone where it is and how it works.  Just a guess on his part too.
      July 14, 2017 8:25 AM MDT
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  • 5614
    Speed?
      July 14, 2017 7:27 AM MDT
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  • 53394

    Theoretically, a human can move slowly in a vehicle or on a bicycle, mimicking the same speed of walking or running.
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      July 14, 2017 8:26 AM MDT
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  • 44550
    Tap your foot to the music in a vehicle.
      July 14, 2017 10:43 AM MDT
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  • 22891
    cause its smart
      July 14, 2017 2:56 PM MDT
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