Ambient Intelligence IEEE PAPER
Networked infomechanical systems (nims) for ambient intelligence
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Networked embedded sensor and actuator technology has developed over the last decade to now enable the vision of Ambient Intelligence. This will fundamentally advance our ability to monitor and control the physical world with applications for consumers, healthcare, the
New technologies for ambient intelligence
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Abstract. Ambient Intelligence builds on three recent key technologies: Ubiquitous Computing, Ubiquitous Communication and Intelligent User Interfaces some of these concepts are barely a decade old and this reflects on the focus of current implementations of
Scenarios for ambient intelligence in 2010
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The IST Advisory Group (ISTAG) has made consistent efforts to get a higher level of focus and a higher pace of development in Europe on Information and Communication Technologies (ICT). To give these efforts a longer-term perspective a scenario planning
Ambient intelligence
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Published by the IEEE Computer Society often to the extreme annoyance of others who would rather we paid attention to the meeting than catching up on email. At home, we can look at any number of homes of the future via our always-on broadband connections.
Towards ambient intelligence for the domestic care of the elderly
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Today, modern societies are tackling an important problem, namely the progressive aging of the population. It is often necessary for elderly people to leave their homes to go live with their relatives or become guests of a health-care institution. This phenomenon has serious
Ambient intelligence: the confluence of ubiquitous/pervasive computing and artificial intelligence
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We elaborate on recent developments in the area of ambient intelligence. Our work includes descriptions of possible applications, a general architecture that can help to define such systems, and the computational process that can link perception through sensors with Mobile-centric ambient intelligence refers to systems, where personal mobile device is used to access ambient information and services. In this paper, we present three scenarios describing how independent living of elderly can be supported with mobile-centric ambient Abstract This paper analyzes ethical aspects of the new paradigm of Ambient Intelligence, which is a combination of Ubiquitous Computing and Intelligent User Interfaces (IUI's). After an introduction to the approach, two key ethical dimensions will be analyzed: freedom and Ten years of research in Ambient Intelligence have revealed that the original ideas and assertions about the way the concept should develop no longer hold and should be substantially revised. Early scenario's in Ambient Intelligence envisioned a world in which
Ambient intelligence and smart environments: A state of the art
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Advances in the miniaturization of electronics is allowing computing devices with various capabilities and interfaces to become part of our daily life. Sensors, actuators, and processing units can now be purchased at very affordable prices. This technology can be Combining ongoing Ambient Intelligence (AmI) technological developments (eg pervasive computing, wearable devices, sensor networks etc.) with user-centred design methods greatly increases the acceptance of the intelligent system and makes it more capable of
Learning patterns in ambient intelligence environments: a survey
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Abstract It is essential for environments that aim at helping people in their daily life that they have some sort of Ambient Intelligence. Learning the preferences and habits of users then becomes an important step in allowing a system to provide such personalized services.
A flexible architecture for ambient intelligence systems supporting adaptive multimodal interaction with users
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Abstract. Ambient Intelligence (AmI) systems aim at augmenting real environments to create Smart Spaces where users are provided with pervasive virtual services. In order to allow users to seamlessly complete their tasks across a multitude of smart devices, and across
Ambient intelligence for decision making in fire service organizations
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This paper describes the results of the European Project AMIRA (Advanced Multimodal Intelligence for Remote Assistance) which deals with the support of emergency services (in particular fire services) by Ambient Intelligence. We address the problem of mobile decision
Using FML and fuzzy technology in adaptive ambient intelligence environments
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Abstract: Ambient Intelligence (AmI, shortly) gathers best results from three key technologies, Ubiquitous Computing, Ubiquitous Communication, and Intelligent User Friendly Interfaces. The functional and spatial distribution of tasks is a natural thrust to employ multi-agent
Presence 2010: The emergence of ambient intelligence
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Abstract. In the last five years we have seen significant advances in three promising technology areas: virtual environments, in which 3D displays and interaction devices immerse the user in a synthesized world, mobile communication and sensors, in which This paper presents the results of a study on how elderly people perceive an intelligent system, embedded in their home, which should enable them to live independently longer. Users of a motion sensor system were interviewed about their experiences. A sensor system
Towards a reference middleware architecture for ambient intelligence systems
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ABSTRACT Ambient-intelligence (AmI) systems raise a series of new challenges in software and system development: Mobility, adaptability and heterogeneity are new concerns that have to be addressed. Many of these concerns are common and therefore should be
Ambient intelligence for people with disabilities and elderly people
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ABSTRACT Recent advancements experienced by diverse network technologies, such as wireless personal and local area networks and wired networks, interacting with location systems, make possible the development of intelligent environments [4]. Elderly and
Science and technology roadmapping: Ambient intelligence in everyday life (AmI@ Life)
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New paradigms in telemedicine: ambient intelligence, wearable, pervasive and personalized
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Abstract. After decades of development of information systems dedicated to health professionals, there is an increasing demand for personalized and non-hospital based care. An especially critical domain is cardiology: almost two third of cardiac deaths occur out of
On human aspects in ambient intelligence
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This paper briefly outlines the scientific area that addresses Ambient Intelligence applications in which not only sensor data, but also knowledge from the human-directed sciences such as biomedical science, neuroscience, and psychological and social sciences
The future of ambient intelligence in Europe: the need for more everyday life
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Abstract: Ambient Intelligence (AmI) refers to a vision of the future information society where intelligent interfaces enable people and devices to interact with each other and with the environment. Today, most of the technologies needed for the realisation of this vision are
Interacting with the ambience: Multimodal interaction and ambient intelligence
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Abstract. Multimodality allows adaption of human-computer interaction on two different levels: on the one hand different users with different abilities can interact with information technology through a customized configuration of interaction devices supporting their
Ambient Intelligence: Beyond the Inspiring Vision.
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Abstract: Ambient Intelligence (AmI) has emerged in the past 10 years as a multidisciplinary field within ubiquitous computing, attracting considerable research, funding and public attention and leading to many research groups, and conferences specifically focused on
Theme issue:Ubiquitous computing and ambient intelligence
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The ubiquitous computing (UC) idea envisioned by Weiser in 1991 has recently evolved to a more general paradigm known as Ambient Intelligence (AmI). This vision represents a new generation of user-centred computing environments aiming to find new ways to obtain a In the second half of the 19th century Jules Gabriel Verne, one of the science fiction's founding fathers, wrote his famous novels playing in a world full of technology most of which was unknown yet at that time, but to become reality some 100 years later. Still considered to
AmE framework: a model for emotion-aware ambient intelligence
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Abstract. The objective of this paper is to explore human emotional intelligence and to advance research on emotion-aware technology by merging fundamental emotion theories, emotion-aware human-computer interaction, and ambient intelligence. The final goal is to As sensors and antennas are embeddable in things around us, a new era of physical Internet begins. The revolution is brought by economies of scale and millions of consumers. Today, a music birthday card may have more computing power than a mainframe computer
Dynamic service composition in ambient intelligence environments: a multi-agent approach
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Abstract. Ambient Intelligence pushes forward a vision where technology is integrated into everyday objects with the intent of turning the users' surrounding environment into a global and simple interface with information systems. This vision poses major challenges in
Multimodal dialogue for ambient intelligence and smart environments
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Ambient Intelligence (AmI) and Smart Environments (SmE) are based on three foundations: ubiquitous computing, ubiquitous communication and intelligent adaptive interfaces [41]. This type of systems consists of a series of interconnected computing and sensing devices
Towards ambient intelligence: Multimodal computers that understand our intentions
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Abstract: This paper discusses the state-of-the-art and future developments of conversational multimodal interaction with computers, one of the corner stones of all future eCommerce and eWork applications. On the basis of past and present experience it is
Distributed AI for ambient intelligence: issues and approaches
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Research in many fields of AI, such as distributed planning and reasoning, agent teamwork and coalition formation, cooperative problem solving and action theory has advanced significantly over the last years, both from a theoretical and a practical perspective. In the Ambient intelligence (AmI) is a novel concept for embedded computing that builds on the large-scale integration of electronic devices into peoples' surroundings and the ubiquitous availability of digital information to the users of such environments. The concept however is Ambient Assisted Living (AAL) is currently one of the important research and development areas, where software engineering aspects play a significant role. The goal of AAL solutions is to apply ambient intelligence technologies to enable people with specific needs to
Ambient Intelligence for Scientific Discovery
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For half a century, computer scientists have been working on systems for discovering lawful patterns in letters, numbers, words and images. The research has expanded into the computational study of the process of scientific discovery, producing such well-known AI The Ambient Intelligence paradigm offers an excellent way to define Ambient Assisted Living systems for all kind of users. In addition, people with physical, sensory or cognitive restrictions are expected to particularly benefit from the support of intelligent environments.
Occupant behaviour prediction in ambient intelligence computing environment
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Abstract In this paper, the application of ambient intelligence computing techniques in the prediction of occupant behaviours is addressed. It is aimed to deliver a wellbeing monitoring and assistive environment to support elderly lives independently, in control of their day to
Ubiquitous computing and ambient intelligence: New challenges for computing j. ucs special issue
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The IST Advisory Group (ISTAG) of the European Union had a vision of" Ambient Intelligence"(AmI) in 1999. It refers to an exciting new paradigm of information technology, in which people are empowered through a digital environment that is aware of their
A survey of service composition in ambient intelligence environments
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Abstract This article presents a comparative review of systems performing service composition in Ambient Intelligence Environments. Such environments should comply to ubiquitous or pervasive computing guidelines by sensing the user needs or wishes and
The battle of concepts: Ubiquitous Computing, pervasive computing and ambient intelligence in Mass Media
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ABSTRACT For the past two decades the concepts of ubiquitous computing, pervasive computing and ambient intelligence have been used to describe the Internet of Things. This paper studies how the three concepts of ubiquitous computing, pervasive computing and
Dark scenarios in ambient intelligence: Highlighting risks and vulnerabilities
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SWAMI (Safeguards in a World of Ambient Intelligence) is a project funded by the European Commission under the Information Society Programme (IST) of the Sixth Framework Programme (FP6). It looks at the challenges and bottlenecks facing the realisation of the
Intelligent agile agents: Active enablers for ambient intelligence
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This paper advocates the use of mobile intentional agents as a key enabler in the delivery of ambient intelligence. Ambient computing as an ideal demands levels of functional attainment that have hithertofar not been realised. Ambient applications demand that the
Ubiquitous sensor networks in IMS: an ambient intelligence Telco platform
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Ubiquitous Sensor Network (USN) concept describes the integration of heterogeneous and geographically dispersed Wireless Sensor and Actuator Networks (WSAN) into rich information infrastructures for accurate representation and access to different dynamic user's
On the role of graspable objects in the ambient intelligence paradigm
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Abstract Ambient Intelligence refers to a vision of the future, in which people are empowered by an electronic environment that is aware of their presence, and is sensitive and responsive to their needs. It aims at improving the quality of life by creating the desired atmosphere and
Agent-based Architecture in An Ambient Intelligence Context.
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Abstract This paper provides an insight on the special requirements of accessibility content and services in an ambient intelligence context and proposes an agent-based approach into a more general service oriented architecture for addressing them. It is based on previous
Middleware for ambient intelligence environments: Reviewing requirements and communication technologies
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Ambient Intelligence is an emerging research field that aims to make many of the everyday activities of people easier and more efficient. This new paradigm gives rise to opportunities for novel, more efficient interactions with computing systems. At a technical level, the vision
Middleware for in-door ambient intelligence: the polyomaton system
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Abstract Ubiquitous computing environments are highly distributed, heterogeneous, complex and context-aware. Therefore, they require emerging middleware components and paradigms, which significantly extend the capabilities of conventional middleware systems. This paper starts out by introducing the Landscapes category at the Joint International Conference on Ambient Intelligence (AmI-2010) and provides an overview over the two sessions. The main part of the paper presents a framework for the role of Ambient
Identity, profiling algorithms and a world of ambient intelligence
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Abstract The tendency towards an increasing integration of the informational web into our daily physical world (in particular in so-called Ambient Intelligent technologies which combine ideas derived from the field of Ubiquitous Computing, Intelligent User Interfaces
Ambient intelligence and simulation in health care virtual scenarios
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The success of change depends greatly on the ability to respond to human needs and to bridge the gap between humans and machines, and understanding the environment. With such experience, in addition to extensive practice in managing change, knowledge sharing
14 The role of Ambient Intelligence in the Social Integration of the Elderly
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Abstract. Society is facing the challenge of demographic changes resulting in a larger proportion of older people. ICTs, may potentially mitigate some of the difficulties created by an ageing society. It can help people not only to live longer, but can also give them more
Ambient intelligence: Management of distributed and heterogeneous context knowledge
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The anywhere/any time paradigm is becoming the new challenge to the conception, design, and release of the next generation of information systems. New technologies, like Wi-Fi networks and 3rd generation mobile phones, are offering the infrastructure to conceive
Ambient Intelligence in the classroom: an augmented school desk
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ABSTRACT This paper discusses the opportunities and challenges of Ambient Intelligence (AmI) technologies in the context of classroom education, and presents the methodology and preliminary results of the development of an augmented school desk which integrates
Development of Ambient Intelligence Applications using Components and Aspects.
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Abstract: In recent times, interest in Ambient Intelligence (or AmI) has increased considerably. One of the main challenges in the development of these systems is to improve their modularization in order to achieve a high degree of reusability, adaptability and
Towards secure agent computing for ubiquitous computing and ambient intelligence
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After a first phase of great activity in the field of multi-agent systems, researchers seemed to lose interest in the paradigm, mainly due to the lack of scenarios where the highly distributed nature of these systems could be appropriate. However, recent computing models such as With computing and communication capabilities now embedded in most physical objects of the surrounding environment and most users carrying wireless computing devices, the Ambient Intelligence (AmI)/pervasive computing vision [28] pioneered by Mark Weiser [32] is Abstract. Ambient intelligence (AmI) is a growing interdisciplinary area where the focus is shifted towards users instead of merely emphasizing the technological opportunities of AmI. Different methods are employed to understand the adoption of AmI appliances by users.
Reasoning about Context in Ambient Intelligence Environments
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So far, most ambient computing frameworks have followed fully centralized approaches, while others have used blackboard and shared memory paradigms. Collecting the reasoning tasks in a central entity certainly has advantages in terms of control and Abstract Systems for Ambient Intelligence environments involve at some stage a service composition task, as a mean of adaptability to the context changes. However, users generally find themselves involved in the composition task, by selecting or deciding what to
Workflow mining application to ambient intelligence behavior modeling
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The handmade human behavior modeling requires too many human resources and for too long a time. In addition, the final result does probably not reflect the current status of the person due to the influence of time. The use on Workflow Mining techniques to infer human
Ultra-low power computation and communication enables ambient intelligence
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Ultra-low Power Computation and Communication enables AmbientIntelligence Jan M. Rabaey And the PicoRadio Group Berkeley Wireless Research Center Department of EECS, University of California, BerkeleyBWRC Retreat, Jan. 2003 Page 6. AmbientIntelligence (The Concept)
FORTH-ICS Internal RTD Programme Ambient Intelligence and Smart Environments
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Abstract. This paper introduces the horizontal, interdisciplinary, crossthematic RTD Programme in the field of Ambient Intelligence which has recently been initiated by the Institute of Computer Science of the Foundation for Research and Technology Hellas,
Dialogue control algorithm for ambient intelligence based on partially observable Markov decision processes
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Abstract. From the viewpoint of supporting users' natural dialogue communication with conversational agents, their dialogue management has to determine any agent's action, based on probabilistic methods derived from noisy data through sensors in the real world.
Agent-based group modelling for ambient intelligence
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Abstract. Ambient intelligence allows physical environments to become sensitive and responsive to the presence of people and objects. An environment endowed with ambient intelligence is able to analyse its contexts, adapt itself to the presence of people and objects Abstract Profiling technologies are the facilitating force behind the vision of Ambient Intelligence in which everyday devices are connected and embedded with all kinds of smart characteristics enabling them to take decisions in order to serve our preferences without us Abstract. This paper describes a multi-national study evaluating the perceived usefulness and perceived ease of use of Ambient Intelligence (AmI) applications in office environments. In a first step, existing usage scenarios were analyzed to identify characteristic functionalities Recently there has been increasing research into mobile physiological sensing devices to explore the benefits in the areas of monitoring health and well-being. However, previous works have mainly focused on functionality, and less so on affective shape, comfort use, and
Towards Human Centered Ambient Intelligence
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In this paper we present a novel approach to the integration of humans into AmI environments. The key aspect of the concept which we call human centered Ami is a dynamic and active user model which creates a virtual doppelganger of the user on software Ambient Intelligence represents a vision of the future where people are surrounded by electronic artifacts and environments, sensitive and responsive. Ambient intelligence technologies are expected to combine concepts of ubiquitous computing and intelligent
Natural language processing for ambient intelligence.
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The goal of this contribution is to systematically investigate the possibilities of integrating concepts related to natural language processing (NLP) in Ambient Intelligence (AmI). Both research fields have been rapidly growing and evolving over recent years, substantially
Building ambient intelligence into a ubiquitous computing management system
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Abstract:The ANS is a ubiquitous computing management tool, designed to mimic the Autonomic Nervous System of living creatures. Its job is to manage an intelligent distributed environment for e-medicine applications. The homes' computing power consists of many
Improving User Experience via Motion Sensors in an Ambient Intelligence Scenario.
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Abstract: Ambient Intelligence (AmI) is a new paradigm in Artificial Intelligence that aims at exploiting the information about the environment state in order to adapt it to the user preferences. AmI systems are usually based on several cheap and unobtrusive sensing Ambient Intelligence (AmI) scenarios place strong emphasis on the fact that interaction takes place through natural interfaces, in such a way that people can perceive the presence of smart objects only when needed. As a possible solution to achieving relaxed and enjoyable This paper is aimed to introduce IDIAP Brain Computer Interface (IBCI) research that successfully applied Ambience Intelligence (AmI) principles in designing intelligent brain- machine interactions. We proceed through IBCI applications describing how machines can
A case-based approach to realising ambient intelligence among agents
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Abstract This thesis presents a multi-agent based architecture and implementation to realising ambient intelligence. The architecture separates the abilities of an ambient intelligent system into three main areas: the ability to perceive the world which the system
Using ambient intelligence for disaster management
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Abstract. This paper presents an architecture to help the decision making process of disaster managers. Here we focus on a core aspect of this process which is taking decisions in the presence of conflicting options. We exemplify this problem with three simple scenarios
A common-sense planning strategy for ambient intelligence
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Systems for Ambient Intelligence contexts are expected to exhibit an autonomous and intelligent behavior, by understanding and reacting to the activities that take place in such contexts. These activities, specially those labeled as trivial or simple tasks, are carried out in
The design and anticipated adoption of ambient intelligence in the home
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The studies described in this thesis were partly financially supported by the Netherlands Organisation for Scientific Research (NWO) and by the Centre for Telematics and Information Technology (CTIT) of the University of Twente.Thesis, University of Twente ISBN 978-90-365-2696-8 The concept of ambient intelligence (AmI) has recently been adopted related to living scenarios and denoted as ambient assisted living (AAL). It has received high attention related to the demographic shift and the positive options of care and support for elderly
4.3 Ethical and legislative issues with regard to Ambient Intelligence
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The scenarios discussed by COST 219ter demonstrate the potential benefits of the development of Ambient Intelligence (AmI) for people with disabilities (see sections 4.1 4.2). They show how the technology can assist people with disabilities in their day to day
Ambient intelligence based architecture for automated dynamic environments
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Abstract. This paper presents an Ambient Intelligence based architecture that uses intelligent agents with reasoning and planning mechanisms. The agents have the ability to obtain automatic and real time information about the context using a set of technologies,
Acceptance of future workplace systems: how the social situation influences the usage intention of ambient intelligence technologies in work environments
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This paper analyzes if, and in which extend, the social work situation influences the intention of potential users to employ Ambient Intelligence technologies in work environments. In a first step, existing application scenarios and prototype applications were analyzed to identify
Towards the development of ambient Intelligence Environments using Aspect-Oriented techniques
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Abstract Nowadays the interest in Ambient Intelligence Environments has grown considerably due to new challenges posed by the evolution of society requirements to more friendly environments. Ambient Intelligence technology is not fully developed and integrated Teamwork in cycling plays an important role, not only during competition to push a cyclist, but also in training to maximize individual training effects. In this paper, we present a fully operational prototype of the Assisted Bicycle Trainer, a distributed ambient intelligence
Group communication for real-time role coordination and ambient intelligence
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Abstract. We propose a form of group communication, called channeled multicast, for active rooms and other scenarios featuring strict real-time requirements, inherently unreliable communication, and a continuously changing set of contextaware autonomous systems. In Abstract Ambient intelligence (AmI) applications can be very computationally demanding and at the same time require a highly flexible hardware software implementation. Examples include fourth generation (4G) mobile communication and smart cameras. Programmable The automated care and monitoring of vulnerable people is becoming a reality with the rapid development and improvement of networked sensor technologies. Many researchers have shown considerable success in determining immediate causes for concern in well-being,
Experiences with experiments in ambient intelligence environments
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ABSTRACT The development of activity recognition techniques relies on the availability of datasets of gestures to train and validate the proposed methods. In this work we introduce and describe a new dataset for activity recognition. The dataset is made up of 8 scenarios
Protocol requirements for self-organizing artifacts: Towards an ambient intelligence
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We discuss 1 which properties common-use artifacts should have to collaborate without human intervention. We conceive how devices, such as mobile phones, PDAs, and home appliances, could be seamlessly integrated to provide an ambient intelligence that
Ambient intelligence support for tomorrow's health care: scenario based requirements and architectural specifications of the eu-DOMAIN platform
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Abstract:Ambient Intelligence (AmI) is a vision developed in the last years promoting future scenarios where people will be surrounded by intelligent intuitive interfaces that are embedded in all kinds of objects and an environment that will be capable of recognizing and
Ambient intelligence in everyday life: housing
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This report is part of a project entitled" Ambient Intelligence in Everyday Life"(AmI@ Life) and funded by The European Science and Technology Observatory (ESTO). The project was carried out during September 2002 and May 2003 in a process consisting of a literature
Ambient emotion intelligence: From business-awareness to emotion awareness
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Abstract: The emotion-awareness ambient intelligence (AmE) facilitates human emotion experiences by providing people with emotion services instantly. In this paper, we present a brief overview of emotion research from a number of disciplines and a study about a
Timing of Password Change Based on Ambient Intelligence
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Abstract: Despite advances in computer industry in various affairs, wishes and dreams of this science in assisting people in their daily lives and in different environments are not farfetched. Up to now, different technologies are presented to collect various types of
Balancing smartness and privacy for the Ambient Intelligence
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Abstract. Ambient Intelligence (AmI) will introduce large privacy risks. Stored context histories are vulnerable for unauthorized disclosure, thus unlimited storing of privacy- sensitive context data is not desirable from the privacy viewpoint. However, high quality and
A proposal for an XML definition of a dynamic spoken interface for ambient intelligence
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Environments based on ambient intelligence require new interfaces that allow a natural interaction. The development of these interfaces has to be done in a standard way, considering the dynamic characteristics of these environments. In this paper we present the
Some aspects of ambient intelligence
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Abstract: Nowadays the competition among companies, joined to the environmental protection rules, is so compelling that they should not only be on the top of technology in they area, but also run their business according to life-long models. The emphasis on the
Bluetooth-based authentication system for ambient intelligence
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Abstract According to the requirement of natural human-computer interaction for Ambient Intelligence (AmI), a Bluetooth-based authentication technique is provided. An authentication network combining advantages of Bluetooth ad hoc network with the Ethernet
What about tests in smart environments On possible problems with common sense in ambient intelligence
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Abstract Ambient Intelligence seems to be a perfect eld to evaluate common sense reasoning algorithms as environments full of smart transmitters and receivers could resemble the real world where human senses the surroundings and processes input to use CSE PROJECTS