12,423 research outputs found
Fog Computing in Medical Internet-of-Things: Architecture, Implementation, and Applications
In the era when the market segment of Internet of Things (IoT) tops the chart
in various business reports, it is apparently envisioned that the field of
medicine expects to gain a large benefit from the explosion of wearables and
internet-connected sensors that surround us to acquire and communicate
unprecedented data on symptoms, medication, food intake, and daily-life
activities impacting one's health and wellness. However, IoT-driven healthcare
would have to overcome many barriers, such as: 1) There is an increasing demand
for data storage on cloud servers where the analysis of the medical big data
becomes increasingly complex, 2) The data, when communicated, are vulnerable to
security and privacy issues, 3) The communication of the continuously collected
data is not only costly but also energy hungry, 4) Operating and maintaining
the sensors directly from the cloud servers are non-trial tasks. This book
chapter defined Fog Computing in the context of medical IoT. Conceptually, Fog
Computing is a service-oriented intermediate layer in IoT, providing the
interfaces between the sensors and cloud servers for facilitating connectivity,
data transfer, and queryable local database. The centerpiece of Fog computing
is a low-power, intelligent, wireless, embedded computing node that carries out
signal conditioning and data analytics on raw data collected from wearables or
other medical sensors and offers efficient means to serve telehealth
interventions. We implemented and tested an fog computing system using the
Intel Edison and Raspberry Pi that allows acquisition, computing, storage and
communication of the various medical data such as pathological speech data of
individuals with speech disorders, Phonocardiogram (PCG) signal for heart rate
estimation, and Electrocardiogram (ECG)-based Q, R, S detection.Comment: 29 pages, 30 figures, 5 tables. Keywords: Big Data, Body Area
Network, Body Sensor Network, Edge Computing, Fog Computing, Medical
Cyberphysical Systems, Medical Internet-of-Things, Telecare, Tele-treatment,
Wearable Devices, Chapter in Handbook of Large-Scale Distributed Computing in
Smart Healthcare (2017), Springe
Improving Access and Mental Health for Youth Through Virtual Models of Care
The overall objective of this research is to evaluate the use of a mobile health smartphone application (app) to improve the mental health of youth between the ages of 14–25 years, with symptoms of anxiety/depression. This project includes 115 youth who are accessing outpatient mental health services at one of three hospitals and two community agencies. The youth and care providers are using eHealth technology to enhance care. The technology uses mobile questionnaires to help promote self-assessment and track changes to support the plan of care. The technology also allows secure virtual treatment visits that youth can participate in through mobile devices. This longitudinal study uses participatory action research with mixed methods. The majority of participants identified themselves as Caucasian (66.9%). Expectedly, the demographics revealed that Anxiety Disorders and Mood Disorders were highly prevalent within the sample (71.9% and 67.5% respectively). Findings from the qualitative summary established that both staff and youth found the software and platform beneficial
The Impact of Digital Technologies on Public Health in Developed and Developing Countries
This open access book constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 18th International Conference on String Processing and Information Retrieval, ICOST 2020, held in Hammamet, Tunisia, in June 2020.* The 17 full papers and 23 short papers presented in this volume were carefully reviewed and selected from 49 submissions. They cover topics such as: IoT and AI solutions for e-health; biomedical and health informatics; behavior and activity monitoring; behavior and activity monitoring; and wellbeing technology. *This conference was held virtually due to the COVID-19 pandemic
Blurred Borders: Trans-Boundary Impacts & Solutions in the San Diego-Tijuana Border Region
Over the years, the border has divided the people of San Diego County and Tijuana over language, culture, national security, public safety and a host of other cross-border issues ranging from human migration to the environment. For some, the 'us' versus 'them' mentality has become more pervasive following the tragedy of September 11, 2001, with a growing number of San Diegans focusing greater attention on terrorism and homeland security, as well as the need to re-think immigration policy in the United States as a means of fortifying the international border. This is validated by a recent KPBS/Competitive Edge research poll that found 46% of English-speaking San Diegans desiring that the U.S. impose tighter restrictions on the border. Yet the question remains: if San Diegans and Tijuana are so different, why is our shared port of entry the most busily crossed international border in the world with over 56 million crossings a year? The answer is simple. Opposites attract. The contrasts and complementarities between San Diego and Tijuana are so powerful that residents, as well as visiting tourists and business people, endure post-9/11 traffic and pedestrian delays to cross the border for work, school, cultural enrichment, maintaining family ties or sheer economic necessity
EDGE-CoT: next generation cloud computing and its impact on business
Purpose – The main objective of this paper is to analyze the potential impact of future cloud
computing trends on business, from the perspective of specialists in the area.
Design/ methodology/ approach - Qualitative approach that includes literature review and
nine semi-structured interviews with proclaimed influencers and global thought leaders in
cloud computing, highlighting Jeff Barr, Vice President of Amazon Web Services.
Findings -5G networks will enable the emergence of the Edge-CoT architecture, that will
consequently drive the increased application of Artificial Intelligence/ Machine Learning
(AI/ML) and Robotics. The combination of Edge-CoT, Robotics and AI/ML triggers the
development of Smart Cities and Industry 4.0. Simultaneously, Cloud alone will benefit of
increased connectivity and will be the preferred business architecture comparing to EdgeCoT. New industries and businesses will result from the Edge-CoT, and the existing
companies will benefit mainly from an improved customer experience. Major business
challenges triggered by Edge-CoT include workforce re-skilling, promotion of the agile
approach and a cultural shift towards risk-taking.
Research limitations/implications - The research study was limited to the analysis of a
selected set of cloud computing trends. Moreover, the data collection process was limited to
9 cloud experts, hindering a possible generalization.
Originality/value – This study uses a qualitative approach to listen to market experts and
cross with the theoretical findings to date, consequently bringing theory and practice closer
together.Objetivo - O objetivo deste estudo consiste em analisar o potencial impacto das tendências
futuras de cloud computing na gestão das empresas, a partir da visão de especialistas da área.
Metodologia- Abordagem qualitativa que engloba revisão de literatura e nove entrevistas
semiestruturadas com proclamados influencers e lideres globais em cloud computing,
destacando-se Jeff Barr, o Vice-presidente da Amazon Web Services.
Resultado - As redes 5G possibilitarão o surgimento da arquitetura Edge-CoT, que
consequentemente impulsionará o aumento da aplicação de Inteligência Artificial (AI) e
robótica. A combinação de Edge-CoT, Robótica e AI desencadeia o desenvolvimento de
Smart Cities e Industry 4.0. Simultaneamente, a Cloud sozinha beneficiará do aumento da
conectividade e será a arquitetura preferida comparativamente a Edge-CoT. Novos setores e
negócios resultarão do Edge-CoT, e as empresas existentes beneficiarão principalmente de
uma melhor experiência do cliente. Os principais desafios organizacionais desencadeados
pelo Edge-CoT incluem a requalificação da força de trabalho, a adoção da abordagem agile
e uma mudança cultural que estimule experimentos tecnológicos.
Restrição da pesquisa - O processo de recolha de dados foi limitado a 9 especialistas em
cloud computing, dificultando assim uma possÃvel generalização.
Originalidade/ Valor - Este estudo utiliza uma abordagem qualitativa para ouvir os
especialistas do mercado e cruzar com os resultados teóricos até o momento, aproximando
assim a teoria da prática
Identification of Critical Elements That Deter TQM Program Success
This thesis reviews the Total Quality Management (TQM) program initially developed in Japan after World War II and its entry into the United States during the early Eighties.
TQM was incubated in Japan and matured into a viable program. TQM offered those who implemented the program improved quality products and improved cooperation between management and the workers for accomplishing common goals and objectives . The program focused on product quality and the belief that customer satisfaction is of key importance.
United States managers were searching for improved management programs to motivate workers, improve production and increase sales and profits . Global competitiveness was beginning to show on management\u27s bottom line and something had to happen quickly . When the TQM program became prominent in the United States management believed they had a management program that was simple and easy to implement . Armed with the belief that if the program is successful in Japan it would be successful in the United States.
Initial research on TQM programs in the United States indicated success was not as prevalent as in Japan . The question asked was why are enterprises in the United States encountering problems in the implementation of TQM? This thesis focused on identification of critical elements that deter TQM program success.
Research indicated t here were key elements that are essential to successful implementation of TQM. A TQM program will fail if the following elements are not properly used in the implementation process. The elements are management commitment, willingness to make cultural changes, empowering employees, permitting employees to participate in the decision making process, continuing extensive employee training and satisfying the customer
Focal Spot, Summer 2001
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