Abstract: The invention relates to an identification sensor (100) which is configured with two passage sensors (101, 102) and with an ID receiver (103). The ID receiver is configured to receive wirelessly transmitted radio frequency signals from a personal transmitter 111. The radio frequency signal is an ID signal which contains ID information which can be used for identifying the person carrying the personal transmitter (111), e.g. by retrieving further ID information form a database (112). Passage signals generated by the two passage sensors (101, 102) are compared in order to determine the motion direction of the user relative to the sensors. An output signal containing information about the ID information and the motion direction is generated. The output signal can be used for controlling e.g. ambient light in a patient room to satisfy working conditions for a doctor who enters the room and to adjust light to create a suitable atmosphere for the patient when the doctor leaves the room.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method and to an apparatus that enables the ambience of e.g. hospital rooms to adapt according the scheduled or non-scheduled activities throughout the day. The ambience generated by lights, sound devices, image, movie displays and other devices is controlled by an ambience controller (100) in dependence of day phases defined by a patient's day schedule or in dependence of other non-scheduled phases which may have been initiated in dependence of a trigger signal (215, 216) generated in response to activities such as the entering of a caterer.

Abstract: A lighting system for providing a daylight appearance and a luminaire are provided. The lighting system comprises a plurality of light emitters and a plurality of optical elements. Said plurality of light emitters emit a wide light beam. Each optical element of at least a subset of the plurality of optical elements is related to a light emitter of the plurality of light emitters, thereby forming a pair.

Abstract: An optical element, a lighting system and a luminaire is provided. The optical element comprises a plate 100 and a plurality of collimating means. The optical element is to be used in front of a light source comprising a light emitting surface 106, and the optical element is configured to obtain a skylight appearance. The plate 100 is to be arranged parallel to the light emitting surface 106. The plate 100 is opaque and comprises a plurality of holes 104. The plate 100 further comprises a reflective surface 102 which is to be arranged parallel to the light emitting surface 106. The reflective surface 102 is light reflective in a predetermined spectral range to obtain a blue light emission 100. The plurality of collimating means collimate a part of the light received from the light source to obtain a collimated light beam 112 in a specific direction. Each one of the collimating means comprises one of the plurality of holes of the plate 104.

Abstract: A highlighting method and an interaction system (100) include a switchable mirror (110) facing a first side of an item (120) having a second side facing a viewer (130); and a processor (220) configured to perform switching the mirror from a transparent or non-transparent state to a reflective state so that said first side of said item (120) becomes visible to the viewer (130) through reflection from the switchable mirror (110). A light source (170) is configured to provide incident light to the switchable mirror (110) for reflection from the switchable mirror (110) in the reflective state for illuminating the first side of the item (120).

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of operating an ambience control system (10) comprising an ambience rendering system (14) configured to adapt the ambience in an area (16) so as to establish a current ambience state, a data storage (12) comprising data relating to occurrence of events and ambience states, each of the events being associated with a specific ambience state, and a processor configured to determine estimated time to next event based on the data relating to occurrence of events, provided that the next event relates to an ambience state different from the current ambience state the ambience rendering system (14) (10) being configured to gradually adapt the ambience in the area (16) to match the next ambient state, the method comprising determining current ambience state, determining estimated time to next event, and operating the area (16) ambience system (10) based on the estimated time to next event.

Abstract: A method and system for reducing stress in a working environment. In a conditioning phase a positive association of a sensory stimulus, such as a scent, image and/or sound with a relaxed feeling is created. Following the creation of this positive association the “relaxing” stimulus will be used as a de-stressor in the usage phase. That is, when it is detected that the user is stressed, the “relaxing” stimulus is released to reduce stress.

Abstract: An interactive method and system include at least one detector (210) configured to detect the position of at least one user (240) in proximity of a panel (205), such as a transparent panel of a shop window (205). A processor (120) is provided which may be configured to activate a portion of the panel to display information. This portion, referred to as a private screen (230), may be substantially near the user's position. The processor (120) may be further be configured to move the private screen (230) so that it follows movement of the user (120). When a second user (245) is detected, then a second private screen (235) is activated substantially near the second user (245). The location of the second private screen (235) relative the location of the first screen (230) is such that interference is reduced between the two users or screens.

Abstract: A wireless die (2) comprises an orientation detector (4) for determining an orientation of the die (2) and a transmitter (5) connected to the orientation detector (4) for transmitting die (2) orientation data to the receiver (3). The orientation detector (4) comprises at least two electromechanical detectors (6), the electromechanical detectors (6) being arranged for generating electrical power for the orientation detector (4) and transmitter (5), and for supplying gravity based orientation data.

Abstract: A wearable electronic device such as a wrist watch (60) is supplied with conventional clock with two pointers (32,33). The device displays a parameter indicative of how “cool” the wearer has been over the past period as a function of time, using the time axis of one of the pointers (32,33). “Coolness” can be based on the measurement of related physiological parameters like heart-rate, body temperature, movement, skin resistance or muscle activity. “Coolness” of a person is understood as being the ability to cope with stress. Therefore, the stability of physiological parameters can be used to derive a signal for the subjective trait called “coolness”. All physiological parameters can be measured by sensors (10) in the watch (60) or in the strap (50). The invention is used as a gadget for self expression and emotional feedback.

Abstract: A pen which is able to modulate the trace of the pen in response to a sensory signal of the user, such as for example skin conductance or respiration. The sensory signals represent the mood of the user. By changing the trace of the pen, a change in mood of the user can be expressed.

Abstract: A method for manufacturing a flooring product with integrated circuitry, comprising the steps of providing a plurality of pieces (6), stacking said pieces on top of each other, displaced in relation to each other to form an offset stack (10), and compressing said offset stack to form said flooring product. The method further comprises arranging flexible circuitry (7) on an upper surface of at least one piece, so that, when said pieces are stacked, a first portion (7a) of flexible circuitry on the at least one piece is exposed, said first portion (7a) including circuitry for interacting with the environment. By arranging the circuitry in the flooring during such a manufacturing process, a flooring product is achieved where only a portion of the circuitry is exposed, and another portion is embedded in the flooring.

Abstract: Guidance is provided to a staff of a service-oriented business when catering to a guest on the premises of the service-oriented business. A signal is received from a presence detector on the premises. The signal is representative of a presence of the guest at a pre-determined location on the premises. A length of a time period is determined, during which the guest has been present at the pre-determined location. On a display monitor, a visual indication is generated of the presence at the pre-determined location. The visual indication has an attribute that changes with the passing of time.

Abstract: The invention describes a method of performing a gaze-based interaction between a user (1) and an interactive display system (2) comprising a three-dimensional display area (D) in which a number of physical objects (10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16) is arranged, and an observation means (3), which method comprises the steps of acquiring a gaze-related output (30) for the user (1) from the observation means (3), determining a momentary gaze category (Go, Gdw, Gbo, Gnr) from a plurality of gaze categories (Go, Gdw, Gbo, Gnr) on the basis of the gaze-related output (30); and continuously generating display area feedback according to the momentary determined gaze category (Go, Gdw, Gbo, Gnr).

Abstract: The invention describes a method of determining a head-motion/gaze relationship for a user (1), which method comprises the steps of allocating at least one first target (T1) and at least one second target (T2) in a display area (D); attracting the user's gaze towards a first target (T1) and observing the user's head (H) to obtain a first head orientation measurement value (M1). The method further comprises the steps of subsequently attracting the user's gaze towards a second target (T2) and observing the user's head (H) to obtain a second head orientation measurement value (M2); and analysing the head orientation measurement values (M1, M2) to obtain a head-motion/gaze relationship (R) for that user (1). The invention further describes an interactive display system (2), and a method of performing a gaze-based interaction between a user (1) and an interactive display system (2).

Abstract: The invention relates to the processing of application logic of a virtual and a real-world ambient intelligence environment. An embodiment of the invention provides a system (10) for processing application logic (12) of a virtual and a real-world ambient intelligence environment, wherein the virtual ambient intelligence environment is a computer generated simulation of the real-world ambient intelligence environment and—the application logic defines at least one interactive scene in the virtual and the real-world ambient intelligence environment.

Abstract: A window (110, 210, 310, 410, 510) including blind elements (120, 210, 320, 330, 340, 350, 360, 370, 380, 385, 390, 420, 430, 490) embedded within the window (110, 210, 310, 410, 510) and/or associated with the window (110, 210, 310, 410, 510). The blind elements (120, 210, 320, 330, 340, 350, 360, 370, 380, 385, 390, 420, 430, 490) may be embedded at least partially in the window (110, 210, 310, 410, 510). The blind elements (120, 210, 320, 330, 340, 350, 360, 370, 380, 385, 390, 420, 430, 490) may be positioned substantially perpendicular to a viewing surface of the window (110, 210, 310, 410, 510).

Abstract: A method and system for reducing stress in a working environment. In a conditioning phase a positive association of a sensory stimulus, such as a scent, image and/or sound with a relaxed feeling is created. Following the creation of this positive association the “relaxing” stimulus will be used as a de-stressor in the usage phase. That is, when it is detected that the user is stressed (80,90), the “relaxing” stimulus is released (100) to reduce stress.

Abstract: A system and a method are described for determining a stress level of a person based on the performance of the person in a game or puzzle. First, in a calibration phase the person is asked to judge his/her currently experienced stress level (120) and the person is asked to play (130) a game or puzzle resulting in a certain performance score. Subsequently in this calibration phase, the system links (150) the indicated stress level and the performance score. By repeating these steps a number of times, the system builds a table linking game performance scores and stress levels. The calibration phase will be executed initially and once every while to keep the system calibrated. Subsequently, in an operational phase, the person is occasionally asked (220) to play a game. Then, based on the current performance score and on the table assembled in the calibration phase, the system determines (250) the current stress level.

Abstract: A method for manufacturing a flooring product with integrated circuitry, comprising the steps of providing a plurality of pieces (6), stacking said pieces on top of each other, displaced in relation to each other to form an offset stack (10), and compressing said offset stack to form said flooring product. The method further comprises arranging flexible circuitry (7) on an upper surface of at least one piece, so that, when said pieces are stacked, a first portion (7a) of flexible circuitry on the at least one piece is exposed, said first portion (7a) including circuitry for interacting with the environment. By arranging the circuitry in the flooring during such a manufacturing process, a flooring product is achieved where only a portion of the circuitry is exposed, and another portion is embedded in the flooring.