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A holistic approach to interpreting human states in smart environments providing high quality of life

  • Jet Propulsion Laboratory, California Institute of Technology
  • University of Kent

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Abstract

We formulate a concept of a future smart environment for high quality of life (SEQUAL) that would empower humans to compensate for physical and cognitive disabilities associated with sickness and aging. In SEQUAL the assessment of the state of 'well-being'-from behaviors and biological signals-is holistic, meaning that the estimation of individual's health, emotional condition, activity and wishes, are from the beginning determined in relation to each other and in (individual's own) context, with superior results compared to when estimated independent from each other, as in common practice. Similarly, the prediction of a person's future condition, intentions, future needs, and actions/treatment/interventions are determined holistically. SEQUAL includes robots, mobility systems and assistive devices for physical intervention, as well as remote professional caregivers, family and friends, to provide intelligent assistance and support network, aiming for higher quality of life for both patient and caregiver.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationProceedings - 2017 7th International Conference on Emerging Security Technologies, EST 2017
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
Pages133-137
Number of pages5
ISBN (Electronic)9781538640173
DOIs
StatePublished - Oct 30 2017
Event7th International Conference on Emerging Security Technologies, EST 2017 - Canterbury, United Kingdom
Duration: Sep 6 2017Sep 8 2017

Publication series

NameProceedings - 2017 7th International Conference on Emerging Security Technologies, EST 2017

Conference

Conference7th International Conference on Emerging Security Technologies, EST 2017
Country/TerritoryUnited Kingdom
CityCanterbury
Period09/6/1709/8/17

Keywords

  • assistive technologies
  • human bio-signals
  • human condition
  • quality of life

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