Innovation

Systematic values research and development. As a result, our progressive development policy targets innovation through close cooperation between us, public sectors and higher education institutions concerning a range of exciting research and development projects.

Pervasive computing, or unobtrusive IT in every aspect of life, is an innovative area in which Systematic hopes to be a valuable contributor.

In the following, examples of projects instigated by Systematic are presented, including projects under the banner of 'pervasive computing'.

Examples of projects

Pervasive computing

• Increased medication safety

Systematic has developed and delivered revolutionary software that will increase the advantages of an automated medicine dispenser at Aarhus University Hospital. The objective is to ensure that the correct medicine is always given to the right patient at the right time. This is done by means of a hand-held PDA which enables the nurse to make sure that the medication is carried out correctly.

• Electronic patch

Together with a number of companies and research institutes, Systematic participates in a research project concerning the development of the electronic patch. The patch enables monitoring and registering of patients or exposed occupational groups while doing their daily chores.
The patch resembles ordinary band aid but has a built-in micro chip, micro sensors and a tiny battery that enables information on the body's vital functions to be transmitted. The patch is so small that it is hardly noticed by the people carrying it. The electronic patch will be ready to be tested in the autumn of 2008.

• Monitoring system for the fire brigade

In cooperation with Systematic and the Aarhus Fire Brigade, four engineering students from the Aarhus Engineering College have developed a monitoring system that can be used during firefighting. Sensors mounted on each firefighter send signals to the lead firefighter's wrist band, thereby enabling him to check the pulse, respiration, temperature and position of his firefighting team during an operation.

The system can also be used in other areas such as tele medicine, emergency agencies and defence where there is a need for monitoring people in dangerous situations.

Other projects

• Children's heart surgery

We participate in a research cooperation with Aarhus University Hospital Skejby and Centre for Advanced Visualisation and Interaction (CAVI) at Aarhus University on the use of virtual reality technology in connection with infant cardiac surgery. Based on scans, a three-dimensional model of the heart can be created, giving surgeons an excellent basis on which to decide their surgical strategy.

• The Galileo satellite system

Together with a number of other companies and organisation, Systematic participates in the development of the European satellite system Galileo. The project started in December 2007 and will continue for the following three years.

The satellite system will function as an alternative to the American GPS system. The Galileo system merges indoor and outdoor positioning and is more accurate than the GPS system.

• IT aid during stroke treatment

Systematic participates in the I-Know research project that started in May 2006. I-know is a knowledge discovery IT based tool designed to give physicians a better overview of the situation for patients with an acute stroke. The system aids early stroke diagnosis, stroke treatment, drug development and identification of risk factors, thereby minimising the brain damage of the patient.