Overview
The carp_apps_package is an Android-only sampling package for the CARP Mobile Sensing framework, designed to collect data about app usage on mobile devices. It enables researchers and developers to monitor which applications are active, how long they are used, and when they are launched. This package integrates seamlessly with the broader CARP ecosystem, supporting passive sensing in digital health and behavioral research. It is particularly useful for studies requiring insights into user interaction patterns with mobile apps.
Use cases
- Digital health research
- Behavioral pattern analysis
- Passive data collection
- Mobile app usage monitoring
- User engagement tracking
Key features
- Android-only support
- App usage event sampling
- Integration with CARP Mobile Sensing
- Real-time app activity detection
- Low-level system access
Suitable for
- Researchers in behavioral science
- Mobile sensing projects
- Health technology developers
- Studies on digital wellbeing
- UX and usage analytics
Considerations
- Limited to Android devices
- Requires system-level permissions
- Not compatible with iOS
- Dependent on CARP framework
- May impact battery performance