paul timmers head of unit – ict for inclusion european commission, dg information society and...
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Workshop context Need for deployment activities to achieve: EU-wide interoperability Enhanced ICT innovation (esp. with SMEs) Large-scale user acceptance and validation Critical mass for efficiency and effectiveness In the EU context this is done through R&D programmes (FP 7); Competitiveness and Innovation (CIP ICT PSP); Structural Funds, national programmes, etcTRANSCRIPT
Paul Timmers Head of Unit – ICT for Inclusion
European Commission, DG Information Society and Media
e-Inclusion Future deployment themes
Agenda, May 15 2007
9:30 – 10:30 Plenary session - Setting the scene9:30 – 10:00 CIP Programme – projects and modalities10:00 – 10:30 Presentation of topics to be discussed
by Paul Timmers, Head of Unit, ICT for Inclusion
10:30 – 12:30 Parallel/consecutive sessions. Rooms: S1, S2 and S3- Accessible Convergent Communications - Total Conversation - EU wide assisted navigation for people with disabilities and the elderly- Advanced technology applied to assistive devices and services
12:30 – 14:00 Lunch break
14:00 – 16:00 Parallel/consecutive sessions. Discussion topics:- New services for aging well- Public websites accessibility - Topic(s) suggested by the participants
16:00 – 17:30 Closing plenary session:16:00 – 16:20 Strategic positioning of CIP
by Frans de Bruïne, Director, ICT Addressing Societal Challenges16:20 – 17:30 Conclusions from subgroups and follow up
Workshop context
• Need for deployment activities to achieve: EU-wide interoperability Enhanced ICT innovation (esp. with SMEs) Large-scale user acceptance and validation Critical mass for efficiency and effectiveness
• In the EU context this is done throughR&D programmes (FP 7); Competitiveness and Innovation (CIP ICT PSP); Structural Funds, national programmes, etc
E-Inclusion policy instruments
Policy & support- Communications- Declarations- Events- Benchmarking, studies
Deployment-CIP-Structural funds-EIB
Cooperation- i2010 groups- Legal committees- Industry & users dialogues
R&D- FP6- FP7-AAL 169
Regulation- e-communications- e-terminals (RTTE)- public procurement- anti-discrimination, …
Telecoms
Online Service Providers
Terminals
Services
Voice
Text
DTMF
Video Bro
adca
st
AnalogueDigital
Voice Text
Video Office
Internet /Web
Multimedia
Audio
Video
TextWebpages
Broadcasters
Captions
AudioDescription
Inte
ract
ive
Call Centres
TouchTone Shopping
HealthBanking
Government
Education
Set-topBoxes
Signing
VCRs
HiFi
Home Electronics
Access inPublic Places
Mobile
Broadband
Smart Homes
Digital TV
Remote Controls
Mobile
School / college
E-inclusion and future technologies
ICT Policy Support objectivesICT Policy Support objectives
i2010 initiativeAims at accelerating the development ofa sustainable, competitive, innovative & inclusive Information Society by: developing the single information space ensuring wider uptake & better use of ICT enabling an inclusive Information Society
The aim is to drive forward innovation
through the adoption& best use of ICTs
ICT in CIP
ICTPSP: a financial instrument supporting Policy through:• Pilot projects & Thematic networks (including best practice actions)• Policy analyses, development & coordination with participating countries• Promotion, communication, information sharing & dissemination
ICTPSP builds on the experience of eTEN, eContent+ & Modinis
POLICY FRAMEWORK
Current CIP modalitiesCurrent CIP modalities
• Pilot AGoal: service pilots with interoperability as the central
theme aiming to demonstrate a “federated” solution and borderless operation of national systems
Outcome: to implement an open, common interoperable solution with results widely disseminated and available to all member states
• Pilot BGoal: a first implementation of an ICT based innovative
service carried out under realistic conditions
Outcome: operational pilot service demonstrating significant impact potential and the engagement of a
complete value-chain of stakeholders
Current CIP modalitiesCurrent CIP modalities
• Thematic Networks
Goal: to bring together relevant stakeholders, expertise and facilities to support the implementation of Information Society policies using ICT. Clear objectives and
measurable outcomes (not a generic exploratory or support activity)
Outcome: to prepare future pilot activities, exchange good practices and to develop new policy implementation schemes.
ICTPSP eInclusion 2007 ThemesICTPSP eInclusion 2007 Themes
• Type B PilotsOvercoming fragmentation for scaling up & investment; high visibility; economies of scale; replication; value chain cooperation. Building on existing initiatives.
Aging Well Pilots Independent and healthy living From minor impairments to chronic disease
monitoring (dementia, cognitive) From daily living assistance to integrated, efficient health a
and social care Deliverables: interoperable services, common specifications,
cost-effectiveness, user acceptance
ICTPSP eInclusion 2007 ThemesICTPSP eInclusion 2007 Themes
• Type B PilotsAccessible Interactive DTV Pilots Advancing accessibility of DTV devices, content and services –
esp. for people with disabilities and older persons Step towards accessible communications in a convergent
multi-platform environment Diffusion of advanced accessible AV through mainstreaming of DfA Deliverables: set of usability, accessibility interoperability needs of
users, technology & service providers
SubtitlingAudio DescriptionSigning Speech output
Spoken command
ICTPSP eInclusion 2007 callICTPSP eInclusion 2007 call
• Thematic Networks
ICT for active ageing at work(fostering uptake, lifelong learning, opening up of innovative new
markets) ICT for enhancing social integration and cultural diversity (improving language and communication skills, fostering cohesion) eInclusion innovation platform (Inclusion as a source for innovation in ICT; innovation
benefiting all)
Themes to be discussedThemes to be discussed
• Accessible Convergent Communications - Total Conversation
• EU wide assisted navigation for people with disabilities and the elderly
• Advanced technology applied to assistive devices and services
• New services for aging well• Public websites accessibility • Topic(s) suggested by the participants