FoG Computing based IoT in Healthcare Application

Abstract

In today's technological world the Internet plays a significant role. Internet of Things (IoT) consists of a large number of wireless sensors and wearable sensors known as Things. These sensors are connected devices in a network and generate a vast amount of data. These sensors have limited storage and computing facility for elderly patient applications. Recently, the Internet of Things (IoT) has drawn considerable interest among the research community. Fog computing has several benefits for elderly healthcare applications such as security, efficient load distribution, and low-latency. Fog computing layer provides several advantages as improved doctor-patient relationships, reduction in medical treatment cost, and customized treatment for elderly patients. The main contribution of this article is to present a practical solution for elderly patients by taking advantage of fog computing for IoT based health systems. The system helps attendants and doctors by providing various healthcare vital parameters for preventive and corrective measures promptly.