This document discusses new frontiers in testing package accessibility. It outlines drivers like an aging population and sustainability that are pushing for more accessible packaging. Research at the HUB combines theories of human processing and usability to better understand how people interact with packages. Studies examine factors like visual cognition, change detection, and physical interfaces to characterize accessibility challenges. Future work aims to further evaluate learning through an interdisciplinary learning assessment center.
A presentation by Dr. Claire Sand, food packaging expert, from Institute of Food Technologists 2018 Conference - IFT 2018 - on Intelligent and Responsive Packaging
A presentation by Dr. Claire Sand, food packaging expert, from Institute of Food Technologists 2018 Conference - IFT 2018 - on Intelligent and Responsive Packaging
The Moveable Feast: Legal, Ethical and Social Implications of Converging Technologies On Our Dinner Tables.
From genetically modified crops to nanoparticles in our food, converging technologies will likely change the way we eat. By converging technologies, I am referring to the convergence of Nanotechnology, Biotechnology, Information Technologies, and Cognitive Sciences (NBIC ). With GMOs already part of the legal landscape (Monsanto v. Geertson), and nutraceuticals that claim to boost brain power already available at your local health food store, nanotechnology and information technology promises to deliver such things as InVitro meat. What does the future hold with regards to new foodstuff and what, as lawyers and ethicists can expect to contemplate? Will the old law suffice or will new laws be needed?
Supporting slides from presentation on the future of the food system--with a look at emerging digital and social tools that may transform the food web. copyright 2011 William B Rosenzweig, Physic Ventures, LLC
Slides for a keynote presentation to the EGI Technical Forum, 15th September 2010, Amsterdam on the construction challenges facing the LifeWatch research infrastructure.
Applications of nanotechnology in food packaging and food safetyDr. IRSHAD A
Over the past few decades the evolution of a number of science disciplines and technologies have revolutionized food and processing sector. Most notable among these are biotechnology, information technology etc… and recently nanotechnology which is now constantly growing in the field of food production, processing, packaging, preservation, and development of functional foods. Food packaging is considered as one of the earliest commercial application of nanotechnology in food sector. Around more than 400 Nanopackaging products are available for commercial use. In 2008, nanotechnology demanded over $15 billion in worldwide research and development money (public and private) and employed over 400,000 researchers across the globe (Roco, M. C. et al. 2010). Nanotechnologies are projected to impact at least $3 trillion across the global economy by 2020, and nanotechnology industries worldwide may require at least 6 million workers to support them by the end of the decade (Roco, M. C. et al. 2010). Scientists and industry stakeholders have already identified potential uses of nanotechnology in virtually every segment of the food industry from agriculture (e.g., pesticide, fertilizer or vaccine delivery; animal and plant pathogen detection; and targeted genetic engineering) to food processing (e.g., encapsulation of flavor or odor enhancers; food textural or quality improvement; new gelation or viscosifying agents) to food packaging (e.g., pathogen, gas or abuse sensors; anticounterfeiting devices, UV-protection, and stronger, more impermeable polymer films) to nutrient supplements (e.g., nutraceuticals with higher stability and bioavailability). Undeniably, the most active area of food nanoscience research and development is packaging: the global nano-enabled food and beverage packaging market was 4.13 billion US dollars in 2008 and has been projected to grow to 7.3 billion by 2014, representing an annual growth rate of 11.65% (www.innoresearch.net).This is likely connected to the fact that the public has been shown in some studies to be more willing to embrace nanotechnology in ‘out of food’ applications than those where nanoparticles are directly added to foods.
The Moveable Feast: Legal, Ethical and Social Implications of Converging Technologies On Our Dinner Tables.
From genetically modified crops to nanoparticles in our food, converging technologies will likely change the way we eat. By converging technologies, I am referring to the convergence of Nanotechnology, Biotechnology, Information Technologies, and Cognitive Sciences (NBIC ). With GMOs already part of the legal landscape (Monsanto v. Geertson), and nutraceuticals that claim to boost brain power already available at your local health food store, nanotechnology and information technology promises to deliver such things as InVitro meat. What does the future hold with regards to new foodstuff and what, as lawyers and ethicists can expect to contemplate? Will the old law suffice or will new laws be needed?
Supporting slides from presentation on the future of the food system--with a look at emerging digital and social tools that may transform the food web. copyright 2011 William B Rosenzweig, Physic Ventures, LLC
Slides for a keynote presentation to the EGI Technical Forum, 15th September 2010, Amsterdam on the construction challenges facing the LifeWatch research infrastructure.
Applications of nanotechnology in food packaging and food safetyDr. IRSHAD A
Over the past few decades the evolution of a number of science disciplines and technologies have revolutionized food and processing sector. Most notable among these are biotechnology, information technology etc… and recently nanotechnology which is now constantly growing in the field of food production, processing, packaging, preservation, and development of functional foods. Food packaging is considered as one of the earliest commercial application of nanotechnology in food sector. Around more than 400 Nanopackaging products are available for commercial use. In 2008, nanotechnology demanded over $15 billion in worldwide research and development money (public and private) and employed over 400,000 researchers across the globe (Roco, M. C. et al. 2010). Nanotechnologies are projected to impact at least $3 trillion across the global economy by 2020, and nanotechnology industries worldwide may require at least 6 million workers to support them by the end of the decade (Roco, M. C. et al. 2010). Scientists and industry stakeholders have already identified potential uses of nanotechnology in virtually every segment of the food industry from agriculture (e.g., pesticide, fertilizer or vaccine delivery; animal and plant pathogen detection; and targeted genetic engineering) to food processing (e.g., encapsulation of flavor or odor enhancers; food textural or quality improvement; new gelation or viscosifying agents) to food packaging (e.g., pathogen, gas or abuse sensors; anticounterfeiting devices, UV-protection, and stronger, more impermeable polymer films) to nutrient supplements (e.g., nutraceuticals with higher stability and bioavailability). Undeniably, the most active area of food nanoscience research and development is packaging: the global nano-enabled food and beverage packaging market was 4.13 billion US dollars in 2008 and has been projected to grow to 7.3 billion by 2014, representing an annual growth rate of 11.65% (www.innoresearch.net).This is likely connected to the fact that the public has been shown in some studies to be more willing to embrace nanotechnology in ‘out of food’ applications than those where nanoparticles are directly added to foods.
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New Frontiers in
Testing Package Accessibility
Laura Bix
Michigan State University
Acknowledgements
• Bret Carlson and IoPP
• Javier de la Fuente
• Ondrea Kassarjian
• Raghav Prashant Sundar
•Priyanka Rangnekar
• Julia Breisinger
•Cory Wilson
• Monica Cai
• Abhishek Gawasane
• Jose Hernandez
• James Klobuchar
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Agenda
• The Traditional Approach to
packaging design
• Drivers
• Aging Population
• Changing Marketplace
• Sustainability Movement
• Ongoing work at the HUB
• The theory
• Visual Cognition
• Physical Testing
Traditional Approach
to Package Design
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Environments
Physical Atmospheric Human
Barrier Materials
O2 Absorbers Child Resistant
Cushions Anti Static Agents Closures
Protection Corner Posts Wet Strength Materials Tamper Evident
Anti Slip Agents UV Absorbers Features
UV Blockers
Functions
Sterile Barriers
Bar Codes Warnings
RFID Microbial Indicators Directions for Safe
Communicatio
Shock Indicators O2 Indicators Use
n Symbols TTIs Indicators of Safety
Text and Quality
Senior Friendly
Stretch Wrap Packaging
Strapping Edible Films Handles
Utility Dual Ovenable Anti Slip Grips
Materials Size Limits
Pour spouts
PKG 101- Packaging systems, materials and forms and their
relationship to the needs and wants of society.
PKG 221- Physical and chemical properties of glass and
metal and application to packaging
PKG 315-Application of computers to communicate, analyze and
solve problems in the management, specification, production,
and testing of packaging systems.
PKG 322- Physical and chemical properties, manufacture,
conversion, and use of wood, paper, paperboard, and related
components in packaging. Design, use, and evaluation of
packages.
PKG 323- Physical and chemical properties of plastics and their
relationship to selection, design, manufacture, performance,
and evaluation of packages.
PKG 410-Identification and measurement of hazards in physical
distribution. Methods of protection against climate, shock,
vibration, and compression.
PKG 485-Package development including selection, design and
implementation of package systems for protection,
distribution, merchandising, use and disposal.
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Aging
Drivers of Change
Trend
•20% of the US
population will be
over the age of 65
by the year 2030
• 20% of the US population will be over the
age of 65 by 2030 (Federal Interagency
5% ofForum on Aging)
the US
•
population the US population will be over the
5% of will be
age of 85 by 2050
over the age of 85
by the year 2050
(Interagency
Forum on Aging
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Changing
Marketplac
e
• Escalating competition for customers
• Customer expectations are increasing
• Customization
• Diverse range of product choices available
• Changes in advertising
• Remote control
• Fragmentation
• DVR, Satellite radio
• Viral movement
• Packaging takes on a more prominent role in not
only reaching the customer, but in retaining them
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Ongoing
work at
the HUB
de la Fuente’s work-
Combines Human
Processor Theory
with Usability Theory
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1. Exposure
(Active or passive)
II. Notice (Perception)
III. Encode
IV. Comprehend
V. Comply
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Innovative New Closure Fails
to be opened
• Maybe the consumer failed to
notice the opening mechanism
• Maybe they noticed the
mechanism, but failed to notice
the directions for use
• Maybe they noticed, but failed to
understand
• Maybe they noticed and
understood, but were physically
unable to manipulate
Visual Cognition
• Eye Tracking
• Change Detection
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Sundar
• PWLs in 5 color contrasts
• Population of young adults
• Population of 50+
• Of the test participants
• 22% failed to notice
ANY of the five PWLS
• 40% failed to notice one
or more
• Significant differences in
the attentive behaviors
of the two populations
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Kosugi’s Work-
Change Detection
• 46 people tested
• 16 women and 30 men
• Exposed to 3 groups of 5 changes
• 2 critical
• 3 dummies
• Total of 6 critical changes per
participant
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QuickTime™ and a
MPEG-4 Video decompressor
are needed to see this picture.
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QuickTime™ and a
MPEG-4 Video decompressor
are needed to see this picture.
Change Detection
• 8 Pairs of look-alike, sound-alike drug
names
• Each pair in TALLMAN and traditional
format
• 40 lay people, 40 healthcare providers
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Characterizing the
Physical Interface
• Timed task analysis
• Kinematics (Mechanical
Engineering/Biomechanics
) QuickTime™ and a
MPEG-4 Video decompressor
• Kinetics are needed to see this picture.
QuickTime™ and a
MPEG-4 Video decompressor
are needed to see this picture.
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Future Work
• Learning Assessment Center (LAC)
• Joint MSU SoP, CHM, Osteopathic
Medicine, Nursing, Vet Medicine,
Biomechanics
• http://lac.msu.edu/tour.htm
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