A SMART HOME MONITORING SYSTEM FOR ELDERLY PEOPLE
B. Nandhini · 2014
Wireless sensor network based home monitoring system for elderly activity behaviour involves functional assessment of daily activities. In this paper, a mechanism for estimation of elderly well-being condition based on usage of house-hold appliances connected through various sensing units is reported. Two new wellness functions are defined to determine the status of the elderly on performing essential daily activities. Wireless sensor network with ZigBee components are connected in the form of mesh topology and a central coordinator of the sensing units collect data from the sensors connected to various appliances. The developed software system continuously reads the data from the coordinator and efficiently stores on the system for further data processing in real time. Keywords: Activities of daily living, elder care, home monitoring, smart home, wellness, wireless sensor network.