Title: Design of a service-oriented architecture for AAL

Authors: Margherita Peruzzini; Michele Germani

Addresses: University of Modena and Reggio Emilia, via Vivarelli 10, 41125 Modena, Italy ' Polytechnic University of Marche, via Brecce Bianche, 60131 Ancona, Italy

Abstract: Intelligent systems and ambient-assisted living (AAL) technologies actually represent an important research area, mainly due to the rapidly aging society, the increasing cost of healthcare and the growing importance that individuals place on living independently. The general goal is to create intelligence systems able to support people with specific demands to live longer in their preferred environment thanks to intelligent, sensitive and responsive devices. The research describes the design and development of a service-oriented system architecture where different smart objects are combined to offer assistive functionalities to elderly people. The design is driven by a user-centred approach and human-oriented principles. A prototypal system has been realised in the context of an Italian research project promoted by National Institute on Health and Science of Aging (INRCA). The result is an interoperable and flexible platform that allows creating user-centred services for independent living.

Keywords: service-oriented architecture; SOA; ambient-assisted intelligence; smart homes; smart objects; ambient-assisted living; AAL; elderly; old people; ageing; Italy; interoperability; independent living; assistive technology; home care; healthcare technology.

DOI: 10.1504/IJASM.2016.078582

International Journal of Agile Systems and Management, 2016 Vol.9 No.2, pp.154 - 178

Received: 22 Dec 2015
Accepted: 29 May 2016
Published online: 24 Aug 2016 *

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