Energy-aware systems for improving the well-being of older people by reducing their energy consumption

Robinson, J. ORCID: 0000-0003-4318-7365, Appiah, K. ORCID: 0000-0002-9480-0679, Lee, K. ORCID: 0000-0002-2730-9150 and Yousaf, R., 2017. Energy-aware systems for improving the well-being of older people by reducing their energy consumption. International Journal On Advances in Life Sciences, 9 (3&4), pp. 163-175. ISSN 1942-2660

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Abstract

Fuel poverty is becoming a problem amongst the older community in the UK. To help reduce the anxiety that fuel poverty places on older members of the community, this paper will first address why such systems are necessary before introducing a system and various interfaces for engaging and promoting better energy usage. Key areas of the proposed prototype will be discussed which focuses on a recommender and behavioural change system which enables older people to improve their energy footprint through energy-aware systems. Using systems to help reduce fuel poverty will invariably improve their general well-being. Results show how this technology can be accepted and act as an enabler in improving the overall well-being of older people as well as other system considerations. In addition, a number of subsequent phases of the project will be detailed which will discuss a longer test duration, an analysis of the data harvested and future directions.

Item Type:	Journal article
Publication Title:	International Journal On Advances in Life Sciences
Creators:	Robinson, J., Appiah, K., Lee, K. and Yousaf, R.
Publisher:	International Academy, Research, and Industrial Association
Date:	2017
Volume:	9
Number:	3&4
ISSN:	1942-2660
Divisions:	Schools > School of Science and Technology
Record created by:	Linda Sullivan
Date Added:	07 Feb 2018 13:47
Last Modified:	07 Feb 2018 13:47
URI:	https://irep.ntu.ac.uk/id/eprint/32646

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