scholarly journals The Floatation Stimulation Platform: An investigation into the feasibility of delivering audio and audio-visual stimuli into the floatation tank

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
◽  
Henry Boyle
Keyword(s):  
Water Temperature ◽  
Skin Temperature ◽  
Business Models ◽  
Visual Stimuli ◽  
Specific Model ◽  
Developmental Pathways ◽  
Target Market ◽  
Sense Of Touch ◽  
Epsom Salt ◽  
Three Phases

<p>The floatation tank experience is unique. It involves floating on a body of water dense in Epsom salt, inside of a purpose-built tank. The buoyancy from the salt density means there is little sensation of gravity, and the water temperature is the same as the skin temperature so there is minimal sense of touch. There is no light, no sound, and no one else. This research considers the feasibility of developing technology designed to stimulate the senses in the floatation environment – conceptualised as the floatation stimulation platform (FSP). The identified target market for the FSP is the commercial floatation centre. Three phases of investigation were conducted to assess feasibility of the FSP. Phase One involved surveying 10 existing floatation centres and assessing their use of stimuli in the floatation environment in a commercial context. Phase Two involved surveying 37 participants connected to a commercial floatation centre's online network. Participants were asked a range of questions about their perceptions and experiences of floatation, stimuli within the floatation tank, and activities they participate in. Phase Three involved analysing a commercial offering of audio stimuli designed for a specific model of floatation tank. The findings of all three phases of investigation suggest the FSP is a feasible concept. A major finding from Phase One was that all surveyed commercial floatation centres currently use stimuli in their floatation tanks, while in Phase Two it was found that all participants surveyed were open to the concept of experiencing stimuli in the floatation tank. Phase Three of the investigation found that stimuli designed for the floatation tank is most valuable to floatation centres if it can increase customer retention. From the investigation findings, recommendations were developed for appropriate business models and developmental pathways for FSP technology. It is suggested that FSP technology operate as different components for different senses. It is also recommended that a content library for existing floatation tank and FSP technology be developed and made available on subscription-based access. The feasibility of creating personalised content for FSP technology is also explored.</p>

scholarly journals The Floatation Stimulation Platform: An investigation into the feasibility of delivering audio and audio-visual stimuli into the floatation tank

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
◽  
Henry Boyle
Keyword(s):  
Water Temperature ◽  
Skin Temperature ◽  
Business Models ◽  
Visual Stimuli ◽  
Specific Model ◽  
Developmental Pathways ◽  
Target Market ◽  
Sense Of Touch ◽  
Epsom Salt ◽  
Three Phases

<p>The floatation tank experience is unique. It involves floating on a body of water dense in Epsom salt, inside of a purpose-built tank. The buoyancy from the salt density means there is little sensation of gravity, and the water temperature is the same as the skin temperature so there is minimal sense of touch. There is no light, no sound, and no one else. This research considers the feasibility of developing technology designed to stimulate the senses in the floatation environment – conceptualised as the floatation stimulation platform (FSP). The identified target market for the FSP is the commercial floatation centre. Three phases of investigation were conducted to assess feasibility of the FSP. Phase One involved surveying 10 existing floatation centres and assessing their use of stimuli in the floatation environment in a commercial context. Phase Two involved surveying 37 participants connected to a commercial floatation centre's online network. Participants were asked a range of questions about their perceptions and experiences of floatation, stimuli within the floatation tank, and activities they participate in. Phase Three involved analysing a commercial offering of audio stimuli designed for a specific model of floatation tank. The findings of all three phases of investigation suggest the FSP is a feasible concept. A major finding from Phase One was that all surveyed commercial floatation centres currently use stimuli in their floatation tanks, while in Phase Two it was found that all participants surveyed were open to the concept of experiencing stimuli in the floatation tank. Phase Three of the investigation found that stimuli designed for the floatation tank is most valuable to floatation centres if it can increase customer retention. From the investigation findings, recommendations were developed for appropriate business models and developmental pathways for FSP technology. It is suggested that FSP technology operate as different components for different senses. It is also recommended that a content library for existing floatation tank and FSP technology be developed and made available on subscription-based access. The feasibility of creating personalised content for FSP technology is also explored.</p>

scholarly journals STRATEGY IMPLEMENTATION OF NATIONAL HEALTH INSURANCE USING BALANCED SCORECARD METHOD: A CASE STUDY IN AN – NISA HOSPITAL IN TANGERANG

2021 ◽  
Vol 5 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Luh Putu Sinthya Ulandari
Keyword(s):  
Health Insurance ◽  
National Health Insurance ◽  
National Health ◽  
Balanced Scorecard ◽  
Business Models ◽  
Clinical Pathways ◽  
Low Cost ◽  
Successful Implementation ◽  
Target Market ◽  
Depth Interview

One of the private hospital successful implementation the National Health Insurance with cost efficiency without neglecting the quality of service is An-Nisa Hospital. This study aimed to finding out the strategy of An-Nisa Hospital in the implementation of the National Health Insurance with Balanced Scorecard. The research was conducted in May 2018 using qualitative approach. Data was collected through in-depth interview to 7 informants from hospital and 2 informants from BPJS Kesehatan. The subjects were selected purposively and the data was analyzed using thematic analysis. The results show that there are several strategies that have been developed and implemented, including: adding types of services, increasing the capacity of inpatients and polyclinics, increasing doctor practice slots, completing medical equipment, applying the principle of low cost and increasing working capital, choosing JKN patients as target market, develop 5 values propotition, complaint management, develop standard operating procedures, develop drug formulary and clinical pathways, carry out operational and audit controls, build business models, form casemix teams and claim management, develop training, giving reward and good salaries, build a competitive work environments, and pay attention to employee career paths. Through this strategy, An-Nisa Hospital is able to implement the JKN Program well and still record a surplus without sacrificing service quality

scholarly journals Core Temperature in Triathletes during Swimming with Wetsuit in 10 °C Cold Water

Sports ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 7 (6) ◽  
pp. 130 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jørgen Melau ◽  
Maria Mathiassen ◽  
Trine Stensrud ◽  
Mike Tipton ◽  
Jonny Hisdal
Keyword(s):  
Water Temperature ◽  
Skin Temperature ◽  
Core Temperature ◽  
Rectal Temperature ◽  
Physiological Response ◽  
Cold Water ◽  
Temperature Response ◽  
Open Water ◽  
Open Water Swimming ◽  
Ironman Distance

Low water temperature (<15 °C) has been faced by many organizers of triathlons and swim-runs in the northern part of Europe during recent years. More knowledge about how cold water affects athletes swimming in wetsuits in cold water is warranted. The aim of the present study was therefore to investigate the physiological response when swimming a full Ironman distance (3800 m) in a wetsuit in 10 °C water. Twenty triathletes, 37.6 ± 9 years (12 males and 8 females) were recruited to perform open water swimming in 10 °C seawater; while rectal temperature (Tre) and skin temperature (Tskin) were recorded. The results showed that for all participants, Tre was maintained for the first 10–15 min of the swim; and no participants dropped more than 2 °C in Tre during the first 30 min of swimming in 10 °C water. However; according to extrapolations of the results, during a swim time above 135 min; 47% (8/17) of the participants in the present study would fall more than 2 °C in Tre during the swim. The results show that the temperature response to swimming in a wetsuit in 10 °C water is highly individual. However, no participant in the present study dropped more than 2 °C in Tre during the first 30 min of the swim in 10 °C water.

scholarly journals Cross-Border Open Innovation of Early Stage Tech Incubation: A Case Study of FORGE, the First UK-China Accelerator Program

2018 ◽  
Vol 4 (3) ◽  
pp. 37 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yunming Shao ◽  
Lei Shi
Keyword(s):  
Open Innovation ◽  
Business Models ◽  
Early Stage ◽  
Target Market ◽  
Policy Makers ◽  
Cross Border ◽  
The United Kingdom ◽  
Border Trade

This paper is a case study of FORGE, the first UK-China cross border accelerator program, conducted in the context of TusPark Newcastle, an overseas innovation center by TUS Holdings in the United Kingdom. It engages with current research that examines the role of trust, particularly in the area of cross-border trade. We suggest that this is especially pertinent for early stage technology companies, since in many cases, their products, business models and even founder reputations, are more unformed. We also look at the topic of cross-border incubation, particularly with China as the target market, and provide new insights for understanding the channels and barriers for international commercialization in China for early stage tech startups. Finally, we provide some suggestions for policy-makers on both sides to better coordinate efforts to increase innovation relationships like FORGE.

Internet Protocol Television

2011 ◽  
pp. 538-562 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kate Carney Landow ◽  
Michelle Fandre ◽  
Raghu Nambiath ◽  
Ninad Shringarpure ◽  
Harvey Gates ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Business Models ◽  
Service Providers ◽  
Internet Protocol ◽  
Target Market ◽  
Star Model ◽  
Multiple Case ◽  
Internet Protocol Television ◽  
Multiple Case Studies ◽  
Partnership Models ◽  
Future Business

This chapter focuses on evaluating Internet protocol television (IPTV) business models from different service providers through the prism of the Star Model. The tool is based on Porter’s five forces, as developed by M.E. Porter. The Star Model extends the five Forces into a set of metrics to evaluate current and future business offerings. The Star Model is a simple tool used to identify the strengths and weaknesses of different business models in an appealing geometric shape. To highlight how to use this tool, sample partnership models are analyzed to evaluate the strength of a combined service. This tool will help IPTV service providers and all potential investors to build or identify a sound business model for their target market. The Star Model is explored through multiple case studies in this chapter including CBS, AOL, Google, Sling Media, and YouTube.

scholarly journals 0518 Sleep Facilitation by Artificial Carbonated Bathing in Healthy Elderly; EEG, Core, Proximal, and Distal Temperature Evaluations

SLEEP ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 43 (Supplement_1) ◽  
pp. A198-A198
Author(s):  
S I Uemura ◽  
T Kanbayashi ◽  
A Imanishi ◽  
Y Terui ◽  
M Satake ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Body Temperature ◽  
Water Temperature ◽  
Skin Temperature ◽  
The Body ◽  
Hot Water ◽  
Elderly Subjects ◽  
Brain Wave ◽  
Healthy Elderly ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Light Sleep

Abstract Introduction Bathing, especially with hot spring with various mineral compositions, is known to facilitate / improve sleep by warming the body. Artificial carbonated bathing (ACB) is known to keep the body warm too. Previous our study examined that ACB before sleep more specifically affected body temperature and sleep on healthy young subjects. In this study, we evaluated the effects of usual (plain hot water; PH) and artificial carbonated bathing, on sleep using clinical thermometers and EEG in healthy elderly subjects. Methods Nine healthy elderly women (average age 71.3 years old) were divided into 2 groups ACB (858 ppm, Awacomachi, Danrei Co.) and PH with a week interval. Subjects soaked in the bath (38 C degree) deep enough their chests touched the water for 10 min. From the time they finished bathing to the next morning, we measured their distal skin temperature (top side of the foot), proximal skin temperature (lower part of the clavicle) and EEG using a single channel portable device (Brain wave sensor, Proassist Co.). Subjects were told to sleep from 23:00-6:00. As the same time, subjects were examined with visual analog scale (VAS) and clinical flicker fusion test (CFF). Results There was no significant difference in body temperature (proximal, distal, distal-proximal temperature gradient: DPG) before and during sleep between ACB and PH. The condition of the ACB tended to have less light sleep compared to PH (150min vs 201min, p=0.08), but there was no significant difference in the SWS (44.1min vs 39.1min, ns), EEG delta power analysis, VAS and CFF. In the previous study, bathing was performed for 15 min at a water temperature of 40 C degree, but this condition was considered to be a high risk for the elderly. The reason why there was no significant difference in body temperature. The effects of ACB were not fully demonstrated due to changes in hot water temperature and bathing time. Conclusion The effect of ACB on the body temperature of healthy elderly people could not be confirmed. However, a tendency to reduce light sleep was observed. Support This work was supported by JSPS KAKENHI Grant Number JP19K11294

Comparison Research on the Structural Elements of Two Business Models with the Different Performance Level

2011 ◽  
Vol 217-218 ◽  
pp. 1-4 ◽  
Author(s):  
Bao Liang Hu
Keyword(s):  
Business Models ◽  
Target Market ◽  
Structural Elements ◽  
Value Proposition ◽  
Structural Element ◽  
Value Network ◽  
Low Level ◽  
Comparison Research ◽  
High Level ◽  
Level Performance

This paper identifies structural element differences between the business model(BM) with relatively high-level performance and BM with relatively low-level performance through comparison of two cases of the BM with relatively high-level performance and two cases of the BM with relatively low-level performance in terms of ten aspects such as cost structure, revenue mechanism, value proposition, target market, competitive strategy, value configuration, value network, entrepreneur team, capital structure and core competence.

scholarly journals On Uncertainty, Decision Values and Innovation

2021 ◽  
pp. 252-263
Author(s):  
Sebastian Thöns ◽  
Arifian Agusta Irman ◽  
Maria Pina Limongelli
Keyword(s):  
Value Creation ◽  
Business Models ◽  
Technology Development ◽  
Experimental Testing ◽  
Technology Readiness ◽  
Value Analysis ◽  
Prototype Development ◽  
Performance Requirements ◽  
Integrity Management ◽  
Three Phases

AbstractThis paper contains a description, an alignment and a joint approach for technology readiness development with a three phases support of decision value analyses. The three phases are separated into the decision value forecasting, decision value analysis and the technology value quantification supporting the technological concept formulation and experimental testing, the prototype development and the technology qualification and operation. Decision value forecasting allows technology development guidance by technology performance requirements and the value creation even before the technology development is started. This approach is exemplified with load, damage and resistance information based integrity management of a structure and the ranking of the different strategies. The results can be used to guide a technology screening for matching with performance characteristics in terms of precision, cost and employability. Moreover, the first estimate of value creation of the technology for stakeholders, business models and market evaluation is provided.

Temperature control system for water-perfused suits

1977 ◽  
Vol 42 (4) ◽  
pp. 656-660 ◽  
Author(s):  
G. L. Brengelmann ◽  
M. McKeag ◽  
L. B. Rowell
Keyword(s):  
Water Temperature ◽  
Skin Temperature ◽  
Temperature Control ◽  
Cold Water ◽  
Human Subjects ◽  
Temperature Control System ◽  
Thermal Mass ◽  
Rates Of Change ◽  
Wave Forms ◽  
Control Skin

A system used to control skin temperature in human subjects wearing water-perfused garments is described, It supplies 8 l/min at 10 psi with water temperature controlled within +/-0.1 degree C. Temperature control is facilitated by a low circulating thermal mass and a fast responding heater based on a commercially available quartz heat lamp. The system is open so that hot or cold water can be added from the building mains to produce rates of change or water temperature exceeding 5 degrees C/min. These capabilities allow semiautomatic control of skin temperature within +/-1 degree C of desired wave forms. Potential hazards and associated safety devices are described.

Measurements of the Skin Temperature on Small Lakes

2005 ◽  
Vol 22 (9) ◽  
pp. 1423-1432 ◽  
Author(s):  
Robert Kurzeja ◽  
Malcolm Pendergast ◽  
Eliel Villa-Aleman
Keyword(s):  
Water Temperature ◽  
Skin Temperature ◽  
Bulk Water ◽  
Inland Lakes ◽  
Vertical Fluxes ◽  
Air Water Interface ◽  
Skin Temperatures ◽  
Temperature Depression ◽  
Measured Water ◽  
Good Agreement

Abstract An apparatus to measure the skin temperature and related variables on inland lakes is described. The apparatus is a transparent frame with sensors to measure the skin and bulk water temperature, the wind velocity, and the air temperature and humidity for periods of several days. The sensors are positioned within 1 m of the air–water interface and sample boundary layer variables every 2 s. Data for a 4-h period at midday are discussed, and the vertical fluxes of heat and momentum are calculated using bulk relationships for 1- and 5-min periods. It is shown that the measured water temperature at a depth of 1 cm correlates well with estimates based on the bulk heat flux. The skin temperature depression is calculated from the bulk heat and momentum fluxes and is found to vary between 0.4° and 0.5°C for the 4-h period and was in good agreement with the measured values. However, the calculated and measured skin temperatures were poorly correlated for both the 1- and 5-min averages. This is believed to be due to departures from the steady-state assumptions or to deficiencies in the theory.

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