SmartHealth and Internet of Things

Abstract

Abstract. The "Internet-of-Things" (IoT), is a new computation platform, in which "Things" are the fundamental computational elements that are characterized with some form of digital-based capabilities and utilizes various embedded technologies to connect through the Internet with the external environment through standard protocols. Healthcare services and systems become very complex and encompass a vast number of entities (software systems, doctors, patients, devices, etc.) that are characterized by shared, distributed and heterogeneous devices, sensors, and information sources with varieties of clinical and medical settings. This paper presents an agent-based architecture that supports adhoc system configurations emphasizing the strategies for achieving real-time smart monitoring in SmartHealth environments with privacy based interaction protocol to protect privacy of entities while sharing information in the environment.

Recent Advancements in Emerging Technologies for Healthcare Management Systems: A Survey

“…Yang, et al [ 67 ] in a broader perspective examined state-of-the-art information technology (IT) solutions for improved healthcare and suggested workable insights on how IT advances affect healthcare practices. Wahaishi, et al [ 68 ] proposed an agent-based architecture that permits ad-hoc system setups, highlighting tactics for achieving real-time smart monitoring in SmartHealth settings with a privacy-based communication mechanism to preserve individuals’ identity while exchanging sensory information.…”