Time2Feel App
Time2Feel is a first of its kind app developed by Dr. Kristel Thomassin, in collaboration with Troon Technologies, to improve the measurement of emotional experiences in children and parents.
The app integrates seamlessly with wearable technology, allowing researchers to map real-time physiological responses such as heart rate and skin conductance, against emotional state and daily activities.
Initial Timeline
6 Months
Engagement
Fixed Fee
Services
Tech Consultancy
Mobile App Development
Web App Development
IoT
UI/UX
Technology
iOS
Android Development
.NET
React
The Challenge.
To meet research objectives, Dr. Kristel Thomassin required a solution capable of gathering detailed information from multiple family members throughout the day, tracking their emotions, activities, and physiological responses over an extended period. Specific surveys needed to be triggered by both scheduled intervals and deviations in physiology, recorded promptly, and exported in a format suitable for in-depth analysis and research.
Our Strategy.
The Time2Feel app is built with a deep understanding of Dr. Kristel Thomassin’s research requirements, combining the power of wearable technology with intuitive mobile and web applications. We focused on streamlining data collection and enhancing the research experience for both participants and researchers.
- Physiological Data Collection
Accurate physiological data is a key requirement for the study. Commercial wearable devices, like Fitbit, do not allow the necessary data access, so a medical-grade wearable device, the Empatica E4, is chosen. This is seamlessly integrated with the app, ensuring accurate and real-time physiological data collection.
- Automated Survey Scheduling
Four random survey notifications are generated throughout the day, evenly distributed. If a notification is missed or not completed within a specified time window, custom logic ensures a reminder is generated within the same time block without overlapping with a deviation based trigger.
- Deviation-Based Triggers
The app is designed to detect physiological deviations, such as a sudden increase in heart rate or skin conductance. When these deviations occur, the app automatically sends a survey notification, prompting participants to log their emotions and activities which must be completed within a time frame.
- Data Export and Management
Customized export ensures massive volumes of data from various family members are logged and exported in a format to support thorough analysis.
- User Friendly Interface
The app features simple navigation. It’s designed to make it easy for participants of all ages, including young children, to understand and use the app effectively.
Final Design.
As Seen In.
Troon Technologies has been a fantastic partner throughout the process. Their expertise, creativity, and attention to detail brought my research vision to life, delivering a product that exceeded my expectations. Their team expertly handled every technical complexity, ensuring the app worked as envisioned. The ease with which we are able to gather and analyze data has been invaluable to our study.
Dr. Kristel Thomassin, Ph.D., C.Psych.
Registered Clinical Psychologist and Associate Professor at the University of Guelph
Conclusion
With its high user satisfaction and strong engagement rates, the Time2Feel app has been an indispensable tool for the study. Its seamless ability to track physiological responses, emotions, and activities, combined with sophisticated deviation-triggering algorithms, has provided researchers with accurate, valuable data. The user-friendly design ensures that both participants and researchers can easily engage with and analyze the data, making it a critical tool in advancing family emotional dynamics research.
