December 2013
Intermediate to advanced
332 pages
14h 39m
English
book
Sensor Technologies: Healthcare, Wellness and Environmental Applications
by Michael J. McGrath, Cliodhna Ní Scanaill
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Chapter 12
Summary and Future Trends
In this chapter, we present a summary of the subject matter covered in previous chapters. We revisit the key influences that currently drive the development of sensor-based applications in the health, wellness and health-related environmental monitoring. We also look toward the future of sensing by examining some emerging trends, including those that suggest how sensors will become integral to many aspects of our daily lives. We discuss how the evolution of technology brought pervasive connectivity and computing, and how it will impact future sensor applications. We also examine how crowdsourcing empowers ...