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Sedentary behaviors are associated to the development of noncommunicable diseases (NCD) such as cardiovascular diseases (CVD), type 2 diabetes, and cancer. Accelerometers and inclinometers have been used to estimate sedentary behaviors, however a major limitation is that these devices do not provide enough contextual information in order to recognize the specific sedentary behavior performed, e.g...
CH-AVATAR is a context-aware platform for tourists and visitors of Cultural Heritage sites. Cultural Heritage objects (CH objects) become “alive” within the platform. They tell their stories and interact with tourists. The platform employs BLE beacons and the visitor's smartphone or tablet to create an interactive and adaptive Cultural Heritage experience for its end users. The paper makes a generic...
In the coming age of Internet of Things, the underlying infrastructure that supports IoT applications will play a pivotal role. Bluetooth Low Energy Beacons, small radio frequency broadcasters that advertise their unique identification, have been highlighted for their possible usage in the IoT infrastructure, as a sensor network of BLE Beacons is capable of providing contextual and locational information...
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