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Doornebosch, A.J. (author), Cools, H.J.M. (author), Slee-Turkenburg, M.E.C. (author), van Elk, M.G. (author), Schoone-Harmsen, M. (author), TNO Industrie en Techniek TNO Kwaliteit van Leven (author)Although scientific evidence shows that therapy improves movement recovery following a stroke, the duration of the reimbursed therapy available to patients is decreasing. To compensate for the reduction in personal therapy self-training procedures using robotic arms have been developed for hemiplegic patients. In this Dutch pilot study, the...article 2007
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Hegeman, G. (author), van der Horst, A.R.A. (author), Brookhuis, K.A. (author), Hoogendoorn, S.P. (author), TNO Defensie en Veiligheid (author)This paper describes a driving simulator experiment to test the functioning and acceptance of a standardized overtaking assistant design. On a simulated two-lane road, 24 participants drove 15 min with and without a prototype overtaking assistant The overtaking assistant calculated the available time to perform an overtaking maneuver, taking the...bookPart 2007
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Jongen, M.J.M. (author), Dijkman, A. (author), Zwanikken, S. (author), Zwetsloot, G.I.J.M. (author), Gort, J. (author), TNO Kwaliteit van Leven (author)Recent accidents in The Netherlands in different kinds of industries, like fire works storage, catering and energy industry, triggered the Dutch government to start a national program to enhance the enforcement of industrial safety at the regional and municipal level. Stimulated by this program the Province of Zeeland developed its own external...conference paper 2007
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Griotto, G. (author), Lemmen, P.P.M. (author), van den Eijnden, E.A.C. (author), van Leijsen, A.C.P. (author), van Schie, C. (author), Cooper, J. (author), TNO Industrie en Techniek (author)It is generally accepted that the targets for fatality reduction in car accidents set by Governments in Europe, USA and Japan can only be met by using advanced technologies that will include a broad range of sensors to monitor the crash likelihood and severity, vehicle condition, occupant type and posture. Information provided by these sensors...conference paper 2007
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van der Horst, A.R.A. (author), de Ridder, S. (author), TNO Defensie en Veiligheid (author)This paper describes the results of a driving simulator study that focused on the influence of roadside infrastructure on speed choice and lateral placement of car drivers. A review of the RISER detailed accident database revealed that lateral positioning and speed of the vehicle were two of the primary factors leading to crashes. The driving...bookPart 2007
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- Hegeman, G. (author), van der Horst, A.R.A. (author), Brookhuis, K.A. (author), Hoogendoorn, S.P. (author), TNO Defensie en Veiligheid (author) conference paper 2007
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Vink, P. (author), van Eijk, D.J. (author), TNO Kwaliteit van Leven (author)The use of hand tools can lead to accidents, overexertion injuries and discomfort. So, there is certainly room for better-designed hand tools, especially hand tools that contribute to better performance. In the literature, the benefits of a participative product design approach are clearly shown. However, the effect of this approach is hardly...article 2007
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van Vliet, P. (author), Mooijaart, S.P. (author), de Craen, A.J.M. (author), Rensen, P.C.N. (author), van Heemst, D. (author), Westendorp, R.G.J. (author), TNO Kwaliteit van Leven (author)Recently, high plasma apoE levels have been shown to be related to increased cardiovascular mortality, independent of APOE genotype. Here we studied the association of plasma apoE levels with risk of stroke. Within the Leiden 85-plus Study, a prospective population-based study of 561 subjects aged 85 years, we measured plasma apoE level and...bookPart 2007
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van Driel, C.J.G. (author), Hoedemaeker, D.M. (author), van Arem, B. (author), TNO Defensie en Veiligheid (author)In-vehicle systems that assist the driver with his driving task are developed and introduced to the market at increasing rate. Drivers may be supported during congested traffic conditions by a so-called Congestion Assistant consisting of a mix of informing, assisting and controlling functions. This paper describes the impacts of the Congestion...article 2007
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TNO Kwaliteit van Leven (author), Wijlhuizen, G.J. (author), du Bois, P. (author), van Dommelen, P. (author), Hopman-Rock, M. (author)The objective of the study was to evaluate the effectiveness of a multifactor and multimethod community intervention programme to reduce falls among older persons by at least 20%. In a pre-test-post test design, self-reported falls were registered for 10 months in the intervention community and two control communities. After the pre-test...article 2007
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- TNO Industrie en Techniek TNO Kwaliteit van Leven (author), Hoogvelt, R.B.J. (author), Ruijs, P.A.J. (author), van der Horst, A.R.A. (author), Wijlhuizen, G.J. (author), Verschragen, E.J.G. (author), van der Wolf, F.E.C. (author) report 2007
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Meuken, B. (author), Martinez Pacheco, M. (author), Verbeek, H.J. (author), Bouma, R.H.B. (author), Katgerman, L. (author), TNO Defensie en Veiligheid (author)Deformation of energetic materials may cause undesired reactions and therefore hazardous situations. The deformation of an energetic material and in particular shear deformation is studied in this paper. Understanding of the phenomena leading to shear initiation is not only necessary to explain for example the response of munitions to intrusions...conference paper 2006
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- Wijlhuizen, G.J. (author), Hopman-Rock, M. (author), Knook, D.L. (author), van der Cammen, T.J. (author), TNO Kwaliteit van Leven (author) article 2006
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Streefkerk, J.W. (author), Esch van-Bussemakers, M.P. (author), Neerincx, M.A. (author)In the mobile computing environment, there is a need to adapt the information and service provision to the momentary attentive state of the user, operational requirements and usage context. This paper proposes to design personal attentive user interfaces (PAUI) for which the content and style of information presentation is based on models of...article 2006
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Hordijk, A.C. (author), Leurs, O. (author), TNO Defensie en Veiligheid (author)The research department Energetic Materials within TNO Defence, Security and Safety is involved in the development and (safety and insensitive munitions) testing of conventional (nitro cellulose based) and thermoplastic elastomer (TPE) based gun propellants. Recently our testing capabilities have been extended with vented vessel tests in order...conference paper 2006
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Shang, X. (author), Chung, P.W.H. (author), Vezzadini, L. (author), Loupos, K. (author), Hoekstra, W. (author), TNO Defensie en Veiligheid (author)Process safety can be regarded of paramount importance since any malfunction or mal-operation of a hazardous processing plant may lead to accidents that will cause damage to properties, injury to people and may even result in fatalities. This project investigates how Virtual Reality (VR) and knowledge-based (in particular rule-based)...conference paper 2006
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Marquart, H. (author), Warren, N.D. (author), Laitinen, J. (author), van Hemmen, J.J. (author), TNO Kwaliteit van Leven (author)Dermal exposure needs to be addressed in regulatory risk assessment of chemicals. The models used so far are based on very limited data. The EU project RISKOFDERM has gathered a large number of new measurements on dermal exposure to industrial chemicals in various work situations, together with information on possible determinants of exposure....article 2006
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Ham, J.M. (author), Meulenbrugge, J.J. (author), Versloot, N.H.A. (author), Dechy, N. (author), Lecoze, J.-C. (author), Salvi, O. (author), TNO Bouw en Ondergrond TNO Defensie en Veiligheid (author)The SEVESO II directive has created a common framework for the European state members for the implementation of risk management strategies that require the introduction of various dimensions ranging from technical to organisational ones. Local regulations in countries have however diverse histories and philosophies. Some regulations include the...conference paper 2006
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Lenior, D. (author), Janssen, W.H. (author), Neerincx, M.A. (author), Schreibers, K. (author), TNO Defensie en Veiligheid TNO Kwaliteit van Leven (author)The theme Smart Transport can be described as adequate human-system symbiosis to realize effective, efficient and human-friendly transport of goods and information. This paper addresses how to attune automation to human (cognitive) capacities (e.g. to take care of information uncertainty, operator trust and mutual man-machine adaptations). An...article 2006
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Schmidt, J.R. (author), TNO Informatie- en Communicatietechnologie (author)This paper describes a communication and service platform for public safety personnel. The platform demonstrates just in time provisioning of data and scalable communication services and operates in a heterogeneous network environment with high survivability. As an example use case the design is aimed at the ad-hoc facilitation of the...conference paper 2005