Wireless Technologies for Ambient Assisted Living and Healthcare

Presents a compendium of terms, definitions, and explanations of concepts and processes within the area of AAL. This book focuses on innovative wireless solutions for smart home environments, which contribute to independent living and quality of life for disabled and elderly individuals, as they rely less on caretakers and more on technology. Wireless Technologies for Ambient Assisted Living and Healthcare: Systems and Applications provides a compendium of terms, definitions, and explanations of concepts and processes within the area of AAL. It focuses on innovative wireless solutions for smart home environments, which will positively contribute to independent living and quality of life for disabled and elderly individuals, as they rely less on caretakers and more on technology. Other topics include information and communication technologies related to health, new developments in distributed applications and interoperable systems, applications and services, wireless technologies and architectures for health monitoring systems, and wireless communication and sensor networks in smart living space.