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Yang, F. (author)This assignment can be seen as an integration of IPD and SPD assignment. The original assignment received from Philips is to design a new monitoring solution for the Chinese market. This is too broad for designing a product and as a result, need to be concretized obviously. Researches must be done to the healthcare status of Chinese people in...master thesis 2009
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Orth, T.I. (author)Urban Transport Vehicle Service is a low-end manifestation of a more general idea of integrating public and personal transport as a more sustainable way of mobility. The aim of UTVS is to make this integral system more efficient in door to door journeys compared to the private car use as a typical less sustainable choice. This report describes...master thesis 2009
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Ten-Jet-Foei, S.T.W. (author)Mobility makes people independent and is a necessity of life. This is also for people with a spinal chord lesion. They are fully depending on their wheelchair and this is not an efficient transport product for distances further then 2 km. A handbike is the solution and give the users more freedom to become mobile in the city and at the same time...master thesis 2009
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Salters, E.L. (author)Nowadays there are often problems appearing when applying medical care during emergency situations, specifically in remote areas. There can be extreme circumstances in which important and vital environmental factors have to be taken into consideration, like the accessibility of the area, extreme temperatures and the ability of having a sterile...master thesis 2009
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De Keijzer, B. (author)In many real-world decision making settings, situations arise in which the parties (or: players) involved must collectively make decisions while not every player is supposed to have an equal amount of influence in the outcome of such a decision. The "weighted voting game" is a model that is often used to make such decisions. The amount of...master thesis 2009
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Joustra, L. (author)In this report the project of designing a leg support for use during the procedure of an ultrasound-guided nerve block is described. The ultrasound-guided peripheral nerve block is a new regional anesthesia technique that is very promising. This new technique encounters problems when parts of a patients leg needs to be sedated for a certain...master thesis 2009
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Mariet, R.C.E. (author)The project described in this thesis is named “Meaningful use of depth cues within the design of automotive Head-up Display Interfaces”. It strives to research whether spatial impression on the automotive Head-up Display (HUD) interfaces can be beneficial for usability and user acceptance.master thesis 2009
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Safari Asl, H. (author), Tang, Y.F. (author)Our daily life is governed by rules, standards and policies, trying to guide our life as untainted as possible. This is also applicable to organizations. Often unity within organizations is achieved through management systems. Alongside management system are documentations, which form a vital aspect of the veins of the organization. Having a...master thesis 2009
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Bouaziz, F. (author)This master thesis shows the process for designing a completely new concept for a packaging machine. - PROBLEM DEFINITION: Conpax produces and retails packaging machines for supermarkets, mostly in the Benelux. In the last year, supermarkets have been buying pre-packed products instead of packing in the butchery. This is a big threat for Conpax...master thesis 2009
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Wensveen, S. (author)This master thesis presents a design inclusive research project, with the aim of developing a device for supporting seniors´ independence. In an explorative research, Existing and emerging technologies, perceived independence, quality of life, social networks and social support and were studied. Additionally, a context mapping study amongst 8...master thesis 2009
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Damsteeg, M. (author)This master thesis discusses the design of an assistive device for eye drop administration. The administration of eye drops is a daily task for many people. Some of them experience problems doing this, many others make mistakes without even knowing it. Assistive devices do exist, but none of them satisfies all the needs of the users. A...master thesis 2009
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Van Nieuwenhuijzen, A.G.P. (author)This project is executed for the department Campina Dagvers of the company FrieslandCampina. Campina is one of the largest brands in daily fresh dairy in the Netherlands. Unfortunately the sales are decreasing due to the rise of the private labels of supermarkets. In this project a new product is developed to strengthen the market position of...master thesis 2010
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De Groot, B. (author)Teleconsultation is a consultation between a doctor and a patient by means of video communication technology. It is a promising solution for the growing demand for health care. However, the medium has depersonalizing qualities. Emotions have an important role in doctor-patient relationship and are related to positive medical outcomes of...master thesis 2010
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Versluijs, A. (author)Welding is a heavy and dangerous job; the heat, smoke, splashes, radiation and gasses that arise make protection very important. Good protective accessories are necessary. Welders use; gloves, glasses, jackets, hats and welding helmets to protect themselves. The extensive use of protective accessories and especially a welding helmet causes lots...master thesis 2010
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Hagelaar, S.M. (author)For 85 years, Dijkstra Lampenfabriek BV has been a luminaire manufacturer that co-designs, develops and produces architectural luminaires using the name Dijkstra Lampen. For the last five years, the management of the company has focused on the professional market, the project market. Dijkstra Lampenfabriek B.V. wants to support the selection of...master thesis 2010
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Van Toorenburg, H.M. (author)The objective of this project was to develop a product that can be produced by basket weavers in Haiti for the Western market, creating employment and income. The product that was developed is a wicker cradle that is based on the sustainable thought of longer use time, natural material use and transparent business.master thesis 2010
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Kabiri, A. (author)The effect of the financial crisis is definitely being felt in the greenhouse sector of the Netherlands. There has been a significant decrease in the trade of flowers, plants. The import of flowers and plants to the Dutch flower auctions, in January 2009 has dropped by 14% compared to January 2008. Import of plants dropped by 6% for this period,...master thesis 2010
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Stoop, E.M. (author)This master thesis describes the development of Flex Fingers, a prosthesis for people with a partial hand defect. People with a partial hand defect miss fingers and sometimes part of their hand, they do have a functioning wrist. There are already many types of prostheses on the market, but there is no suitable prosthesis for the target group....master thesis 2010
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Manders-Huits, N.L.J.L. (author)Recently, there is increased attention to the integration of moral values into the conception, design, and development of emerging IT. The most reviewed approach for this purpose in ethics and technology so far is Value-Sensitive Design (VSD). This article considers VSD as the prime candidate for implementing normative considerations into design...journal article 2010
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Hensbroek, M.C. (author)AIMS: Monitors mounted on boom?arms, provide the opportunity to position the monitor to establish an ergonomically optimal way. Unfortunately users are unaware of the ergonomic monitor position and often therefore suffer physical discomfort. The aims of the study were to: establish the ergonomic guidelines for the monitor position in minimally...master thesis 2010