Title :
Ambient assisted living spaces validation by services and devices simulation
Author :
Fernández-Llatas, Carlos ; Mocholí, Juan Bautista ; Sala, Pilar ; Naranjo, Juan Carlos ; Pileggi, Salvatore F. ; Guillén, Sergio ; Traver, Vicente
fDate :
Aug. 30 2011-Sept. 3 2011
Abstract :
The design of Ambient Assisted Living (AAL) products is a very demanding challenge. AAL products creation is a complex iterative process which must accomplish exhaustive prerequisites about accessibility and usability. In this process the early detection of errors is crucial to create cost-effective systems. Computer-assisted tools can suppose a vital help to usability designers in order to avoid design errors. Specifically computer simulation of products in AAL environments can be used in all the design phases to support the validation. In this paper, a computer simulation tool for supporting usability designers in the creation of innovative AAL products is presented. This application will benefit their work saving time and improving the final system functionality.
Keywords :
age issues; health care; AAL products; accessibility; ambient assisted living; computer assisted tools; cost effective systems; design error; devices simulation; services; usability; Analytical models; Europe; Humans; Industries; Prototypes; Senior citizens; Usability; Assisted Living Facilities; Computer Graphics; Computer Simulation; Computer-Aided Design; Imaging, Three-Dimensional; Models, Theoretical; Monitoring, Ambulatory; Telemedicine; User-Computer Interface;
Conference_Titel :
Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society, EMBC, 2011 Annual International Conference of the IEEE
Conference_Location :
Boston, MA
Print_ISBN :
978-1-4244-4121-1
Electronic_ISBN :
1557-170X
DOI :
10.1109/IEMBS.2011.6090509
