Password Issue 36 - November 2009

 

 

Early warning

For heart failure patients, even daily life can be a challenge. But new techniques for detecting the severe bouts of edema they face – before it reaches a critical level – may help keep patients out of the hospital.


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+ Read the full article
+ MyHeart project
+ HeartCycle project
+ Personal care for heart failure patients – video

 



 


 

Light in the dark

Nearly 500 million Africans live without power. After dark, life changes drastically and many children don’t have the chance to finish their schoolwork. The new solar-powered education light may help.

More information:
+ Read the full article
+ Philips targets education in Africa with new LED-based solar-powered lighting solutions
+ Philips LED lighting – general information
 



 


 

Better nights ahead

Our busy lives leave us little time for sleep. However, there may soon be a better way to improve the quality of our sleep, even if we can’t increase the quantity.

More information:
+ Read the full article
+ The science of sleep – still a lot to discover
+ Because some people can only dream of getting a good night’s sleep
+ Sleep deprivation: a health hazard yet to be taken seriously
+ Wake-up Light – Philips versus the sun
 

 




 

Feel the thrill

Instinctively, we know that touch can affect our emotions. Scientifically, however, this link is largely unexplored. That’s now beginning to change, with exciting new possibilities on the horizon.

More information:
+ Read the full article
+ Philips Emotions Jacket – a new level in immersive cinematic experience
+ Philips Emotions Jacket – video
+ How to create emotional immersion – the emotions vest

 



 


 

Smart skins

A new ‘electronic’ skin technology, or e-skin, is bringing a new touch to technology and may one day help us better control the information around us.

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+ Read the full article
+ Philips electronic skin technology enables new chameleon-like ambience designs

 



 


 

A new direction

It’s clear that modern life is taking a toll on the world around us. Maybe technology can help us move in a more sustainable direction. Two experts weigh in on technology and sustainability.

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A cinematic experience

With the release of the world’s first cinema-proportioned LCD TV, we can now have a true cinematic experience in the comfort of our own home.

More information:
+ Read the full article
+ The world’s first cinema TV

 


 

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