PERSONA and universAAL EU-Projects ICT for InclusionFundació TicSalut
To empower elderly people to feel included, secure, protected and suported, by developing Ambient Assisted Living products and services for the achievement of more autonomy and quality in their lives.
I was invited to have a critical discussion on the ethics and political issues of the fashion industry and discuss the WEAR Sustain project aims and activities.
Project number: 224348
Project acronym: AEGIS
Project title: Open Accessibility Everywhere: Groundwork, Infrastructure, Standards
Starting date: 1 September 2008
Duration: 48 Months
AEGIS is an Integrated Project (IP) within the ICT programme of FP7
PERSONA and universAAL EU-Projects ICT for InclusionFundació TicSalut
To empower elderly people to feel included, secure, protected and suported, by developing Ambient Assisted Living products and services for the achievement of more autonomy and quality in their lives.
I was invited to have a critical discussion on the ethics and political issues of the fashion industry and discuss the WEAR Sustain project aims and activities.
Project number: 224348
Project acronym: AEGIS
Project title: Open Accessibility Everywhere: Groundwork, Infrastructure, Standards
Starting date: 1 September 2008
Duration: 48 Months
AEGIS is an Integrated Project (IP) within the ICT programme of FP7
Transformative governance of personal health ecosystems Totti Könnölä
Invited speech of Dr. Totti Könnölä, CEO inf Insight Foresight Institute in the scientific conference 'Bioengineering for Healthy Ageing. Adding Life to Years' November 9th 2017, CosmoCaixa Barcelona.
Future personal health ecosystems encompass various areas of application such as chronic disease management, life-style management, independent living and emergency services. Such future systems assist in the provision of continuous, quality controlled and personalised health services to empowered individuals regardless of location and provide a horizontal development area across variety of patients, clinical specialties, technology fields and health services. Hence, the development of such ecosystems requires transformative governance that enable coordination and federation of diverse stakeholders.
OASIS = Open architecture for Accessible Services Integration and Standardization -www.oasis-project.eu; funded under 7thFramework Programme;
- Started: 1 January 2008 –End: 31 December 2011
- Collaborative Project that introduces an innovative, ontology-driven, Open Reference Architectureand System, through which 12 different types of services are connected with the OASIS System for the benefit of the elderly, covering user needs and wants in terms of:
* Independent Living Applications;
* Autonomous Mobility;
* Smart Workplaces Applications.
Presentation about Internat Market for Inclusive and Assistive ICT by Sebastiaan van der Peijl (Deloitte).
ATIS4all First Workshop, 14th and 15th March, 2011. Madrid.
Transformative governance of personal health ecosystems Totti Könnölä
Invited speech of Dr. Totti Könnölä, CEO inf Insight Foresight Institute in the scientific conference 'Bioengineering for Healthy Ageing. Adding Life to Years' November 9th 2017, CosmoCaixa Barcelona.
Future personal health ecosystems encompass various areas of application such as chronic disease management, life-style management, independent living and emergency services. Such future systems assist in the provision of continuous, quality controlled and personalised health services to empowered individuals regardless of location and provide a horizontal development area across variety of patients, clinical specialties, technology fields and health services. Hence, the development of such ecosystems requires transformative governance that enable coordination and federation of diverse stakeholders.
OASIS = Open architecture for Accessible Services Integration and Standardization -www.oasis-project.eu; funded under 7thFramework Programme;
- Started: 1 January 2008 –End: 31 December 2011
- Collaborative Project that introduces an innovative, ontology-driven, Open Reference Architectureand System, through which 12 different types of services are connected with the OASIS System for the benefit of the elderly, covering user needs and wants in terms of:
* Independent Living Applications;
* Autonomous Mobility;
* Smart Workplaces Applications.
Presentation about Internat Market for Inclusive and Assistive ICT by Sebastiaan van der Peijl (Deloitte).
ATIS4all First Workshop, 14th and 15th March, 2011. Madrid.
Gelijke kansen op informatie, toegankelijke documenten en communicatiekanalen...AEGIS-ACCESSIBLE Projects
Gelijke kansen op informatie, toegankelijke documenten
en communicatiekanalen (o.a. sociale media)
Presentatie op TOLBO symposium "Symposium toegankelijkheid van lokale besturen en overheidsdiensten voor personen met functiebeperkingen" - 20 maart 2012 in het Vlaams parlement.
Project number: 224145
Project acronym: ACCESSIBLE
Project title: Accessibility Assessment Simulation Environment for New Applications Design and Development
Starting date: 1 September 2008
Duration: 42 Months
ACCESSIBLE is a targeted research project (STREP) within the ICT programme of FP7.
http://www.accessible-project.eu/
Project number: 224348
Project acronym: AEGIS
Project title: Open Accessibility Everywhere: Groundwork, Infrastructure, Standards
Starting date: 1 September 2008
Duration: 48 Months
AEGIS is an Integrated Project (IP) within the ICT programme of FP7
http://www.aegis-project.eu/
Project number: 247765
Project acronym: VERITAS
Project full title: Virtual and Augmented Environments and Realistic User Interactions To achieve Embedded Accessibility DesignS
Starting date: 1 January 2010
Duration: 48 Months
VERITAS is an Integrated Project (IP) within the 7th Framework Programme, Theme FP7-ICT-2009.7.2, Accessible and Assistive ICT
http://veritas-project.eu/
Project number: 247765
Project acronym: VERITAS
Project full title: Virtual and Augmented Environments and Realistic User Interactions To achieve Embedded Accessibility DesignS
Starting date: 1 January 2010
Duration: 48 Months
VERITAS is an Integrated Project (IP) within the 7th Framework Programme, Theme FP7-ICT-2009.7.2, Accessible and Assistive ICT
http://veritas-project.eu/
Project number: 247765
Project acronym: VERITAS
Project full title: Virtual and Augmented Environments and Realistic User Interactions To achieve Embedded Accessibility DesignS
Starting date: 1 January 2010
Duration: 48 Months
VERITAS is an Integrated Project (IP) within the 7th Framework Programme, Theme FP7-ICT-2009.7.2, Accessible and Assistive ICT
http://veritas-project.eu/
Communications Mining Series - Zero to Hero - Session 1DianaGray10
This session provides introduction to UiPath Communication Mining, importance and platform overview. You will acquire a good understand of the phases in Communication Mining as we go over the platform with you. Topics covered:
• Communication Mining Overview
• Why is it important?
• How can it help today’s business and the benefits
• Phases in Communication Mining
• Demo on Platform overview
• Q/A
Observability Concepts EVERY Developer Should Know -- DeveloperWeek Europe.pdfPaige Cruz
Monitoring and observability aren’t traditionally found in software curriculums and many of us cobble this knowledge together from whatever vendor or ecosystem we were first introduced to and whatever is a part of your current company’s observability stack.
While the dev and ops silo continues to crumble….many organizations still relegate monitoring & observability as the purview of ops, infra and SRE teams. This is a mistake - achieving a highly observable system requires collaboration up and down the stack.
I, a former op, would like to extend an invitation to all application developers to join the observability party will share these foundational concepts to build on:
Sudheer Mechineni, Head of Application Frameworks, Standard Chartered Bank
Discover how Standard Chartered Bank harnessed the power of Neo4j to transform complex data access challenges into a dynamic, scalable graph database solution. This keynote will cover their journey from initial adoption to deploying a fully automated, enterprise-grade causal cluster, highlighting key strategies for modelling organisational changes and ensuring robust disaster recovery. Learn how these innovations have not only enhanced Standard Chartered Bank’s data infrastructure but also positioned them as pioneers in the banking sector’s adoption of graph technology.
Epistemic Interaction - tuning interfaces to provide information for AI supportAlan Dix
Paper presented at SYNERGY workshop at AVI 2024, Genoa, Italy. 3rd June 2024
https://alandix.com/academic/papers/synergy2024-epistemic/
As machine learning integrates deeper into human-computer interactions, the concept of epistemic interaction emerges, aiming to refine these interactions to enhance system adaptability. This approach encourages minor, intentional adjustments in user behaviour to enrich the data available for system learning. This paper introduces epistemic interaction within the context of human-system communication, illustrating how deliberate interaction design can improve system understanding and adaptation. Through concrete examples, we demonstrate the potential of epistemic interaction to significantly advance human-computer interaction by leveraging intuitive human communication strategies to inform system design and functionality, offering a novel pathway for enriching user-system engagements.
Unlocking Productivity: Leveraging the Potential of Copilot in Microsoft 365, a presentation by Christoforos Vlachos, Senior Solutions Manager – Modern Workplace, Uni Systems
GraphSummit Singapore | The Art of the Possible with Graph - Q2 2024Neo4j
Neha Bajwa, Vice President of Product Marketing, Neo4j
Join us as we explore breakthrough innovations enabled by interconnected data and AI. Discover firsthand how organizations use relationships in data to uncover contextual insights and solve our most pressing challenges – from optimizing supply chains, detecting fraud, and improving customer experiences to accelerating drug discoveries.
GraphRAG is All You need? LLM & Knowledge GraphGuy Korland
Guy Korland, CEO and Co-founder of FalkorDB, will review two articles on the integration of language models with knowledge graphs.
1. Unifying Large Language Models and Knowledge Graphs: A Roadmap.
https://arxiv.org/abs/2306.08302
2. Microsoft Research's GraphRAG paper and a review paper on various uses of knowledge graphs:
https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/research/blog/graphrag-unlocking-llm-discovery-on-narrative-private-data/
Encryption in Microsoft 365 - ExpertsLive Netherlands 2024Albert Hoitingh
In this session I delve into the encryption technology used in Microsoft 365 and Microsoft Purview. Including the concepts of Customer Key and Double Key Encryption.
Generative AI Deep Dive: Advancing from Proof of Concept to ProductionAggregage
Join Maher Hanafi, VP of Engineering at Betterworks, in this new session where he'll share a practical framework to transform Gen AI prototypes into impactful products! He'll delve into the complexities of data collection and management, model selection and optimization, and ensuring security, scalability, and responsible use.
LF Energy Webinar: Electrical Grid Modelling and Simulation Through PowSyBl -...DanBrown980551
Do you want to learn how to model and simulate an electrical network from scratch in under an hour?
Then welcome to this PowSyBl workshop, hosted by Rte, the French Transmission System Operator (TSO)!
During the webinar, you will discover the PowSyBl ecosystem as well as handle and study an electrical network through an interactive Python notebook.
PowSyBl is an open source project hosted by LF Energy, which offers a comprehensive set of features for electrical grid modelling and simulation. Among other advanced features, PowSyBl provides:
- A fully editable and extendable library for grid component modelling;
- Visualization tools to display your network;
- Grid simulation tools, such as power flows, security analyses (with or without remedial actions) and sensitivity analyses;
The framework is mostly written in Java, with a Python binding so that Python developers can access PowSyBl functionalities as well.
What you will learn during the webinar:
- For beginners: discover PowSyBl's functionalities through a quick general presentation and the notebook, without needing any expert coding skills;
- For advanced developers: master the skills to efficiently apply PowSyBl functionalities to your real-world scenarios.
Removing Uninteresting Bytes in Software FuzzingAftab Hussain
Imagine a world where software fuzzing, the process of mutating bytes in test seeds to uncover hidden and erroneous program behaviors, becomes faster and more effective. A lot depends on the initial seeds, which can significantly dictate the trajectory of a fuzzing campaign, particularly in terms of how long it takes to uncover interesting behaviour in your code. We introduce DIAR, a technique designed to speedup fuzzing campaigns by pinpointing and eliminating those uninteresting bytes in the seeds. Picture this: instead of wasting valuable resources on meaningless mutations in large, bloated seeds, DIAR removes the unnecessary bytes, streamlining the entire process.
In this work, we equipped AFL, a popular fuzzer, with DIAR and examined two critical Linux libraries -- Libxml's xmllint, a tool for parsing xml documents, and Binutil's readelf, an essential debugging and security analysis command-line tool used to display detailed information about ELF (Executable and Linkable Format). Our preliminary results show that AFL+DIAR does not only discover new paths more quickly but also achieves higher coverage overall. This work thus showcases how starting with lean and optimized seeds can lead to faster, more comprehensive fuzzing campaigns -- and DIAR helps you find such seeds.
- These are slides of the talk given at IEEE International Conference on Software Testing Verification and Validation Workshop, ICSTW 2022.
Transcript: Selling digital books in 2024: Insights from industry leaders - T...BookNet Canada
The publishing industry has been selling digital audiobooks and ebooks for over a decade and has found its groove. What’s changed? What has stayed the same? Where do we go from here? Join a group of leading sales peers from across the industry for a conversation about the lessons learned since the popularization of digital books, best practices, digital book supply chain management, and more.
Link to video recording: https://bnctechforum.ca/sessions/selling-digital-books-in-2024-insights-from-industry-leaders/
Presented by BookNet Canada on May 28, 2024, with support from the Department of Canadian Heritage.
Securing your Kubernetes cluster_ a step-by-step guide to success !KatiaHIMEUR1
Today, after several years of existence, an extremely active community and an ultra-dynamic ecosystem, Kubernetes has established itself as the de facto standard in container orchestration. Thanks to a wide range of managed services, it has never been so easy to set up a ready-to-use Kubernetes cluster.
However, this ease of use means that the subject of security in Kubernetes is often left for later, or even neglected. This exposes companies to significant risks.
In this talk, I'll show you step-by-step how to secure your Kubernetes cluster for greater peace of mind and reliability.
Securing your Kubernetes cluster_ a step-by-step guide to success !
Day 2 jan albers presentation aegis (final)
1. Assistive Technologies and Rehabilitation
- Challenges and Solutions -
Jan Albers
senior consultant EPR
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2. Structure
Background
Major developments and challenges
Possible approaches and solutions
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3. Background
Dutch
Study University Heidelberg
Director Communication SRH
Director VT Centre Hoensbroek
CEO Hoensbroek (SRL / now Adelante)
Co-founder EPR
International activities (EU / RI a.o.)
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4. AT and Rehabilitation
Long common history
Focus on individual
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5. AT not new … but new is ….
• Speed of technological developments and their
possible applications
• Context of disability world / rehabilitation
Key: change
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6. The message
DC + DC DO
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7. Environment/context
Social economic Adapt
Challenges to changing needs
• Finances
Modernisation
• Globalisation • Understand needs
• Labour market flexibility • Flexible responses
• Individualisation • New target groups
• New services
• Ageing
• New ways service provision
• Inclusion
Sophisticated and complex
Increasing and diversifying services
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8. Context
Paradigm shift in health and social services
From public programming to more market-based regulation
Positive & proactive
High level expertise
approach
Modernisation / Change
• Mainstreaming/partnership • Demonstrate added value
• Inclusion / maximise potential • Quality assurance
• Empowerment • Competition: tendering
• Decentralization • Market analysis and orientation
Paradigm shift in disability field
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From medical model to social / consumer model
9. AT - not a ‘normal’ product
An assistive product
A need unexpected and not
created
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10. AT - not a ‘normal’ product
An assistive product
A product that nobody wants
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11. AT - from individual to environment
Independent living
AT not uncontroversial
Critics about technology driven nature
Stigmatizing character
No replacement of communication 11
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12. AT - Definition
Any item, piece of equipment or product system,
whether acquired commercially, modified or
customized, that is used to increase, maintain or
improve functional capabilities of individuals with
disabilities.
(The US Assistive Technology Act of 1998, Section 3)
AT has the potential to help people with disabilities to
live in the least restrictive environments and attain their
personal and vocational aspirations.
(Peterson DB, Murray GC. Ethics and assistive technology service provision. Disability and Rehabilitation:
Assistive Technology 2006;1:59–67)
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13. AT and Telecare
AT&T = the delivery of health and social care to
individuals within the home or wider community outside
formal institutional settings, with the support of devices
enabled by information and communication
technologies
(Tang P, Curry R, Gann D. Telecare: new ideas for care and support @ home. Bristol: The Policy Press, 2000.)
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14. AT and AAL (housing / environment)
• (Semi)independent living elderly and pwd
• Security
• Communication
• Comfort / convenience
• Support
Avoid institutionalizing
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15. AT – universal design
Universal design strives to be a broad-spectrum
solution that helps everyone, not just people with
disabilities and it recognises the importance of how
things look.
Assistive technology which is not guided by the
universal design concept may benefit people with
disabilities but result in separate and stigmatising
solutions, for example, a ramp that leads to a separate
entry to a building from the main stairway..
(Perry J, Beyer S, Holm S. Assistive technology, telecare and people with intellectial disabilities: ethical
considerations. J Med Ethics 2009;35:81-86.)
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16. Experience of rehabilitation
professionals
75% of AT professionals believe that
persons with disability do not receive the
AT that they need
Assistive product as a successful solution is
very knowledge demanding and needs
professional expertise of various domains
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18. Different skills needed (not only technical)
Profound knowledge of market (many and complex
products)
National and international networking
Involvement and training of clients
NOTE: lack of sufficient evidence based practice
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19. Multidisciplinary team - flexible and continuous
Person-centered approach
Task analysis (real-life scenarios) and site trials
documentation the assessment
Education/ training of the team, including the
client
Wide scope of knowledge is required to service delivery of AT
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20. High or low expectations
Trial and error process
AT he / she has a disability
Involvement of users from the very beginning
Creating informed choices
Involvement of environment / family
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21. AT is more than a product
“after sale’ is crucial
Time lapse between need and provision
(re)assessment as continuous process
AT service includes training and ongoing training
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22. 75% of AT devices abandoned within 3 years
Reasons:
too complex
no acceptance by users
no acceptance by environment
not enough training provided
bad quality
To do:
better follow-up
awareness raising and information
(re)assessment as ongoing process
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23. is like a positive catalyst - it participates in the chemical reaction,
speeds it up, but is not consumed by the reaction itself – it must be
there but forgotten!
Client skill and competency development
Maximum independence
Full participation in society / Inclusion
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24. Ethical Issues
Universal application / access for all
Privacy
Data protection
Delegation of responsibility to machines
‘personal’ care vs. technology
Relation provider / user
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25. Ethical guideliness
Privacy: access / protection
Autonomy: decision about use of AT
Integrity and dignity: respecting individuals as human beings
Reliability: reliable AT solutions . No threat physical / mental
health
E-inclusion: accessible for all user groups
Benefit for society: use of AT increase quality of life
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26. Core drivers AT / ICT development
Knowledge disabled end-user
Knowledge diagnostician, (para)medical/technical
professionals (eastin)
Knowledge rules and procedures of service provider
systems and reimbursement schemes in Europe
Flexibility in product design (different geographical
markets)
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27. Barriers AT / ICT development
Lack of knowledge market
Different interpretations national/regional levels
Lack of coordination involved stakeholders
Different national SP systems
High prices AT / ICT devices
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28. Industry key player AT / ICT
Fragmented interest
Mainly restricted to specialised niches
Not recognizing market potential
Major international industries developed only for US market
European signal (Inclusion driven calls within FP6 and FP7-first step)
Appropriate EC legislative framework
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29. Purchase of AT / ICT by end user
Medical model
Disability / physician
Social model
National legislation / systems / agencies / funding
Consumer model
Direct contact user - supplier
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30. Future role of Rehab SP in AT/ICT (1)
Participation in R&D
Alliances with universities, research centers
Cooperation with industry
Involvement of own professionals in AT
development
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31. Future role of Rehab SP in AT/ICT (2)
Cooperation with mainstream organizations
Empowerment of service users
Training of service users
AT is a challenge but even more an opportunity
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32. The message
DC + DC DO
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