Ebook: Automation, Communication and Cybernetics in Science and Engineering 2009/2010

The book presents a representative selection of all publications published between 01/2009 and 06/2010 in various books, journals and conference proceedings by the researchers of the institute cluster: IMA - Institute of Information Management in Mechanical Engineering ZLW - Center for Learning and Knowledge Management IfU - Institute for Management Cybernetics, Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, RWTH Aachen University The contributions address the cluster's five core research fields: * suitable processes for knowledge- and technology-intensive organizations * next-generation teaching and learning concepts for universities and the economy * cognitive IT-supported processes for heterogeneous and cooperative systems * target group-adapted user models for innovation and technology development processes * semantic networks and ontologies for complex value chains and virtual environments Innovative fields of application such as cognitive systems, autonomous truck convoys, telemedicine, ontology engineering, knowledge and information management, learning models and technologies, organizational development and management cybernetics are presented. The contributions show the unique potential of the broad and interdisciplinary research approach of the ZLW/IMA and the IfU.

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The book presents a representative selection of all publications published between 01/2009 and 06/2010 in various books, journals and conference proceedings by the researchers of the institute cluster: IMA - Institute of Information Management in Mechanical Engineering ZLW - Center for Learning and Knowledge Management IfU - Institute for Management Cybernetics, Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, RWTH Aachen University The contributions address the cluster's five core research fields: * suitable processes for knowledge- and technology-intensive organizations * next-generation teaching and learning concepts for universities and the economy * cognitive IT-supported processes for heterogeneous and cooperative systems * target group-adapted user models for innovation and technology development processes * semantic networks and ontologies for complex value chains and virtual environments Innovative fields of application such as cognitive systems, autonomous truck convoys, telemedicine, ontology engineering, knowledge and information management, learning models and technologies, organizational development and management cybernetics are presented. The contributions show the unique potential of the broad and interdisciplinary research approach of the ZLW/IMA and the IfU.

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The book presents a representative selection of all publications published between 01/2009 and 06/2010 in various books, journals and conference proceedings by the researchers of the institute cluster: IMA - Institute of Information Management in Mechanical Engineering ZLW - Center for Learning and Knowledge Management IfU - Institute for Management Cybernetics, Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, RWTH Aachen University The contributions address the cluster's five core research fields: * suitable processes for knowledge- and technology-intensive organizations * next-generation teaching and learning concepts for universities and the economy * cognitive IT-supported processes for heterogeneous and cooperative systems * target group-adapted user models for innovation and technology development processes * semantic networks and ontologies for complex value chains and virtual environments Innovative fields of application such as cognitive systems, autonomous truck convoys, telemedicine, ontology engineering, knowledge and information management, learning models and technologies, organizational development and management cybernetics are presented. The contributions show the unique potential of the broad and interdisciplinary research approach of the ZLW/IMA and the IfU.
Content:
Front Matter....Pages i-xx
Front Matter....Pages 1-1
How to Structure and Foster Innovative Research....Pages 3-13
Innovation Rules 2030....Pages 15-26
Gestaltungsans?tze f?r ein systemisches Fakult?tsmanagement....Pages 27-40
Pr?vention und Innovation - Strategische Ausrichtung, aktuelle Fragen und Ausblick....Pages 41-60
Yes, we can! Warum Deutschland den Kopf nicht in den Sand stecken sollte....Pages 61-70
Management and Optimal Distribution of Large Student Numbers....Pages 71-84
Spirit....Pages 85-101
Going diverse in the two Clusters of Excellence “Integrative Production Technology for High-wage Countries” and “Tailor-Made Fuels from Biomass” at RWTH Aachen University....Pages 103-105
Strategic Transfer Communication in Prevention Research as a Contribution to the Innovative and Competive Ability of Enterprises....Pages 107-115
A Methodology to Reduce Technical Risk in the Development of Telematic Rescue Assistance Systems....Pages 117-122
Defining a universal actor content-element model for exploring social and information networks considering the temporal dynamic....Pages 123-134
A Composite Calculation for Author Activity in Wikis: Accuracy Needed....Pages 135-151
Experiences from an International Student and Staff Exchange Program and Some Still Unsolved Mysteries....Pages 153-161
A System Architecture for a Telematic Support System in Emergency Medical Services....Pages 163-171
Designing Agile Processes in Information Management....Pages 173-182
Kulturver?nderung oder kulturbasierte Ver?nderung? Eine strategische Entscheidung....Pages 183-194
Network Management for Clusters of Excellence - A Balanced-Scorecard Approach as a Performance Measurement Tool....Pages 195-207
Front Matter....Pages 209-209
Application of Remote Technology to Electrical Power System Laboratories....Pages 211-219
Environments for Work and Learning 2020....Pages 221-229
Developing a PBL-based Rescue Robotics Course....Pages 231-240
Front Matter....Pages 209-209
Networking Resources for Research and Scientific Education in BW-eLabs....Pages 241-258
Networked Virtual and Remote Laboratories for Research Collaboration in Natural Sciences and Engineering....Pages 259-269
Natural Sciences in the Information Society First Experiences....Pages 271-280
Bringing Problem Based Learning to Academic Engineering Education using Robotics as the Utility Vehicle....Pages 281-290
New Media in Education and Research – a Sophomore Lecture at TU Berlin....Pages 291-299
Supporting Collaboration in Professional Soft-Skill Training Courses....Pages 301-306
LiLa: A European Project on Networked Experiments....Pages 307-317
VIDEOEASEL - A Flexible Programmable Simulation Environment for Discrete Many Body Systems....Pages 319-327
An Intensive Course in Mathematics for Engineers: Experiences and Prospects....Pages 329-335
Moderne Studienform: Galilea und der Bachelorstudiengang „Naturwissenschaften in der Informationsgesellschaft“....Pages 337-345
Microtraining for Workplace-Related Learning....Pages 347-357
Teachers need robotics-training, too....Pages 359-364
RELOAD - A Semantic-based Learning and Knowledge Platform for Employees of the Do-It-Yourself Industry....Pages 365-371
Pre-Freshmen Students Gearing up with Early Bird....Pages 373-379
Front Matter....Pages 381-381
Software Architecture, Knowledge Compiler and Ontology Design for Cognitive Technical Systems Suitable for Controlling Assembly Tasks....Pages 383-391
Sustainable Transport - Knowledge and Innovations at RWTH Aachen University for Europe’s Systems of Tomorrow....Pages 393-405
Benefits of RFID for the Production of hybrid Micro Systems in flexible Production Networks of SMEs....Pages 407-414
Automated Truck Platoons on Motorways – A Contribution to the Safety on Roads....Pages 415-426
Organization and Operation of Electronically Coupled Truck Platoons on German Motorways....Pages 427-439
Electronically Coupled Truck Platoons on German Highways....Pages 441-451
Front Matter....Pages 381-381
Determination of the Order of Electronically Coupled Trucks on German Motorways....Pages 453-466
RENS – Enabling A Robot to Identify A Person....Pages 467-478
Front Matter....Pages 479-479
Open Innovation - Strategie der offenen Unternehmensgrenzen f?r KMU....Pages 481-494
Criteria for Age Based Design of Active Vehicle Safety Systems....Pages 495-506
Dynaxibility for Innovation – Global trends in the field of “Working, Learning, Developing Skills”....Pages 507-517
Gr??ere Nutzfahrzeuge - l?nger und schwerer? Chancen und Risiken f?r Europa....Pages 519-537
In-depth Safety Impact Study on longer and/or heavier commercial vehicles in Europe....Pages 539-551
Economic Assessment of Innovations – Application of the Value Oriented Cost-Effectiveness Estimation on Electronically Coupled Trucks....Pages 553-562
User Acceptance as a Key to Success for the Implementation of a Telematic Support System in German Emergency Medical Services....Pages 563-568
Benutzungsorientierte Entwicklung barrierefreier Benutzungsschnittstellen....Pages 569-578
Using Web Accessibility Patterns for Web Application Development....Pages 579-594
Front Matter....Pages 595-595
Digitale Produktion via Enterprise Application Integration....Pages 597-608
Dynamische Gruppenarbeit....Pages 609-622
Knowledge Base Concepts in the KEA System Combined with Social Networking Techniques....Pages 623-634
Enterprise Application Integration f?r die virtuelle Produktion....Pages 635-650
Ontology Based Semantic Interconnection of Distributed Numerical Simulations for Virtual Production....Pages 651-659
Verkettung von Prozesssimulationen f?r die virtuelle Produktion....Pages 661-670
Back Matter....Pages 671-678
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