Internet of Things: New Promises for Persons with Disabilities
Date: July 2015
Language: English, Russian
Author: Various, G3ict researched in collaboration with AT&T
Publisher: G3ict
Format: PDF
Size: 1.51 MB
Pages: 22
DownloadRecent developments in both networks and devices are enabling a much greater range of connected devices and Internet of Things (IoT) functionalities. This paper explores the impact of the IoT on persons with disabilities. A G3ict Business Case White Paper Series researched in cooperation with AT&T | Published in July 2015. Accessible PDF provided by BarrierBreak.
The Internet of Things opens new opportunities for persons with disabilities and seniors, giving them an unprecedented control on their environment. Home automation already provides tools for more independent living, and new applications appear on the market for health care, transportation, education and employment. In the years to come, standardization, security and privacy will have to be addressed by industry, government and users.