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Understanding the Characteristics of Behavior on Elderly Living in a Smart Home

  • Kim, Hyo Chang (Department of Information and Industrial Engineering, Yonsei University) ;
  • Kim, Hyang Sook (Department of Information and Industrial Engineering, Yonsei University) ;
  • Ji, Yong Gu (Department of Information and Industrial Engineering, Yonsei University)
  • Received : 2015.01.22
  • Accepted : 2015.03.23
  • Published : 2015.04.30
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Abstract

Objective: The aim of this study is to find and propose the behavioral characteristic of the elderly at their living space through diary study. Background: Recent development of technology and the emergence of various IT devices is contributing to active research in smart home, services which considers the behavior characteristics of the elderly are still unable to be provided. Method: This study performed self-diary study method with ten households aged over 65 that lived in smart home. Based on these data collected from the diary study, six behavior characteristics of elderly were drawn. Results: The elderly were aware of their cognitive and physical limitations and showed fear. They are difficult to adapt in the state of the art. Their activities to acquire information were limited and were against changes, preferring to maintain the old ways. Conclusion: The result of this study, findings of behavioral characteristics of the elderly reveal that most of them spend their time on personal maintenance, socializing and leisure activities. Therefore, smart home services related to these characteristics should be considered as a top priority. Application: The results of the behavior characteristics can be utilized for planning out future smart home services and thereby contributing to increase in convenience and satisfaction of the elderly.

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