SENIOR CHANNEL

SeniorChannel will give elderly care professionals an innovative approach to developing and managing the specific social needs of the elderly in the wider community.

To achieve this goal, SeniorChannel will develop an Interactive Internet Protocol Television Channel (SENIORCHANNEL) that will not only provide elderly people with a method of interacting but also with a unique means of access to the range of diverse activities in their community including the opportunity to share knowledge and experience, the ability to participate in topical debates, entertainment services, work-shops and discussion groups regardless of their geographical location.

The integrated system will be tested and evaluated, setting up a TV studio and production centre in Spain and broadcasting programs to a pilot user group. The feedback generated during user testing will provide the basis for modification and refinement thus bringing the design of the application more into line with the preferences and needs of those involved

Objectives

The goal in project SeniorChannel is to integrate innovative technologies and high added value content in order to provide elderly people with an opportunity to interact and share their knowledge, opinions and aspirations with the wider community and derive enjoyment from the experience.

SeniorChannel will develop an Interactive Internet Protocol Television Channel (SENIORCHANNEL) that will not only provide elderly people with a method of interacting but also with a unique means of access to the range of diverse activities in their community including the opportunity to share knowledge and experience, the ability to participate in topical debates, entertainment services, work-shops and discussion groups regardless of their geographical location.

Expected results and impact

The expected results includes:

The first interactive IPTV channel exclusively for elderly people with content and programmes specifically designed to promote socialisation.
First, substantive experience in interactive TV using hybrid Set-top Boxes designed to meet the specific requirements of the elderly;
A low cost integrated TV Studio and production centre with all the necessary equipment and software to produce interactive IPTV content
The first repository of documentaries and programs specifically produced for elderly people;
The first broadcast service which will provide elderly people with a mechanism for expressing their creativity by involving them in the production and broadcast of programme content and formats as well as allowing them to participate in programmes from the comfort of their own homes.

Partners

Partners involved in the SeniorChannel project

Organization	Type	Country	Website
Indra Software Labs	Large Industry	Spain	www.indracompany.com
University of Padova	R&D	Italy	www.unipd.it
Brainstorm Multimedia	SME	Spain	www.brainstorm.es
Audemat	SME	France	www.audemat.com
Asociación Parque Galicia	End User	Spain
M31 Spa	SME	Italy	www.m31.com

Project name: SENIOR CHANNEL an Interactive Digital Television Channel for Promoting Entertainment and Social Interaction amongst Elderly People
Website: http://innovation-labs.com/seniorchannel/
Coordinator: Indra Software Labs
Duration: 36 Months
Starting Date: 01.03.2012
Total budget: € 4.336.084
Public contribution: € 2.060.072

Contact

Salvador Aguilar González

E.: sraguilar@indra.es

T.: +34914807010

Ernesto Ruiz Murcia

E.: ermurcia@indra.es

T.: +34914807010