Wireless sensor network based home monitoring system for wellness determination of elderly
Wireless sensor network based home monitoring system for wellness determination of elderly
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2012-05-08
Authors
Suryadevara, Nagender Kumar
Mukhopadhyay, Subhas Chandra
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Wireless-sensor-network-based home monitoring system for elderly activity behavior involves functional assessment of daily activities. In this paper, we reported a mechanism for estimation of elderly well-being condition based on usage of house-hold appliances connected through various sensing units. We defined two new wellness functions to determine the status of the elderly on performing essential daily activities. The developed system for monitoring and evaluation of essential daily activities was tested at the homes of four different elderly persons living alone and the results are encouraging in determining wellness of the elderly. © 2001-2012 IEEE.
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Activities of daily living,
elder care,
home monitoring,
smart home,
wellness,
wireless sensor network
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IEEE Sensors Journal. v.12(6)