An Architecture for Cognitive Computing in Healthcare

Abstract

The integrated impact of computing techniques and resources with big-data processing transforms human lifestyles by providing quality services ranging from healthcare to smart homes and effective interactions. However, many healthcare systems fail to consider patient emergencies and cannot provide a customized resource service. Cognitive computing is a requisite technology to create these intelligent systems based on artificial intelligence algorithms. This paper presents technologies for personalized healthcare services through cognitive computing. This paper investigates cognitive computing developments from discovering knowledge, cognitive science, and big-data analytics at the onset. Then, the system architecture for a cognitive computing system is given. Furthermore, this paper presents the technologies for cognitive computing healthcare improvement opportunities and their challenges. Finally, this paper discusses the representative intelligent systems of cognitive computing, including medical, robotic, and cognitive-communication systems.