Fujitsu has developed an IoT solution called Ubiquitousware, which is said to enable the creation of devices that can sense the status of people and things and their environments, then analyse the data to provide actionable data.
The solution consists of core modules that work in tandem with middleware that uses sensors to learn and analyse data in the cloud. Sensing data is analysed by Fujitsu's Human Centric Engine algorithm.
The core module brings together a collection of sensors, LSI devices equipped with the Human Centric Engine and Bluetooth Low Energy communications. These modules work alongside sensing and location middleware.
According to the company, Ubiquitousware modules and middleware can be installed in existing devices and systems.
Fujitsu has begun field testing Ubiquitousware with customers and is also looking to deploy the technology across the Fujitsu Group.
One of the trials is being undertaken in conjunction with Finland's South Ostrobothnia Hospital District. The trial will see the development of an in hospital service in which patients will wear location badges. If they need help from a doctor or nurse, they can touch a button that sends their location and prompts nearby doctors and nurses. Other projects will look to improve operational efficiency by applying location tags to equipment so that it can be mapped to prevent loss and to provide patients with navigation guidance.
Potential applications for Fujitsu's technology include: workout intensity measurement; posture detection; fall detection; location and tracking; heat level detection; and physical load level detection.
Prototypes of new devices with embedded Ubiquitousware will be on display at this month's Fujitsu Forum 2015 in Tokyo.
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Graham Pitcher
Source: www.newelectronics.co.uk