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A novel context-aware system to support healthcare environments

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The possibility of offering information and functionality to users based on their context and needs represents an advantage of current technology. However, context-aware systems can be improved by extending the level of customization. Targeting on healthcare environments, this paper presents a solution, named Ubi4Health, which generates a new context-aware ecosystem for the daily life of medical staff, patients and care-home residents. Regardless of where the user is, the solution adapts the user experience, offering the appropriate interaction mechanism, interface and device at all times. In this sense, Ubi4Health provides users with the required tool in the appropriate way.

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  1. Computer Science and Engineering Department, University of Lleida, Lleida, Spain

    Juan E. Garrido

  2. Computer Systems Department, University of Castilla-La Mancha, Albacete, Spain

    Víctor M. R. Penichet & María D. Lozano

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Garrido, J.E., Penichet, V.M.R. & Lozano, M.D. A novel context-aware system to support healthcare environments. Univ Access Inf Soc 19, 17–27 (2020). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10209-018-0623-7

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