Smart "intellectual rooms" use IoT and AI to revolutionize patient monitoring

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The concept of “Intellectual Rooms” is based on integrating common IoT devices, such as smartphones, wearables, smartwatches, and smart lighting, into a unified Ambient Intelligence system. Rather than relying on specialized, hospital-grade equipment, the system utilizes widely available devices to collect and analyze data in real time.

The architecture includes motion sensors, smart lamps, temperature controllers, and physiological monitors, all connected via a Wi-Fi-enabled microcontroller.  The system merges data from multiple sources, including body temperature, motion patterns, and environmental sensors, to produce a context-aware profile of the user’s health and behavior. It can detect whether a patient is sitting, sleeping, or has fallen, and trigger automated alerts to caregivers or emergency services.

For healthcare providers, the system offers a way to offload routine monitoring tasks while retaining visibility into patients’ conditions. This could alleviate pressure on healthcare systems, particularly during times of crisis or staff shortages. 

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