Ambient Assisted Living [electronic resource] : 4. AAL-Kongress 2011 Berlin, Germany, January 25-26, 2011 /
AAL-Kongress(4th :2011 :Berlin, Germany)
Wichert, Reiner.editor.
Eberhardt, Birgid.editor.
In this book, 22 authors discuss development of Ambient Assisted Living. It presents new technological developments which support the autonomy and independence of individuals with special needs. As the technological innovation raises also social issues, the book addresses micro and macro economical aspects of assistive systems and puts an additional emphasis on the ethical and legal discussion. The presentation is supported by real world examples and applications.
Description based upon print version of record.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Assistance Systems -- Human Machine Interface -- Platforms -- Activity Recognition -- Sensor Technology -- Telemonitoring.
In this book, 22 authors discuss development of Ambient Assisted Living. It presents new technological developments which support the autonomy and independence of individuals with special needs. As the technological innovation raises also social issues, the book addresses micro and macro economical aspects of assistive systems and puts an additional emphasis on the ethical and legal discussion. The presentation is supported by real world examples and applications.
Biomedical engineering.
Economic policy.
Aging.
Geriatrics.
Application software.
Biomedical Engineering and Bioengineering.
R & D/Technology Policy.
Aging.
Geriatrics/Gerontology.
Computer Appl. in Social and Behavioral Sciences.