Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Does the app cost any money?
A: The application will be free for all users
Q: How long does it take to get a reading?
A: Please allow 20 seconds to obtain a reading of your accelerometer data
Q: How does the model work?
A: We’ve utilized research data from a multitude of universities and tuned a transformer model to predict labels above or below .08 BAC.
Q: Can I use RUM to tell whether or not I’m okay to drive?
A: No, RUM is not 100% accurate and is only a single metric to indicate whether or not you are physically inebriated. It should never be used as a measure of driving capability.
Q: How does RUM tell whether or not I’m drunk?
A: RUM collects your accelerometer data which tracks how fast you move in different directions and makes a prediction based on a set of training data where accelerometer was tied with how much subjects had drank. Once the application starts, walk in a straight line for 10 seconds to get your reading.
Q: Does my phone need to be connected to the internet for RUM to get a prediction?
A: No, RUM runs completely offline so all the data is processed on your phone without the need of any internet connection
Q: Does RUM save any of my walking or location data?
A: No, as soon as RUM has made a prediction from your data that data is automatically thrown out so that the next prediction can be made.
Q: Does RUM collect any data in the background of my phone?
A: No RUM only collects data while running a RUM test and that data is automatically thrown out once a prediction is made.
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Bryant Hill
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