Developing Knowledge Fusion Tools for socially
appropriate applications
Introduction - Knowledge Fountain is an opportunity:
To demonstrate socially responsible applications of communication
technology
To provide a social exchange at which multiple communities can
explore unconventional applications of advanced technological
concepts
To identify key areas where information technologies can be
effectively applied to improve quality of life
To encourage young minds to explore science and think about how to
make the world a better place
Where will you take it? Express yourself gracefully with the Knowledge
Fountain:
The Knowledge Fountain is a portable interface station designed to
encourage exploration of the relationship between human and
computer. This is an interface kit, ideal for demonstrations, schools,
and conferences.
Innovation:
The design is the innovation. The lightweight table with built in
computers, displays, and interface systems is ready to go, just plug in
power and optional networking. The collapsible frame allows for easy
transport.
The interface is the innovation. Hit it, twist it, tie it, roll it, click
it, you decide, it listens.
The Knowledge Fountain allows users to perceive information flow from
the point of collection to the point of deposition into understanding
minds. It engages children with challenges, consumers with comprehension,
and researchers with reason. Clean presentations quickly fertilize minds
for understanding, imagination, and innovation.
Vision:
Playing well with others, the Knowledge Fusion Tools are
multi-disciplinary toolsets that connect to communication systems and
existing off-the-shelf components. As modular, swappable,
interchangeable, wearable interfaces, knowledge fusion tools allow the
collection and dissemination of critical data, and multi-sensory
information to be both creative and accurate. Whether in a classroom,
refugee camp, science museum, rehab lab, or at a disaster site, knowledge
fusion tools enable users to dynamically interact with critical
information. Audiences of all ages and backgrounds will be captivated by
the inherent art of understanding the knowledge that is hidden amid raw
data. Knowledge Fusion Tools will be the toys of choice...
Contacts:
Dave Warner, MD, PhD
Director of Medical Intelligence
MindTel, LLC www.mindtel.com