Search for dissertations about: "universal activities"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 39 swedish dissertations containing the words universal activities.

2. 1. Towards a framework to understand mental and cognitive accessibility in a digital context

   Author : Stefan Johansson; Jan Gulliksen; Ann Lantz; Helene Petrie; KTH; []
   Keywords : TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; Accessibility; cognitive; mental; disability; design; universal design; Människa-datorinteraktion; Human-computer Interaction;

   Abstract : This digitalization has in many ways contributed to greater inclusion but access to the digital community is not evenly distributed in the population, and we can see that groups of citizens do not feel involved in the transition to a digitalized society, or are not involved as much as they would actually like.The purpose of this thesis is to discuss how designers and developers to a greater extent can be able to take account of accessibility requirements for people with mental and cognitive impairments. READ MORE

4. 2. Football on mobile phones : algorithms, architectures and quality of experience in streaming video

   Author : Jiong Sun; Haibo Li; Fernando Pereira; Umeå universitet; []
   Keywords : Electrical engineering; Quality of Experience; Wyner-Ziv coding; Universal Multimedia Access; motion estimation; Dynamic Programming; traffic prediction; utility function; vibrotactile; Elektroteknik; elektronik och fotonik; Electronics; elektronik;

   Abstract : In this thesis we study algorithms and architectures that can provide a better Quality of Experience (QoE) for streaming video systems and services. With cases and examples taken from the application scenarios of football on mobile phones, we address the fundamental problems behind streaming video services. READ MORE

5. 3. Sustainable Design and Control of Automated Material Handling Systems

   Author : Maziar Mashaei; Chalmers tekniska högskola; []
   Keywords : TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; Mixed integer leaner model.; CPN tool; Universal design framework; Sustainable production philosophy; Conceptual and detailed design phases; Automated material handling system; Pallet system; Synthesis and evaluation methods;

   Abstract : An automated material handling system is a collection of electro mechanical components, electronics, and computer-based devices that act together to maintain flow of parts and materials in a modern production environment. Material flow is a significant factor in the design of manufacturing plants. READ MORE

6. 4. Everyday life, crime, and fear of crime among adolescents and young adults

   Author : Alexander Engström; Marie Torstensson Levander; Anna-Karin Ivert; Micael Björk; Anna Dåderman; Vania Ceccato; Malmö universitet; []
   Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; adolescents; crime; fear of crime; lifestyle-exposure theory; offending; routine activity theory; smartphone; victimisation; youth; young adults; Kriminologi; Criminology;

   Abstract : Drawing on lifestyle-routine activity theory, this dissertation explores associations between everyday life, crime, and fear of crime among adolescents and young adults. It also examines the operationalisation of the concepts of lifestyle and routine activities, and explores the use of experience methods, via a smartphone application named STUNDA, to collect data about everyday life. READ MORE

7. 5. Applicability of the ICF-CY to describe functioning and environment of children with disabilities

   Author : Nina Klang; Mats Granlund; Mia Pless; Juliet Goldbart; Örebro universitet; []
   Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; ICF-CY; children with disabilities; classification; functioning; environment; functional approach; Handikappvetenskap; Disability Science;

   Abstract : The aim of the thesis, with four empirical studies, was to explore the applicability of the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health, version for children and youth (ICF-CY) to describe functioning and environment of children with disabilities. The components and categories in the ICF-CY were explored by studying items in ICF-CY based questionnaires in studies I and II and by linking texts of individual habilitation plans to the ICF-CY in studies III and IV. READ MORE