OpenCare project personal communication device

Pervasive healthcare technology is one of the methods for meeting the challenges of an aging population in many western world countries, as well as an expected major shortage of healthcare personnel. The OpenCare Project is an open source infrastructure framework, designed to be used by researchers and corporate developers for developing experimental assistive living prototypes. The Personal Communication Device is an extension of this infrastructure allowing the user to leave his home while continuing the surveillance of his vital signs through sensors, access to medication reminders and other messages, as well as allowing for easy communication and emergency location services. This paper reports on the current work in progress.