The present invention proposes a device (5) for predicting or simulating a body temperature of a ... more The present invention proposes a device (5) for predicting or simulating a body temperature of a patient (P) at a convenient time in the future, comprising means for determining parameter values of the patient (P) and / or its surroundings on; and a computing device for simulating a body temperature of the patient (P). It further provides a method and a work station.
Medical lighting device (1000) to a room ceiling (1) comprising a surgical field illumination (10... more Medical lighting device (1000) to a room ceiling (1) comprising a surgical field illumination (100) with at least one lighting module (3), a central control station (11), a lighting control unit (7), a control unit (39, 390), at least one image capturing element (27, 270) and an image processing unit (29, 290), at least two on the ceiling (1) disposed reference elements (67, 68, 69, 280, 288), further comprising an operation unit (200) with a position sensor (25), with at least one of a handle (31) arranged operating element (33) and having a marking and distance detecting element (35), wherein the at least one image sensing element (27, 270) and the image processing unit (29, 290) are disposed in / on the control unit (200) further comprising means (13, 15, 17, 19, 21, 26, 28) for data transmission between the central control station (11), the lighting control unit (7) and the control unit (39, 390), - wherein the at least one lighting module (3) is constructed as an assembly with ...
The present invention provides for the first time a method for monitoring a patient being anesthe... more The present invention provides for the first time a method for monitoring a patient being anesthetized and a method to determine a combined effect of various inserted anesthetics. It also proposes apparatus for carrying out the inventive methods.
The present invention firstly provides a method for monitoring a patient anesthetized and a metho... more The present invention firstly provides a method for monitoring a patient anesthetized and a method of determining the combined effect of different anesthetics used. It further provides devices for implementing the methods according to the invention.
Over the last years, a variety of pervasive games was developed. Al- though some of these applica... more Over the last years, a variety of pervasive games was developed. Al- though some of these applications were quite successful in bringing digital games back to the real world, very little is known about their successful integration into smart environments. When developing video games, developers can make use of a broad variety of heuristics. Using these heuristics to guide the development process of applications for intelligent environments could significantly increase their func- tional quality. This paper addresses the question, whether existing heuristics can be used by pervasive game developers, or if specific design guidelines for smart home environments are required. In order to give an answer, the transferability of video game heuristics was evaluated in a two-step process. In a first step, a set of validated heuristics was analyzed to identify platform-dependent elements. In a second step, the transferability of those elements was assessed in a focus group study.
Over the last years, a variety of pervasive games was developed. Al-though some of these applicat... more Over the last years, a variety of pervasive games was developed. Al-though some of these applications were quite successful in bringing digital games back to the real world, very little is known about their successful integration into smart environments. When developing video games, developers can make use of a broad variety of heuristics. Using these heuristics to guide the development process of applications for intelligent environments could significantly increase their func-tional quality. This paper addresses the question, whether existing heuristics can be used by pervasive game developers, or if specific design guidelines for smart home environments are required. In order to give an answer, the transferability of video game heuristics was evaluated in a two-step process. In a first step, a set of validated heuristics was analyzed to identify platform-dependent elements. In a second step, the transferability of those elements was assessed in a focus group study.
Consolidated information from multiple sources (patient monitors, electronic medical records, inf... more Consolidated information from multiple sources (patient monitors, electronic medical records, infusion pumps, ventilators, medication references) may improve nurses' work and patient safety. Objective. Two hypotheses were tested, that integrated information displays (a) improve nurses' satisfaction and (b) lower perceived mental workload. Methods. In a counter-balanced, repeated measures design (integrated vs. traditional display) 12 ICU nurses performed realistic tasks using both display types. Results. Nurses' user interaction satisfaction was higher with the integrated display and it received more positive comments. Nurses' mean perceived mental workload scores were also lower, having significant differences in effort and frustration dimensions. A lower mental workload may reduce errors and improve treatment times. Integrated information displays have great promise, but technological factors such as bidirectional device communication must be addressed if these dis...
The present invention proposes a device (5) for predicting or simulating a body temperature of a ... more The present invention proposes a device (5) for predicting or simulating a body temperature of a patient (P) at a convenient time in the future, comprising means for determining parameter values of the patient (P) and / or its surroundings on; and a computing device for simulating a body temperature of the patient (P). It further provides a method and a work station.
Medical lighting device (1000) to a room ceiling (1) comprising a surgical field illumination (10... more Medical lighting device (1000) to a room ceiling (1) comprising a surgical field illumination (100) with at least one lighting module (3), a central control station (11), a lighting control unit (7), a control unit (39, 390), at least one image capturing element (27, 270) and an image processing unit (29, 290), at least two on the ceiling (1) disposed reference elements (67, 68, 69, 280, 288), further comprising an operation unit (200) with a position sensor (25), with at least one of a handle (31) arranged operating element (33) and having a marking and distance detecting element (35), wherein the at least one image sensing element (27, 270) and the image processing unit (29, 290) are disposed in / on the control unit (200) further comprising means (13, 15, 17, 19, 21, 26, 28) for data transmission between the central control station (11), the lighting control unit (7) and the control unit (39, 390), - wherein the at least one lighting module (3) is constructed as an assembly with ...
The present invention provides for the first time a method for monitoring a patient being anesthe... more The present invention provides for the first time a method for monitoring a patient being anesthetized and a method to determine a combined effect of various inserted anesthetics. It also proposes apparatus for carrying out the inventive methods.
The present invention firstly provides a method for monitoring a patient anesthetized and a metho... more The present invention firstly provides a method for monitoring a patient anesthetized and a method of determining the combined effect of different anesthetics used. It further provides devices for implementing the methods according to the invention.
Over the last years, a variety of pervasive games was developed. Al- though some of these applica... more Over the last years, a variety of pervasive games was developed. Al- though some of these applications were quite successful in bringing digital games back to the real world, very little is known about their successful integration into smart environments. When developing video games, developers can make use of a broad variety of heuristics. Using these heuristics to guide the development process of applications for intelligent environments could significantly increase their func- tional quality. This paper addresses the question, whether existing heuristics can be used by pervasive game developers, or if specific design guidelines for smart home environments are required. In order to give an answer, the transferability of video game heuristics was evaluated in a two-step process. In a first step, a set of validated heuristics was analyzed to identify platform-dependent elements. In a second step, the transferability of those elements was assessed in a focus group study.
Over the last years, a variety of pervasive games was developed. Al-though some of these applicat... more Over the last years, a variety of pervasive games was developed. Al-though some of these applications were quite successful in bringing digital games back to the real world, very little is known about their successful integration into smart environments. When developing video games, developers can make use of a broad variety of heuristics. Using these heuristics to guide the development process of applications for intelligent environments could significantly increase their func-tional quality. This paper addresses the question, whether existing heuristics can be used by pervasive game developers, or if specific design guidelines for smart home environments are required. In order to give an answer, the transferability of video game heuristics was evaluated in a two-step process. In a first step, a set of validated heuristics was analyzed to identify platform-dependent elements. In a second step, the transferability of those elements was assessed in a focus group study.
Consolidated information from multiple sources (patient monitors, electronic medical records, inf... more Consolidated information from multiple sources (patient monitors, electronic medical records, infusion pumps, ventilators, medication references) may improve nurses' work and patient safety. Objective. Two hypotheses were tested, that integrated information displays (a) improve nurses' satisfaction and (b) lower perceived mental workload. Methods. In a counter-balanced, repeated measures design (integrated vs. traditional display) 12 ICU nurses performed realistic tasks using both display types. Results. Nurses' user interaction satisfaction was higher with the integrated display and it received more positive comments. Nurses' mean perceived mental workload scores were also lower, having significant differences in effort and frustration dimensions. A lower mental workload may reduce errors and improve treatment times. Integrated information displays have great promise, but technological factors such as bidirectional device communication must be addressed if these dis...
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