Data
Data Attributions
Data
Data Attributions
Source Type
For summary data types, you can identify the Source Type through source.type. This is available in both summary data events and API responses.
For timeseries data types:
- You can identify the Source Type through
$.data.source.typein timeseries data events you received. - You can request timeseries data grouped by their Source Type through the Grouped Timeseries Data API.
Common
| Source Type | Description |
|---|---|
unknown | The default value. Vital does not know how the provider collects this data. |
app | The user manually enters this data through an app. |
multiple_sources | This data is derived from multiple sources. |
Wearables
| Source Type | Description |
|---|---|
watch | A smart watch collects this data automatically. |
phone | A smart phone collects this data automatically. |
ring | A smart ring collects this data automatically. |
chest_strap | A smart chest strap collects this data automatically. |
Health devices
| Source Type | Description |
|---|---|
manual_scan | A biosensor that needs to be manually scanned. |
automatic | A biosensor that uploads data continuously in background. |
fingerprick | A glucose testing device which analyzes fingerprick blood samples. |
cuff | A blood pressure cuff. |
Supported providers
The following provider integrations would tag data with Source Type:
| Provider | Source Types |
|---|---|
| Apple HealthKit | phone, watch, app, multiple_sources, unknown [1] |
| Fitbit | watch, scale, app, multiple_sources |
| Oura | ring, app, multiple_sources |
| Garmin | watch, scale, cuff, app, multiple_sources |
| Freestyle Libre | automatic, manual_scan |
[1] Only data from Apple Watch, iPhone and Apple Health app are tagged. Data from third-party apps
(like the Oura iOS app) are tagged as unknown currently.
App ID
App ID indicates the origin application of the data.
For summary data types, it is available at source.app_id. Note that App ID is unavailable on timeseries data at this time.
Supported providers
The following provider integrations would tag data with App ID:
| Provider | Remarks |
|---|---|
| Apple HealthKit | App Store Bundle ID, or Unique Device ID (com.apple.health.{UUID}) for first-party data |
| Android Health Connect | Android Application Package Name |