Elderly infrared body temperature telemonitoring system with XBee wireless protocol

Abstract

Real time non-contact elderly infrared body temperature telemonitoring system with XBee wireless protocol is an emerging technology in both electronic and computer worlds. The technology plays an important role in elderly healthcare services. Non-contact elderly infrared body temperature telemonitoring system with XBee wireless protocol helps in monitoring body temperature of the elderly based on the elderly healthcare’s history to provide the necessary treatment. Doctor or nurse can check the complete details of the elderly’s profile from remote location and can recommend a suitable medication. The main purpose of this technology is to provide efficient healthcare facility remotely and to monitor the elderly in their natural environment such as homes where the non-contact infrared thermometer devices are attached. Real time non-contact elderly infrared body temperature telemonitoring system with XBee wireless protocol can greatly assist in disease management to maximize health, prevent complications, and conserve healthcare resources. With the aid of assistive technologies, elderly are allowed to live independently and to enjoy a better quality of life. Furthermore, this technology allows for extending healthcare resources to more people who currently have little or no access to healthcare services. This chapter identifies and discusses a real time non-contact elderly infrared body temperature telemonitoring system with XBee wireless protocol that links to computer and records the body temperature readings automatically.