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Informationen zum Autor Abdelsalam (Sumi) Helal, PhD , is a Professor in the Computer and Information Science and Engineering Department (CISE) at the University of Florida. His research interests span the areas of pervasive and mobile computing, assistive environments, and health telematics. Mounir Mokhtari, PhD , is an Associate Professor at Institut TELECOM (formerly GET/INT) in France. His research activity focuses on human-machine interaction, rehabilitation robotics, and health telematics. Bessam Abdulrazak, PhD , is an Assistant Professor at the University of Sherbrooke, Canada. His research interests include ubiquitous and pervasive computing, ambient intelligence, smart spaces, assistive technologies, and rehabilitation robotics. Klappentext An advanced look at smart technology to promote the independence of the elderly and disabledOngoing research and advancements in technology are essential for the continuing independence of elderly and disabled persons. The Engineering Handbook of Smart Technology for Aging, Disability, and Independence provides a thorough analysis of these technologies and the needs of the elderly and disabled, including a breakdown of demographics, government spending, growth rate, and much more.Each chapter is written by an expert in his or her respective field, and gives readers unparalleled insight into the research and developments in a multitude of important areas, including:* User-need analyses, classifications, and policies* Assistive devices and systems for people with motor disabilities* Assistive devices and systems for people with visual and hearing impairments* Human-machine interaction and virtual reality* Assistive robotics* Technology for user mobility and object manipulation* Smart homes as assistant environments* A discussion of emerging standards and guidelines to build accessible devices, tools, and environmentsThis book is an indispensable resource for researchers and professionals in computer science, rehabilitation science, and clinical engineering. It also serves as a valuable textbook for graduate students in the aforementioned fields. Zusammenfassung Provides a thorough analysis of the technologies promoting independence for older persons as they face age related declines and age related chronic conditions. Chapters discuss the needs of the elderly and disabled, including a breakdown of demographics, government spending, growth rate, etc. Inhaltsverzeichnis Foreword. Preface. Author Biography. Contributors. Introduction to the book (Sumi Helal, Mounir Mokhtari, Bessam Abdulrazak and Mark Schmalz). PART I: DEFINITIONS, CLASSIFICATIONS, AND POLICIES. Chapter 1: Technology for Successful Aging and Disabilities (Amol Karmarkar, Eliana Chavez and Rory A. Cooper). Chapter 2: International Policy Context of Technologies for Disabilities: An Analytical Framework (Rene Jahiel). Chapter 3: Technology for Individuals with Disabilities: Government and Market Policies (Katherine D. Seelman). Chapter 4: Assistive Technology and the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health (Jerome Bickenbach). Chapter 5: Technology for Integration of Students with Disabilities in Higher Education (Marci Kinas Jerome, Kristine Neuber, Brianna Stegall, Anna Emenova and Michael Behrmann). Chapter 6: ISO 9999 Assistive Products for Persons with Disability - Classification and Terminology (Ir. Theo Bougie). PART II: USERS, NEEDS, AND ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY. Chapter 7: Low Tech Assistive Technology (Kathleen Laurin and Jill Sherman). Chapter 8: People with Visual Disabilities (John Gill and Linda Newson). Chapter 9: Assistive Devices for People with Visual Impairments (John Gill). Chapter 10: Assistive Devices for People with Hearing Loss (Matthew H. Bakke). Chapter 11: Peop...
