SAAPHO
The ultimate goal of SAAPHO is the self-serve, independence and dignity enhancement of seniors through innovative ICT-based solutions. In order to effectively design and apply these tools, SAAPHO will be implemented within a truly user-centred design process in which the three axes of Active Ageing are represented: healthcare with self-care devices, participation in easy-to-use communication and security in the home environment. All these services are seen as gateways connected to the Saapho AAL middle-ware which mediates with the user interface application to eventually provide these services to the user. The Saapho middle-ware a part from orchestrate all these communications, additionally is in charge of providing to the user application personalised interface adaptations, enhancing the usability of this application.
Three aspects are foreseen in the scope of SAAPHO to mitigate the easiness of use along with accessibility, deployability into an existing life ambient. Firstly, a tactile screen, which is a more intuitive form of interaction, as the central user interface to access to all functionalities. Secondly, a portable system that will provide the envisaged services to the user by means of a NFC (Near Field Communication) enabled mobile phone and NFC reader connected to a PC, laptop and similar. Thirdly, the deployment of inconspicuous sensors for health and security services, which by assisting and not impeding the user will be highly accepted.