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Tracking your elders may seem like a futuristic invasion of privacy but as societies face the issue of a greying population that demands on health care services that extend into the home, 24/7 surveillance is set to become as common as the presence of a TV screen.
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The shifts in resourcing required to support the world’s expanding, ageing population will be increasingly driven by technology innovation. A recent report from Productivity Commission forecast that by 2060, 58 per cent of the population will be in their 50s or older, while Australians aged 65 and over will account for one quarter of the population. Recent U.S. Census data shows that more than 13 percent of the population, or 41.4 million people, is currently over 65 years old. By 2060, that percentage will climb to almost 20 percent.
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In the digital age consumers, businesses and healthcare providers are demanding innovative services, with IP networks as the conduit. In Australia, the National Broadband Network (NBN) is providing a platform for radical advances in science and healthcare that have direct effect on consumers.
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A mere two years ago, discussions around the concept of 4K and Ultra HD was couched as a futuristic possibility. Now at the world’s largest gathering of broadcasters and content producers, MipTV, 4K is treated as variously a threat, opportunity and evolution for the industry at large.
