Smart Technology for Aging, Disability and Independence: The State of the Science (Hardcover)

Description:

Independent living with smart technologies

Smart Technology for Aging, Disability, and Independence: The State of the Science brings together current research and technological developments from engineering, computer science, and the rehabilitation sciences, detailing how its applications can promote continuing independence for older persons and those with disabilities.

Leading experts from multiple disciplines worldwide have contributed to this volume, making it the definitive resource. The text begins with a thorough introduction that presents important concepts, defines key terms, and identifies demographic trends at work. Using detailed product descriptions, photographs and illustrations, and case studies, subsequent chapters discuss cutting-edge technologies, including:
* Wearable systems
* Human-computer interactions
* Assisted vision and hearing
* Smart wheelchairs
* Handheld devices and smart phones
* Visual sensors
* Home automation
* Assistive robotics
* In-room monitoring systems
* Telehealth

After considering specific high-technology solutions, the text examines recent trends in other critical areas, such as basic assistive technologies, driving, transportation and community mobility, home modifications and design, and changing standards of elder care.

Students and professionals in the rehabilitation sciences, health care providers, researchers in computer science and engineering, and non-expert readers will all appreciate this text's thorough coverage and clear presentation of the state of the science.

 

Table of Contents:

I. Introduction.

II. Key Terms: Technology, Aging, Disability and Independence.

III. Demographics of Aging and Disability.

IV. A Model For Viewing Research and Development in Technology, Aging, Disability, and Independence.

V. Addressing Impairment (Motor and Movement, Vision, Hearing, and Cognition), Pain and Fatique.

VI. Personal Assistance.

VII. Consumer Perspective.

UNIT I. SMART TECHNOLOGY FOR AGING, DISABIITY AND INDEPENDENCE.

Chapter 2. Home Automation and Smart Environments to Support Independence.

I. Introduction.

II. The Underlying Technology of the Smart House.

III. Overview of the State of the Science in Smart Homes and Smart Home Components and Related Issues.

IV. Smart House Construction - An Architect's Perspective.

Chapter 3. Robotics.

I. Introduction.

II. Personal and Assistive Robotics.

III. Other Issues Related to Robotics.

IV. Summary.

Chapter 4. Other Devices and High Technology Solutions.

I. Smart Technology for People with Vision Impairment.

II. Smart Technology for People with Hearing Impairment.

III. Smart Technology for People with Mobility and Movement Impairments.

IV. Other Devices.

UNIT II. RELATED ASPECTS OF AGING, DISABILITY AND INDEPENDENCE.

Chapter 5. Telehealth.

I. Introduction.

II. State of Science: Today's Telehealth Devices.

III. Caregiver Issues.

IV. Legal and Financial Issues.

V. Current Limitations and the Future.

Chapter 6. Basic Assistive Technology.

I. Introduction.

II. Low Technology Devices and Impairment.

III. Funding for Assistive Technology in Us.

IV. Resources for Assistive Technology.

Chapter 7. Elder Drivers and Technology.

I. Introduction.

II. Elders And Driving.

III. Older Driver Interventions And Technology.

IV. Conclusion.

Chapter 8. Transportation and Community Mobility.

I. Introduction.

II. Public Transit and Disability.

III. Pedestrian Infrastructure - Roadway and Access Improvements.

IV. Use of Low and High Tech Mobility Devices to Increase Community Mobility.

V. Summary.

Chapter 9. Home Modifications and Universal Design.

I. Introduction.

II. Home Modifications.

III. Universal Design.

IV. Use of Low and High Tech Mobility Devices to Increase Community Mobility.

V. Summary.

Chapter 10. Injury Prevention and Health Promotion.

I. Introduction.

II. Falls.

III. Medication Errors.

IV. Fire.

V. Poisoning.

VI. Nutritional Health.

VII. Conclusion.

描述：
《智能科技用於老年人和殘障人士的獨立生活：科學的現狀》匯集了來自工程學、計算機科學和康復科學的當前研究和技術發展，詳細介紹了如何應用這些技術促進老年人和殘障人士的持續獨立生活。來自世界各地多個學科的領先專家為本書做出了貢獻，使其成為權威資源。本書以詳細的產品描述、照片和插圖以及案例研究開始，討論了尖端技術，包括：可穿戴系統、人機交互、輔助視覺和聽覺、智能輪椅、手持設備和智能手機、視覺感應器、家庭自動化、輔助機器人、室內監測系統、遠程醫療等。在考慮了特定的高科技解決方案之後，本書還探討了其他關鍵領域的最新趨勢，如基本輔助技術、駕駛、交通和社區流動性、家庭改造和設計以及老年護理的變化標準。康復科學的學生和專業人士、醫療保健提供者、計算機科學和工程領域的研究人員以及非專業讀者都將欣賞到本書對科學現狀的全面覆蓋和清晰呈現。

目錄：
I. 簡介。
II. 關鍵詞：科技、老化、殘疾和獨立。
III. 老化和殘疾的人口統計。
IV. 技術、老化、殘疾和獨立研究和發展的模型。
V. 解決運動和運動障礙、視覺、聽覺和認知障礙、疼痛和疲勞的問題。
VI. 個人援助。
VII. 消費者觀點。
I. 用於老化、殘疾和獨立的智能科技。
第2章 家庭自動化和智能環境以支持獨立生活。
I. 簡介。
II. 智能房屋的基礎技術。
III. 智能家居和智能家居組件的科學現狀概述及相關問題。
IV. 智能房屋建設-建築師的觀點。
第3章 機器人技術。
I. 簡介。
II. 個人和輔助機器人。
III. 與機器人技術相關的其他問題。
IV. 總結。
第4章 其他設備和高科技解決方案。
I. 適用於視覺障礙人士的智能技術。
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