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Concept of Symbiotic Computing and its Agent-Based Application to a Ubiquitous Care-Support Service

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  • Takuo Suganuma

    (Tohoku University, Japan)

  • Kenji Sugawara

    (Chiba Institute of Technology, Japan)

  • Tetsuo Kinoshita

    (Tohoku University, Japan)

  • Fumio Hattori

    (Ritsumeikan University, Japan)

  • Norio Shiratori

    (Tohoku University, Japan)

Abstract

In this paper, a concept of “symbiotic computing” is formalized to bridge gaps between Real Space (RS) and Digital Space (DS). Symbiotic computing is a post-ubiquitous computing model based on an agent-oriented computing model that introduces social heuristics and cognitive functions into DS to bridge the gaps. The symbiotic functions and agent-based architecture of symbiotic applications are also discussed. Based on the concept, functions, and architecture of symbiotic applications, we develop an agent-based care-support service to enable supervision of persons by their families and friends easily while protecting privacy. In this application system, a hierarchical structure of multi-agents is organized dynamically using heuristics in agents based on the situation of a watched person and watching persons. The system appropriately alters the contents and quality of the live video. The flexible system construction scheme using a multiagent framework facilitates the symbiosis of RS and DS by bridging the gaps in the care-support service domain.

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  • Takuo Suganuma & Kenji Sugawara & Tetsuo Kinoshita & Fumio Hattori & Norio Shiratori, 2009. "Concept of Symbiotic Computing and its Agent-Based Application to a Ubiquitous Care-Support Service," International Journal of Cognitive Informatics and Natural Intelligence (IJCINI), IGI Global, vol. 3(1), pages 34-56, January.
    • Handle: RePEc:igg:jcini0:v:3:y:2009:i:1:p:34-56
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