Prof. Dr.-Ing. Andreas Schrader Ambient Computing Group Institute of Telematics University of Lübeck www.itm.uni-luebeck.de schrader@itm.uni-luebeck.de
Working Group Ambient Computing Institute for Telematics, University of Lübeck Founded January 2010, www.itm.uni-luebeck.de Prof. Dr. rer. nat. Stefan Fischer (Director of Institute) Prof. Dr.-Ing. Andreas Schrader (Head of Working Group) Dr.-Ing. Darren V. Carlson (PostDoc) Peter Rothenpieler (Principal Engineer) Bashar Al Takrouri (PhD Student) Goal Ubiquitous and pervasive computer technologies for the development of context-sensitive and interactive multimedia applications Current Focus Theme Ambient Assisted Living Age appropriated assistance systems for ambient services in the context of demographic change Prof. Dr. Andreas Schrader / Ambient Computing Group / Institute of Telematics / University of Lübeck 9/23/2010 2
Funded by the German Federal Ministry of Education and Research Call: Age-oriented assistance systems for a healthy and independent living (AAL) Duration: 2009 2012, Volume: about 1.7 Mio. Euro (16KT0942) http://www.smartassist.de Partners: Lübecker Wachunternehmen Coordinator, Emergency Call Center Vorwerker Diakonie Social Care Institution coalesenses GmbH Technical Development (Hardware Platform) Institute for Telematics, University of Luebeck System Architecture, Web Portal, Mobile Services Institute for Signal Processing, University of Luebeck Pattern recognition and feature extraction Center for Public Health (azbv), University of Luebeck Medical Research Prof. Dr. Andreas Schrader / Ambient Computing Group / Institute of Telematics / University of Lübeck 9/23/2010 3
Research Project Platform for the support of social and health aspects in an age appropriate autonomous life Goal Let older people stay longer in their homes Concepts Development and operation of an intelligent service platform with open interfaces for third-party service provider ( market place ) Technology easy to install, no maintenance necessary, easy interfaces Detection of (slow) changing health states (accompanying medical study) Context-dependent support by private members of social network and healthcare support by professional service providers Prof. Dr. Andreas Schrader / Ambient Computing Group / Institute of Telematics / University of Lübeck 9/23/2010 4
Family / Relatives Doctor / Ambulance Friends Nursing Services Housemates / Neighbours Services / Handcraft Prof. Dr. Andreas Schrader / Ambient Computing Group / Institute of Telematics / University of Lübeck 9/23/2010 5
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Concept: open system with stationary and mobile elements Service Provider Sensor DB Main DB Social DB Context Database Plug-In Repository Main Server Web Platform Base Services VAS Mobile Services SMS / Internet Social Network Relay Prof. Dr. Andreas Schrader / Ambient Computing Group / Institute of Telematics / University of Lübeck 9/23/2010 7
At Home: Wireless Sensor Network water consumption (kitchen, bathroom, restroom) electricity consumption (lamps, fridge, computer, etc.) temperature / humidity / air pressure opening / closing of doors and windows usage and movements of furnitures location and movements of inhabitants Features only non-invasive (!) no cameras IEEE 802.15.4 network autonomous power supply self configuration low maintenance Prof. Dr. Andreas Schrader / Ambient Computing Group / Institute of Telematics / University of Lübeck 9/23/2010 8
At Home: Various Control Interfaces Personal Computer Using existing infrastructure Convenient interface, large screen Good for typing Artificial Ambient Intelligence Tablet PC Mobility in the house Easy interface using multi-touch Good for interaction Smart Phone Mobility outside the house Lightweight Good for walking Autonomous User Intelligence Prof. Dr. Andreas Schrader / Ambient Computing Group / Institute of Telematics / University of Lübeck 9/23/2010 9
Current Implementation User Identification: OpenID Authentication: Open Authentication (OATH) Presentation Layer: Java Script Data Access and Service Platform: Google OpenSocial (+Gadgets) WebServices: Apache Shindig REST / PHP Portal: Drupal (CMS) Barrier Free Design: BITV / W3C - WCAG Prof. Dr. Andreas Schrader / Ambient Computing Group / Institute of Telematics / University of Lübeck 9/23/2010 10
On the Move: Possible Use Cases Remote control for home infrastructure Additional sensor functions Receive and send messages from social communication platform Remote control services (e.g., using camera, RFID, etc.) Monitoring health status information Access of remote infrastructure (e.g., pharmacy scale) Product information in supermarket Location-based service access (e.g., automatic taxi call) Public transport guide Health-oriented tourguide etc. Prof. Dr. Andreas Schrader / Ambient Computing Group / Institute of Telematics / University of Lübeck 9/23/2010 11
Aladdin: software infrastructure for mobile context-sensitive applications Abstraction of context acquisition and modelling Device (sensor) capability detection features Scalable concept with extensibility on-the-fly Dynamic downloads of components (plug-ins) during runtime Outsourcing of plug-in development to domain experts Distributed open plug-in repository Central access right management (local context firewall) Support for registered, checked apps and plug-ins Allows for domain-neutral development of context-based applications Example: Application for medication patient information sheet display uses barcode reader plug-in (based on camera) Prof. Dr. Andreas Schrader / Ambient Computing Group / Institute of Telematics / University of Lübeck 9/23/2010 12
Current Implementation Google Android / Java OpenSource / Multithreading / Multitouch Aladin Framework as Android Background Service Context-Firewall for registered Apps Communication via IPC Capability Manager: Detects Device Functions Context Manager: Management of Context Acquisition Plug-Ins Plug-In Repository Embedded Apache Felix OSGi Container for Plug-In Bundle Management First successful tests on Motorola Milestone Public Code: http://sourceforge.net/projects/aladdincontext/ Prof. Dr. Andreas Schrader / Ambient Computing Group / Institute of Telematics / University of Lübeck 9/23/2010 13
Support of embedded sensors location (GPS, wireless triangulation, ) identity (RFID, finger print sensor, ) ambient light (light sensor) activity pattern (accelerometer, ) direction (compass, RFID, ) object identification and interaction (RFID, barcode, ) interaction with medical sensors (bluetooth,...) Prof. Dr. Andreas Schrader / Ambient Computing Group / Institute of Telematics / University of Lübeck 9/23/2010 14
Concept and Development (2009-2012) Sensors, sensor nodes, portal infrastructure, mobile middleware Base services Implementation and Evaluation (2010-2012) Target Group age 65+ years, 23 points at MMST cognition test, single households Test environment 50 test homes with full infrastructure, 50 comparison households Third-party Service Integration (2011-2012) Integrate portal services Integrate mobile applications Prof. Dr. Andreas Schrader / Ambient Computing Group / Institute of Telematics / University of Lübeck 9/23/2010 15
Publications / Info Project Webpage www.smartassist.de BMBF Project Webpage http://www.aal-deutschland.de/deutschland/bekanntmachung-altersgerechteassistenzsysteme Philipp Grätzel von Grätz: Intelligente Haustechnik steht vor Durchbruch Ärztezeitung, 4. Februar 2009 http://www.aerztezeitung.de/praxis_wirtschaft/telemedizin/article/530854/intelligen te-haustechnik-steht-durchbruch.html Olaf Berger: Telemedizin ermöglicht langes Verbleiben im eigenen Heim Hamburger Abendblatt, 11. April 2009 http://www.abendblatt.de/ratgeber/wohnen/article965379/telemedizinermoeglicht-langes-verbleiben-im-eigenen-heim.html Jens-Martin Träder: Älter werden, aber zuhause leben Nordlicht, Ausgabe 4/2010, S. 34, ww.kvsh.de Prof. Dr. Andreas Schrader / Ambient Computing Group / Institute of Telematics / University of Lübeck 9/23/2010 16