A Context-Aware Platform for Comprehensive Care of Elderly People: Proposed Architecture

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Year: 2017
Type of Publication: In Proceedings Keywords: context awareness; elderly care
Authors: 17, Pablo L. Gallegos Segovia Jorge O. Ordóñez Ordóñez
Book title: Chilean Conference on Electrical, Electronics Engineering, Information and Communication Technologies (CHILECON)
Pages: 1-6
Address: Pucon, Chile
Organization: IEEE Month: October
ISBN: 978-1-5386-3123-2
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Abstract:
The number of elderly people in the world is growing rapidly. For this reason, is necessary more tools for the care, entertainment, and interaction of this part of population. This paper presents the architecture that will take SAFER (“Smart Assistance platform For EldeRly care”). The objective of this platform is providing, in an integrated way, a set of smart services that improve the quality of life and social integration of elderlies. The proposed architecture, uses technological advancements in services and information security to meet your aim. In addition, a first application for the platform is presented, which consists of an App that recommends events preferred by the elder, which can be attended creating sporadic groups with people of similar tastes.
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