Objectif DEFIE develops an intelligent integrated system which through exploiting current multimedia and speech technologies, makes available services and applications through a flexible and adaptable user interface.Some stand alone solutions which aim to support independent living are currently available on the market. However, these systems provide limited or poor solutions that can solve only a limited subset of user needs - a multitude of isolated solutions. In contrast, the DEFIE project extends and integrates, within a common framework, existing technology, components, interfaces, control devices, home appliances, single-solution packages, telecom & external services and new developments. New sensory-motor interface styles based on properly combined devices (e.g. voice) permit an increase in user perception and interaction capabilities. Taking into account slight configuration differences, the system will be practical also for non-disabled persons.Technical Approach : The goal of this project is to develop a generic model and an intelligent integrated system with a friendly and safety-critical user interaction. Different types of I/O and control devices will be integrated to allow the use of the same system by a larger group of users including different categories of disabled, older people and persons with degenerative diseases. DEFIE will provide the basis for the development of a multimedia and multifunction system that integrates existing hardware and software solutions. Hardware and software subsystem mutual dependencies and interoperability will be provided in a transparent manner to the user. Conventional and specially designed I/O and control devices will also be supported by the system. Definition, implementation, and standardisation of a small set of universal 'hooks' (i.e. libraries) will facilitate the integration and development of new external applications and services. Particular attention will be focused on speech technology through the integration of multi-lingual voice recognition and synthesis. Following the DEFIE model and its architecture, alternative and redundant I/O capabilities will be integrated to provide easy access and control of: home appliances, applications, telecommunications and external services.Impact and Expected Results : The importance of providing user friendly access to home/office equipment and services/applications is universally recognised (e.g. 'The Americans with Disabilities Act' 1990, CEC relevant Directives). The demand for open and multifunctional systems [with I/O and control device redundancy] which are able to interface existing applications, services and external equipment, represents an important market. 'Design for special needs' in environment control equipment, telecommunication & computer multimedia systems is cost-effective and lead to beneficial innovations and products for non disabled users. In addition, DEFIE intends to provide an efficient autonomous control and monitoring of the external world. The system can partially or completely eliminate assistance provided by relatives or external personnel with important implications for cost reduction. At medium term (about one year and half) the first installation of The DEFIE system will be installed and provided to a sample of users. The subsequent industrialisation and commercialisation will be based on the production of low priced software packages. Programme(s) HS-TIDE 1 - Technology initiative (EEC) for disabled and elderly people (TIDE), 1993-1994 Thème(s) 2.1 - Home Appel à propositions Data not available Régime de financement CSC - Cost-sharing contracts Coordinateur RIGEL Engineering Contribution de l’UE Aucune donnée Adresse Avenue Rogier 385 1030 Brussels Belgique Voir sur la carte Coût total Aucune donnée Participants (5) Trier par ordre alphabétique Trier par contribution de l’UE Tout développer Tout réduire ARTEC Srl Italie Contribution de l’UE Aucune donnée Adresse Voir sur la carte Coût total Aucune donnée Aism Italie Contribution de l’UE Aucune donnée Adresse Voir sur la carte Coût total Aucune donnée CETTICO Suède Contribution de l’UE Aucune donnée Adresse Voir sur la carte Coût total Aucune donnée CIG Pays-Bas Contribution de l’UE Aucune donnée Adresse Voir sur la carte Coût total Aucune donnée Consiglio Nazionale delle Ricerche (CNR) Italie Contribution de l’UE Aucune donnée Adresse Voir sur la carte Coût total Aucune donnée
