Abstract: A wearable gear (100) for holding a physiological sensor for monitoring a subject, such as a pulse oximeter. Said wearable gear being configured to automatically adjust the maximal length such that the predefined tension is obtained regardless of the size of the body part of the subject. The wearable gear comprises a tensioning element (102) having a maximal length, a holding unit for holding the physiological sensor, the wearable gear further comprises a tension mechanism for tensioning the tensioning element to a predefined tension when at least partially around a body part of the subject, wherein the tension mechanism comprises i) a first part comprising a resilient material, and ii) a second part comprising a non-resilient material, and wherein the first part and the second part mechanically cooperate with each other to automatically adjust the maximal length such that the predefined tension is obtained regardless of the size of the body part.

Abstract: A system (10) for personalization of patient pathways and treatment options includes a patient information database (32) which stores patient data relating to a patient's medical records. A patient personalization system (12) receives the patient's lifestyle values and preferences and evaluates choices of pathways and treatments and a clinical decision support system (18) generates choices of pathways and treatments from the patient data and the patient's lifestyle values and preferences.

Abstract: A system for generating a query includes a term unit (1) for extracting a term from at least one input document (51), to obtain an extracted term. A category unit (2) is arranged for associating the extracted term with a category that is semantically related with the extracted term. A query unit (3) is arranged for generating a query in dependence on the extracted term and the category. The query unit (3) includes an additional term unit (4) for generating at least one additional search term based on the category, and the query unit (3) is arranged for including the additional search term in the query. A submit unit (5) is arranged for submitting the query to at least one search engine (50), to obtain a plurality of found documents.

Abstract: The present invention relates to goggles (10) for providing feedback, in particular to a user, comprising at least one transparent portion (14) forming at least a portion of at least one glass (14) of the goggles (10), display means (18) for displaying light signals, wherein the display means (18) are integrated in the transparent portion (14), cover a surface of the transparent portion (14) at least partially and/or cover a surface of a frame (12) of the goggles (10) around the glass (14) at least partially, drive means (20) coupled to the display means (18) for providing signals to the display means (18) corresponding to the light signals to be displayed.

Abstract: A wearable gear (100) for holding a physiological sensor for monitoring a subject, such as a pulse oximeter. Said wearable gear being configured to automatically adjust the maximal length such that the predefined tension is obtained regardless of the size of the body part of the subject. The wearable gear comprises a tensioning element (102) having a maximal length, a holding unit for holding the physiological sensor, the wearable gear further comprises a tension mechanism for tensioning the tensioning element to a predefined tension when at least partially around a body part of the subject, wherein the tension mechanism comprises i) a first part comprising a resilient material, and ii) a second part comprising a non-resilient material, and wherein the first part and the second part mechanically cooperate with each other to automatically adjust the maximal length such that the predefined tension is obtained regardless of the size of the body part.

Abstract: A system (10) for multi-stage shared decision making includes a patient decision data store (60) that stores patient preferences (66) and patient rationales (68) associated with a decision regarding a first stage (64) of a treatment pathway (62). The system (10) further includes a support tool assistance system (20) that educates the patient regarding the stored preferences (66), rationales (68) and the treatment pathway (62) for making a decision regarding a next stage of the treatment pathway (62). An understanding score is calculated based on testing of the patient relative to the literacy level (72) of the patient regarding the preferences (66), rationales (68) and treatment pathway (62). Scores below a threshold score (74) result in updating educational materials for the patient, reeducation and retesting. Once the score meets the threshold (74), the patient is allowed to proceed to the next stage of decision making on the treatment pathway (62).

Abstract: A method of providing a report of experiences of members of a group of users includes: making available a content data compilation compiled from at least items of content data obtained in association with different members of the group; —obtaining data associated with at least one member of the group; and using the data associated with at least one member to cause at least one message to be output on at least one device (8-11) associated with at least one member of the group. At least part of the content data compilation is based on information provided in response to the at least one message by the at least one member with whom the device (8-11) is associated. In one embodiment, a “family news reporter” scenario is proposed.

Abstract: A medical information system (1) includes a user interface unit (2), a function predictor (6), a visualization unit (8), and a display device (12). The user interface unit (2) receives responses of a patient diagnosed with a disease to standardized questions pertaining to body functions of the diagnosed patient. The function predictor (6) computes predicted function values for the at least one body function based on the received responses, a disease profile, a treatment option, and a statistical model constructed from population based survey results. The visualization unit (8) constructs a visual display of the predicted values of the at least one body function for the diagnosed patient. The display device (12) displays the visual display.

Abstract: A system (50) and method (100) translates quantitative personalized decision content to natural language. Quantitative personalized decision content for a patient is received. The quantitative personalized decision content includes quantitative outcomes of treatment options. Contributing factors for the quantitative outcomes are determined. The treatment options are ranked based on a quantitative measure of the quantitative outcomes. Natural language explanations are presented to the patient describing the most highly ranked treatment option in terms of the contributing factors.

Abstract: A system (10) for personalization of patient pathways and treatment options includes a patient information database (32) which stores patient data relating to a patient's medical records. A patient personalization system (12) receives the patient's life-style values and preferences and evaluates choices of pathways and treatments and a clinical decision support system (18) generates choices of pathways and treatments from the patient data and the patient's lifestyle values and preferences.

Abstract: A clinical decision support system is disclosed, comprising pathway models (1) for at least a class of medical conditions defined in respect of a first dictionary and first semantics (13) matching a need of groups of users having different roles in respect of a clinical workflow. A pathway generator (5) generates a first representation (6) of a patient specific clinical pathway in accordance with the source model. A pathway translator (7) translates the first representation (6) of the patient specific clinical pathway into a corresponding second representation (8) of the patient specific clinical pathway in accordance with the target model, using the mapping model (3) to map elements of the first representation (6) into corresponding elements of the second representation (8).

Abstract: A system for creating a personalized patient pathway is described. An initial patient pathway obtainer (1) is used for obtaining an initial patient pathway for a patient. A constraints obtainer (2) is applied for obtaining a set of constraints (7) on the patient pathway. A change indication module (3) is used for enabling a user to indicate a change to the patient pathway. A patient pathway updater (4) serves for generating an updated patient pathway (8), based on the initial patient pathway, the indication of the change, and the set of constraints (7). The initial patient pathway obtainer (1) is arranged for generating the initial patient pathway, based on a clinical guideline (5) and/or a patient parameter (6).

Abstract: A system for generating information relating to a course of a procedure is described. A current position determiner (1) is arranged for determining a current position in a guideline (11), the current position corresponding to a status of a procedure in respect of a subject. A pathway generator (2) is arranged for generating a pathway (13) through the guideline (11), indicative of a course of the procedure. A narrative generator (3) is arranged for generating a narrative (14) describing at least part of the pathway (13) in a natural language. The narrative (14) generated by the narrative generator (3) describes an imaginary subject undergoing a similar procedure as the subject. A probability unit (4) is arranged for establishing a probability associated with an aspect of the pathway (13).

Abstract: The invention relates to copying of settings of a device to another device so that a user does not have to set up each device of a network of devices, such as to set up each lamp of a lighting system with a network of lamps. A basic idea of the invention is to equip a device such as a lamp with a network transmitter and receiver with a form of proximity detection in order to enable a user to easily copy the settings of one device to another device within their proximity.

Abstract: An ambient telecommunication system includes at least one transmitter and a corresponding receiver for transmitting and receiving an electronically or digitally encoded information signal between two or more conversing parties. The system further includes a movement member configured to perform a movement or assume a certain physical posture, based on the result of content analysis of the information signal.

Abstract: A system for generating a query comprises a term unit (1) for extracting a term from at least one input document (51), to obtain an extracted term. A category unit (2) is arranged for associating the extracted term with a category that is semantically related with the extracted term. A query unit (3) is arranged for generating a query in dependence on the extracted term and the category. The query unit (3) comprises an additional term unit (4) for generating at least one additional search term based on the category, and the query unit (3) is arranged for including the additional search term in the query. A submit unit (5) is arranged for submitting the query to at least one search engine (50), to obtain a plurality of found documents.

Abstract: The present invention relates to goggles (10) for providing feedback, in particular to a user, comprising at least one transparent portion (14) forming at least a portion of at least one glass (14) of the goggles (10), display means (18) for displaying light signals, wherein the display means (18) are integrated in the transparent portion (14), cover a surface of the transparent portion (14) at least partially and/or cover a surface of a frame (12) of the goggles (10) around the glass (14) at least partially, drive means (20) coupled to the display means (18) for providing signals to the display means (18) corresponding to the light signals to be displayed.

Abstract: An ambient telecommunication system (10) is provided. The system (10) comprises a set of transmitters (11) and a corresponding set of receivers (12) for transmitting and receiving electronically or digitally encoded sound between two or more conversing parties. The ambient telecommunication system further comprises at least one light emitting unit (14) connected to a transmitter or receiver, and is configured to emit light when its corresponding transmitter (11) or receiver (12) is in an active mode. A method for operating the system, and a computer readable medium carrying code segments for carrying out the method is also provided.

Abstract: A method of providing a report of experiences of members of a group of users includes: making available a content data compilation compiled from at least items of content data obtained in association with different members of the group;—obtaining data associated with at least one member of the group; and using the data associated with at least one member to cause at least one message to be output on at least one device (8-11) associated with at least one member of the group. At least part of the content data compilation is based on information provided in response to the at least one message by the at least one member with whom the device (8-11) is associated. In one embodiment, a “family news reporter” scenario is proposed.

Abstract: An ambient telecommunication system (10) is provided. The system (10) comprises at least one transmitter (11) and a corresponding receiver (12) for transmitting and receiving an electronically or digitally encoded information signal between two or more conversing parties. The system further comprises a movement member (14) being configured to perform a movement or assume a certain physical posture, based on the result of content analysis of the information signal.