A context-aware service architecture for the integration of body sensor networks and social networks through the IP multimedia subsystem

In this article a new context-aware architecture is proposed for the integration of body sensor networks and social networks through the IP Multimedia Subsystem. Its motivating application scenarios are described. The benefits and main research challenges for an efficient communication using the proposed architecture are outlined.

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