IMSE
IMSE — Development of an integrated monitoring system for the elderly
The IMSE project focused on developing an integrated monitoring solution for older people living independently at home. The project researched normal behaviour patterns and deviations, selected appropriate IoT technologies, developed hardware and software components, a web platform, communication and data-analysis capabilities, and an electronic medication dispenser. The goal was to support safer, healthier, and longer independent living through active and assisted living technologies.
The project researches the usual behaviour patterns of elderly people living alone, defines deviations from those patterns, selects suitable IoT technology for the intended solution and, on that basis, develops an integrated monitoring system for the elderly.
The project delivers an innovative active and assisted living (AAL) solution — the IMSE integrated monitoring system for the elderly — which gives the monitored persons more opportunities to extend independent, safe and healthy living in their own home.
A central unit processes the sensor data on the residents’ lifestyle and habits at home and then, according to predefined rules and through purpose-built software, reports the resident’s status to a preset recipient (the carer) on a GSM device. An alarm button worn as a pendant offers help in unwanted situations (injury, fear, the monitored person gets lost, and so on): pressing it establishes a call to a chosen person (a doctor, a carer, a family member, etc.).
The main project activities are:
- research into the residents’ usual behaviour patterns and identification of criteria for unusual behaviour,
- research, testing and selection of suitable IoT technologies for the system, and adaptation of IoT protocols,
- design and development of the hardware, and production and testing of a prototype,
- development of the platform and software for communication, data analysis and message forwarding,
- development of a web platform for accessing the data,
- development of an electronic medication dispenser,
- testing of the complete system.
The total estimated value of the project is EUR 2,300,365.84, of which EUR 135,164.61 is co-financing. The investment is co-financed by the Republic of Slovenia and the European Union from the European Regional Development Fund (www.eu-skladi.si).
