Applications of pervasive computing and mobile services in health care

Abstract

The massive penetration of mobile devices into the everyday life’s actions was made possible by the tremendous growth in the emerging computation paradigm called pervasive computing. This approach envisions a conglomeration of small smart devices as sensors, signal conditioners, wearable computers, mobile phones, tablets, notebook computers, hand-held devices etc. seamlessly integrated and scattered in the environment, according to IoT concept. Pervasive health care focuses explicitly on the use of pervasive computing technology for developing tools and procedures that put the patient at the center of the health care process. From a technological stand point, it includes remote monitoring, remote consultation, and assistive technologies. The main focus in this paper is presentation of our approach in design of these complex distributed systems as a part of improved patient’s conditions for living.