Teleassistance outdoor system for the elderly based on Android devices

  • J. Maeso García
  • , F. Jorge Hernández
  • , B. García-Zapirain Soto
  • , A. Mendez Zorrilla
  • , B. Fernández-Ruanova
  • , A. Alday Jurado
  • , J. X. Llano Hernaiz

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Abstract

This article presents a work in progress system for helping people who are suffering from disorientation episodes outside their houses, such as with their family. This is a WIP (Work In Progress). The system is based on modern smartphones and their capacity, using GPS, to locate the user on a map, as well as featuring computing power and Internet connection via 3G. The caregivers also have a web-based application to monitor and configure the alarms that are triggered. The web application contains maps in order to define secure zones, send instant messages to the mobile application, and set events in a calendar and a log with all events that have occurred in the system. Piloting is being undertaken by Osatek and BetiOn, the Basque country teleassistance service.

Original languageEnglish
Pages9-14
Number of pages6
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2013
Externally publishedYes
Event13th IEEE International Symposium on Signal Processing and Information Technology, IEEE ISSPIT 2013 - Athens, Greece
Duration: 12 Dec 201315 Dec 2013

Conference

Conference13th IEEE International Symposium on Signal Processing and Information Technology, IEEE ISSPIT 2013
Country/TerritoryGreece
CityAthens
Period12/12/1315/12/13

Keywords

  • disorientation
  • GPS
  • smartphone
  • teleassistance

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