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RD 29. emendusus - Complexity Reduction in Intelligent Information Systems |
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| a) Area | IKM&IS, HCI&UE | |
| b) Keywords | Complexity, Simplicity, Usability, Performance, Model-View Controller (MVC) | |
| c) Topic | 1108 = Informatics, Computer Science (Informatik); 1138 = Information Systems (Informationssysteme), also 5937; 1161 = Human-Computer Interaction (HCI) | |
| e) Abstract | In a business world of increasing data and information, stressful environments and less time for decisions, future interaction with complex software must be intuitive, simple, efficient and natural. The aim of this project is the abstraction of the complexity of an information systems framework in order to provide the end user with not only a simple to use but also an efficient and powerful solution, which is platform independent, web-based (no Flash, no Silverlight etc.), usable also on modern devices including iPad. The concept of use follows the dual abstraction of mouse/keyboard and touch/display interaction. The navigation is context dependent and not menu based, action driven and not object driven. The focus is on adaptivity, adaptation, personalization and profiling. |
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| f) Role | Chief Scientist |
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| g) Running | 2010-2011 | |
| h) Funding | Industrial Cooperation & Styrian Business Promotion Agency, SFG | |
| i) Consortium |
Boom Software Synergis Information Systems |
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| j) Online Info |
http://boomsoftware.com http://www.synergis.at |
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RD 28. REACTION - Remote Accessibility to Diabetes Management and Therapy in Operational Healthcare Networks |
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| a) Area | IKM&IS, HCI&UE | |
| b) Keywords | Service-Oriented Architecture (SOA), Decision Support | |
| c) Topic | 1108 = Informatics, Computer Science (Informatik); 1138 = Information Systems (Informationssysteme), also 5937; 1161 = Human-Computer Interaction (HCI) | |
| e) Abstract | The aim of the REACTION project is to develop an integrated ICT platform that supports improved long term management of diabetes based on wearable, continuous blood glucose monitoring sensors and automated closed-loop delivery of insulin. The REACTION platform will present an interoperable peer-to-peer communication platform based on Service Oriented Architecture (SOA) using cloud-enabling midddleware. It will feature a Model Driven Application Development environment based on extensive use of dynamic ontologies. The REACTION platform will provide integrated, professional, management and therapy services to diabetes patients in different healthcare regimes across Europe, including 1) professional decision support for in-hospital environments, 2) safety monitoring for dosage and compliance, 3) long term management of outpatients in clinical schemes, 4) care of acute diabetic conditions and 5) support for self management and life-style changes for diabetic patients. The Research focus areas span such diverse areas as software and ICT technologies, sensor technology, endocrinology and clinical research and research ethical and legal affairs. Data management, analysis and correlation of multi-parametric data using semantic annotation, context awareness, and distributed decision support; Integration of devices and interoperability using loosely coupled devices with reflective properties; Service orchestration with workflow management, alarm and crisis management; Network architecture for seamless semantic interoperability of applications and services. |
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| f) Role | Local Supervisor | |
| g) Running | 2010-2014 | |
| h) Funding | European Commission, 7th Framework Programme, Personal Health Systems, Grant 248590 | |
| i) Consortium | Atos Origin, CNet Svenska AB, DELTA, IMM, Foundation for Research and Technology (FORTH), Fraunhofer Institute for Secure Information Technology (SIT), FORTHNET S.A., In-JeT ApS , Applied Logic Laboratory (ALL), MSG, Joanneum Research, Chorleywood Health Centre, Brunel University, Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB), Bayer Technology Services GmbH, Solianis Holding AG | |
| j) Online Info | http://www.reaction-project.eu | |
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RD 27. iHAND - Improving Handwriting Algorithms on Mobile Devices |
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| a) Area | HCI&UE, LTM-ICT | |
| b) Keywords | Ambient Assisted Living, Mobile Cognitive Performance Support, Life Long Learning | |
| c) Topic | 1108 = Informatics, Computer Science (Informatik); 1138 = Information Systems (Informationssysteme), also 5937; 1161 = Human-Computer Interaction (HCI) | |
| e) Abstract | Streamlining data acquisition in mobile health care in order to increase accuracy and efficiency can only benefit the patient. The company FERK-Systems has been providing health care information systems for various German medical services for many years. The design and development of a compatible front-end system for handwriting recognition, particularly for use in ambulances was clearly needed. While handwriting recognition has been a classical topic of computer science for many years, many problems still need to be solved. In this paper, we report on the study and resulting improvements achieved by the adaptation of an existing handwriting algorithm, based on experiences made during medical rescue missions. By improving accuracy and error correction the performance of an available handwriting recognition algorithm was increased. However, the end user studies showed that the virtual keyboard is still the overall preferred method compared to handwriting, especially among participants with a computer usage of more than 30 hours a week. This is possibly due to the wide availability of the QUERTY/QUERTZ keyboard. |
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| f) Role | Chief Scientist | |
| g) Running | 2008-2010 | |
| h) Funding | Industrial Cooperation (Ferk), Innovationsscheck Austria | |
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Institute of Software Technology (IST), Austria Ferk Systems, Austria University of Maribor, Faculty of Computer Science, Slovenia |
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| j) Online Info | http://www.ferk-systems.com | |
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RD 26. EMERGE - Emergency Monitoring and Prevention |
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| a) Activity Area | HCI&UE, LTM-ICT | |
| b) Keywords | Ambient Assisted Living, Mobile Cognitive Performance Support, Life Long Learning | |
| c) OESTAT Topic | 1108 = Informatics, Computer Science (Informatik), 1138 = Information Systems (Informationssysteme), also 5937 | |
| e) Abstract | Improving the quality of life of elderly people is an emerging issue within our information society for both research and development. Demographical changes in Europe lead us to expect that the percentage of older people within the population will continue to increase in the future. New Technologies, including ambient intelligence technologies, awaken the hope of ubiquitous support in daily life. Most of all, there is a necessity to protect the elderly from emergency situations where possible and to provide rapid assistance when this is not possible. Basically, the use of technology is not always easy, however, elderly people are confronted with a number of additional problems due to its complexity. Further problems are often caused by physical and/or cognitive impairment. Distrust, fear, anxiety and consequently frequent rejection of technology must be taken into consideration. A currently acute issue is that of delayed calls to emergency medical services, which can lead to increased hospitalization and the necessity for elderly people to move into nursing homes, consequently unnecessarily decreasing their quality of life and also involving considerable expenditure. These challenges are addressed in the EMERGE (EMERGEncy Monitoring and Prevention) project. The approach is to use ambient and unobtrusive sensors to monitor activity, location, and vital data. Daily routine can be tracked in order to detect abnormalities and to create early indicators for potentially arising trends and emergencies in advance. One goal is to recognize emergency situations at home with the help of ambient and unobtrusive technology, to develop a Human-Capability Model and to provide adequate assistance when needed. In addition to technological solutions, models for complete systems will be developed, which include the personal environment as well as recorded sensor data and which can be custom-tailored exactly to the needs of the end users. The impact of the developed prototypical solution on quality of life will be measured in an Assisted Living Laboratory and in a multinational site evaluation. It is expected that EMERGE will help elderly people to live a safer, self-determined life and to stay longer in their preferred environment. Research within the HCI4MED area of the Institute of Medical Informatics Statistics and Documentation (IMI) integrates – in addition to the necessary technological aspects – human-centered, cognitive aspects of medical information processing. |
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| f) Role | MUG Project Manager, Chief Scientist | |
| g) Running | 2007-2010 | |
| h) Funding | European Union STREP Specific Targeted Research Project (2007-2010), EU FP 6 Grant number IST-2005-2.6.2 045056, Subprogram: Ambient Assisted Living and Life Long Learning Support | |
| i) Consortium | Fraunhofer, Institute for experimental Software Engineering (Fraunhofer IESE), Germany; Information Society Open To ImpairmentS e-ISOTIS, Greece; Westpfalz-Klinikum, Germany; Art of Technology AG, Switzerland; Bay Zoltan Alkalmazott Kutatasi Kozalapitvany, Hungary; Siemens AG, Germany; National Centre for Scientific Research "Demokritos", Greece; European Microsoft Innovations Center, Germany | |
| j) Online Info | http://www.emerge-project.eu | |
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RD 25. MIPS - Medical Information Priority Selection (Ranking of Medical Documents according to relevance) |
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| a) Activity Area | HCI&UE, IKM&IS | |
| b) Keywords | Semantic Usability, Medical Documentation, Medical Informatics, Performance Support | |
| c) OESTAT Topics | 1109 = Information Processing (Informationsverarbeitung); 1925 = Knowledge Management (Wissensmanagement), also 2965 | |
| e) Abstract | Although we live in the so called Age of Multimedia, most information is still only available in (plain) text format. This is especially true for the areas of Medicine and Health Care. Consequently, research in text mining is still an essential area of computer science, especially of Medical Informatics. With the aid of statistic and linguistic procedures, Text Mining Software attempts to dig out (to mine) information from plain text, hence the name text mining. Generally, the aim is to transform data into information. However, for the efficient support of end-users, facets of computer science alone are not sufficient; the next step consists of making the information both usable and useful. Consequently, aspects of cognitive psychology must be taken into account in order to scaffold the transformation of information into knowledge, applying the psychological definition of knowledge, which states that knowledge can only be stored in human brains – not in computers. This project aims at improving text mining in medicine and in order to match aspects of both computer science and cognitive psychology. In our specific case, we are aiming to provide assistance in clinical decision making to the end users: professionals in the area of medicine and health care, through better presentation of information – in order to enable better cognitive information processing, resulting in easier and more rapid knowledge building. The end users must be able to extend their knowledge on the basis of the information thereby gained; In our actual case the support of medical actions (decisions). |
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| f) Role | Chief Scientist, Doctoral Supervisor | |
| g) Running | 2008-2011 | |
| h) Funding | Industrial Cooperation (ID-Berlin) | |
| i) Consortium | ID Information und Dokumentation im Gesundheitswesen, Germany | |
| j) Online-Info | http://www.id-berlin.de | |
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RD 24. DEAVVOC2 Transfer of Curricula for Vocational Language Education of the Deaf in Europe |
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| a) Activity Area | HCI&UE, IKM&IS | |
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| c) OESTAT Topics | 1109 = Information Processing (Informationsverarbeitung); 1925 = Knowledge Management (Wissensmanagement), also 2965 | |
| e) Abstract |
The objective of the project is to continue the adaptation of curricula,
defined in the first project DEAFVOC, to suit the curricula of other
countries, introducing Ireland and Slovenia as new countries. In Ireland, the project partner is Interesource Group Limited in cooperation with Trinity College / The Centre for Deaf Studies. In Slovenia, the partners are the Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Computer Sciences at University of Maribor and the Ljubljana School for the Deaf. In these countries, a course on the curricula will be organised for teachers. Furthermore, the use of the curricula, as well as the possible adaptation thereof to suit national curricula, will be looked into. In the project, teaching material for the vocational teaching of the Deaf is also produced. The theme is “The Rules of Working Life”. How many young people are aware of employment contracts, the rights and obligations of an employee etc when they enter working life? For a young person who uses sign language, it is even more difficult to find facts without information provided in sign language. Since the legislations and other factors in the partner countries vary, the teaching material should meet the needs of each respective country. Therefore, only the theme is a joint theme, and the partners will plan their teaching material to meet their own needs in regard to both content as well as technical implementation. |
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| f) Role | Scientific consultation and evaluation | |
| g) Running | 2008-2010 | |
| h) Funding | European Union, LEONARDO DA VINCI, Transfer of Innovation, No: 2008-1-FI1-LEO05-00454 | |
| i) Consortium | The Finnish Association of the Deaf, Irish Deaf Society, University of Klagenfurt, Austria, Opetushallitus, Finland; University of Maribor, Slovenia | |
| j) Online-Info | http://www.deafvoc2.eu | |
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RD 23. Mobile Classroom (field study) |
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| a) Activity Area | HCI&UE, LTM-ICT | |
| b) Keywords | Mobile Learning, m-Learning, x-Learning, Life Long Learning (M3 Concept: Media psychology, Media informatics, Media pedagogy) | |
| c) OESTAT Topics | 5838 E-Learning, Telelearning (Technology Enhanced Learning) | |
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This project is a long-term field study about the application of the
„Mobile Learning Engine“ (MLE) and „Mobile Moodle“ (MoMo). MoMo has been
developed on the basis of the MLE with the intension of enabling
teachers to create Mobile Interactive Learning Objects (MILOs) rapidly
for mobile phones. However, typical user scenarios include: Students are
able to use their mobile phones for creation of their own Learning
Objects; to document experiments performed within the physics lab and to
collect, create and exchange material from outdoor excursions. Technologically, it is possible to access an existing Moodle Learning Management System, via a mobile device, granting the end user access to learning content, discussions etc. The aim of this project is to evaluate the intensive use of mobile phones. All students from a 7th grade secondary school have been supplied with Nokia mobile devices and will use this during a semester. This is a unique opportunity for us to gain insight into student learning behavior (pedagogy), cognitive performance (psychology) and the technological performance (informatics) of the applications mentioned above. |
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| f) Role | Chief Scientist, Doctoral Supervisor, Responsible for empirical research | |
| g) Running | 2006-2009 | |
| h) Funding | Industrial Cooperation (Nokia, mobilkom Austria) | |
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Digital Media Lab, Graz University of Applied Scienes, FH Joanneum,
Austria Pädagogische Hochschule Steiermark, Austria NOKIA Austria mobilkom austria |
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| j) Online-Info | http://www.mobileclassroom.at | |
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RD 22. GEBRESIN - In-vivo Test for vascular permeability using a bolus-based sinestrin clearance method |
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| a) Activity Area | HCI&UE, IKM&IS | |
| b) Keywords | Medical Informatics, Human-Computer Interaction | |
| c) OESTAT Topics | 3927 = Medical Informatics (Medizinische Informatik) | |
| e) Abstract | The Department of Nephrology at the Medical University of Graz developed a novel method for the determination of the glomerular filtration rate (GFR) of renes in mammals. This method does not base on the constant infusion approach. Here a bolus injection of Sinistrin gets utilized and the dynamic of the Sinistrincinetic is used to determine the GFR. The method has been used and validated for various mammal species (human, cat, canine). Evaluations on Diabetes mellitus type 1 patients suppose, that the broad mass spectrum of Sinistrin leads to different subcinetics for different parts of the Sinistrin molecule. Goal of the project GEBRESIN is the biometric analysis of Sinistrin information with special emphasis on the transient behaviour of the subcinetics of Sinistrin when determining the GFR. A test considering this effects would be favourable, because of major advantages in daily routine by reducing the protocol length on the one hand side and the possibility of determining the vascular permeability in cases with endothelial dysfuncition in vivo. |
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| f) Role | Chief Scientist | |
| g) Running | 2005-2007 | |
| h) Funding | Industrial Cooperation | |
| i) Consortium |
Department of Nephrology (Medical University Graz), Austria Austrian Institute of Technology (AIT), Austria |
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| j) Online-Info | none (restricted information due to patent pending) | |
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RD 21. MOCADI - MObile CArDIac - Advanced Telemonitoring System for Cardiac Insufficiency Patients |
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| a) Activity Area | HCI&UE, IKM&IS | |
| b) Keywords | Medical Informatics, Mobile Computing, Human-Computer Interaction | |
| c) OESTAT Topics | 3927 = Medical Informatics (Medizinische Informatik) | |
| e) Abstract | Patients with cardiac insufficiency have to hold a strict diet after a successful treatment to avoid a relapse. This is not always easy for the patients. To support the patients in their efforts a Telemonitoring Systems has been established, which enables patients via GSM/GPRS technology to pass their vital parameters to the Department of Cardiology in an easy and convenient way for online risk obersvation purposes. The system has already proven its feasability but actualy important cardiovascular parameters like the stroke volume/body fluid volume or vascular resistance can not be monitored. Unreliable substitutes like the body weight are used at the moment and improvement is eligible. Project goal is the enhancement of the existing Telemonitoring Solution. This shall be done by a prototypical integration of a new style haemodynamic Measurement device which is able to record vital parameters like cardiac output, stroke volume, pulse wave or vascular resistance) in mobile matter and transmit it via Near Field Communication (NFC). The intention is a significant reduction of the relapse rate in cardiac insufficiency. To validate the usefulness of the approach a pilot study will be deployed. |
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| f) Role | Chief Scientist | |
| g) Running | 2005-2008 | |
| h) Funding | Industrial Cooperation | |
| i) Consortium |
Department of Surgery (Medical University Graz), Austria Austrian Institute of Technology (AIT), Austria |
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| j) Online-Info | Restricted Information | |
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RD 20. MLE - Mobile Learning Engine |
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| a) Activity Area | HCI&UE, IKM&IS | |
| b) Keywords | Mobile Computing, Multimedia Learning Objects (MILOs), e-Learning, x-Learning, | |
| c) OESTAT Topics | 1108 = Informatics, Computer Science (Informatik); 5838 E-Learning, Telelearning (Technology Enhanced Learning) | |
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d) Abstract |
The widespread use of mobile phones (in Europe often called “Handies”)
enables a long awaited dream: Learning at any place, at any time. This
“not being tied to particular locations” is for example especially
interesting in the area of medicine i.e. for vocational training of
medical staff and students. As the amount of medical information
continues to grow, timely access to information is critical to medical
personnel. However, such applications can not be the 1:1 transformation
of standard computerized learning material; special design issues must
be considered. In this paper we present a practical approach to
m-Learning and call it “Mobile Interactive Learning Objects (MILOs)
which are used within a Mobile Learning Engine (MLE) that runs on mobile
phones. MILOs can offer manifold possibilities for new kinds of
communication and explorative learning.
Mobile Learning can be seen as an important instrument for Life Long
Learning. The Mobile Learning Engine (MLE) serves as a technological framework and transfers so called Multimedia Interactive Learning Objects (MILOs) to a mobile phone. Scientifically, the focus within this project is on technological approaches of mobile Learning Objects including text-to-speech solutions. However, much research is still necessary to study appropriate didactical models in real-life settings in order to gain insight into the challenges of future pervasive e-Education scenarios. Medical doctors and nurses work in an environment which requires high mobility. Within their daily routine their sphere of activity alters frequently between wards, outpatient clinics, diagnostic and therapeutic departments and operating theatres. Although access to stationary clinical workstations is provided in the hospital, their locations do not always coincide with the user’s current workplace. In order to fulfil a high health service standard the medical staff has an extensive demand for information at a number of locations – which actually only mobile computers can supply. People always need clear added values when using technology. Within this domain, one benefit can be providing the necessary mobility amongst students to support, for example, bed side teaching or problem based learning. |
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| e) Role | Business Mentor | |
| f) Running | 2005-2007 | |
| g) Funding | Industrial Cooperation, Start-up Science Park | |
| h) Consortium |
Digital Media Lab, Graz University of Applied Scienes, FH Joanneum,
Austria eLibera |
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| i) Online-Info |
http://drei.fh-joanneum.at/mle http://www.elearnmag.org/subpage.cfm?section=research&article=6-1 http://www.hcilab.org/events/mmii.htm |
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RD 19. Media Wheelie (Medien Rolli) |
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| a) Activity Area | HCI&UE, IKM&IS | |
| b) Keywords | Human–Computer Interaction, Mobile Computing, Usability Engineering, User-Centered Development, Assistive Technologies, Future Interfaces, Tangible Interfaces | |
| c) OESTAT Topics | 3927 = Medical Informatics (Medizinische Informatik) |
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| d) Abstract | The everyday life of handicapped people is determined by many barriers, which block their way to an autonomous life. Everyday activities, which many people do without thinking, such as opening doors or dialling a phone number, can represent insurmountable obstacles for some; people with motor dysfunction, those who depend on a wheelchair, or simply people who lack the ability to operate the keys of a keyboard or a telephone. Scientifically the focus within this project is on future and tangible interfaces, ambient intelligence and the possibilities of new interaction techniques with specific focus on Human-Computer Interaction and Usability Engineering. Standard Interfaces have limited accessibility. Multimodal user interfaces combine various input and output modalities (including seeing/vision, hearing/audition, haptic/tactile, taste/gustation, smell/olfaction etc.), which are a classical research area in Human-Computer Interaction. One of the advantages of multiple modalities is increased flexibility in Usability. The weaknesses of one modality are offset by the strengths of another. For example, on a mobile device with a small visual interface and keypad, a word may be quite difficult to read/type, however very easy to say/listen. Such interfaces, in combination with mobile technologies, can have tremendous implications for accessibility and consequently, they are a potential benefit for people with a wide variety of impairments. Multimodal interfaces must be designed and developed exactly to fit the needs, requirements, abilities and different knowledge levels of the targeted end-users. It is also important to consider different contexts of use. However, in order to achieve advances in both research and development of such interfaces, it is essential to bring researchers and practitioners from Psychology and Computer Science together. | |
| e) Role | Mentor, Expert, Advisor, Supervisor | |
| f) Running | 2004-2006 | |
| g) Funding | Futurefonds Styria (Zukunftsfonds Steiermark) & Industrial Cooperation (Sunrise Medical, IBM, ABB, AUVA) | |
| h) Consortium | Digital Media Lab, Graz University of Applied Scienes, FH Joanneum, Austria, Sunrise Medical, IBM Austria, ABB (Asea Brown Boveri), AUVA (Allgemeine Unfall Versicherungs Anstalt) | |
| i) Online-Info | http://www.sunrisemedical.com | |
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RD 18. HIUC - Human Interaction in Ubiquitous Computing - Pilot studies (2004-2005). Workflow Optimization (2010- ) |
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| a) Activity Area | HCI&UE, IKM&IS | |
| b) Keywords | Human-Computer Interaction, Usability Engineering, New Technologies | |
| c) OESTAT Topics | 1108 = Informatics, Computer Science (Informatik) |
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| d) Abstract | It is obvious that ubiquitous computing devices – including RFID – have an enormous potential for the improvement of manifold workflows e.g. within a Hospital. Since autumn 2004 various prototypes have been developed aimed at raising awareness and gaining insight into clinical workflows. The prototypes have been tested in real-life clinical settings within the Graz University Hospital – which is amongst the largest in Europe. Many issues concerning security, sociability, reliability, cost-benefit analysis etc. remain open, consequently future research is indispensable! However, today the technology is no longer the problem; the real challenges are in the interaction between human and computing devices and in the detection of a clear benefit for the end-user in order to improve workflows. “New Eras of computing start when the previous era is so strong, it is hard to imagine that things could be different” (David Culler (1999), University of California at Berkeley); The mobility aspect wins an ever increasing importance in all areas of our future economic and professional environment. The New Computing (NewCo) is a revolutionary development; away from the classical Desktop computer (PC) towards open, distributed, dynamic, ubiquitous (available everywhere) and pervasive (omnipresent) technologies. Telecommunication and mobile terminals are connected to traditional Internet structures and distributed systems. | |
| e) Role | Project Manager & Chief Scientist, Doctoral Supervisor | |
| f) Running | 2004-2005 and 2010- | |
| g) Funding | Industrial Cooperation (2004-2005); and 2010- | |
| h) Consortium |
Infineon Technologies Austria Solvion Information Management GmbH |
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| i) Online-Info | none | |
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RD 17. SMACE: Smart Mobile Agents for Civil Engineering |
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| a) Activity Area | HCI&UE, IKM&IS | |
| b) Keywords | Information Management, Facility Management, Civil Engineering, Human–Computer Interaction & Usability Engineering, Mobile Computing, User-Centered Development | |
| c) OESTAT Topics | 1108 = Informatics, Computer Science (Informatik); 1138 = Information Systems (Informationssysteme), also 5937 | |
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d) Abstract |
Civil engineering personnel are a highly mobile end-user group. Construction managers, engineers and master builders working on the building site must communicate with the planning people, such as architects and stress analysts. Often little problems occur during the construction process, which every engineer would be able to solve with a calculator and literature handbook . The aim of this project is to develop simple, practical and robust applications for solving the every day Civil Engineering questions. Whereas the usual software programs need a high-end desktop PC, these tools will run on various mobile devices ranging from Tablet PCs to Handhelds and Mobile Phones. By implementing prototypes, we will demonstrate how interactive calculation tools are best accomplished on individual mobile devices. The challenge of this project is to provide end-user centered interaction techniques to navigate through information and details in highly mobile settings, to enable decisions to be made, for example, on the building site or during a meeting. We will investigate the possibilities, the benefits and the specific needs of information presentation and interactive calculation tools for mobile devices, for all civil engineering personnel. Furthermore, this project is intended as a crucial part of a research project, which concerns the whole life cycle of a building. The end product will assist each person, who needs to know something without delay by providing information data (Facility Management), calculation tools (SMACE) and communication possibilities about the building on his/her mobile device. With regard to security aspects, for example fire emergency, this will be an absolute necessity in the future. |
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| e) Role | Supervisor, Mentor | |
| f) Running | 2004-2005 | |
| g) Funding | Industrial Cooperation (telecom, AST) | |
| h) Consortium |
Graz University of Technology, Institute for Building Informatics (IBI),
Institute of Information Systems and Computer Media (IICM) Telekom Austria AST Baugesellschaft |
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| i) Online-Info | http://smace.tugraz.at | |
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RD 16. BIOSIGN in Practice (Biometrical Signature) |
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| a) Activity Area | HCI&UE, IKM&IS | |
| b) Keywords | Biometrics, Human-Computer Interaction & Usability Engineering, Workflow optimization, Information Management | |
| c) OESTAT Topics | 1108 = Informatics, Computer Science (Informatik) | |
| c) Abstract | The law in Austria demands that all Medical Doctor's (MD’s) certificates (Diagnostics Findings Report, DFR) are authenticated (“vidiert” in German, from lat. videre = to check visually). The interpretation of the KALG (Styrian Hospital Law paragraph 31, section 2, which refers to paragraph 13 section 2) does not specifically state that this must take the form of a handwritten or personal signature; however, the importance of determining the signatory and the possibility of tracing this person is made clear. No Doctor's certificates may be sent out without this authentication. Current experience shows that within the sensitive area of documentation in a clinical centre, there are still problems involved in acquiring the end-user's acceptance of authentication solutions based on smart cards, passwords, finger prints or digital signatures. However, the individual signature is still the most accepted method of certifying medical documents in hospitals and other health care sectors. In this project we found some solutions to the problem of using the biometric signature within a traditional clinical workflow of certifying Diagnostic Finding Reports (DFRs). For this purpose we implemented a framework application in C# and .NET on a Tablet-PC. To gain insight into the acceptance and usability of the biometric signature a usability study was also carried out. Good end-user acceptance and usability can only be obtained by providing simple operation (good user guidance), very short response times and, where possible, low rejection rates. To make an application successful, a clear increase in value must be immediately apparent to the end-user. |
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| d) Role | Chief Scientist | |
| e) Running | 2003-2004 | |
| f) Funding | Industrial Cooperation (Softpro, Intarsys) and Steiermärkische Krankenanstalten Ges.m.b.H. | |
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Graz University Hospital, Department of Radiology, Austria SoftPro Boeblingen, Germany Intarsys |
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| g) Online-Info |
http://www.signplus.com/en http://www.intarsys.de/ |
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RD 15. MOCOMED-Graz (Mobile Computing in Medicine - Graz) |
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| a) Activity Area | HCI&UE, IKM&IS | |
| b) Keywords | Business Process Reengineering, Workflow Optimization, Mobile Computing, Human–Computer Interaction & Usability Engineering, Information Systems, Input Devices and Strategies (mobile touchscreen), Screen design, User-centered Design (UCD) |
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| c) OESTAT Topics | 1108 = Informatics, Computer Science (Informatik); 1138 = Information Systems (Informationssysteme), also 5937; | |
| d) Abstract |
At Graz University Hospital, 30 outpatients consult the pigmented lesion
clinic each day. As part of the Melanoma Prevention Documentation,
patients are asked to fill out a questionnaire on paper, which is made
available to the doctor. These are then collected together and manually
entered into the Hospital Information System at the end of the day. In
order to overcome the disadvantages of this workflow, after a careful
workflow and technological analysis a mobile solution has been
implemented: Patients fill out the questionnaires on a mobile computer
and the data are transferred directly into the existing SAP based
Business Hospital Information System (open Medocs). The data is thus
part of the electronic patient record and available, together with the
patient’s history, for discussion and correction by the doctor and
patient together within the clinical workplace. The front end was
developed using a User Centered Design Process for the use of touch
tablet computers and transfers the data in XML to the SAP based
openMEDOCS Enterprise Hospital Information System. The system was
evaluated following Bronfenbrenner’s three level perspective: On the
microlevel, the outpatients used the system along with the System
Usability Scale (SUS); On the mesolevel, the time spent by medical
doctors was measured before and after the implementation of the system;
and from the view of the hospital management, a cost model was developed
to show how much time respective money can be saved on macrolevel. [Excel MoCoMED-Graz Cost Model] |
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| e) Role | Project Leader & Chief Scientist | |
| f) Running | 2005-2010 | |
| g) Funding | Graz University Hospital & Industrial Cooperation (Motion, Omega) | |
| h) Consortium |
Graz University Hospital, Department of Dermatology, Austria Steiermärkische Krankenanstalten Ges.m.b.H. Motion Computing, US University of Maribor |
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| i) Online-Info | http://www.motioncomputing.com | |
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RD 14. Cardiac@View (User Centered Development of a new Cardiological Viewer) |
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| a) Activity Area | HCI&UE, IKM&IS |
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| b) Keywords | Information Visualization, Information Interface Design and Development, Rapid Prototyping & User Centered Design (UCD) | |
| c) OESTAT Topics | 1108 = Informatics, Computer Science (Informatik) | |
| d) Abstract |
A cardiological viewer is essential in daily clinical practice.
Consequently, the quality of the work of physicians is heavily influenced
by the usability of their available viewers. In cardiology the DICOM
(Digital Imaging and Communication in Medicine) standard is used to
document and archive examinations using loss-less compressed raw images.
It must be possible to view, capture, adapt and store pictures and patient data to a DICOM file set and to forward them, either to a local archive (stored on the local drive); a Picture Archiving and Communications Systems (PACS) - where the examination is inserted into an online archive or to the CD drive for storage. The aim of this project was to design and develop a new DICOM compatible viewer, which is exactly suited to the end-users in Cardiology, based on the tasks analyzed and consequently supporting them in their workflows in an optimal way. The method applied was User- Centered Design (UCD). Applying a User Centered Development process, we studied the workflows of the end-users and involved them in the design from the beginning. The software was adapted in an iterative process, including rapid prototyping and agile methodologies. All the results of the analysis made during the pre-stages of the project were integrated into the application, step-by-step, during the development. The software tests were supplemented by the use of video analysis and interviews with the target group. The experiments resulted in deep insights into how to develop an appropriate viewer for the specific target end-user group. |
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| e) Role | Chief Scientist |
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| f) Running | 2003-2004 | |
| g) Funding | Steiermärkische Krankenanstalten Ges.m.b.H. | |
| h) Consortium |
Department of Cardiology (LKH-Graz and LKH-West), University of Applied Sciences Joanneum, School of Information Management |
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| i) Online-Info | not available (Showcase on request) | |
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RD 13. iVISiCE (Interactive Visualizations in Civil Engineering) |
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| a) Activity Area | HCI&UE, IKM&IS; TEL&EM | |
| b) Keywords | Information Visualization, Animations, Simulations, Human-Computer Interaction & Usability, Computer Uses in Education, Collaborative Learning, Computer Assisted Instruction (CAI), Distance Learning, e-Learning, Computer Games | |
| c) OESTAT Topics | 1108 = Informatics, Computer Science (Informatik) |
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d) Abstract |
The main course at the Institute of Structural Concrete (IBB) of Graz University of Technology has been supported by the e-Learning project iVISiCE (Interactive Visualizations in Civil Engineering) using a Web-based course management system (Hyperwave e-Learning suite, developed by Hermann Maurer at the TU-Graz) since the year 2000. Within this project a large number of animations, simulations and visualizations have been created and are used as Learning Objects (LO). The most interesting part, however, was the creation of Interactive Learning Objects (ILO). These ILOs require the students to independently operate the visualizations interactively. During the design and development of these ILOs, we applied aspects of Human–Computer Interaction (HCI) and User-Centered Design (UCD) methods. The use of discussion forums, chats and e-Mails leads to a new way of teaching, which was examined experimentally here, with the aim of gaining insight into new methods of learning and teaching with animations and visualizations interactively. The central aim of the project was to make this animations available on-site on mobile phones to support training at the building site. | |
| e) Role | Research partner, Doctoral Supervisor, Mentor | |
| f) Running | 2001-2004 | |
| g) Funding | Industrial Cooperation | |
| h) Consortium |
Graz University of Technology, Institute of Structural Concrete (IBB) &
Institute of Building Informatics (IBI) Institute of Information Systems and Computer Media (IICM) |
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| i) Online-Info | http://ivisice.tugraz.at | |
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RD 12. HAEMOSIM (Haemodynamics Simulator) |
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| a) Activity Area | HCI&UE, IKM&IS; TEL&EM |
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| b) Keywords | Simulations, Information Visualization, Animations, Human-Computer Interaction & Usability Engineering, Case Based Learning (CBL) | |
| c) OESTAT Topics | 1108 = Informatics, Computer Science (Informatik); | |
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d) Abstract |
Through the application of Case-Based Learning (CBL), various effects can
be more easily analyzed and better demonstrated. In the area of medicine,
one rapidly reaches boundaries in the visualization of complex
information. Learning and teaching without recourse to patients is
difficult. Consequently the use of models and simulations are useful in
this respect. The goal of this project was the design and development of interactive simulations in local Haemodynamics by the application of mathematical-physiological models. These included the modelling of arterial blood flow dependent on the pressure gradient, radius and bifurcations (Hagen-Poiseuille); shear-stress und blood flow profiles in dependence of viscosity and radius (Womersley); Pulse-wave-dynamics with regard to local and global compliance. |
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| e) Role | Project Leader and Chief Scientist | |
| f) Running | 2004-2005 | |
| g) Funding | Graz University Hospital | |
| h) Consortium |
Institute of Medical Informatics, Statistics and Documentation (IMI), Graz University Hospital, Department of Surgery, ARCS Seibersdorf Research |
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| i) Online-Info |
http://www.medisim.org
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RD 11. SERVER:project (NEW MEDIA IN TEACHING) |
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| a) Activity Area | TEL&EM | |
| b) Keywords | Collaborative Learning, Computer Supported Collaborative Learning (CSCL), Distance Learning, e-Learning, On-line communities | |
| c) OESTAT Topics | 1134 Computer Supported Collaborative Work (CSCW); 5838 E-Learning | |
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d) Abstract |
The so called Server-project (a somewhat misleading title because the project included much more than simply installing a server) included the creation of a community platform to support people working in the area of the New Media and e-Learning at both State Universities and the Universities of Applied Sciences in Austria. Beyond the establishment of communities and networking, meetings, conferences, workshops, production of newsletters, websites and project data bases were organized and an interface was created between decision-makers and the associates of the universities. | |
| e) Role | Project Partner, Supervisor | |
| f) Running | 2002-2004 | |
| g) Funding | Austrian Ministry of Science, bm:bwk (2002-2004) |
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| h) Consortium |
Karl-Franzens University of Graz University of Applied Sciences FH Joanneum Graz Gewi-Lab (Laboratory in the Humanities Sciences) |
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RD 10. VMC-Graz (Virtual Medical Campus Graz) |
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| a) Activity Area | HCI&UE, IKM&IS; TEL&EM | |
| b) Keywords | Multimedia Information System, Software Architecture, Software Engineering, Interoperability, Reusability, Content Analysis and Indexing, Metadata, Information Search and Retrieval, Systems and Software, Online Information Services, Human-Computer Interaction & Usability Engineering, Rapid Prototyping, Content Management, Learning Objects (LO), Reusable Learning Objects (RLO), IEEE Learning Objects Metadata (IEEE LOM), Sharable Content Object Reference Model (SCORM) | |
| c) OESTAT Topics | 1108 = Informatics, Computer Science (Informatik); 1138 = Information Systems (Informationssysteme), also 5937 | |
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d) Abstract |
The general objective of the Virtual Medical Campus Graz (VMC-Graz) projects was the realization of a Multimedia Information System (MIS) to make the new curriculum of human medicine at the Medical University Graz (MUG) digitally accessible. Consequently, the VMC-Graz was never considered as the development of a new learning platform but as a tailor-made, object oriented (OO), modular Multimedia Information System with emphasis on Human-Computer Interaction (HCI) and Usability. Thus, the VMC-Graz is exactly suited to the workflows of e-Learning within the new curriculum. The target group encompasses students (approximately 4500) and teachers (approximately 600) as well as administrators. This high number of end-users justified an own and specially designed system. Technologically, the system architecture consists of three parts: A Multimedia Repository in the back-end; a middleware which contains the so called VMC-logic, and the front-end, designed in a User-Centered Design process, which was extended to a User-Centered Development (UCD) process according to Marcus (2002) to optimally support the workflow of the users. Technically, the VMC-Graz was developed on Microsoft Windows 2000 server, MS SQL-server 7.0 and MS visual studio .net including MS active server pages .net (asp.net) and MS visual basic .net (vb.net). Learning Objects (LOs) used within this Virtual Campus are developed according to accepted standards for trans-national education (LOM, SCORM) and encompass pre-knowledge questions and self-evaluation questions. Such Learning Objects can serve as a basis for international networking in the form of Reusable Learning Objects (RLOs). The RLOs are stored in a specially designed repository (back-end) and arranged in lectures, themes and modules by the VMC-logic (middleware) according to different end-user views (front-end). Consequently all developed content can be used in any other learning platform for the creation of individual e-Learning courses. The VMC-Graz project can be seen as a best practice pilot model for the attempts of other similarly based faculties and study directions and an important foundation for the international network in the field of New Media and e-Learning in medicine and Health Care. | |
| e) Role | Technical Director, Leader of the Software Engineering Team | |
| f) Running | 2002-2004 | |
| g) Funding | Austrian Ministry of Science, bm:bwk |
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| h) Consortium |
Medical University of Graz Tecmath AG, Kaiserslautern (Germany) Graz University of Technology HM&S |
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| i) Online-Info |
http://vmc.meduni-graz.at http://vmc.uni-graz.at http://www.industrienet.de/O/125/Y/84057/VI/10053930/VS/Holzinger/default.aspx |
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RD 9. MUCOPHY (Multimedial Computer Simulation of renal Physiology) |
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| a) Activity Area | HCI&UE, IKM&IS; TEL&EM |
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| b) Keywords | Simulation, Animation, Visualization, Learner Centered Design (LCD), Usability Engineering | |
| c) OESTAT Topics | 1133 Computerunterstützte Simulation; 5838 E-Learning; 5506 Lernpsychologie; 3905 Medizinische Computerwissenschaften | |
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d) Abstract |
With traditional learning and teaching methods and material, the verbal
representation of complex dynamic problems is frequently difficult,
particularly in the field of medicine. Consequently it is often preferred
to resort to a specific example, by means of which certain effects can be
analyzed and demonstrated (Case-Based Learning, CBL). Problem: In medicine, ethical boundaries are quickly reached in the application of Case-Based Learning. This circumstance complicates teaching activities without involving (real) patients.Solution: One possible remedy of this problem is the use of simulation and computer models. On the basis of medical knowledge, human organs (e.g. tissue etc.) and their (patho-) physiology can be simulated. This allows reproducible as well as pedagogically and didactically valuable experiments with maximum regard to anonymity and ethics. Technology: We developed Web based, multimedial, interactive teaching aids in medical training for the simulation of kidney functions via the use of mathematical physiological models, for example, the representation and importance of the elimination process of harnpflichtiger substances in the kidney, as well as the explanation of the methods of determining the Glomerulaere Filtrations Rate (GFR). The focus of this work included the daily rhythm of high blood pressure and suitable medication. Physiology and patho-physiology of the Glucose Regulation and prescribed medicines, medical effects and kidney function. The effects of medication, the medicine given and kidney function. Research: The development took place with a clear focus on Human–Computer Interaction (HCI) in a Learner Centered Design (LCD). Challenges laid in the implementation and the employment suitability of specific computer simulations for learning purposes. |
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| e) Role | Project Leader, Chief Scientist | |
| f) Running | 2003 | |
| g) Funding | Graz University Hospital | |
| h) Consortium |
Division of Nephrology of the Department of Internal Medicine; ARCS Seibersdorf Research, Vienna University of Technology, Department of Mathematics; |
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| i) Online-Info |
http://www.medisim.org http://simtech.tuwien.ac.at |
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RD 8. NML (New Media in Teaching) |
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| a) Activity Area | TEL&EM, LTM-ICT | |
| b) Keywords | New Media, Multimedia, Collaborative Learning, Computer Supported Collaborative Learning (CSCL), e-Learning | |
| c) OESTAT Topics | 1134 Computer Supported Collaborative Work (CSCW); 5838 E-Learning | |
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d) Abstract |
This initiative by the Federal Ministry for Education, Science, and
Culture created incentives to improve the quality of knowledge transfer
and the organizational processes in teaching, learning, and research by
the support of new media and advanced multi media technologies. In a joint process including all Universities and Fachhochschulen, the Ministry established a framework concept for the years 2000–2003. During this period • the new possibilities such as multimedia and interactivity were examined to improve the quality of teaching and render educational offers more professional • existing innovation efforts were merged, inter-disciplinary co-operations were rendered possible, and exchange platforms set up • the increased use of online learning offers allows students and all those interested in further education to pursue their studies independent of time and place and renders these activities easier. The initiative supported projects that develop software applications for use in teaching at universities and Fachhochschulen. The projects were selected as part of a two-step on-line procedure with international evaluation. A total of 25 projects from different disciplines were sponsored with a total of 8 MEUR. The developments allow on-line courses for 44,000 students, 4,500 teaching staff, and 38,500 graduates and are currently running at Austrian Universities and Universities of Applied Sciences. The quality control lasts until 2007. |
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| e) Role | Member of the Steering Committee, Project Reviewer, Project Mentor | |
| f) Running | 2000-2004, Quality Control period until 2007 | |
| g) Funding | Austrian Ministry of Science, bm:bwk |
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| h) Consortium | Austrian Ministry of Science, bm:bwk | |
| i) Online-Info |
http://www.nml.at http://www.efit.at/english/escience |
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RD 7. CYTO-Trainer (Online Interactive Simulations for Cytogenetics Training) |
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| a) Activity Area | HCI&UE, IKM&IS; TEL&EM | |
| b) Keywords | Simulations, Multimedia Information Systems, User Interfaces, Human-Computer Interaction & Usability Engineering, Learning and Teaching with ICT | |
| c) OESTAT Topics | 1133 Computerunterstützte Simulation; 5838 E-Learning; 3905 Medizinische Computerwissenschaften | |
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d) Abstract |
We developed an Interactive Learning Object (ILO) that simulates a real-world system requiring that the students independently operate the visualizations interactively on hand from an LO developed for the new curriculum at the Medical University of Graz. The relatively complicated ILOs allowed us to gather experience regarding the technological effort and constraints that must be faced in the development of such e-learning materials. As a result of our experience, this project provided a guideline to be considered when designing, developing and implementing such ILOs via the Internet. This is important because the requirements for a web based, interactive simulation tool for large scale education are very different from classical simulation approaches. Some main categories include Portability, Simulation Techniques, Software Design, Tools and Solutions. During the Winter Semester 2002 this ILO was used by 600 students in 15 groups. Along with the practical use, we carried out an evaluation. Lastly, this type of ILO raised awareness as to how we can contribute to a better medical education. | |
| e) Role | Project Member, Chief Scientist | |
| f) Running | 2002 | |
| g) Funding | Ministry of Science (bm:bwk), 2002 |
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| h) Consortium | Institute for Medical Informatics, Statistics and Documentation (IMI), Graz University and Graz University Hospital; Institute for Medical Biology and Human Genetics, Graz University; ARC Seibersdorf research, Department for Biomedical Engineering; Vienna University of Technology, Department of Simulation | |
| i) Online-Info | http://serverprojekt.fh-joanneum.at/noflash/new/archiv/november03.pdf | |
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RD 6. PACOSY (PAtient COmmunication SYstem) |
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| a) Activity Area | HCI&UE, IKM&IS; TEL&EM | |
| b) Keywords | Information Interfaces and presentation, User Interfaces, Human-Computer Interaction & Usability Engineering, Ergonomics, Interaction Styles, Screen Design, Input devices and strategies; Touchscreen; Elderly users; Handicapped Users |
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| c) OESTAT Topics | 1138 = Information Systems (Informationssysteme), also 5937 | |
| d) Abstract |
At the clinical department of Oncology at the Medical University Hospital
in Graz, a pilot system of an interactive patient communications system (PACOSY)
has been implemented: Patients are able to retrieve and enter information
interactively. The system was specifically designed for patients with
little or no computer experience (i.e. users with low computer literacy)
and for patients with visual impairment and/or restricted motoric ability;
however it is also operable for experienced computer users where the user
interface has been designed to be correspondingly motivating. The effects
of deliberate vandalism were excluded; however, a stable system designed
to return to its defined initial state on exiting whether deliberate or
not was achieved. At the first implementation level an interactive questionnaire should
be completed by the oncology patients immediately on arrival in the
Oncology department. It particularly asks about their psychological state
of mind. The objective is a screening: due to the responses the
psychologist is able to build an opinion as to the necessity of immediate
support etc. (whether the "alert" occurs over the network and/or the
in-charge psychologist receives a screen output "alert" on his mobile
phone was discussed and postponed. The patient was supposed to complete
the questionnaire non anonymously (for identification) but during the
filling-in, confidentiality is necessary to inspire trust (nobody should
be able to read over the patients shoulder). Solution: We developed a near standard, scalable, cheap solution within the Hospital Intranet. The same Software supports touchscreen and mouse alternatively. Extensive use of KAGes standard equipment (PCs, Microsoft-Windows, MS server) was made. The solution is adaptable to other clinics with a minimum of technical expenditure which must be primarily targeted at flexible content, involving minimum or preferable no supplementary programming. The most important objective was a least possible maintenance requirement and maintainability of the content through clinic personnel (secretary etc.), this was achieved. Technology: Basically, the system was constructed to act as a client server system. The client connects, using a standard browser (in KAGes mainly Internet Explorer), a TCP/IP connection to the server within the Intranet. The client requests the webpage from the server. The communication between client and server is defined by HTTP (transfer hypertext Protocol). The server sends the "response" in the form of HTML (HyperText Markup Language). The browser interprets the HTML correspondingly and displays the page graphically. Research: With the aid of this pilot system we gained insight and understanding as to whether, and to what extend such a system is accepted/rejected by patients (low computer literacy and disabled people) and what was favored (Human-Computer Interaction) and how these systems can be ideally adapted (Usability Engineering). |
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| e) Role | Project Leader, Chief Scientist | |
| f) Running | 2001-2002 | |
| g) Funding | Industrial Cooperation | |
| h) Consortium |
Institute of Medical Informatics, Statistics & Documentation, Institute for Information Processing and Computer Supported New Media, IICM (Graz University of Technology), TL-electronic (München, Germany, http://www.tl-electronic.de ) |
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| i) Online-Info |
http://www.cs.uta.fi/~grse/ACAI_2003/UniversalAccessMethods/References/PACOSY.pdf http://www.computerzeitung.de/O/50/Y/82807/VI/10053929/default.aspx http://www.industrienet.de/O/125/Y/84057/VI/10053929/VS/Holzinger/default.aspx http://portal.acm.org/citation.cfm?id=646269.684035&dl=GUIDE&dl=ACM |
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RD 5. EPOS (Electronic Poster) |
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| a) Activity Area | HCI&UE, IKM&IS; TEL&EM | |
| b) Keywords | Animations, Visualizations, Web based Information Interfaces, Usability Engineering, | |
| c) OESTAT Topics | 3927 = Medical Informatics (Medizinische Informatik) | |
| d) Abstract |
The project goal was to visualize a selection of clinical methods by using
animations, which were required to work within a Web environment and
provide an end-user friendly navigation throughout the content. The
content encompassed the following topics: • PACS (Picture Archiving and Communication Systems); • Computer assisted navigation techniques in neurological surgery; • Radio surgery by use of the Leskell Gamma Knife; • Radiotherapy by use of digital image data; • 3D-models for simulation of operations; • Virtual endoscopy and computer assisted OP-navigation. |
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| e) Role | Project member | |
| f) Running | 1999 | |
| g) Funding | Industrial Cooperation | |
| h) Consortium | Universitätsklinik für Neurochirurgie Graz (Department of Neurological Surgery), Universitätsklinik für Strahlentherapie-Radioonkologie (Department of Radiotherapy and Radiooncology), Hals-, Nasen-, Ohren-Universitätsklinik, Universitätsklinik für Radiologie (Department of Radiology), Universitätsklinik für Zahn- Mund und Kieferheilkunde, Siemens-Corporate Research, Princeton (New Jersey) |
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| i) Online-Info | http://www.uni-graz.at/imi/wp | |
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RD 4. ZMF (Center of Medical Research Network- and Computing Infrastructure for 600 workplaces) |
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| a) Activity Area | IKM&IS | |
| b) Keywords | Information Technology and Systems, Large Network Infrastructures, Computing Infrastructures, Project and People Management, Systems Analysis, Digital Media Signals, Specific solutions for Multimedia Workplaces (Carols) |
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| c) OESTAT Topics | 1138 = Information Systems (Informationssysteme), also 5937 | |
| d) Abstract |
ZMF (Zentrum Medizinische Forschung Universitätskliniken Graz) is the
Center of Medical Research and encompasses an area of 6141 m2 including a
research center (FUG) with audiovisual department (AVE) and a University
Library (UB) with a students’ learning center. The ICT planning group was responsible for the complete planning of an ideal IT infrastructure and computer environments for this center. This work included planning and installing the hardware for the network both inside and outside, creating the necessary network infrastructure (active and passive components) and planning the necessary computing infrastructure for 600 workplaces. Also the work included the systems analysis and planning for 60 multimedia workplaces (called Carols) and the planning of special equipment for the audiovisual department. Research challenges encompassed the use of cable infrastructure for bi-directional transmission of digital multimedia signals. |
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| e) Role | Project Manager, Head of Work Group ICT (Information- and Communication Technology) | |
| f) Running | 2000-2003 | |
| g) Funding | Government Austria (Ministry of Science, bm:bwk); Province of Styria (Land Steiermark), Teilprojekt LKH2000-Universitätskliniken Graz | |
| h) Consortium | Graz University; University Library; Graz University Hospital; KAGES (Steiermärkische Krankenanstalten Gesellschaft); VAMED; | |
| i) Online-Info |
http://www.med-ezine.at/6_zmf/Projektstruktur.htm http://www.kages.at/cms/beitrag/10033478/1419813 |
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RD 3. L3 (Life Long Learning); Part-Project: Multimedia Repository and Multimedia Metadata |
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| a) Activity Area | TEL&EM |
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| b) Keywords | Multimedia Information Systems; Content creation, eContent, eLearning; Learning Management Systems, Standards for e-Learning | |
| c) OESTAT Topics | 1138 = Information Systems (Informationssysteme), also 5937; 5838 E-Learning, Telelearning (Technology Enhanced Learning) | |
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d) Abstract |
L³ was the basis for building of a service infrastructure to ensure life long learning. The focus of this part of the project was on Learning Standards, especially for the use of IEEE LOM within Learning Management Systems and Multimedia Repositories. The aim was to build an architecture of a multimedia repository for online educational content, that helps to manage the continuously growing amount of electronic learning material, with the possibility of embedding the repository both in educational learning environments and in Content Management Systems. It is designed to manage a large amount of interactive multimedia and hypermedia learning material, provides a centralized access to all stored content, preserves the physical quality of the learning material and offers functions for content based searching, browsing and retrieval in different qualities, depending on the users environment and location. | |
| e) Role | Expert, Researcher | |
| f) Running | 1999-2002 | |
| g) Funding | bm:bf | |
| h) Consortium |
Techmath AG Kaiserslautern SAP Siemens AG Deutschland |
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RD 2. TRIANGLE (Motivation, Incidental Learning & the Tamagotchi-Effect) |
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| a) Activity Area | TEL&EM |
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| b) Keywords | Multimedia Information Systems; Animations; Audio input/output; User Interfaces, Computer Uses in Education, Computer Assisted Instruction (CAI), Collaborative Learning, Applications and Expert Systems (Games), Motivation, Incidental Learning, Content creation, eContent, eLearning | |
| c) OESTAT Topics | 5838 E-Learning, Telelearning (Technology Enhanced Learning) | |
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d) Abstract |
In TRIANGLE even teachers with little computer literacy can change or add educational content and build a version matching their specific needs. The interoperability is achieved by using a very simple plain text or hypertext format. In everyday use teachers can create their own textual content (and share it with other teachers) whilst multimedia objects, which are not as easy to create, can be downloaded from a central educational server. Tested amongst K-12 students in the field of mathematics, it showed that this type of multi-media application derives its power of attraction from both the quality of the interface design and the multi-medial content. Although the learning per se was not improved by this application, our experimental results showed that motivation and attention can be increased and - especially in such difficult topics as mathematics can be enhanced; consequently better learning results were achieved in the long run. | |
| e) Role | Project Leader and Chief Scientist | |
| f) Running | 1999 | |
| g) Funding | Wirtschaftskammer Steiermark (1999) | |
| h) Consortium |
Institute of Information Systems and Computer Media (IICM), Styrian Chamber of Commerce (Interactive Information Center, IIC) |
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RD 1. VR-Friends (Chances for new ways of Learning with Computers) |
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| a) Activity Area | TEL&EM |
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| a) Keywords | Human Factors, Human Information Processing, Human Learning, Human Motivation; Computer Uses in Education, Computer Assisted Instruction (CAI), Computer Supported Collaborative Learning (CSCW), e-Learning, Quasi-Intelligent Tutoring, Games, Gaming, Computer Games for Learning Purposes. | |
| c) OESTAT Topics | 5838 E-Learning, Telelearning (Technology Enhanced Learning) | |
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d) Abstract |
In Technology Enhanced Learning (TEL), especially in Web based Training (WBT) systems currently available, learning happens in traditional, strongly linear and objective oriented forms. Learners usually go from topic to topic, similar to a classical text book. In this way, learning systems provide information only and usually it is the responsibility of each learner to maintain their motivation for continued reading and learning. Motivation is a very important factor but there is another possibility: incidental learning, often also called implicit learning. In this project a prototype of VR-Friends software was implemented with the aim of experimenting with three basic psychological effects: Incidental learning, Motivation and a so called "Tamagotchi-Effect", which implies personal responsibility within a learning situation. | |
| e) Role | Project Leader and Chief Scientist | |
| f) Running | 1998-1999 | |
| g) Funding | Wirtschaftskammer Steiermark (1998) | |
| h) Consortium |
Institute of Information Systems and Computer Media (IICM), Styrian Chamber of Commerce (nteractive Information Center, IIC) |
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