Internet of Medical Things (also called internet of health things) is an IoT application for medical and health related purposes, data collection and analysis for research, and monitoring. This 'Smart Healthcare', as it may also be called, led to the creation of a digital healthcare system, linking available medical resources and health care services.
IoT devices can be used to enable remote health monitoring and emergency notification systems. These health monitoring devices can range from blood pressure and heart rate monitors to sophisticated devices capable of monitoring special implants, such as pacemakers, Fitbit electronic wristbands, or advanced hearing aids. Some hospitals have started implementing "smart beds" that can detect when they are occupied and when a patient is trying to get up. It is also self-adjusting to ensure proper pressure and support is applied to the patient without manual nurse interaction. A 2015 Goldman Sachs report showed that IoT healthcare devices "could save the United States more than $300 billion in annual healthcare spending by increasing revenues and reducing costs." In addition, the use of mobile devices to support medical follow-up led to the creation of 'm-health', used “to analyze, capture, transmit and store health statistics from a variety of resources, including sensors and acquisition systems. other biomedical”.
Special sensors can also be equipped in living spaces to monitor the general health and well-being of senior citizens, while also ensuring that proper care is provided and helping people regain mobility lost through therapy as well. These sensors create intelligent sensor networks capable of collecting, processing, transferring, and analyzing valuable information in different environments, such as connecting home monitoring devices to hospital-based systems. Other consumer devices to promote healthy living, such as connected scales or wearable heart monitors, are also possible with IoT. End-to-end health monitoring platform An IoT platform is also available for antenatal and chronic patients, helping one manage health vital signs and repeated medication.
In 2018 IoMT was not only applied in the clinical laboratory industry, but also in the health and health insurance industry. IoMT in the healthcare industry now allows doctors, patients and others involved (i.e. patient carers, nurses, families, etc.) to be part of the system, where patient records are stored in a database, enabling doctors and other medical staff to have access to patient information. In addition, IoT-based systems are patient-centered, which involves flexibility towards the patient's medical condition. IoMT in the insurance industry provides access to new and improved types of dynamic information. This includes sensor-based solutions such as biosensors, wearables, connected health devices, and mobile apps to track customer behavior. This can lead to more accurate underwriting and new pricing models.
2. Transportation
IoT can help in the integration of communication, control, and information processing across various transportation systems. The application of IoT extends to all aspects of the transportation system (i.e. vehicles, infrastructure, and drivers or users). The dynamic interaction between these components of the transportation system enables inter- and intra-vehicle communication, intelligent traffic control, intelligent parking, electronic toll collection systems, logistics and fleet management, vehicle control, and road safety and assistance. [46] In Logistics and Fleet Management for example, IoT Platforms can continuously monitor the location and condition of cargo and assets via wireless sensors and send custom alerts when management exceptions occur (delay, breakdown, theft, etc.). When combined with Machine Learning, it also helps reduce traffic accidents by introducing drowsiness warnings to drivers and providing self-propelled cars as well.
3. Building and home automation
IoT devices can be used to monitor and control mechanical, electrical, and electronic systems used in various types of buildings (e.g., public and private, industrial, institutional, or residential) in home automation and building automation systems. In this context, three main areas are being discussed:
3.1. Integration of the Internet by building energy management systems to create energy efficient and IoT driven "smart buildings".
3.2 Possible tools of real-time monitoring to reduce energy consumption and monitor occupant behavior.
3.3 Integration of smart devices in the built environment and how they can know who to use in future applications.
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