Health Care and Internet of Things
Neetu Gupt
Neetu Gupta, Amity Institute of Information Technology, Amity University Uttar Pradesh, Noida, India.
Manuscript received on April 20, 2020. | Revised Manuscript received on April 30, 2020. | Manuscript published on May 10, 2020. | PP: 868-873 | Volume-9 Issue-7, May 2020. | Retrieval Number: G5453059720/2020©BEIESP | DOI: 10.35940/ijitee.G5453.059720
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Abstract: Internet of Things (IoT), a term invented by Kevin Aston refers to a network of connected objects across the globe through some internet networks, software applications, electronic devices, and sensors which are capable of collecting and exchanging data among themselves. In the decade to come the impact of IoT will be seen in all possible verticals of human and societal development like transport, education, retail, health, finance etc. Health and medical progress is prime vertical of human development and symbol of a developed, strong and successful nation. This paper is an attempt to identify and discuss the possible roles of IoT with respect to solve certain important problems faced by health sector. This paper is an attempt to put together a survey of widely known health issues and their related IoT solutions with an aim to reduce them. This paper is written with a thought to serve as a source of information to researchers, student, and developers to implement solutions, frameworks, technologies and projects exploiting IoT for health sector.
Keywords: Internet of Things, Health, Wearable Devices, Hygiene Solutions.
Scope of the Article: Internet of Things