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Internet of Things (IoT)
8.1 Introduction
The Internet of Things (IoT) is a subject of much attention these days. IoT is all about various devices or anything with embedded sensors that can be interconnected and communicated. These devices acquire intelligence and can respond well on the stipulated scenario.
Active research is being carried out in every dimension of this field to handle the demand
and challenges of the vendor. It includes architecture, platform interoperability, communication, security, sensor data analytics, and cognitive computing. The advancement in
technology is to serve the society. IoT has a wide range of applications from health care to
industry where the solutions are brought to people to help deal with chaos in their daily
lives. This chapter focuses on how IoT devices are used for assisted living.
IoT is a technology trend which produces trillions of data through connecting multiple
devices and sensors with the cloud and business intelligence tools. It is thus causing a
large number and distinct types of products to emit colossal amount of data at a phenomenal rate. According to Manyika et al. (2013) in Global Institute report, IoT is one of the 12
technologies that can bring huge economic transformations and have a massive impact on
life, business, and the global economy in the coming years. The report further states that it
can make a potential economic impact of around $3 trillion to $6 trillion by 2025. Similarly,
Gartner predicts that the IoT market is going to bloom in the years to come. It is estimated
to generate $300 billion in revenue by 2020, with an assessment of connecting devices
ranging from 25 billion to more than 200 billion. These connecting devices need sensors,
networks, back-end infrastructure, and analytics software to extract useful information
from the data produced.
Advancement in wireless communication technology and improved quality services
made it possible to collect data from the sensors installed at different locations which can
be collected any time. Still, the IoT is in an evolutionary stage and its widespread adoption
will take time to mature. However, it is the time for company decision makers to understand the potential impact of IoT and its robust future prospects. Precisely, the IoT is the
network of devices and sensors, which we use in our daily life; and the data it produces,
gathers, stores, and processes help to make the right decisions for a business to be more
productive and successful.
8.2 Introduction to AAL
As the life expectancy of humans has increased due to rapid growth of health care,
the average life span is increased to around 70 years. In this scenario, the longevity
and health issues in old age pressurize caregivers to provide continuous support to
the aged in their day-to-day activities. Rapid growth in technology transformation can
empower them by using sensor-based IoT devices that facilitate to overcome chaos in
their daily lives and allow them to feel comfortable and independent. AAL consists
of technical systems, infrastructure, and services to support elderly people to have an
independent lifestyle through seamless integration of automated home appliances and
its communicating devices. These solutions ensure the safety and security of the person
who is being continuously monitored in the background by software systems and smart
sensors with good connected network.
Internet of Things (IoT)
8.1 Introduction
The Internet of Things (IoT) is a subject of much attention these days. IoT is all about various devices or anything with embedded sensors that can be interconnected and communicated. These devices acquire intelligence and can respond well on the stipulated scenario.
Active research is being carried out in every dimension of this field to handle the demand
and challenges of the vendor. It includes architecture, platform interoperability, communication, security, sensor data analytics, and cognitive computing. The advancement in
technology is to serve the society. IoT has a wide range of applications from health care to
industry where the solutions are brought to people to help deal with chaos in their daily
lives. This chapter focuses on how IoT devices are used for assisted living.
IoT is a technology trend which produces trillions of data through connecting multiple
devices and sensors with the cloud and business intelligence tools. It is thus causing a
large number and distinct types of products to emit colossal amount of data at a phenomenal rate. According to Manyika et al. (2013) in Global Institute report, IoT is one of the 12
technologies that can bring huge economic transformations and have a massive impact on
life, business, and the global economy in the coming years. The report further states that it
can make a potential economic impact of around $3 trillion to $6 trillion by 2025. Similarly,
Gartner predicts that the IoT market is going to bloom in the years to come. It is estimated
to generate $300 billion in revenue by 2020, with an assessment of connecting devices
ranging from 25 billion to more than 200 billion. These connecting devices need sensors,
networks, back-end infrastructure, and analytics software to extract useful information
from the data produced.
Advancement in wireless communication technology and improved quality services
made it possible to collect data from the sensors installed at different locations which can
be collected any time. Still, the IoT is in an evolutionary stage and its widespread adoption
will take time to mature. However, it is the time for company decision makers to understand the potential impact of IoT and its robust future prospects. Precisely, the IoT is the
network of devices and sensors, which we use in our daily life; and the data it produces,
gathers, stores, and processes help to make the right decisions for a business to be more
productive and successful.
8.2 Introduction to AAL
As the life expectancy of humans has increased due to rapid growth of health care,
the average life span is increased to around 70 years. In this scenario, the longevity
and health issues in old age pressurize caregivers to provide continuous support to
the aged in their day-to-day activities. Rapid growth in technology transformation can
empower them by using sensor-based IoT devices that facilitate to overcome chaos in
their daily lives and allow them to feel comfortable and independent. AAL consists
of technical systems, infrastructure, and services to support elderly people to have an
independent lifestyle through seamless integration of automated home appliances and
its communicating devices. These solutions ensure the safety and security of the person
who is being continuously monitored in the background by software systems and smart
sensors with good connected network.