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EAI Endorsed Transactions on Pervasive Health and Technology
Issue 12, 2017
Editor(s)-in-Chief:
Thaier Hayajneh
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Muhammad Imran
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Designing Wearable Sensing Platforms for Healthcare in a Residential Environment
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Xenofon Fafoutis, Antonis Vafeas, Balazs Janko, R. Simon Sherratt, James Pope, Atis Elsts, Evangelos Mellios, Geoffrey Hilton, George Oikonomou, Robert Piechocki, Ian Craddock
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Wearable technologies are valuable tools that can encourage people to monitor their own well-being and facilitate timely health interventions. In this paper, we present SPW-2; a low-profile versatile
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wearable sensor that employs two ultra low power accelerometers and an optional gyroscope. Designed…Wearable technologies are valuable tools that can encourage people to monitor their own well-being and facilitate timely health interventions. In this paper, we present SPW-2; a low-profile versatile wearable sensor that employs two ultra low power accelerometers and an optional gyroscope. Designed for minimum maintenance and a long-term operation outside the laboratory, SPW-2 is able to oer a battery lifetime of multiple months. Measurements on its wireless performance in a real residential environment with thick brick walls, demonstrate that SPW-2 can fully cover a room and - in most cases - the adjacent room, as well. more »
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On the Extraction of Anthropometric Parameters by Visual and Non-Visual Means
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O. Kainz, M. Michalko, F. Jakab
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In this paper the system for collection and recording of anthropometric data is presented, along with the novel techniques for extraction of such data. The very system is built on selected open-source
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platform having developed various plugins as a part of the project. Means for the extraction follo…In this paper the system for collection and recording of anthropometric data is presented, along with the novel techniques for extraction of such data. The very system is built on selected open-source platform having developed various plugins as a part of the project. Means for the extraction follow two approaches: visual and non-visual. The first presumes the acquiring of data from static 2D image, the latter gets data through the direct measurement. Visual approach utilizes several principles following the image processing and related face detection algorithms. Moreover, known anthropometric relations are utilized to estimate other human body proportions. As for the non-visual approach, the hardware for direct measurement of human body parameters is designed, implemented and tested in the real environment. The output in the form of data of individual user may serve for statistical comparison with other users. Further, data of all users is to be used for correlation studies with several diseases and changes of overall health condition. In addition, the extracted data follow the concept of newly proposed Human body description language (HBDL) that may be used in various scientific fields and applications or various programming languages. Thus providing the standardized and structured form of data entry. more »
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Remote Assistance for Elderly to Find Hidden Objects in a Kitchen
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Zeeshan Asghar, Niina Keranen, Goshiro Yamamoto, Takafumi Taketomi, Christian Sandor, Hirokazu Kato, Petri Pulli
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We present a design and preliminary evaluation of novel visual guidance of a remote assistive system for the elderly to find hidden objects in a kitchen. Our system has two essential functions; 1) to
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update a list and corresponding location information of objects concealed in a shelf with at all ti…We present a design and preliminary evaluation of novel visual guidance of a remote assistive system for the elderly to find hidden objects in a kitchen. Our system has two essential functions; 1) to update a list and corresponding location information of objects concealed in a shelf with at all times, and 2) to display images and texts about the objects on the corresponding area of the door of the shelf. We aim to realize assistive visual guidance to elderly for overcoming the deficits of initiation, planning, attention and memory deficits while performing kitchen-based activities of daily living such as finding items for cooking. In this study, we focus on hidden objects because there is an increased possibility for the elderly with cognitive impairments to forget where and what the object is due to the non-visibility. The paper shows the prototype system that uses RFID and projection technology. We conducted a user study with twelve elderly participants to evaluate the usability of the system using the System Usability Scale (SUS). Additionally, we also investigate the acceptability of the system by applying the Unified Theory of Acceptance and Use of Technology (UTAUT). The results demonstrate that the elderly participants found the system useful and easy to use. Finally, we conclude that a remote assistive system can be used to assist elderly to storing and retrieving objects from cabinet and shelves during a kitchen task but need more studies to make the system more efficient and effective. more »
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A Wearable Personal Assistant for Surgeons – Design, Evaluation, and Future Prospects
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Shahram Jalaliniya, Thomas Pederson, Diako Mardanbegi
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In this paper, we present our body-and-mind-centric approach for the design of wearable personal assistants (WPAs) motivated by the fact that such devices are likely to play an increasing role in ever
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yday life. We also report on the utility of such a device for orthopedic surgeons in hospitals. A p…In this paper, we present our body-and-mind-centric approach for the design of wearable personal assistants (WPAs) motivated by the fact that such devices are likely to play an increasing role in everyday life. We also report on the utility of such a device for orthopedic surgeons in hospitals. A prototype of the WPA was developed on Google Glass for supporting surgeons in three dierent scenarios: (1) touch-less interaction with medical images, (2) tele-presence during surgeries, and (3) mobile access to Electronic Patient Records (EPR) during ward rounds. We evaluated the system in a clinical simulation facility and found that while the WPA can be a viable solution for touch-less interaction and remote collaborations during surgeries, using the WPA in the ward rounds might interfere with social interaction between clinicians and patients. Finally, we present our ongoing exploration of gaze and gesture as alternative input modalities for WPAs inspired by the hospital study. more »
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ActiDote – A wireless sensor-based system for self-tracking activity levels among manual wheelchair users
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Hector F. Satizabal, Alexandre Grillon, Andres Upegui, Gregoire Millet, Giacomo Picasso, Andres Perez-Uribe
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ActiDote –activity as an antidote– is a system for manual wheelchair users that takes advantage of wireless sensors to recognize activities of various intensity levels in order to allow self-tracking
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of the physical activity. In this paper, we describe both the hardware setup and the software pipel…ActiDote –activity as an antidote– is a system for manual wheelchair users that takes advantage of wireless sensors to recognize activities of various intensity levels in order to allow self-tracking of the physical activity. In this paper, we describe both the hardware setup and the software pipeline that enable our system to operate. Laboratory tests using multi-modal fusion and machine learning reveal promising results on classifying activity levels and assessing energy expenditure during wheelchair propulsion on ramps of dierent slopes and speeds. Our results indicate that it is possible to implement a system that uses the accelerometer of a smartphone as the only sensor in the wheelchair, i.e., by attaching it to the wheelchair frame. Additionally, the user might wear a smartwatch equipped with an accelerometer to enrich the system and enhance its performance. more »
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Twinkle Megane: Evaluation of Near-Eye LED Indicators on Glasses for Simple and Smart Navigation in Daily Life
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Aryan Firouzian, Yukitoshi Kashimoto, Goshiro Yamamoto, Niina Keranen, Zeeshan Asghar, Petri Pulli
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We present an eyeglass-type wearable device that has light emitting diode (LED) indicators on the frame. The device produces lighting patterns of 14 RGB LEDs near user’s eyes as guiding information. S
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ince installed LEDs are light and saving power, it is feasible to develop it for daily use. On the …We present an eyeglass-type wearable device that has light emitting diode (LED) indicators on the frame. The device produces lighting patterns of 14 RGB LEDs near user’s eyes as guiding information. Since installed LEDs are light and saving power, it is feasible to develop it for daily use. On the other hand, it cannot provide rich information such as text or images. In this study, we aim to realize a remote assistive system that provides assistive commands by visual cues from remote sites. Especially, we consider elderlies who are suering from mild cognitive impairment as users. They would be one of potential user groups since the device does not block their sights by text or images and it can be worn in daily life without the additional sense of restraint. This paper explains our conceptual assistive system structure, a prototype eyeglass-type device with near-eye LED indicators and usability experimentation in simple detecting and walking navigational tasks. more »
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Scope
It is internationally recognized that future healthcare systems will be supported by pervasive healthcare systems in order to target the upcoming societal health challenges. Pervasive Health and Techn
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ology (PHT) Journal is a cross-disciplinary journal focusing on issues related to development, deli…It is internationally recognized that future healthcare systems will be supported by pervasive healthcare systems in order to target the upcoming societal health challenges. Pervasive Health and Technology (PHT) Journal is a cross-disciplinary journal focusing on issues related to development, delivery and management of pervasive healthcare and the impact of technology within future healthcare systems. The journal aims to become an information source and to create a community of shared interests between health professionals, technologists, patients and other professionals related to pervasive healthcare. The journal will present and discuss issues pertaining to personal electronic health assistants, health crowdsourcing, data mining and knowledge management, IT applications to needs of patients, disease prevention and awareness, electronic and mobile health platforms including design, implementation and evaluation of supporting hardware and software in ambulant and hospital workflows, needs of physicians, nurses and other healthcare staff. more »
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Topics
Knowledge Representation and Reasoning Physiological models for interpreting medical sensor data Sensing/Actuating Technologies and Pervasive Computing Medicine, Nursing, and Allied Health Profession
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s Human-Computer Interaction and Computer Supported Cooperative Work Hardware … Knowledge Representation and Reasoning Physiological models for interpreting medical sensor data Sensing/Actuating Technologies and Pervasive Computing Medicine, Nursing, and Allied Health Professions Human-Computer Interaction and Computer Supported Cooperative Work Hardware and Software Infrastructures Activity recognition and fall detection User modelling and personalization Modelling of Pervasive Healthcare environments Sensor-based decision support systems Design and evaluation of patient and ambient-related sensors Wearable and implantable sensor integration Data fusion in pervasive healthcare environments Data mining of medical patient records Software architectures Electronic Health Records Understanding Users Identifying and addressing stakeholder needs Usability and acceptability Barriers and enablers to adoption Social implications of pervasive health technology, and social inclusion Coverage and delivery of pervasive healthcare services Patient and caregiver empowerment Diversity: population and condition-specific requirements Inclusive research and design: engaging underrepresented populations Digital interventions and health behavior change Applications Autonomous systems to support independent living Clinical applications, validation and evaluation studies Telemedicine and mHealth solutions Chronic disease and health risk management applications Health/Wellbeing promotion and disease prevention Home based health and wellness measurement and monitoring Continuous vs event-driven monitoring of patients Smart homes and hospitals Using mobile devices in the storage, update, and transmission of patient data Wellbeing and lifestyle support Systems to support individuals with auditory, cognitive, or vision impairments Systems to support caregivers Pervasive Healthcare Management Challenges surrounding data quality Standards and interoperability in pervasive healthcare Business cases and cost issues Security and privacy issues Training of healthcare professional for pervasive healthcare Legal and regulatory issues Staffing and resource management more »
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Editorial Board
Editors-in-Chief Gonçalo Marques, Polytechnic of Coimbra, Portugal Nenad Filipovic, University of Kragujevac, Serbia Area Editors Alberto Antonietti (École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne, Switzerl
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and) Alejandro Dominguez Rodriguez (Autonomous University of Baja California) Alessan… Editors-in-Chief Gonçalo Marques, Polytechnic of Coimbra, Portugal Nenad Filipovic, University of Kragujevac, Serbia Area Editors Alberto Antonietti (École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne, Switzerland) Alejandro Dominguez Rodriguez (Autonomous University of Baja California) Alessandro Ruggiero (University of Salerno, Italy) Alexandros Tzallas (Technological Educational Institute of Epirus) Andjela Blagojevic (University of Kragujevac, Serbia) Anind Dey (University of Washington) Ansar-Ul-Haque Yasar (Hasselt University, Belgium) Antonella Carbonaro (Universita' di Bologna, Italy) Arijit Ukil (Tata Consultancy Services) Asimina Kiourti (The Ohio State University) AtaUllah Ghafoor (National University of Modern Languages, Islamabad, Pakistan.) Bert Arnrich (Boğaziçi University, Istanbul, Turkey) Boban Stojanovic (University of Kragujevac, Serbia) Branko Arsic (University of Kragujevac, Serbia) Constantinos Pattichis (University of Cyprus, Cyprus) Daojing He (South China University of Technology, China) Djordje Jakovljevic (Coventry University, UK) Eduard Babulak (National Science Foundation, USA) Emilija Stojmenova (Duh University of Ljubljana) Emilio Serrano (Technical University of Madrid, Spain) Frank Wallhoff (Jade University of Applied Sciences) Giorgos Giannakakis (Foundation for Research and Technology Hellas, Greece) Honggang Wang (UMASS. USA) Kashif Saleem (King Saud University) Laszlo Bokor (BME, Hungary) Lazar Dasic (University of Kragujevac, Serbia) Marcela Deyanira Rodriguez Urrea (Autonomous University of Baja California) Marko Robnik-Sikonja (University of Ljubljana, Slovenia) Mauro Femminella (University of Perugia, Italy) Melina Frenken (Jade University of Applied Sciences) Michalis Zervakis (Technical University of Crete, Greece) Milos Ivanovic (University of Kragujevac, Serbia) Milos Kotlar (University of Belgrade, Serbia) Mohammad Upal Mahfuz (University of Wisconsin-Green Bay) Mojtaba Taherisadr (University of Michigan) Mosabber Uddin Ahmed (University of Dhaka) Nadeem Javaid (COMSATS Institute of Information Technology, Islamabad, Pakistan) Netzahualcoyotl Hernandez-Cruz (Oxford University, UK) Nikolaos Bourbakis, Wright State University in Ohio, United States Pan Zheng, University of Canterbury, New Zealand Pietro Cipresso (Istituto Auxologico, Milan, Italy) Razan Hamed (New York Institute of Technology, NY, USA) Riccardo Martoglia (University of Modena and Reggio Emilia, Italy) Saikishor Jangiti (SASTRA Deemed University, India) Silvia Serino (Catholic University of Milan, Italy) Stefan Rahr Wagner (Aarhus University) Tanvir Zia (School of Computing & Mathematics, Charles Sturt University, Australia) Tessa Dekkers (Delft University, The Netherlands) Tijana Sustersic (Faculty of Engineering, University of Kragujevac) Veljko Milutinovic (University of Belgrade, Serbia) Venet Osmani (CREATE-NET, Trento, Italy) Wilko Heuten (OFFIS, Germany) Zhihan Lv (Qingdao University, China) Zoran Bosnic (University of Ljubljana, Slovenia) Ognjen Pavic (Institute for Information Technology, University of Kragujevac, Serbia) Analúcia Schiaffino Morales (Federal University of Santa Catarina, Brazil) more »
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Publisher
EAI
ISSN
2411-7145
Volume
3
Published
2017-09-07