Title :
Wireless Sensor Network Based Home Monitoring System for Wellness Determination of Elderly
Author :
Suryadevara, Nagender Kumar ; Mukhopadhyay, Subhas Chandra
Author_Institution :
Sch. of Eng. & Adv. Technol., Massey Univ., Palmerston North, New Zealand
fDate :
6/1/2012 12:00:00 AM
Abstract :
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.
Keywords :
biomedical equipment; domestic appliances; geriatrics; patient monitoring; wireless sensor networks; elderly activity behavior; elderly wellness determination; functional assessment; home monitoring system; house-hold appliances; sensing units; wireless sensor network; Electrical products; Home appliances; Monitoring; Real time systems; Senior citizens; Sensors; Zigbee; Activities of daily living; elder care; home monitoring; smart home; wellness; wireless sensor network;
Journal_Title :
Sensors Journal, IEEE
DOI :
10.1109/JSEN.2011.2182341
