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Focusing

Focusing is the process defined as "Adapting information to the context of the end user for effective and optimal understanding of the information" without modifying the regulated content itself.

Core Principle​

The fundamental constraint of Focusing is that regulated ePI content cannot be removed or altered. Focusing only changes:

  • Visual representation (highlighting, collapsing)
  • Supplementary content (adding hyperlinks, icons, videos)
  • Organization and presentation

The Focusing Workflow​

  1. Input: Raw ePI from Connectors
  2. Preprocessing: Preprocessors create p(ePI) with semantic annotations
  3. Lens Selection: Focusing Manager selects appropriate Lenses
  4. Execution: LEE runs lens logic with IPS/PV
  5. Output: Focused ePI (f(ePI)) personalized for patient

Personalization Inputs​

Focusing uses three critical inputs:

  • p(ePI): Semantically annotated ePI
  • IPS: Patient clinical data
  • PV: User context and preferences

Adaptation Techniques​

Attention Detail Modification​

  • Highlight: Mark highly relevant sections (CSS class "highlight")
  • Collapse: Minimize irrelevant sections (CSS class "collapse")
  • Standard: Leave default presentation

See Attention Detail Modification for details.

Supplementary Content​

  • Add hyperlinks to Supporting Material
  • Embed images, videos, pictograms
  • Create interactive elements (glossary, hover boxes)

Focusing Flows​

FOSPS supports four focusing flows based on input format:

  1. ePI ID + IPS ID
  2. ePI JSON + IPS JSON
  3. ePI ID + IPS JSON
  4. ePI JSON + IPS ID

Orchestration​

The Focusing Manager coordinates:

Result Characteristics​

The f(ePI) is:

  • Ephemeral: Not cached (always regenerated)
  • Personalized: Specific to one patient context
  • Regulatory-compliant: Original content preserved
  • Enhanced: With visual and supplementary adaptations