In this paper we present a concept of a flexible and modular architecture for intelligent cruise control (ICC). The architecture can be subdivided into three different processing steps: the object-related analysis of sensor data, the behavior-based scene interpretation and the behavior planning. Each of it works on collected sensor information as well as on a knowledge base, which can be broade...

In this study, a mobile device and online system, StudentPartner, is proposed to help students learn English on campus using multimedia and GPS support. Two activities, exploring the campus in English and English presentation, were designed to stimulate students’ deep engagement and interaction with the system. Since students are very familiar with the campus as context, these activities elicit...

BACKGROUND GPs are the health professionals most frequently consulted by adolescents. However, discussion between GPs and adolescents regarding cannabis use does not occur spontaneously. OBJECTIVE To identify obstacles to the identification and management of cannabis use by adolescents based on GPs' experiences. METHODS We conducted a qualitative study using focus groups of GPs from the Auv...

We propose Direct Position Estimation (DPE) utilizing non-line-of-sight (NLOS) GPS signals for urban navigation. In urban environments, buildings reflect GPS signals, leading to reception of NLOS GPS signals. In addition, buildings obstruct GPS signals, resulting in reduced GPS signal availability. We treat NLOS GPS signals as additional line-of-sight (LOS) GPS signals to virtual satellites at ...

A pioneering study aimed to quantify general practitioners' (GPs') knowledge of cases of elder abuse in the community. The research found that elder abuse is a problem encountered by GPs, and that a large majority of responders would welcome training in the identification and management of the problem.

The next generations of Geometrical Product Specification (GPS) standards are considered to be too theoretical, abstract, complex and over-elaborate. And it is not easier for industry to understand and implement them efficiently in a short time. An intelligent knowledge-based system, “VirtualSurf” is being developed to solve the problem, particularly for surface texture knowledge, which is a cr...

BACKGROUND Biological and sociocultural differences between men and women may play an important role in medical treatment. Little is known about the awareness of these differences among general practitioners (GPs) and if they consider such differences in their medical practice. The aim of this study was to explore GPs' perception of sex and gender aspects in medical treatment. METHODS We cond...

BACKGROUND The need for effective training of primary care physicians in the prevention, detection and handling of intimate partner violence (IPV) has been widely acknowledged, given its frequency in daily practice. The current intervention study aimed to measure changes in the actual IPV knowledge, perceived knowledge, perceived preparedness and detection ability of practicing general practiti...