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Technology Demo on Capitol Hill
March 16, 2004


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Georgia Institute of Technology-Aware Home
An Internet picture frame for caregiver awareness that monitors older parents' physical activity in their home. A reminder panel that displays someone's history of moving different objects in their home such as medication.
GE Security Hewlett-Packard

A system for families and caregivers that can help seniors live at home longer by remotely monitoring a variety of functions, daily activities and medication compliance.

HP's research for a vision of an integrated wellness system with wearable sensing devices connected with an always-on infrastructure, delivering relevant wellness knowledge to the individual and their caregiver.
Honeywell Intel Proactive Health Lab: Social Health Monitoring & Support

The Independent LifeStyle Assistant™ monitoring system (I.L.S.A.™) transforms the home into an intelligent, supportive environment and makes this technology accessible for older Americans and those who care for them.

A computer screen phone and home network that track the social health of early Alzheimer's patients, helping them to remember names and faces of their friends & family.
Intel Research Seattle: Caregiver's Assistant Massachusetts Institute of Technology

A home technology that senses the use of everyday artifacts to help a caregiver track an elder's activities
of daily living (ADLs).

Wearable and home-based sensors that can help people stay healthy and remain independent as they age.
Oregon Health Sciences University/Elite Care Sears Methodist Retirement System, Inc.

An intelligent bed that tracks sleep patterns and weight to detect disease and helps prevent falls by turning on and off lights when an elder gets up at night.

Bridging the use of technology products together with a single source for oversight.
University of Michigan University of Rochester

Robots and devices that help frail seniors remember
their daily activities and walk more easily to perform them.

An elder can talk to Chester the Pill, who figures out from her questions that she has a headache. Chester help her understand what she can and cannot take based on her condition and her physician's instructions. All this without touching a keyboard!
University of Virginia Viterion TeleHealthcare - A Bayer-Panasonic Company

A sensor that "listens" to your footsteps and walking patterns for signs of increased fall risk. A smart chair that automatically monitors your breathing and heart rate on a daily basis.

Telehealth devices that help patients manage and monitor their health, as well as interact with their medical professional, from home.
Motorola Philips Medical Systems/Comcast Partnership

Motorola is developing MOTOHEALTH, a prototype integrated mobile health monitoring solution, which uses Motorola's cell phones to help older adults manage their chronic conditions and increase their independence, while potentially reducing health-care costs.

A health-care service that uses broadband technology to facilitate communication between chronic disease patients and health-care providers.
University of Washington: Assisted Cognition Project

A cell phone that serves as an intelligent navigational assistant designed to help people with memory problems find their way around town and use public transportation.

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