Technology as a support for alerts and location of priority stakeholders

Authors

  • José Sánchez Universidad Estatal Península de Santa Elena
  • Karla Abad Universidad Estatal Península de Santa Elena

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.26423/rctu.v2i2.43

Keywords:

alerts, emergencies, location, older, adults, children, special abilities

Abstract

Technological advances have allowed the development of products and services that propose new forms of interaction between people and their environment; it´s not important the environment they grew, new technologies help simplify and facilitate various aspects of daily life, enabling more and better interactions. However, as new technologies bring great benefits could also build barriers particularly for disabled people.

This research analyzes several aspects of products and services on the market, that includes alerts and location of seniors, children and people with special needs, and the impact that cause these products on them in order to design factors refer to the requirements to meet the basic needs of these vulnerable groups. Finally the analysis of shortcomings and opportunities that these products have, providing a guide to the reader and potential final customers.

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Published

2014-12-16

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How to Cite

Technology as a support for alerts and location of priority stakeholders. (2014). UPSE Scientific and Technological Magazine, 2(2), 19-24. https://doi.org/10.26423/rctu.v2i2.43

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