How network operators can enhance Ambient Assisted Living applications through Next Generation Networks

Authors:
Pedro A. Moreno;M. Elena Hernando;Alberto Hernández;Francisco González;Antoine de Poorter;Enrique J. Gómez
Affiliations:
Bioengineering and Telemedicine Group GBT --Technical University of Madrid, Avda. Complutense 30, 28040 Madrid, Spain and Networking Biomedical Research Center on Bioengineering, Biomaterials and ...;Bioengineering and Telemedicine Group GBT --Technical University of Madrid, Avda. Complutense 30, 28040 Madrid, Spain and Networking Biomedical Research Center on Bioengineering, Biomaterials and ...;Telematic Engineering Department DIT --Technical University of Madrid, Avda. Complutense 30, 28040 Madrid, Spain;Telematic Engineering Department DIT --Technical University of Madrid, Avda. Complutense 30, 28040 Madrid, Spain;Technology & Innovation, R&D Ericsson Spain, c/Retama 1, 28045 Madrid, Spain;Bioengineering and Telemedicine Group GBT --Technical University of Madrid, Avda. Complutense 30, 28040 Madrid, Spain and Networking Biomedical Research Center on Bioengineering, Biomaterials and ...
Venue:
Journal of Ambient Intelligence and Smart Environments
Year:
2013

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Abstract

Within the technological framework of Information and Communication Technologies ICT, consumers are currently requesting multimedia services with simplicity of use, reliability, security and service availability through mobile and fixed access. Network operators are proposing the Next Generation Networks NGN to address the challenges of providing both services and network convergence. Apart from these considerations, there is a need to provide social and healthcare assistance services in order to support the progressive aging in the elderly population. In order to achieve this objective, the Ambient Assisted Living AAL initiative proposes ICT systems and services to promote autonomy and an independent life among the elderly. This paper describes the design and implementation of a group of services, called “service enablers”, which helps AAL applications to be supported in NGN. The presented enablers are identified to support the teleconsulting applications requirements in an NGN environment, involving the implementation of a virtual waiting room, a virtual whiteboard, a multimedia multiconference and a vital-signs monitoring presence status. A use case is defined and implemented to evaluate the developed enablers' performance.