Research and innovation | REF: IN9 V2

"Health Smart Home" pervasive environments - witnesses of our daily lives

Author: Norbert NOURY

Publication date: January 10, 2012 | Lire en français

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    10. Conclusion

    Throughout history, people have profoundly altered their relationship with their habitat. At first, it was a simple cave where people could take shelter and rest. Later, it became the center of family life and a place of cultural expression. Today, it's a more egocentric place where individuals develop their personal aspirations and even express their social position. At a time when the advent of communication technologies has enabled humans to become nomadic once again, with the ability to stay connected to each other at any time and in any place, paradoxically we are seeing a broad refocusing on the living space (cocooning). From now on, they expect a wide range of comfort, security and well-being services from their homes, as well as health services. A new living space is invented, a witness to our lives, anticipating our rhythms of activity, habits, tastes and desires. The concept of...

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