Research Article
Distributed Pervasive Services using Group Service communication supporting Body Area Networks
@INPROCEEDINGS{10.4108/ICST.BODYNETS2008.2960, author={Christopher Foley and Sasitharan Balasubramaniam and Dmitri Botvich and William Donnelly and Stefan Michaelis and Jens Schmutzler and Thomas Stair}, title={Distributed Pervasive Services using Group Service communication supporting Body Area Networks}, proceedings={3rd International ICST Conference on Body Area Networks}, publisher={ICST}, proceedings_a={BODYNETS}, year={2010}, month={5}, keywords={Policies groups services health-care monitoring}, doi={10.4108/ICST.BODYNETS2008.2960} }- Christopher Foley
Sasitharan Balasubramaniam
Dmitri Botvich
William Donnelly
Stefan Michaelis
Jens Schmutzler
Thomas Stair
Year: 2010
Distributed Pervasive Services using Group Service communication supporting Body Area Networks
BODYNETS
ICST
DOI: 10.4108/ICST.BODYNETS2008.2960
Abstract
Body Area Network (BAN) provide critical data in healthcare monitoring environments, where such monitoring can be performed in a ubiquitous manner using various miniature device technologies. However, a key requirement in supporting the full capacity of a BAN is an efficient distribution, processing and application of the acquired data. The architecture and applications which capitalize on the huge potential of this data, provide significant added value to BANs. This paper proposes an architecture which is service oriented and integrates the data produced by BANs into a healthcare environment, supporting remote interactions between medical officers to maximise patient care. The dynamic interaction of distributed services in this diverse environment is a key ingredient in the way technology can enhance healthcare. The architecture defines group services which facilitate the control of the dynamic behaviour of services within this heterogeneous environment.
