The central part of ALICE is a Set-Top
Box (STB) connected to a TV set.
This STB integrates a video camera and
microphone for communication, which
is updated with computing resources for
applications that facilitate social interaction.
It is equipped with a simple remote
control and has a broadband connection
to a service provider, both for video communications
and Web access.
This main product of ALICE, offering
video conferencing and social interaction,
operates in a niche of the market
where there are no competitors offering
the same products. The niche is that of
a STB connected to an existing TV set
which facilitates social interaction services
in combination with the operator
software. This combination is not offered
by any competitors.
The pilot resulted in a detailed business
case for ALICE services in Europe. This
business case has a planned rollout of
the ALICE product in 3 different European
countries currently ongoing, starting
in the Netherlands.

http://www.aal-europe.eu/projects/alice/

• Western Europe and North America

• Older persons
• People with disabilities

Elderly people often have limited mobility and may be housebound, often living some distance away from their friends and family. They can lose touch with their beloved ones and friends, becoming socially isolated and lonely. The overall objective of ALICE is to enhance the quality of life, sense of well-being, social interaction and connectivity of elderly people in their home environments. ALICE focuses on the challenge of making these later years happier, more satisfying and socially enjoyable.