Objective
Development of an integrated user friendly interface specifically designed for safety and security management of disabled and elderly people in the home environment.
Statistical enquiries carried out in Europe, indicate that in order to improve the quality of life in the home, security and safety management are the first requirements for all inhabitants but particularly for elderly and disabled people. The analysis of user needs in relation to security and safety management is considered one of the principal elements in defining a suitable system for each type of user. Most systems available on the market are designed for non disabled people, but it is strongly felt that there is a need for systems that can be used easily by disabled persons. The project aims at finalising an integrated user friendly interface (EDCI) to manage emergency situations due to intrusion, fire, gas leak, flooding, and to manage calls for help made by the users. The main objective of the project is the optimisation of the communication processes for users having different types of disabilities.
Technical Approach : The following activities are foreseen : development of the user interface prototype, development of a reference system within which the EDCI will operate, and experimentation in the field with users.
The system is designed to be extremely modular in both hardware and software configurations.
The EDCI is composed of a portable device and a fixed module. The portable device shall allow for different hardware configurations to match different types of handicap.
The fixed module is provided with a standard cabled interface, which will allow interfacing with alarm processing platforms available on the market.
The reference system is composed of an Alarm Processing Platform and a Remote Supervision Centre; both based on standard hardware available on the market.
Impact and Expected Results : Two products will result from the project : the user interface and the software for the remote supervision centre. These products can be easily integrated with alarm platforms, equipped with standard interfaces and with standard computers available on the market. The impact on users will be evaluated during the experimental trials on the basis of which the project will be revised.
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Italy
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