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Care Technology Glossary of Terms

We have compiled a list of key terms used in the technology-enabled care sector. This resource will be continuously reviewed and updated. Please inform us if there are any terms you would like to see added to the glossary.

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  • In telecommunications, a handshake is an automated negotiation process between two participants. Through the exchange of information, it establishes the rules and protocols to use when setting up a communication link. In telecare, this would include establishing which protocol to use to transmit alarm information.
  • A hazard is anything in the home (or any other environment) that can cause harm to someone or something. See risk.
  • A regular signal from a device to indicate normal operation/a working connection between it and a device management platform or ARC.