Internet of Things and Smart Environments

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This book focuses on Internet of Things (IoT) services and smart environments designed to assist the elderly and individuals with dementia or sensory impairments. It outlines the requirements for systems that provide digital sensory or cognitive support to these individuals and their caregivers. Key topics include the evolution of IoT, sensors, actuators, wireless communication, and pervasive computing systems that drive this infrastructure. The text discusses how IoT-based systems enhance traditional assistive technologies and ambient assisted living. Offering a holistic view, it provides research insights and inspiration for further development in assistive IoT. The potential of commonly available interactive devices, such as smartphones and smart TVs, supplemented by low-cost gadgets or apps for assistive capabilities, is emphasized. The book advocates for a comprehensive approach that incorporates diverse stakeholder visions. It concludes with recommendations for future research and development. This resource is valuable for researchers and developers in healthcare, aged care, and IoT fields, as well as postgraduate students. It can also serve upper-level courses on communication, smart technologies, and assistive technologies. Additionally, it appeals to the elderly, individuals with disabilities, their families, and caregivers, and is relevant for software, hardware, and app developers in the assistive technology sector.