International Journal of Health Geographics (Mar 2007)

CAALYX: a new generation of location-based services in healthcare

  • Sdogati Claudio,
  • Ó Laighin Gearóid,
  • Nelson John,
  • Braecklein Martin,
  • Tchoudovski Igor,
  • Feld Robert,
  • Bolz Armin,
  • Vicente Manuel,
  • Martins Angelo,
  • Rocha Artur,
  • Boulos Maged,
  • Cesaroni Francesca,
  • Antomarini Marco,
  • Jobes Angela,
  • Kinirons Mark

DOI
https://doi.org/10.1186/1476-072X-6-9
Journal volume & issue
Vol. 6, no. 1
p. 9

Abstract

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Abstract Recent advances in mobile positioning systems and telecommunications are providing the technology needed for the development of location-aware tele-care applications. This paper introduces CAALYX – Complete Ambient Assisted Living Experiment, an EU-funded project that aims at increasing older people's autonomy and self-confidence by developing a wearable light device capable of measuring specific vital signs of the elderly, detecting falls and location, and communicating automatically in real-time with his/her care provider in case of an emergency, wherever the older person happens to be, at home or outside.