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Technology for continuous long-term monitoring of pregnant women for safe childbirth 为安全分娩对孕妇进行持续长期监测的技术

2017 IEEE Canada International Humanitarian Technology Conference (IHTC) Pub Date : 2017-07-01 DOI: 10.1109/IHTC.2017.8058200

George K. Endo, Ibukun Oluwayomi, Victor Alexandra, Y. Athavale, S. Krishnan

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引用次数: 5

Towards a robust rescue network: Wireless communication is the choice 建立健全的救援网络:无线通信是最佳选择

2017 IEEE Canada International Humanitarian Technology Conference (IHTC) Pub Date : 2017-07-01 DOI: 10.1109/IHTC.2017.8058184

Sattar Hussain, Predrag Pesikan, Xavier N Fernando

{"title":"Towards a robust rescue network: Wireless communication is the choice","authors":"Sattar Hussain, Predrag Pesikan, Xavier N Fernando","doi":"10.1109/IHTC.2017.8058184","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/IHTC.2017.8058184","url":null,"abstract":"This paper examines the limitations of conventional communication systems during disaster recovery and discusses alternative wireless solutions that can assist with post-disaster relief operations. Factors such as network infrastructure, deployment requirements, localization and tracking architecture, and autonomous control are considered. One of the biggest challenges is that conventional communications infrastructure collapses or becomes out of order after a major disaster. Wireless communication could offer an opportunity to rapidly restore communications which is critical for minimizing loss of life and property. It can reduce deployment time and ensure the timely flow of information to meet the immediate needs of first responders. Since wired networks act as a backhaul to most wireless systems, the collapse of their infrastructure such as towers may severely limit their use. Consequently, infrastructure-less, self-organizing, internally-powered, and easily deployable networks could be the method of choice. However, the lack of sufficient coverage range in such networks may hinder initial efforts to collect, manage, and circulate information. This problem is made worse by the operational constraints associated with the disaster operations area. While wireless service is available in open areas, in partially obstructed or indoor environments, wireless service may not be available or the quality of radio signal may be quite coarse. As an example, factors such as disaster ruins, multipath, reflection and attenuation collectively work to decrease the accuracy of tracking and localization systems in estimating the position of a person trapped under mine or tunnel rubble. In this paper, we review the most recent studies that address the aforementioned challenges and the technical solutions proposed to establish a rapid and cost-effective rescue system.","PeriodicalId":284183,"journal":{"name":"2017 IEEE Canada International Humanitarian Technology Conference (IHTC)","volume":"20 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2017-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"127794125","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

引用次数: 3

A new alarming system for an underground mining environment using visible light communications 一种基于可见光通信的井下环境报警系统

2017 IEEE Canada International Humanitarian Technology Conference (IHTC) Pub Date : 2017-07-01 DOI: 10.1109/IHTC.2017.8058191

Hasan Farahneh, Fatima Hussain, Xavier N Fernando

引用次数: 12

Data-driven technique to estimate the required broadband speed for K-12 schools 数据驱动技术估计K-12学校所需的宽带速度

2017 IEEE Canada International Humanitarian Technology Conference (IHTC) Pub Date : 2017-07-01 DOI: 10.1109/IHTC.2017.8058209

M. Kamaludeen, Salam Ismaeel, Franca Petrocelli, C. Carrington, C. Scarfo

引用次数: 6

Recommended broadband capacity estimation system for school boards 为学校董事会推荐的宽带容量估算系统

2017 IEEE Canada International Humanitarian Technology Conference (IHTC) Pub Date : 2017-07-01 DOI: 10.1109/IHTC.2017.8058183

M. Kamaludeen, Salam Ismaeel, C. Scarfo, C. Carrington

引用次数: 5

Boosting physical and psychological well-being in rehabilitation through cognitive technologies preliminary results 通过认知技术促进身心健康康复的初步成果

2017 IEEE Canada International Humanitarian Technology Conference (IHTC) Pub Date : 2017-07-01 DOI: 10.1109/IHTC.2017.8058204

R. Folgieri, C. Lucchiari

{"title":"Boosting physical and psychological well-being in rehabilitation through cognitive technologies preliminary results","authors":"R. Folgieri, C. Lucchiari","doi":"10.1109/IHTC.2017.8058204","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/IHTC.2017.8058204","url":null,"abstract":"Orthopaedic rehabilitation is a hot topic since the increasing age of the population in western countries implies that more and more people require invasive and inabilitating orthopaedic surgery, such as knee substitution, in order to recover physical functionality, autonomy and quality of life. Consequently, it's fundamental to test rehabilitation treatment able to increase efficacy and reliability of treatment, both with the aim to improve outcomes and decrease days of hospital stay. In this sense, Neurocognitive driven technology may have a great impact in this field. Starting by the paradigm of Action Observation Treatment, we have designed a pilot study using a 3D environment and wearable bio-sensors to boost rehabilitation in collaboration with an important orthopaedic hospital in Milan, Italy. We hypothized that the use of a 3D environment would decrease the time required for the recovery of motor functionality with respect to a 2D environment or to a standard treatment. We sampled 26 patients who accepted to participate in the study. They were randomly assigned to one of the three arms of the study. Preliminary data suggest that actually the Action Observation Treatment has the power to boos rehabilitation when matched with a traditional treatment. Furthermore, the 3D video stimulation seems to have a higher impact on cognitive and physical variables, thus suggesting that the use of 3D stimulation may constitute a cognitive tool to be used in hospital settings, while 2D videos might be considered an at-home tool to be used autonomously to maintain and further boost outcomes.","PeriodicalId":284183,"journal":{"name":"2017 IEEE Canada International Humanitarian Technology Conference (IHTC)","volume":"6 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2017-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"133942910","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

引用次数: 2

IEEE standard review — Ethically aligned design: A vision for prioritizing human wellbeing with artificial intelligence and autonomous systems IEEE标准审查-符合道德的设计:人工智能和自主系统优先考虑人类福祉的愿景

2017 IEEE Canada International Humanitarian Technology Conference (IHTC) Pub Date : 2017-07-01 DOI: 10.1109/IHTC.2017.8058187

Kyarash Shahriari, Mana Shahriari

引用次数: 98

A virtual marketplace for goods and services for people with social needs 为有社会需求的人提供商品和服务的虚拟市场

2017 IEEE Canada International Humanitarian Technology Conference (IHTC) Pub Date : 2017-07-01 DOI: 10.1109/IHTC.2017.8058188

D. Rosu, D. Aleman, J. Christopher Beck, M. Chignell, M. Consens, M. Fox, M. Grüninger, Chang Liu, Yi Ru, S. Sanner

引用次数: 2

Wireless body area network development for remote patient health observing 用于远程患者健康观察的无线体域网络开发

2017 IEEE Canada International Humanitarian Technology Conference (IHTC) Pub Date : 2017-07-01 DOI: 10.1109/IHTC.2017.8058193

Abdul Salam Mahmood, E. Jafer, Sattar Hussain, Xavier N Fernando

{"title":"Wireless body area network development for remote patient health observing","authors":"Abdul Salam Mahmood, E. Jafer, Sattar Hussain, Xavier N Fernando","doi":"10.1109/IHTC.2017.8058193","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/IHTC.2017.8058193","url":null,"abstract":"The overall goal of this paper is to create a wireless body area network (WBAN). A range of different sensors including heart rate using electrocardiography (ECG), temperature, and accelerometer for fall detection were used. Each sensor was connected to a microcontroller with an RF module to transmit the data to a base station. The base station will be used to display sensor data locally. Medical and commercial sensors were used as benchmarking to validate and calibrate wearable sensors date. The Arduino Uno platform was employed to act as the processor unit for the deployed units, communicates with sensors and RF transceivers. All sensors drivers were developed and tested individually before integrated in the area network. A Labview graphical user interface (GUI) was constructed to display and assess the sensors signals locally. The sensor data and the RF modules will also be connected to the cloud either through a GSM modem or a Wi-Fi gateway. This provides remote access to sensor data and to the RF modules. Zigbee mesh network was created to connect the RF units wirelessly. They can therefore be remotely managed, configured and administered by qualified personnel. The final WBAN prototype was demonstrated using real persons at different moving postures to test overall system performance.","PeriodicalId":284183,"journal":{"name":"2017 IEEE Canada International Humanitarian Technology Conference (IHTC)","volume":"97 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2017-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"115733564","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

引用次数: 5

A novel method for assessing broadband state at K-12 schools 一种评估K-12学校宽带状态的新方法

2017 IEEE Canada International Humanitarian Technology Conference (IHTC) Pub Date : 2017-07-01 DOI: 10.1109/IHTC.2017.8058207

M. Kamaludeen, Salam Ismaeel, C. Scarfo, Soussan Tabari

引用次数: 4