Authors
Amaya Arcelus, Megan Howell Jones, Rafik Goubran, Frank Knoefel
Publication date
2007/5/21
Conference
21st international conference on advanced information networking and applications workshops (AINAW'07)
Volume
2
Pages
820-825
Publisher
IEEE
Description
Among older adults, the challenges of maintaining mobility and cognitive function make it increasingly difficult to remain living alone independently. As a result, many older adults are forced to seek residence in costly clinical institutions where they can receive constant medical supervision. A home-based automated system that monitors their health and well- being while remaining unobtrusive would provide them with a more comfortable and independent lifestyle, as well as more affordable care. This paper presents a smart home system for the elderly, developed by the Technology Assisted Friendly Environment for the Third Age (TAFETA) group. It introduces the sensor technologies integrated in the system and develops a framework for the processing and communication of the extracted information. It also considers the acceptability and implications of this technology from the perspective of the potential occupants.
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A Arcelus, MH Jones, R Goubran, F Knoefel - 21st international conference on advanced information …, 2007