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This article is on a university course called Engineering Conferences. It has been developed by the authors and installed as a mandatory part of the curriculum in three master’s degree programs for engineering students. The participants of the course are postgraduates with different nationalities, mostly German, and different technical backgrounds. They study Mechanical Engineering, Simulation and Experimental Technology, or International Business Engineering. The basic idea of the course concept goes far beyond simply teaching the standards of academic writing and skills for using scientific publications. By using a learnercentered approach, the students get engaged in typical activities around an active attendance of a real conference. Students learn to locate the field of their bachelor thesis or project report in the world of research communities, scientific journals and engineering conferences. They learn about conferences matching their bachelor/project topic. They write a paper complying with common academic standards, submit it to a mock-up conference, and review submissions of their fellow students. Students also produce a poster and have to defend it in a poster session held publicly on the campus. Engineering Conferences is a course on scientific communication and presentation that also aims at the development of other skills and competences needed in the world of modern engineering.
Bei einem Verfahren zum Kalibrieren einer Bilderfassungseinrichtung, die an einem Kraftfahrzeug angeordnet ist und in der Lage ist, nacheinander Bilder eines vor dem Kraftfahrzeug befindlichen Verkehrsraums zu erfassen, werden in einem erfassten Bild wenigstens zwei Bildobjekte detektiert, welche in Weltkoordinaten geraden und zueinander im Wesentlichen parallelen Liniensegmenten entsprechen. Anhand der Bildobjekte wird die Position eines Fluchtpunkts in dem erfassten Bild geschätzt und mittels eines Tracking-Verfahrens verfolgt. Dabei wird ein Fehler für die Position des Fluchtpunkts berechnet. Sobald der berechnete Fehler einen vorbestimmten Schwellenwert unterschreitet, wird anhand der zu dem Fehler gehörigen Position des Fluchtpunkts die Bilderfassungseinrichtung kalibriert.
A chatspace was developed that allows conversation with 3D sound using networked streaming in a shared virtual environment. The system provides an interface to advanced audio features, such as a "whisper function" for conveying a confided audio stream. This study explores the use of spatial audio to enhance a user's experience in multiuser virtual environments.
Diese Bachelorarbeit befasst sich mit der Problematik fehlender Richtlinien und Standards zur Gestaltung der Präsenz des Dienstleistungsangebots, speziell mit Bezug auf »Vermittlung von Informationskompetenz«, auf den Websites von Hochschulbibliotheken.
Die Vermittlung von Informationskompetenz gehört zu den Kernaufgaben von Hochschulbibliotheken und die damit verbundenen Angebote müssen auf den Bibliothekswebsites für die Nutzer intuitiv auffind- und nutzbar sein, da es sich bei den Websites in der Regel um die erste Anlaufstelle von informationssuchenden Nutzern handelt.
Das heißt im Genauen, dass das Dienstleistungsangebot auf der Startseite der Bibliothekswebsite zu finden und verlinkt sein muss. Durch wenige Klicks zu den einzelnen Angeboten der Hochschulbibliotheken und den damit verknüpften Informationen, wie beispielsweise Inhalts-, Termin- und Ortsangaben sowie mithilfe von Funktionen, wie der Kontaktmöglichkeit und der Onlineanmeldung, wird es den Nutzern möglich gemacht das Dienstleistungsangebot zu finden, sich darüber zu informieren und sich dafür anzumelden.
Zwecks Aufstellung entsprechender Richtlinien in Form eines Idealkonzepts wurde sich zunächst mit dem allgemeinen Aufbau einer Website beschäftigt. Darauf aufbauend wurde ein Fragebogen für eine Begutachtung von Bibliothekswebsites erstellt. Die allgemeine Konzeption, die Ergebnisse einer Begutachtung von 20 Websites deutscher Hochschulbibliotheken und ein daran anschließender Vergleich der Websites, führten zu der Erstellung eines Idealkonzepts.
Es wurden Richtlinien bezüglich der Auffindbarkeit, der Zugänglichkeit und des Umfangs des Dienstleistungsangebots und der damit zusammenhängenden Informationen aufgestellt.
Actors in virtual studio productions are faced with the challenge that they have to interact with invisible virtual objects because these elements are rendered separately and combined with the real image later in the production process. Virtual sets typically use static virtual elements or animated objects with predefined behavior so that actors can practice their performance and errors can be corrected in the post production. With the demand for inexpensive live recording and interactive TV productions, virtual objects will be dynamically rendered at arbitrary positions that cannot be predicted by the actor. Perceptive aids have to be employed to support a natural interaction with these objects. In our work we study the effect of haptic feedback for a simple form of interaction. Actors are equipped with a custom built haptic belt and get vibrotactile feedback during a small navigational task (path following). We present a prototype of a wireless vibrotactile feedback device and a small framework for evaluating haptic feedback in a virtual set environment. Results from an initial pilot study indicate that vibrotactile feedback is a suitable non-visual aid for interaction that is at least comparable to audio-visual alternatives used in virtual set productions.
In this paper we describe a prototypical system for live musical performance in a virtual studio environment. The performer stands in front of the studio camera and interacts with an infrared-laser-based multi-touch device. The final TV image shows the performer interacting with a virtual screen which is augmented in front of herself. To overcome the problem of the performer not seeing this virtual screen in reality, we use a special hexagonal grid to facilitate the performer's awareness of this novel Theremin-like virtual musical instrument.
Die Fachgruppe Medieninformatik (FG MI) im Fachbereich Mensch-Computer-Interaktion (FB MCI) der Gesellschaft für Informatik (GI) setzt im Workshop Medieninformatik 2019 die Arbeit an der Curriculums-Empfehlung für Medieninformatik (MI)-Studiengänge fort. Die Identifikation grundlegender medieninformatik-spezifischer Kompetenzen steht zurzeit im Fokus der Arbeit des AK Curriculum der FG MI. Das besondere fachliche Spektrum in der Medieninformatik und Spezialisierungen einzelner MI- sowie MI-verwandter Studiengänge stellt den Arbeitskreis immer wieder vor die Herausforderung zwischen grundlegenden Kompetenzen, die jede*r Medi-eninformatiker*in erwerben soll und fachlichen Vertiefungen zu differenzieren. Um die bisherige Curriculumsarbeit mit der Praxis in den Studiengängen abzugleichen bietet der Workshop der Fachcommunity ein Forum, um sowohl die bisher aufgestellten Kompetenzen zu diskutieren, gegebenenfalls zu ergänzen, als auch MI-spezifische Lehr- und Lernformate vorzustellen, die die Erlangung dieser MI-Kompetenzen fördern. Der vorliegende Beitrag stellt den aktuellen Diskussionsstand dar.
Studiengänge der Medieninformatik variieren in ihren Schwerpunkten ebenso wie in den Berufsbildern, auf die sie vorbereiten. Ein vereinendes Curriculum als Basis für alle Studiengänge ist in Anbetracht der Datenlage ein großes Unterfangen. Als einen ersten Schritt in diese Richtung geht die Fachgruppe Medieninformatik in ihrem diesjährigen Workshop der Frage nach, welche Kernkompetenzen Medieninformatiker*innen im Rahmen ihres Studiums erlangen sollten. Der Beitrag stellt den aktuellen Zwischenstand der Diskussion in der Fachgruppe Medieninformatik und im Arbeitskreises Curriculum dar und soll den Weg zu einer spezifischen Empfehlung für Medieninformatik-Studiengänge vorbereiten und doku-mentieren, für die MI-Community, aber auch für alle anderen, die an der Medieninformatik interessiert sind.
Um bauliche Veränderungen in bestehenden Kraftwerksprozessen auf ihre Wirkungsweise untersuchen und thermodynamisch beziehungsweise wirtschaftlich bewerten zu können, werden thermische Kraftwerksprozesse mit geeigneter Simulationssoftware abgebildet und in verschiedenen Detaillierungsstufen ausgelegt oder nachgerechnet. Im Folgenden wird ein Weg aufgezeigt, wie mit Hilfe einer stationären Simulationssoftware die Gesamtjahresbilanz eines Kraftwerks vorausberechnet werden kann. Mit Hilfe von Prozessdaten aus Vorjahren wird nachgewiesen, dass das Berechnungsmodell das bestehende Kraftwerk mit einer Abweichung von weniger als drei Prozent bezüglich erzeugter elektrischer Leistung und Brennstoffeinsatz und bei bekannter Dampfproduktion abbilden kann. Das so verifizierte Modell kann zur Untersuchung von Zubaumaßnahmen oder Veränderungen im Kraftwerksprozess eingesetzt werden.
Refractive power measurements serve as the primary quality standard in the automotive glazing industry. In the light of autonomous driving new optical metrics are becoming more and more popular for specifying optical quality requirements for the windshield. Nevertheless, the link between those quantities and the refractive power needs to be established in order to ensure a holistic requirement profile for the windshield. As a consequence, traceable high-resolution refractive power measurements are still required for the glass quality assessment. Standard measurement systems using Moiré patterns for refractive power monitoring in the automotive industry are highly resolution limited, wherefore they are insufficient for evaluating the camera window area. Consequently, there is a need for more sophisticated refractive power measurement systems that provide a higher spatial resolution. In addition, a calibration procedure has to be developed in order to guarantee for comparability of the measurement results. For increasing the resolution, a measurement setup based on an auto-correlation algorithm is tested in this paper. Furthermore, a calibration procedure is established by using a single reference lens with a nominal refractive power of 100 km-1. For the calibration of the entire measurement range of the system, the lens is tilted by an inclination angle orthogonal to the optical axis. The effective refractive power is then given by the Kerkhof model. By adopting the measurement and calibration procedure presented in this paper, glass suppliers in the automotive industry will be able to detect relevant manufacturing defects within the camera window area more accurately paving the way for a holistic quality assurance of the windshield for future advanced driver-assistance system (ADAS) functionalities. Concurrently, the traceability of the measurement results is ensured by establishing a calibration chain based on a single reference lens, which is traced back to international standards.
Despite the higher uptake of digital media also in older age groups, there are still challenges for people of high ages and with cognitive or motoric problems, which prevent them from learning and using devices like smartphones or tablets. Tangible user interfaces provide an opportunity to connect these people to social media, thereby increasing their digital participation in society and reducing loneliness. In this paper, we discuss the challenges of intergenerational communication and research the opportunities affiliated with tangible technologies to overcome technology barriers for adults of high ages. We present a hybrid system for social media interactions between young smartphone users and their old relatives, who do not use mobile technologies. The system consists of a tangible user interface designed specifically for old adults that connects to a standard mobile messenger service. TAMI was designed in a user-centered process to fulfill the needs of older adults and tested in a longer-term field study with pairs of young and old relatives.
Wärme: Zuverlässige Kollektoren liefern hohe Solarerträge: Monitoring von Solarthermieanlagen
(2017)
Die Studie des Competence Center Food & Retail (CCFR) der Cologne Business School (CBS) ermittelt Erfolgsfaktoren, Konsumententypen und Handlungsempfehlungen für den Online-Handel mit Lebensmitteln in Deutschland. Grundlage der vorliegenden Studie ist eine im Sommer 2014 durchgeführte onlinebasierte Verbraucherbefragung zum Thema „Online-Kauf von Lebensmitteln“.
eFood in Deutschland
(2015)
Im Vergleich zu „Pionierbranchen“ wie Mode oder Medien steht der Online-Handel mit Lebensmitteln erst am Anfang. Dabei kann dieser zu einem Wettbewerbsvorteil werden – wenn der Handel es richtig angeht. Auf der anderen Seite steht das Risiko einer strategischen Falle, d.h. es wird unter Umständen aufgrund der Widerstände beim Verbraucher nur ein Nischenmarkt bedient, der eine geringe Profitabilität aufweist. Im Spannungsfeld „Marktpotenzial auf Handelsseite“ vs. „Zurückhaltung beim Verbraucher“ rücken dabei Fragen der Kommunikationspolitik im Online-Lebensmittelhandel in den Fokus. Für eine erfolgreiche Umsetzung stellt eine eindeutige Typologie eine notwendige Basis dar, um die konkreten Bedürfnisse potenzieller Konsumenten anzusprechen. Ein Engagement im eFood-Bereich ist daher als Investition in die zukünftige Entwicklung der Märkte und ihrer Zielgruppen zu betrachten. Although online trading in the food sector is still in early stages, it may become a competitive edge – if retailers go about it the right way. On the other hand, due to consumer resistance, there is the risk of serving only a niche market, which cannot be maintained in terms of profitability. Therefore, a stronger focus on communication policies is needed. Engaging in the eFood sector finally has to be seen as an important investment into future markets and their target groups. Keywords: online lebensmittelhandel, lieferfenster, informationszeitalter, face to the customer
Computational models for the personalized analysis of human femurs contain uncertainties in bone material properties and loads, which affect the simulation results. To quantify the influence we developed a probabilistic framework based on polynomial chaos (PC) that propagates stochastic input variables through any computational model. We considered a stochastic E-ρ relationship and a stochastic hip contact force, representing realistic variability of experimental data. Their influence on the prediction of principal strains (ϵ1 and ϵ3) was quantified for one human proximal femur, including sensitivity and reliability analysis. Large variabilities in the principal strain predictions were found in the cortical shell of the femoral neck, with coefficients of variation of ≈40%. Between 60 and 80% of the variance in ϵ1 and ϵ3 are attributable to the uncertainty in the E-ρ relationship, while ≈10% are caused by the load magnitude and 5-30% by the load direction. Principal strain directions were unaffected by material and loading uncertainties. The antero-superior and medial inferior sides of the neck exhibited the largest probabilities for tensile and compression failure, however all were very small (pf<0.001). In summary, uncertainty quantification with PC has been demonstrated to efficiently and accurately describe the influence of very different stochastic inputs, which increases the credibility and explanatory power of personalized analyses of human proximal femurs.
Executive Assessment
(2015)
A 3-stage model of a low pressure steam turbine has been equipped with extensive instrumentation to assess aerodynamic performance and for validation of numerical methods. Emphasis was placed on detailed measurements at the inlet and exit of the last stage guide vane. Two configurations were examined – the first used a guide vane with lean in the last stage and a the second used a guide vane combining both lean and sweep. The experimental results from the two configurations have been compared with data from various design methods, ranging from through-flow to 3D multistage viscous simulations with mixing planes. Despite the challenges in modelling complex rotating blades in a wet steam environment, good agreement between the numerical and experimental results was obtained, and the new stator vane combining lean and sweep achieved the desired increase in reaction at the hub section.
Load Matching and Grid Interaction of Net Zero Energy Buildings. EuroSun Conference 2010, Graz
(2010)
“Net Zero Energy Building” has become a prominent wording to describe the synergy of energy efficient building and renewable energy utilization to reach a balanced energy budget over a yearly cycle. Taking into account the energy exchange with a grid infrastructure overcomes the limitations of seasonal energy storage on-site. Even though the wording “Net Zero Energy Building” focuses on the annual energy balance, large differences may occur between solution sets in the amount of grid interaction needed to reach the goal. The paper reports on the analysis of example buildings concerning the load matching and grid interaction. Indices to describe both issues are proposed and foreseen as part of a harmonized definition framework. The work is part of subtask A of the IEA SHCP Task40/ECBCS Annex 52: “Towards Net Zero Energy Solar Buildings”.
“Net Zero-Energy Building” has become a popular catchphrase to describe the synergy between energy-efficient building and renewable energy utilisation to achieve a balanced energy budget over an annual cycle. Taking into account the energy exchange with a grid overcomes the limitations of energy-autonomous buildings with the need for seasonal energy storage on-site. Although the expression, “Net Zero-Energy Building,” appears in many energy policy documents, a harmonised definition or a standardised balancing method is still lacking. This paper reports on the background and the various effects influencing the energy balance approach. After discussing the national energy code framework in Germany, a harmonised terminology and balancing procedure is proposed. The procedure takes not only the energy balance but also energy efficiency and load matching into account.
Null-Energie-Häuser
(2010)
Die Begriffe „Nullenergiehaus“ oder „Plusenergiehaus“ sind in den letzten Jahren national und international zum Inbegriff für die konsequente Zusammenführung von Maßnahmen zur drastischen Energieeinsparung und optimierter, dezentraler Nutzung erneuerbarer Energien geworden. Dabei geht es nicht um energieautarke Gebäude und die dabei große Herausforderung der saisonalen Energiespeicherung. Grundidee ist, dass die von einem Gebäude in ein Netz eingespeiste Energiemenge in der Jahresbilanz mindestens dem Energiebezug entspricht. Sowohl im Kontext der Fortführung der europäischen Gebäuderichtline als auch im aktuellen Energiekonzept und Energieforschungsprogramm der Bundesregierung wird das Thema besetzt.
Energiebilanzierung
(2013)
The present study describes the development and validation of a German questionnaire assessing motivation to change in individuals with eating disorders (Stages of Change Questionnaire-Eating Disorders, SOCQ-ED). The SOCQ-ED measures stages of change separately for each eating disorder symptom domain. Psychometric properties were assessed in a sample of N=63 women with Anorexia Nervosa or Bulimia Nervosa. Test-retest reliability ranged from rtt=0.42 to 0.78 (Mdn=0.56), correlations with the University of Rhode Island Change Assessment were between r=0.21 and 0.32 and correlations with measurements of eating pathology ranged from r=0.19 to 0.46. The results provide initial support for the reliability and validity of the SOCQ-ED.
Musicians and music professionals are often considered to be expert listeners for listening tests on room acoustics. However, these tests often target acoustic parameters other than those typically relevant in music such as pitch, rhythm, amplitude, or timbre. To assess the expertise in perceiving and understanding room acoustical phenomena, a listening test battery was constructed to measure the perceptual sensitivity and cognitive abilities in the identification of rooms with different reverberation times and different spectral envelopes. Performance in these tests was related to data from the Goldsmiths Musical Sophistication Index, self-reported previous experience in music recording and acoustics, and academic knowledge on acoustics. The data from 102 participants show that sensory and cognitive abilities are both correlated significantly with musical training, analytic listening skills, recording experience, and academic knowledge on acoustics, whereas general interest in and engagement with music do not show any significant correlations. The regression models, using only significantly correlated criteria of musicality and professional expertise, explain only small to moderate amounts (11%–28%) of the variance in the “room acoustic listening expertise” across the different tasks of the battery. Thus, the results suggest that the traditional criteria for selecting expert listeners in room acoustics are only weak predictors of their actual performances.
The study examined whether the extent of negative body-related thoughts and emotions evoked by looking in a mirror can be changed by cognitive-behavioural body image therapy (BIT) and whether any remaining cognitive and affective responses dropped faster after the treatment. Females with eating disorders (n = 17) looked in a mirror for 40 minutes under standardised conditions before and after BIT. A control group (CG) (n = 24) was also exposed to their own bodies twice. Cognitive and affective reactions were assessed four times during the session. Hierarchical Linear Modelling revealed that among eating-disordered patients, the entrance levels of negative thoughts and feelings were lower at post compared to pre-BIT, whereas they remained stable in the CG. The extent of reduction of the remaining body image distress was not changed after the treatment. BIT seems to be a potent treatment of negative emotions and cognitions in an in vivo situation.