The Fifth Framework Programme of TIDE
As Presented on the TIDE Congress from 22nd to 28th June 1998 in Helsinki, FI.
Workshop on the 5th Framework Programme
Table of Contents:
TIDE - RTD background.
- Pilot phase (1991 - 1993),
- Bridge phase (1993 - 1998),
- Telematics Phase (1995 - 2000) within the Telematics Application Programme.
- 134 projects and 121 MECU of EU funding.
- Supporting actions.
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5th FP General Objectives.
- to strengthen the scientific and technological base of Community industry
to become more competitive.
- to improve the quality of life of European citizens.
- to support other Community policies.
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5th Framework Programme
Thematic and horizontal Programmes.
- THEME 1: QUALITY OF LIFE AND MANAGEMENT OF LIVING RESOURCES.
- THEME 2: USER-FRIENDLY INFORMATION SOCIETY.
- THEME 3: COMPETITIVE AND SUSTAINABLE GROWTH.
- THEME 4: ENERGY / ENVIRONMENT AND SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT.
Horizontal Programmes:
- INTERNATIONAL ROLE.
- INNOVATION AND SMES.
- HUMAN POTENTIAL AND SOCIO-ECONOMIC KNOWLEDGE.
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Structure of each Thematic Programme.
- "Key Actions":
- problem-oriented and clearly defined clusters of research projects,
targeted to the objectives of each programme and the desired results,
taking into account the views of the users.
- having a clear European focus.
- integrating activities and disciplines needed to achieve the objectives.
- appropriate links to national and international initiatives.
- RTD and D activities of a generic nature.
- Support of research infrastructures.
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1.QUALITY OF LIFE AND MANAGEMENT OF LIVING RESOURCES.
- Food nutrition and health.
- Control of infectious diseases.
- The "Cell Factory".
- Environment and Health.
- Sustainable agriculture, fisheries, forestry, integrated development of
rural areas.
- The ageing population.
- Generic research.
- Research infrastructures.
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Living Resources, Key Action 6, The ageing population.
- age-related illnesses and health problems: prevention treatment and delay
in onset.
- biological, physiological, social and economic determinants of healthy
ageing.
- demographic and epidemiological research on ageing and disability, for
policy & planning.
- RTD to provide new approaches to delay onset of disability, e.g. housing
& transport.
- RTD concerning effective and efficient delivery of health and social care
services, long-term care and pensions.
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2. USER-FRIENDLY INFORMATION SOCIETY (IST Programme).
- Systems and services for the citizen.
- New methods of work and electronic commerce
- Multimedia content and tools
- Essential Technologies and infrastructures
- RTD activities of a generic nature
- Support for Research Infrastructures.
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IST programme.
Focus on:
- convergence between information processing, communications and content
- opening up possibilities for new activities in commerce, work, transport,
environment, education and training, health and culture, etc.
- reflecting socio-economic priorities
- tackling the universal issues such as ease of use, cost-effectiveness,
interoperability, standardisation and socio-economic impact.
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Expected funding:
- 5th Framework programme
Expected funding 14 -16 BECU.
- IST Programme
Expected funding 3.5 - 4 BECU.
- Key Action 1: "Systems and Services for the Citizen"
Expected funding: 600 - 680 MECU.
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Schedule 1998-99.
- 5th FP:
- 23 March Council adoption.
- Oct/Nov Final approval.
- IST Programme:
- 22 June Council "Green Light".
- Nov/Dec Final approval.
- Work Programme:
- Call for Proposals and Information Day, Jan. 1999.
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Key Action 1, Systems and services for the Citizen.
- Health.
- Persons with special needs, including the disabled
and the elderly.
- Administrations.
- Environment.
- Transport and tourism.
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A Vision of the Information Society.
- An open, democratic society, accessible to all citizens without discrimination.
- Older people and disabled people seen as active, participating, independent
citizens:
- - a resource and not a burden.
- Increased possibilities for all citizens to live independently and to
enhance their capacities; actively contributing to society.
- Opening up new markets and stimulating industry.
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Key Action 1, Ageing and Disability.
RTD OBJECTIVES:
- Design for All.
- Support for social integration at home and in the workplace.
- Support for independent living.
- Adaptive or assistive technology devices for people with disabilities.
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Design for all.
- "Design for all" products, (e.g. software for p.c.'s), services and applications.
- Improved design methods, user-centered design, participatory design and
evaluation.
- Improved design tools to ensure that designs address needs and characteristics
of widest possible range of users; modularity.
- Technology acceptance by users.
- Mechanisms and critical factors affecting take-up of "Design for all"
methods and tools.
- Cost-benefit analysis.
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Social integration.
- Optimising IT workplaces.
- IT applications to enhance older people's, including workers' contributions
to society.
- IT for integration of pupils and students in mainstream education.
- IT systems for basic skills training -
perceptual, motor, cognitive, psychological.
- RTD innovations for access to leisure, culture and sport.
- Improved interfaces for interaction with multi-media systems.
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Independent Living.
- ICT systems to support social interaction.
- Tele-support services inside and outside home.
- Personal devices for tele-support.
- Integrated systems spanning smart home and neighbourhood.
- Security and monitoring systems.
- Tools for analysis and adaptation of home environments.
- Social support and social intervention networks - professional, carers
and end-users.
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Adaptive or assistive technology devices.
- Personal devices for communication, mobility, transportation, manipulation,
self-organisation, sensory support, sport practice.
- Direct bodily communication/connection.
- Special peripherals and human-computer interfaces; adaptive interfaces.
- Tele-assistance to older people and disabled people, including those suffering
from Alzheimers Disease and other confusion disorders.
- Tools for assessment and evaluation of assistive technologies.
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Technologies.
- Application - independent user interfaces and interconnection standards.
- Navigation and orientation technologies.
- Domotics.
- Intelligent sensors, bio-sensors.
- self-learning adaptive systems, neural networks.
- Mechatronics, e.g. robotics.
- Alternative input-output devices, e.g. tactile displays, gesture recognition.
- Systems architectures: seamless integration of services across providers
and networks.
- Mobile computing and communications.
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Accompanying measures.
- Product and service delivery best practice.
- Legislative and regulatory frameworks.
- Information exchange networks Links between RTD and policies and programmes
of the EU.
- "Design for All" targeted to the IST industries:
- awareness of benefits.
- attitude change among decision-makers.
- improved access to methods and tools.
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Programme-wide accompanying measures.
- Take-up measures.
- Support for standardisation.
- Interconnection of research infrastructures.
- Studies in support of the specific programme + future preparations.
- Access to external experts and databases.
- Analysis of socio-economic consequences Dissemination, etc.
- Training schemes.
- Info and assistance for SME's.
- Assistance in providing networks, etc.
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5FP Information on the web.
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Background to the work programme.
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Workshop Summary.
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Vision. for European industry...
- older people and disabled people to be recognised as a significant market.
- the AT industry to become a major contributor to economic growth and job
creation in Europe, with increased market share in Europe and the global
economy
- "Design for All" to be embraced as a central feature of Information Society
products and services, giving European industry a market edge.
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Vision.for older and disabled citizens ...
- equal access and opportunity.
- maximum independence and self-determination in everyday life.
- opportunity to participate fully in social and economic life.
- full realisation of human potential and full contribution to society.
- an optimum quality of life.
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