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            EHM  services  involve  capabilities  at  all  layers  of  the  IoT  reference  model  [ITU-T  Y.2060],
            i.e., at the  device  layer,  network  layer,  service  support  and  application  support  layer  and  the
            application layer, whilst having some unique service requirements and capability requirements with
            respect to other classes of services which are exploiting the capabilities of the IoT.

            7.1.2   Support of data sharing

            The data generated by EHM services can be shared among different EHM services according to
            regulations, laws and other requirements.

            7.1.3   Enhanced value via service support and application support layer capabilities
            The service support and application support layer [ITU-T Y.2060] is key to the infrastructure of the
            IoT. Based on the capabilities of the service support and application support layer, the capabilities
            of  the  EHM  services,  e.g.,  data  sharing  and  data  communication,  are  enhanced  in  terms  of
            efficiency, reliability and safety.
            7.1.4   Enhanced value via network layer capabilities

            In  order  to  support  customer  access  to  EHM  services  remotely  and  locally,  the  network  acts  as
            a data transmission channel.

            Based on the network layer capabilities, e.g., policy-based communication, network-based locating
            and network resource provisioning, the capabilities of EHM services are enhanced, e.g., in terms of
            network intelligence.

            7.1.5   Combination of health-related technology and ICT

            EHM  services  make  use  of  both  health  monitoring-related  technologies  and  information  and
            communication technologies (ICTs); this implies that EHM services have to comply not only with
            ICT technical specifications but also with health-related specifications.

            7.1.6   Multiple EHM devices serving one single user
            Multiple EHM devices can serve one single user in a collaborative way.

            Many EHM devices have a single function. For example, a blood pressure monitor measures blood
            pressure  but  it  does  not  collect  other  physical  health  signals,  such  as  ECG  information,
            blood-oxygen levels, information on posture and so on. This implies that multiple EHM devices
            may be associated with one single user in a collaborative way to gather health information.

            7.1.7   Users with different accessibility needs
            Since EHM services address people with different accessibility needs, they have to be capable of
            meeting those needs accordingly.

            7.1.8   Regulated services
            Various  EHM  service  aspects,  including  device,  application  and  other  aspects,  are  regulated  by
            specific entities according to regulation and laws. Different types of EHM services  may need to
            follow different regulation policies.

            7.2     Specific characteristics of EHM services

            7.2.1   Characteristics of EHM healthcare services
            1)      Service and network scalability
            Compared to EHMT and EHMR services, the number of service providers and customers involved
            with EHMH services may be very large, as there are less professional and administrative constraints
            associated with these services. Consequently, service and network scalability is a key concern.




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