Reconciling Humans and Technology: The Role of Ambient Intelligence

2017 ◽  
pp. 1-16 ◽  
Author(s):  
Norbert Streitz
Keyword(s):  
Ambient Intelligence

Deploying Ubiquitous Computing Applications on Heterogeneous Next Generation Networks

2010 ◽  
pp. 330-352
Author(s):  
Achilles D. Kameas
Keyword(s):  
Ubiquitous Computing ◽  
Ambient Intelligence ◽  
Next Generation Networks ◽  
Next Generation ◽  
Software Modules

This chapter describes a human centric approach for designing and deploying ubiquitous computing applications. These are considered as activity spheres consisting of tasks which must be executed using the resources available in an Ambient Intelligence space. Such resources include objects augmented with embedded ICT components and software modules. An architectural approach and a corresponding middleware are described, which enable the management of activity spheres. Then, the communication requirements are presented and the role of heterogeneous next generation networks in supporting this architecture is discussed.

The Role of Augmented Reality within Ambient Intelligence

2014 ◽  
pp. 73-88
Author(s):  
Kevin Curran ◽  
Denis McFadden ◽  
Ryan Devlin
Keyword(s):  
Augmented Reality ◽  
Real Time ◽  
Physical Environment ◽  
Intelligent Systems ◽  
Ambient Intelligence ◽  
Contextual Information ◽  
Ambient Intelligent

An Augmented Reality (AR) is a technology which provides the user with a real time 3D enhanced perception of a physical environment with addition virtual elements—either virtual scenery, information regarding surroundings, other contextual information—and is also capable of hiding or replacing real structures. With Augmented Reality applications becoming more advanced, the ways the technology can be viably used is increasing. Augmented Reality has been used for gaming several times with varying results. AR systems are seen by some as an important part of the ambient intelligence landscape. Therefore, the authors present several types of augmentation applications of AR in the domestic, industrial, scientific, medicinal, and military sectors which may benefit future ambient intelligent systems.

Symbiotic Aspects in e-Government Application Development

2012 ◽  
pp. 359-371
Author(s):  
Claude Moulin ◽  
Marco Luca Sbodio
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Health Care Services ◽  
Ambient Intelligence ◽  
Civil Servants ◽  
End User ◽  
Application Development ◽  
Care Services ◽  
Actual Application ◽  
Three Stages

For e-Government applications, the symbiotic aspect must be taken into account at three stages: at design time in order to integrate the end-user, at delivery time when civil servants have to discover and interact with new services, at run time when ambient intelligence could help the interaction of citizens with specific services. In this paper, we focus on the first two steps. We show how interoperability issues must concern application designers. We also present how semantics can help civil servants when they have to deal with e-government service frameworks. We then describe an actual application developed during the European Terregov project where semantics is the key point for simplifying the role of citizens when requesting for health care services.

Process Innovation with Ambient Intelligence (AmI) Technologies in Manufacturing SMEs

2012 ◽  
pp. 1026-1042
Author(s):  
Kathryn J. Hayes ◽  
Ross Chapman
Keyword(s):  
Absorptive Capacity ◽  
Ambient Intelligence ◽  
Manufacturing Industry ◽  
Innovation Policy ◽  
Capacity Constraints ◽  
Capacity Limitations ◽  
Industry Standards ◽  
Ict Industry ◽  
Research Organisations

This chapter considers the potential for absorptive capacity limitations to prevent SME manufacturers benefiting from the implementation of Ambient Intelligence (AmI) technologies. The chapter also examines the role of intermediary organisations in alleviating these absorptive capacity constraints. In order to understand the context of the research, a review of the role of SMEs in the Australian manufacturing industry, plus the impacts of government innovation policy and absorptive capacity constraints in SMEs in Australia is provided. Advances in the development of ICT industry standards, and the proliferation of software and support for the Windows/Intel platform have brought technology to SMEs without the need for bespoke development. The results from the joint European and Australian AmI-4-SME projects suggest that SMEs can successfully use “external research sub-units” in the form of industry networks, research organisations and technology providers to offset internal absorptive capacity limitations.

Process Innovation with Ambient Intelligence (AmI) Technologies in Manufacturing SMEs

2011 ◽  
pp. 65-82
Author(s):  
Kathryn J. Hayes ◽  
Ross Chapman
Keyword(s):  
Absorptive Capacity ◽  
Ambient Intelligence ◽  
Manufacturing Industry ◽  
Innovation Policy ◽  
Capacity Constraints ◽  
Capacity Limitations ◽  
Industry Standards ◽  
Ict Industry ◽  
Research Organisations

This chapter considers the potential for absorptive capacity limitations to prevent SME manufacturers benefiting from the implementation of Ambient Intelligence (AmI) technologies. The chapter also examines the role of intermediary organisations in alleviating these absorptive capacity constraints. In order to understand the context of the research, a review of the role of SMEs in the Australian manufacturing industry, plus the impacts of government innovation policy and absorptive capacity constraints in SMEs in Australia is provided. Advances in the development of ICT industry standards, and the proliferation of software and support for the Windows/Intel platform have brought technology to SMEs without the need for bespoke development. The results from the joint European and Australian AmI-4-SME projects suggest that SMEs can successfully use “external research sub-units” in the form of industry networks, research organisations and technology providers to offset internal absorptive capacity limitations.

Aesthetic Intelligence: The Role of Design in Ambient Intelligence

2012 ◽  
pp. 445-446 ◽  
Author(s):  
Carsten Röcker ◽  
Kai Kasugai ◽  
Daniela Plewe ◽  
Takashi Kiriyama ◽  
Artur Lugmayr
Keyword(s):  
Ambient Intelligence

Ambient Assisted Living Research in the CareLab

GeroPsych ◽  
2010 ◽  
Vol 23 (2) ◽  
pp. 115-119 ◽  
Author(s):  
Boris de Ruyter ◽  
Elly Zwartkruis-Pelgrim ◽  
Emile Aarts
Keyword(s):  
Assisted Living ◽  
Ambient Intelligence ◽  
Social Connectedness ◽  
Technology Development ◽  
Ambient Assisted Living ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Cognitive Stimulation ◽  
Technology Applications ◽  
Aging Societies

As technology development progresses, the vision of ambient intelligence has provided a human-centric approach to applications of technology. In the context of aging societies, ambient intelligence has focused on providing assistive solutions for elders at risk of losing their independence. In this article we report on a research environment called CareLab and describe three projects that have studied the role of technology in the monitoring and coaching of older adults. By focusing on the need for a feeling of safety, cognitive stimulation, and social connectedness, these projects have investigated the role of technology applications for supporting the elderly in maintaining an independent lifestyle. Finally, we discuss some challenges crucial for the success of ambient assisted-living research.

On the Role of ExperienceLab in Professional Domain Ambient Intelligence Research

2010 ◽  
pp. 320-324
Author(s):  
Evert van Loenen ◽  
Richard van de Sluis ◽  
Boris de Ruyter ◽  
Emile Aarts
Keyword(s):  
Ambient Intelligence

Emerging Case Studies of Ambient Intelligence Services

2019 ◽  
pp. 27-54
Keyword(s):  
Case Studies ◽  
Ambient Intelligence ◽  
Technology Development ◽  
Real Life ◽  
Use Cases ◽  
Location Awareness ◽  
Case Examples ◽  
Intelligence Services ◽  
Definition Of

Analysis of currently dominating and emerging use cases provide extremely valuable information for understanding of the key drivers of a technology development. In this chapter, the authors particularly focus on introducing and making an overview of the emerging case studies on top of the ambient intelligence technology. They discuss several case studies that illustrate opportunities and design details for development of highly personalized smart services. The chapter provides definition of the key enablers of the service smartness (e.g., location-awareness, design principles, and restrictions, etc.). The discussion on provided definitions and presented enablers is supported by a few use case examples in the field of e-tourism and e-healthcare. In addition, the chapter introduces the general principles of ZeroUI concept and role of virtual and augmented reality in delivering the new user experience. The chapter is targeted to clearly ground the book scope to the real-life use cases and most relevant trends.

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