Description

Ambient intelligence (AmI) is currently in the early stages of adoption and has garnered significantly high interest from various market sectors. The objective of AmI is to broaden the interaction between human beings and digital information technology through the usage of ubiquitous computing devices. Conventional computing primarily involves user interfaces (UIs) such as keyboard, mouse, and visual display unit; while the large ambient space that encompasses the user is not utilized as it could be. AmI on the other hand uses this space in the form of, for example, shape, movement, scent and sound recognition or output. This research service offers an in-depth perspective on the capabilities of the ambient intelligence technology in enabling various applications in different market sectors. It also captures the technology convergence scenario, opening up opportunities for advanced and futuristic capabilities for AmI.