1. Open Systems reference architectures, standards & platforms
Challenge 7
Open Systems reference architectures, standards & platforms
Nick Batey
European Commission, DG Information Society and Media
E-Inclusion Unit (H3)

2. Open Systems Reference Architectures, Standards and Platforms
Target Users: People with Age-related impairments
at Home, on the Move, at Work
Objectives: Develop an open standards-based approach for integrating independent living and active ageing solutions
Building on and extending existing standards and middleware
New architectures, standards and guidelines where needed

3. Open Systems Reference Architectures, Standards and Platforms
Key research issues:
Seamless integration of required components and services on the move)
Self-configuration and minimal maintenance solutions
Ontologies for automated sensor data collection
Reliable and trusted systems, privacy

4. Open Systems Reference Architectures, Standards and Platforms
Target outcomes:
Cost-effective and trusted multi-vendor solutions through a set of open standards and application platforms
Seamless and reliable system integration of devices and services into the home, on the move or at work
Essential Elements:
Industrial Participation
Integrated Projects only

5. Funding Schemes and Budgets
Target
Indicative Budget
Funding Scheme
Prototypes for independent living/active ageing
27 M€ CP
Open Systems, Ref. Architectures, Home Platforms
CP: IP Only
RTD roadmaps, Soc. Econ research
3 M€
CSA
Standards setting, Int. cooperation with US, Japan