E-Book, Englisch, Band 544, 529 Seiten, eBook
Italian Forum 2018
E-Book, Englisch, Band 544, 529 Seiten, eBook
Reihe: Lecture Notes in Electrical Engineering
ISBN: 978-3-030-05921-7
Verlag: Springer International Publishing
Format: PDF
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1;Preface;6
2;Contents;8
3;Models and Algorithms;13
4;A Personalised Virtual Coach to Counteract Ageing Decline: The H2020 NESTORE Project;14
4.1;1 Introduction;15
4.2;2 The Wellbeing Dimensions of NESTORE;16
4.3;3 Scope of NESTORE and Key Innovations;17
4.4;4 The NESTORE Methodological Approach and Validation;18
4.5;5 Cost-Effectiveness and Sustainability of NESTORE;20
4.6;6 Conclusions;21
4.7;References;22
5;Multi-domain Model of Healthy Ageing: The Experience of the H2020 NESTORE Project;23
5.1;1 Introduction;24
5.2;2 NESTORE Model of Healthy Ageing;24
5.3;3 Physiological Status and Physical Activity Behaviour;25
5.4;4 Nutrition;27
5.5;5 Cognitive and Mental Status and Social Behaviour;27
5.6;6 NESTORE Healthy Ageing Model Outcomes;29
5.7;7 Conclusions;30
5.8;References;30
6;New Models in Managing Out-of-Hospital Care of Chronic Patients and Aging Population;32
6.1;1 Introduction;32
6.2;2 Integrated Out-of-Hospital Care Solutions;33
6.2.1;2.1 The Birth of the AICare Idea and the First Applications;34
6.2.2;2.2 Pilot Study Population;35
6.3;3 Aicare Marketplace: Improved Accessibility Putting the Patient at the Center of Care;35
6.3.1;3.1 The AICare Model;36
6.3.2;3.2 The AICare Platform in Brief;37
6.4;4 Involvement of Non-medical Professionals in the Care Program;40
6.5;5 Different Approaches: “Top-Down” in National Systems Versus “Bottom-Up” in Private Care Options;40
6.6;6 Collaboration Between Partner Companies/Hospitals;41
6.7;7 Working on All Aspects of Health—Not Only the Disease;41
6.8;8 Conclusions;41
6.9;References;42
7;From Ambient Assisted Living to Society Ambient Living;43
7.1;1 Introduction;43
7.2;2 From Tradition to Innovation;44
7.2.1;2.1 Generalization of the Assistive Technology Approach;46
7.2.2;2.2 Increasing Use of Intelligence;46
7.3;3 Technology Developments;49
7.3.1;3.1 Environments with Intelligent Objects;49
7.3.2;3.2 Intelligent Environments and Dedicated Networks;50
7.3.3;3.3 Extension to the Entire Society;51
7.4;4 Examples of Experimental Implementation;52
7.5;5 Conclusion;53
7.6;References;53
8;Designing Multidimensional Assessment of ICTs for Elderly People: The UNCAP Clinical Study Protocol;54
8.1;1 Background and Rationale;55
8.1.1;1.1 Aging of EU Population and Needs for Innovative Technologies;55
8.1.2;1.2 Evaluating Safety and Effect of Innovative Technologies;56
8.2;2 The UNCAP Bundle;57
8.2.1;2.1 System Architecture;57
8.2.2;2.2 Indication for Use;58
8.3;3 Available Evidences on ICTs for the Elderly with CI;59
8.4;4 Study Design;61
8.4.1;4.1 Objectives and Research Questions;62
8.4.2;4.2 Study Dimensions and Outcome Variables;62
8.4.3;4.3 Primary and Secondary Hypotheses and Study Endpoints;62
8.4.4;4.4 Criteria for Recruiting Participants;62
8.4.5;4.5 Recruitment Process;66
8.4.6;4.6 Sample Size;67
8.4.7;4.7 Control Groups for Primary End-Users (EP) and ICGs;69
8.4.8;4.8 Randomization Procedures;69
8.4.9;4.9 Criteria for Discontinuing Individuals;69
8.5;5 Study Procedure;70
8.5.1;5.1 T0 (Enrolment Time);70
8.5.2;5.2 T1 (UNCAP First Time Exposure for Test Groups. Training);71
8.5.3;5.3 T2 (Evaluation of UNCAP Acceptance and Starting of UNCAP Evaluation);72
8.5.4;5.4 T3 (Intermediate UNCAP Evaluation);72
8.5.5;5.5 T4 (End of the Evaluation Period);72
8.6;6 UNCAP Multidimensional Assessment;73
8.7;7 Conclusions;75
8.8;References;75
9;A Technological Approach to Support the Care Process of Older in Residential Facilities;77
9.1;1 Introduction;78
9.2;2 The OPENCARE Architecture;79
9.2.1;2.1 Air Quality Sensor;80
9.2.2;2.2 Bed Sensor;81
9.2.3;2.3 Data Introduced by Tablet Interface;81
9.3;3 Data Acquisition and Elaboration;82
9.4;4 Conclusion;84
9.5;References;84
10;A Non-invasive Method for Biological Age Estimation Using Frailty Phenotype Assessment;86
10.1;1 Introduction;86
10.2;2 Related Works;88
10.3;3 Method and Materials;90
10.3.1;3.1 Frailty Phenotype;91
10.3.2;3.2 Evaluation Protocol;92
10.3.3;3.3 Cloud Application;93
10.3.4;3.4 Biological Age Estimation;94
10.4;4 Results;95
10.5;5 Conclusions and Future Developments;98
10.6;References;98
11;Enabling End Users to Define the Behavior of Smart Objects in AAL Environments;100
11.1;1 Introduction and Motivation;101
11.2;2 A Quick Look at the State of the Art;102
11.3;3 Using the EFESTO Platform in an AAL Scenario;104
11.4;4 Conclusion and Future Work;105
11.5;References;107
12;Smart Objects and Biofeedback for a Pediatric Rehabilitation 2.0;109
12.1;1 Introduction;110
12.2;2 Methods;110
12.3;3 Results;116
12.4;4 Discussion;121
12.5;5 Conclusions and Future Work;122
12.6;References;123
13;The Use of Smart Tools for Combined Training of People with MCI: A Case Report;124
13.1;1 Introduction;125
13.2;2 Related Works;125
13.3;3 Materials and Methods;126
13.3.1;3.1 Protocol;129
13.3.2;3.2 Participants;130
13.4;4 Results;132
13.5;5 Discussion;133
13.6;6 Conclusion;135
13.7;References;136
14;Designing and Implementing a Transferability Testing Methodology for AAL Systems Dedicated to Integrated Care Services;138
14.1;1 Study Overview;139
14.2;2 Pre-study Activities: Localization and Recruitment;140
14.2.1;2.1 System Localization;140
14.2.2;2.2 Inclusion and Exclusion Criteria;141
14.2.3;2.3 Recruitment Procedures;141
14.2.4;2.4 Informed Consent Procedures;143
14.2.5;2.5 Baseline Assessment;143
14.3;3 System Testing;143
14.3.1;3.1 Introducing and Implementing the System;143
14.3.2;3.2 Using the System;145
14.3.3;3.3 Trial Logistics;146
14.4;4 System Evaluation;147
14.4.1;4.1 Quantitative Follow-up;147
14.4.2;4.2 Qualitative Follow-up;147
14.4.3;4.3 Interoperability Evaluation;147
14.5;5 Results and Conclusions;147
14.6;References;148
15;The Design, Implementation and Evaluation of a Mobile App for Supporting Older Adults in the Monitoring of Food Intake;149
15.1;1 Introduction;149
15.1.1;1.1 Changes in the Nutritional Needs of Older Adults;150
15.1.2;1.2 Changes in Physical and Cognitive Skills;150
15.1.3;1.3 Supporting Older Adults’ Food Intake;151
15.2;2 The Research;151
15.2.1;2.1 Study 1: App Selection and Preliminary Evaluation;152
15.2.2;2.2 Study 2: Design Requirements and Implementation;155
15.2.3;2.3 Study 3: Usability Evaluation;157
15.3;3 Discussion and Conclusions;159
15.4;References;160
16;Reasoning in Multi-agent Based Smart Homes: A Systematic Literature Review;162
16.1;1 Introduction;163
16.2;2 The Review Process;164
16.2.1;2.1 Planning the Review;165
16.2.2;2.2 Conducting the Review;166
16.2.3;2.3 Data Synthesis;169
16.3;3 Review Results and Discussion;169
16.3.1;3.1 Purposes of Smart Homes;169
16.3.2;3.2 Requirements of a Smart Home Reasoning System;170
16.3.3;3.3 Technologies for Multi-agent Based Smart Homes;172
16.3.4;3.4 Evaluation of the Presented Solutions;174
16.3.5;3.5 Challenges and Future Research Directions;177
16.4;4 Conclusion;177
16.5;References;178
17;Will Robin Ever Help ``Nonna Lea'' Using Artificial Intelligence?;181
17.1;1 Introduction;182
17.2;2 An Intelligent and Friendly Robot for ``Nonna Lea'';183
17.3;3 KOaLa: Knowledge-Based Continuous Loop;184
17.3.1;3.1 The Semantic Module;185
17.3.2;3.2 The Acting Module;186
17.4;4 KOaLa in aid of ``Nonna Lea'': An Happy Ending Story?;189
17.5;5 Conclusions;191
17.6;References;191
18;Enabling Technologies and Assistive Solutions;192
19;Age-Friendly City and Walkability: Data from Observations Towards Simulations;193
19.1;1 Introduction and Related Work;193
19.2;2 Observation Results;194
19.3;3 Discussion;196
19.4;References;197
20;A Novel Tele-Medicine System to Improve Therapy Monitoring in Chronic Respiratory Diseases;199
20.1;1 Introduction;200
20.2;2 Smart Breath Analyzer (SBA);200
20.3;3 Overall Network Architecture;201
20.4;4 Conclusions;203
20.5;References;203
21;The Diabesity Care Project: Diabetes Integrated Monitoring System for Self-care Empowering;204
21.1;1 Introduction;204
21.2;2 Study and Research;206
21.3;3 Technical Activities;208
21.4;4 Future Outcome Evaluation;213
21.5;5 Conclusions;215
21.6;References;216
22;Fully Integrated Smart Insole for Diabetic Foot;217
22.1;1 Introduction;218
22.2;2 Smart Insole System;219
22.2.1;2.1 Temperature and Pressure Data Acquisition—Transmission System;219
22.3;3 Results;222
22.4;4 Conclusion;223
22.5;References;224
23;A eHealth System for Atrial Fibrillation Monitoring;225
23.1;1 Introduction;225
23.2;2 Materials and Methods;226
23.2.1;2.1 Acquisition System;226
23.2.2;2.2 Analysis on Heart Activity;227
23.2.3;2.3 Analysis on Breathing Signal: Apnea Events Detection Algorithm;231
23.2.4;2.4 Application;233
23.3;3 Results;234
23.4;4 Conclusion;235
23.5;References;236
24;Assessment of Mental Stress Through the Analysis of Physiological Signals Acquired From Wearable Devices;238
24.1;1 Introduction;239
24.2;2 State of the Art;239
24.3;3 Hardware Configuration;240
24.4;4 Measurement Protocol;242
24.5;5 Data Analysis;242
24.5.1;5.1 Cardiovascular and Respiratory Data Processing;242
24.5.2;5.2 EEG Data Processing;243
24.5.3;5.3 Feature Extraction;244
24.6;6 Results;246
24.7;7 Conclusions;248
24.8;References;250
25;Experimentation of a Low Cost Public Transport System for People with Visual Disabilities;252
25.1;1 Introduction;253
25.2;2 Related Works;253
25.3;3 System Architecture;254
25.3.1;3.1 User Application;256
25.3.2;3.2 Bus Application;257
25.3.3;3.3 Server;257
25.4;4 Prototype;257
25.5;5 Pilot Experiment and Preliminary Results;260
25.6;6 Conclusion;261
25.7;References;262
26;Upper Limbs Orthosis for Disability Support: The Areas of Project Development Between Technology and Design;264
26.1;1 Research ScenarioA;265
26.1.1;1.1 Mobility Level;265
26.1.2;1.2 Universal Design as User Support;265
26.1.3;1.3 Orthesis and Prosthesis as Accessory;267
26.1.4;1.4 Objectives of the Research Project;268
26.2;2 Case Study OneB;269
26.2.1;2.1 Talking Hands—Background;269
26.2.2;2.2 Introduction;269
26.2.3;2.3 Architectural High-Level Design;270
26.2.4;2.4 Software and Firmware;270
26.2.5;2.5 Wearing System;272
26.3;3 Case Study TwoC;273
26.3.1;3.1 Research Scenario: The Pathology and the Patient;273
26.3.2;3.2 A New Type of Orthosis: The Role of Design and Technological Contamination;275
26.3.3;3.3 An Orthesis Capable of Evolving with the Course of the Disease;277
26.4;4 Merging SystemsA-B-C;278
26.5;References;279
27;Depth-Based Fall Detection: Outcomes from a Real Life Pilot;281
27.1;1 Introduction;282
27.2;2 Materials and Methods;283
27.2.1;2.1 Hardware Components;283
27.2.2;2.2 The Fall Detection Algorithm;284
27.3;3 Fall Detection Performance;285
27.4;4 Pilot Installation;287
27.4.1;4.1 System Deployment;288
27.4.2;4.2 Main Outcomes;291
27.5;5 Conclusion;292
27.6;References;293
28;Big Data Analytics in Smart Living Environments for Elderly Monitoring;294
28.1;1 Introduction;294
28.2;2 Related Works and Background;295
28.3;3 Materials and Methods;297
28.4;4 Experimental Results and Discussion;300
28.5;5 Conclusions;301
28.6;References;301
29;A Smart Inertial Pattern for the SUMMIT IoT Multi-platform;303
29.1;1 Introduction;304
29.2;2 The System Developed;305
29.2.1;2.1 The ADL Classification Methodology;306
29.3;3 Experimental Results;309
29.4;References;310
30;RareBox App. Patient-Centered Monitoring System in the Self-management of Rare Diseases;312
30.1;1 Apulia Region’s Focus on Rare Diseases;312
30.2;2 RareBox Research Project;313
30.2.1;2.1 Phase 1. Quality of Life and Biopsychosocial Perspective: Research Tools;314
30.2.2;2.2 Phase 2. Patients’ and Clinicians’ Needs;315
30.2.3;2.3 Phase 3. QoLSmile Monitoring Tool;316
30.2.4;2.4 Phase 4. Development and Evaluation of the RareBox App;317
30.2.5;2.5 Phase 5. The Evaluation of Accessibility, Usability: App Developer and User;320
30.3;3 Conclusion;323
30.4;References;323
31;A Cyber Secured IoT: Fostering Smart Living and Safety of Fragile Individuals in Intelligent Environments;325
31.1;1 Introduction;326
31.2;2 Needs to Be Addressed;326
31.3;3 Buildings, Sensors, and Internet of Things;327
31.4;4 Smart Buildings Solutions for Elderly and Disabled People;328
31.5;5 Conclusions;331
31.6;References;331
32;Fabrication of Flexible ALN Thin Film-Based Piezoelectric Pressure Sensor for Integration Into an Implantable Artificial Pancreas;333
32.1;1 Introduction;334
32.2;2 Results and Discussion;334
32.3;3 Conclusions;336
32.4;References;336
33;Facial Expression Recognition in Ageing Adults: A Comparative Study;338
33.1;1 Introduction;339
33.2;2 Methods;340
33.2.1;2.1 CNN Architecture;342
33.2.2;2.2 Handcrafted Features Approaches for FER in Ageing Adults;343
33.3;3 Results;344
33.4;4 Discussion and Conclusion;347
33.5;References;348
34;Physiological Wireless Sensor Network for the Detection of Human Moods to Enhance Human-Robot Interaction;349
34.1;1 Introduction;350
34.2;2 Related Work;350
34.3;3 Aim of the Work;352
34.4;4 Material and Method;352
34.4.1;4.1 Instruments;352
34.4.2;4.2 Experimental Protocol;353
34.4.3;4.3 Participants;355
34.4.4;4.4 Data Analysis;355
34.5;5 Results;359
34.6;6 Discussion and Conclusion;361
34.7;References;362
35;An Embedded Localization System for the SUMMIT IoT Multi-platform;365
35.1;1 Introduction;366
35.2;2 Architecture of the Localization System;367
35.2.1;2.1 The Measuring Protocol;367
35.3;3 Preliminary Results;369
35.4;References;371
36;Experiments, Evaluation and Lessons Learnt;373
37;Understanding the Interest Toward Smart Home Technology: The Role of Utilitaristic Perspective;374
37.1;1 Introduction;375
37.2;2 Method;376
37.2.1;2.1 Participants;376
37.2.2;2.2 Survey Protocol and Data Collection;377
37.2.3;2.3 Data Analysis;377
37.3;3 Results;379
37.3.1;3.1 Descriptive Statistics;379
37.3.2;3.2 Inferential Statistics;381
37.4;4 Discussion and Implications;384
37.5;5 Conclusion;386
37.6;References;387
38;Health360: An Open, Modular Platform for Multimodal Data Collection and AAL Monitoring;389
38.1;1 Introduction;389
38.2;2 Computerized Systems for Health and Care Data Collection;390
38.2.1;2.1 Filling in the Gaps: Health360;391
38.3;3 Applications of Health360 to Elderly People: AAL and Beyond;395
38.3.1;3.1 Biomedical Wearable Sensors;397
38.4;4 Conclusion;399
38.5;References;399
39;Assessment of Parkinson’s Disease At-home Using a Natural Interface Based System;402
39.1;1 Introduction;403
39.2;2 Patient Movement Analysis;404
39.2.1;2.1 System Setup;404
39.2.2;2.2 Human Computer Interface and Tracking of the Movement;405
39.2.3;2.3 Clinical Assessment and Data Acquisition;406
39.2.4;2.4 Movement Characterization by Kinematic Features;406
39.3;3 Experimental Results;407
39.3.1;3.1 Discriminant Parameters for Upper and Lower Limb UPDRS Tasks;407
39.3.2;3.2 Automatic Assessment by Machine Learning;410
39.4;4 Conclusions;411
39.5;References;411
40;Seniors’ Acceptance of Virtual Humanoid Agents;413
40.1;1 Introduction;414
40.2;2 Materials and Methods;416
40.2.1;2.1 Stimuli;416
40.2.2;2.2 Participants;417
40.2.3;2.3 Tools and Procedures;418
40.3;3 Results;419
40.3.1;3.1 Results on Agents’ Physical and Social Features, and Careers (Experiment 1);420
40.3.2;3.2 Results on Seniors’ Preferences on the Pragmatic, and Hedonic, Dimensions of the Proposed Interactive Systems (Experiment 2);421
40.4;4 Discussions and Conclusion;424
40.5;References;426
41;Human and Animal Welfare Assessment During Animal Assisted Interventions (AAI): A Pilot Project in Progress;428
41.1;1 Introduction;429
41.2;2 Pilot Project in Progress;430
41.2.1;2.1 Proposal Project Methodology;431
41.3;3 Conclusion;437
41.4;References;438
42;“Casa Amica”, Project for the Construction of a Social-Assistance Structure and a Social-Healthcare Unit C.R.I., to Be Used for the Reception of Elderly People with Disabilities;440
42.1;1 Description of Architectural Interventions;441
42.1.1;1.1 Preservability, Flexibility and Usability;442
42.1.2;1.2 Spaces for Individual and Collective Well-Being;443
42.1.3;1.3 Functional Identifiability, Rationality of Use;443
42.1.4;1.4 The Elimination of Architectural Barriers;445
42.1.5;1.5 Architectural Objectives;447
42.1.6;1.6 Accessibility to the Area;447
42.1.7;1.7 Integration with the Context and Reduction of Environmental Impact and Noise and Air Pollution;447
42.1.8;1.8 Use of Innovative Technologies and Use of Durable Materials;448
42.1.9;1.9 Use of Light;450
42.2;References;451
43;Architecture for Cooperative Interacting Robotic Systems Towards Assisted Living: A Preliminary Study;453
43.1;1 Introduction;454
43.2;2 Details of the Interacting Architecture;456
43.2.1;2.1 Software: ROS and Gazebo;456
43.2.2;2.2 Hardware: Wheelchair and Robotic Manipulator;458
43.3;3 Developed Algorithms;460
43.3.1;3.1 Localization and Navigation Algorithms for the Mobile Robotic System;460
43.3.2;3.2 Pick and Place Algorithm via Baxter Robot;461
43.3.3;3.3 Implementation Details;461
43.4;4 Simulation and Experimental Trials;462
43.4.1;4.1 Simulation Trial;463
43.4.2;4.2 Experimental Trial;464
43.5;5 Conclusions and Future Works;466
43.6;References;467
44;Personal Health E-Record—Toward an Enabling Ambient Assisted Living Technology for Communication and Information Sharing Between Patients and Care Providers;469
44.1;1 Introduction;469
44.2;2 PEHR Description and Functions;473
44.2.1;2.1 Target and Stakeholder;473
44.2.2;2.2 Functions;473
44.3;3 Other Solutions and Usability;478
44.4;4 Perspective, Conclusions and Future Developments;479
44.5;References;480
45;Seminal VOCs Analysis Investigating Sperm Quality Decline—New Studies to Improve Male Fertility Contrasting Population Ageing;482
45.1;1 Introduction;483
45.2;2 Methods;485
45.2.1;2.1 Semen Analysis;485
45.2.2;2.2 VOCs Extraction and Separation;485
45.2.3;2.3 Compound Identification and Data Analysis;486
45.3;3 Results;486
45.4;4 Discussion and Conclusion;488
45.5;References;489
46;MARIO Project: Validation in the Hospital Setting;490
46.1;1 Introduction;491
46.2;2 Materials and Methods;492
46.2.1;2.1 Diagnosis of Dementia, and Cognitive-Neuropsychiatric-Affective Assessment;493
46.2.2;2.2 Evaluation of Social Aspects and Resilience;494
46.2.3;2.3 Quality of Life and Caregiver Burden Level Assessment;494
46.2.4;2.4 Clinical Assessment;494
46.2.5;2.5 Acceptability and Usability Assessment;494
46.2.6;2.6 Statistical Analysis;495
46.3;3 Results;495
46.3.1;3.1 Pre-MARIO Interaction Outcomes;495
46.3.2;3.2 Post-MARIO Interaction Outcomes;496
46.4;4 Conclusion;499
46.5;References;500
47;Active Aging by Continuous Learning: A Training Environment for Cultural Visits;502
47.1;1 Introduction;503
47.2;2 Using AI to Personalize Lessons for Older Users;503
47.2.1;2.1 The LECTurE Learning Subsystem;505
47.2.2;2.2 On-Site Training;506
47.2.3;2.3 Distributed Training;507
47.3;3 The LECTurE System;507
47.3.1;3.1 Modeling the Students;508
47.3.2;3.2 Modeling the Lessons;509
47.4;4 The System Architecture;511
47.5;5 An example of LECTurE at work;512
47.6;6 Conclusions and Future Works;513
47.7;References;513
48;The TV-AssistDem Project: A TV-Based Platform for Coping with Mild Cognitive Impairment;515
48.1;1 Introduction;516
48.1.1;1.1 The TV-Assistdem Project Idea;517
48.2;2 User Requirements Elicitation;519
48.2.1;2.1 Method;519
48.2.2;2.2 Indications for Developers;522
48.3;3 The TV-AssistDem Platform: Architecture Design;524
48.4;4 Current Status and Conclusions;525
48.5;References;525
49;Author Index;527
