Creating Systems for Ambient Intelligence
The future of information technology systems will be driven by the vision of ambient intelligence (AmI). In this vision, AmI will surround us with proactive interfaces supported by computing and networking-technology platforms that are everywhere; for ins
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The future of information technology systems will be driven by the vision of ambient intelligence (AmI). In this vision, AmI will surround us with proactive interfaces supported by computing and networking-technology platforms that are everywhere; for instance, its systems would be embedded into everyday objects such as furniture, clothes, vehicles, roads, and even decorative materials such as paint and wallpaper. They would be unobtrusive, often invisible. They will provide a seamless environment of computing, advanced networking technology, and specific interfaces. The systems will be aware of the presence of human and of the characteristics of their personalities, and will take care of their needs. AmI will be capable of responding intelligently to spoken or gestured indications of desire, and could engage in intelligent dialogue. Interacting with AmI would be relaxing and enjoyable for the citizen and would not involve steep learning curves. The nature of this system will evolve from existing technologies, particularly silicon, as that is the primary platform upon which intelligence systems can be built. However, new approaches in semiconductor material and process development and systems in integration will be required to secure the future emergence of AmI.
24.1 Introduction Ambient systems open up entirely new possibilities for future applications and resultant markets. Ultimately, these systems will create intelligent environments that cater continuously for the requirements of the individual in everyday life and apply this process in a totally coherent manner. They will learn and evolve to anticipate user requirements. According to the European Information Society Technologies (1ST) Advisory Group, "The concept of Ambient Intelligence provides a wide-ranging vision on how the Information Society will develop. The emphasis is on greater user-friendliness, more efficient services support, user-empowerment, and support for human interactions. The Ambient Intelligence environment is capable of recognizing and responding to the presence of different individuals. And, most importantly, Ambient Intelligence works in a seamless, unobtrusive and often invisible way." [1] Areas such as medical monitoring and telemedicine, automobiles,
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sports, and entertainment are currently beginning to benefit from innovative applications that are building blocks for these AmI systems [2,3]. Ambient intelligence can be represented as a technological convergence of ubiquitous computing, ubiquitous networking, and intelligent user interfaces, each of which has drivers in different research disciplines. Thus, the challenge of implementing the vision of AmI is so great that only a highly multidisciplinary approach will be successful. This aspect has been given a prominent profile throughout European research (the information society technologies, or 1ST, programme of the current Framework 6 is focused on creating AmI [4]), and a signif
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