Title :
Human centric ambient based on converged information and communication technologies (ICTs)
Author_Institution :
Inf. Networking Lab., Seikei Univ., Musashino, Japan
Abstract :
Even though several ICTs have been advanced, they do not offer human centric solutions. Harmonization of ICT convergence and human nature will be needed, especially in the coming aging society. After overviewing recent ICT trends, some issues for realizing a truly human centric ambient are elucidated.
Keywords :
ergonomics; ubiquitous computing; ICT convergence harmonization; aging society; converged information and communication technologies; human centric ambient; human nature; Aging; Broadband communication; Convergence; Economic indicators; Market research; Mobile communication; Subscriptions; Aging; Broadband; Expenditure on health; Sensor network; Ubiquitous;
Conference_Titel :
Information and Communication Technology Convergence (ICTC), 2014 International Conference on
Conference_Location :
Busan
DOI :
10.1109/ICTC.2014.6983114