TY - GEN N2 - In this book, leading authors in the field discuss developments of Ambient Assisted Living. The contributions have been chosen and invited at the 7th AAL congress, Berlin. It presents new technological developments which support the autonomy and independence of individuals with special needs. As the technological innovation raises also social issues, the book addresses micro and macro economical aspects of assistive systems and puts an additional emphasis on the ethical and legal discussion. The presentation is supported by real world examples and applications. DO - 10.1007/978-3-319-11866-6 DO - doi AB - In this book, leading authors in the field discuss developments of Ambient Assisted Living. The contributions have been chosen and invited at the 7th AAL congress, Berlin. It presents new technological developments which support the autonomy and independence of individuals with special needs. As the technological innovation raises also social issues, the book addresses micro and macro economical aspects of assistive systems and puts an additional emphasis on the ethical and legal discussion. The presentation is supported by real world examples and applications. T1 - Ambient assisted living7. AAL-Kongress 2014 Berlin, Germany, January 21-22, 2014 / AU - Wichert, Reiner, AU - Klausing, Helmut, CN - HV1569.5 ID - 725031 KW - Assistive computer technology KW - Ambient intelligence KW - Self-help devices for older people KW - Home automation KW - Biomedical engineering SN - 9783319118666 SN - 3319118668 TI - Ambient assisted living7. AAL-Kongress 2014 Berlin, Germany, January 21-22, 2014 / LK - https://univsouthin.idm.oclc.org/login?url=http://link.springer.com/10.1007/978-3-319-11866-6 UR - https://univsouthin.idm.oclc.org/login?url=http://link.springer.com/10.1007/978-3-319-11866-6 ER -