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16-09-1996 дата публикации

УСТРОЙСТВО ДЛЯ ОБУЧЕНИЯ ТЕХНИКЕ БЫСТРОЧТЕНИЯ

Номер: RU0000002881U1

Устройство для обучения технике быстрочтения, содержащее корпус с крышкой, фишки с информацией, расположенные в корпусе, и средство перемещения фишек, отличающееся тем, что корпус снабжен набором тяг, расположенных на оси с возможностью поворота и имеющих на обоих концах карманы для размещения фишек с информацией, при этом карман на одном конце тяги имеет окно для показа информации, а тяга с этой стороны выполнена подпружиненной для возврата конца тяги, имеющего карман с окном, в исходное положение за стенкой корпуса. (19) RU (11) (13) 2 881 U1 (51) МПК G09B 1/00 (1995.01) G09B 17/00 (1995.01) РОССИЙСКОЕ АГЕНТСТВО ПО ПАТЕНТАМ И ТОВАРНЫМ ЗНАКАМ (12) ОПИСАНИЕ ПОЛЕЗНОЙ МОДЕЛИ К СВИДЕТЕЛЬСТВУ (21), (22) Заявка: 95103059/20, 09.02.1995 (46) Опубликовано: 16.09.1996 (71) Заявитель(и): Научно-внедренческая лаборатория физиолого-здравоохранительных проблем образования Администрации Московской области (72) Автор(ы): Базарный В.Ф., Коновалов Ю.Н. R U (73) Патентообладатель(и): Научно-внедренческая лаборатория физиолого-здравоохранительных проблем образования Администрации Московской области, Базарный Владимир Филиппович, Коновалов Юрий Николаевич 2 8 8 1 U 1 2 8 8 1 R U (57) Формула полезной модели Устройство для обучения технике быстрочтения, содержащее корпус с крышкой, фишки с информацией, расположенные в корпусе, и средство перемещения фишек, отличающееся тем, что корпус снабжен набором тяг, расположенных на оси с возможностью поворота и имеющих на обоих концах карманы для размещения фишек с информацией, при этом карман на одном конце тяги имеет окно для показа информации, а тяга с этой стороны выполнена подпружиненной для возврата конца тяги, имеющего карман с окном, в исходное положение за стенкой корпуса. Ñòðàíèöà: 1 U 1 (54) УСТРОЙСТВО ДЛЯ ОБУЧЕНИЯ ТЕХНИКЕ БЫСТРОЧТЕНИЯ RU 2 881 U1 RU 2 881 U1 RU 2 881 U1

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16-07-1998 дата публикации

НАГЛЯДНОЕ ПОСОБИЕ

Номер: RU0000007233U1

Наглядное пособие, состоящее из информационного основания, блоков, букв, отличающееся тем, что оно имеет постоянное основание с соотношением размеров ширины к длине как 1 : 2, на которое нанесена прямоугольная сетка и буквы, соединенные по одинаковым свойствам, причем гласные буквы - в вертикальном столбце с левой стороны, а согласные - в горизонтальной строке в верхней части основания, при этом само основание разделено на секции-карманы рамкодержателями с пазами, в которые вставляют сменные блоки с информацией в виде слогов, образованных пересечением строк и столбцов букв. (19) RU (11) (13) 7 233 U1 (51) МПК G09B 17/02 (1995.01) РОССИЙСКОЕ АГЕНТСТВО ПО ПАТЕНТАМ И ТОВАРНЫМ ЗНАКАМ (12) ОПИСАНИЕ ПОЛЕЗНОЙ МОДЕЛИ К СВИДЕТЕЛЬСТВУ (21), (22) Заявка: 96123427/20, 17.12.1996 (46) Опубликовано: 16.07.1998 (71) Заявитель(и): Фонд "Развитие через образование" (72) Автор(ы): Карачева А.И. R U (73) Патентообладатель(и): Фонд "Развитие через образование" 7 2 3 3 R U Ñòðàíèöà: 1 U 1 (57) Формула полезной модели Наглядное пособие, состоящее из информационного основания, блоков, букв, отличающееся тем, что оно имеет постоянное основание с соотношением размеров ширины к длине как 1 : 2, на которое нанесена прямоугольная сетка и буквы, соединенные по одинаковым свойствам, причем гласные буквы - в вертикальном столбце с левой стороны, а согласные - в горизонтальной строке в верхней части основания, при этом само основание разделено на секции-карманы рамкодержателями с пазами, в которые вставляют сменные блоки с информацией в виде слогов, образованных пересечением строк и столбцов букв. 7 2 3 3 U 1 (54) НАГЛЯДНОЕ ПОСОБИЕ U 1 U 1 7 2 3 3 7 2 3 3 R U R U Ñòðàíèöà: 2 RU 7 233 U1 RU 7 233 U1 RU 7 233 U1 RU 7 233 U1

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10-12-2000 дата публикации

ПОСОБИЕ ДЛЯ ОБУЧЕНИЯ ЧТЕНИЮ СЛОВ

Номер: RU0000016217U1

1. Пособие для обучения чтению слов, содержащее лист с построчно гласными буквами, отличающееся тем, что лист выполнен с отверстиями, пособие снабжено дополнительным листом с согласными буквами, при этом один из листов установлен с возможностью перемещения относительно вертикальной плоскости, отверстия имеют размер больше величины букв и расположены по горизонтальной строке на расстоянии друг от друга, согласные буквы на дополнительном листе расположены рядами по вертикальной оси на расстоянии друг от друга, а по горизонтальной строке - группами на расстоянии друг от друга. 2. Пособие для обучения чтению слов по п.1, отличающееся тем, что гласные буквы на листе расположены по горизонтальной строке попарно на расстоянии друг от друга в комплекте "А-А", а группы согласных букв на дополнительном листе по горизонтальной строке размещены с чередованием гласных букв в следующем порядке: Б-Б, Б-З, В-З, В-Т, Г-Г, Г-Л, Д-Д, Д-М, Д-Ш, Ж-Б, Ж-Р, К-М, К-П, К-Р, К-Ш, Л-Д, Л-П, Л-Р, М-М, М-Ш, Н-Н, Н-Т, Н-Ш, П-П, П-Р, П-Ш, Р-Б, Р-Д, Р-М, Р-Н, С-М, С-Р, С-Ш, Т-Р, Ф-Р, Ч-П, Ч-Р, Ч-Ш, Ч-Щ. 3. Пособие для обучения чтению слов по п.1, отличающееся тем, что гласные буквы на листе расположены по горизонтальной строке попарно на расстоянии друг от друга в комплекте "Е-А", а группы согласных букв по горизонтальной строке на дополнительном листе размещены с чередованием гласных букв в следующем порядке: В-Н, В-Р, Г-Н, Г-Р, Ж-Н, К-П, Л-Н, Л-Р, Л-С, М-Ж, М-Р, П-Н, Р-К, Р-П, С-Н, С-Р, Т-М, Щ-К. 4. Пособие для обучения чтению слов по п.1, отличающееся тем, что гласные буквы на листе расположены по горизонтальной строке попарно на расстоянии друг от друга в комплекте "О-А", а группы согласных букв по горизонтальной строке на дополнительном листе размещены с чередованием гласных букв в следующем порядке: В-В, Г-Р, Д-З, Д-М, Д-Р, Ж-Р, З-Л, З-Н, К-З, К-Р, К-С, Л-Р, Н-Г, Н-Р, Н-Т, П-К, П-Р, Р-Г, Р-Т, Р-М, Р-С, Р-Щ, С-В, С-Ф, Т-М. 5. Пособие для обучения чтению слов по п.1, отличающееся тем, что ...

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10-02-2003 дата публикации

ДИДАКТИЧЕСКОЕ СРЕДСТВО ДЛЯ ОБУЧЕНИЯ ДЕТЕЙ ЧТЕНИЮ

Номер: RU0000027726U1
Автор: Кадышев В.А.

1. Дидактическое средство для обучения детей чтению, состоящее из носителей букв и средства для их удержания, отличающееся тем, что средство для удержания носителей букв выполнено в виде корпуса с окном для установки в нем не менее двух букв, а носители групп букв в количестве не менее двух, закреплены в корпусе с возможностью передвижения таким образом, что по одной букве каждого из носителей, могут быть установлены в окне с возможностью составления из них слогов или слов. 2. Дидактическое средство по п.1, отличающееся тем, что носители групп букв выполнены в виде двух полос, закрепленных в плоском корпусе взаимно перпендикулярно по отношению друг к другу, с возможностью образования двухбуквенных слов или слогов. 3. Дидактическое средство по п. 2, отличающееся тем, что на одной из полос в горизонтальном направлении выполнены гласные буквы и буква "мягкий знак", а на другой полосе в вертикальном направлении, т.е. столбиком - согласные буквы и буква "и краткое". 4. Дидактическое средство по п.2 или 3, отличающееся тем, что буквы на одной полоске выполнены одним цветом, например красным, а на другой полоске - другим цветом, например, синим. 5. Дидактическое средство по п.1, отличающееся тем, что носители букв в количестве трех выполнены в виде плоских дисков, укрепленных на плоском корпусе с возможностью вращения, а на периферийной части плоскости дисков выполнены буквы, при этом диски расположены таким образом, что в окне, выполненном в центральной части корпуса, на одной прямой могут быть установлены по одной букве каждого из трех дисков с возможностью составления из них трехбуквенных слогов или слов. 6. Дидактическое средство по п.1, отличающееся тем, что носители букв в количестве трех штук выполнены в виде цилиндрических дисков, укрепленных в корпусе с возможностью вращения, а на цилиндрической поверхности дисков выполнены буквы, при этом диски расположены таким образом, что в окне корпуса могут быть установлены по одной букве каждого из трех дисков с ...

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05-01-2012 дата публикации

Educational Ruler

Номер: US20120003616A1
Принадлежит: Individual

An educational ruler which includes a body and a sliding member, the sliding member movable to define an isolation window to isolate particular words or phrases for educational purposes

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27-07-2012 дата публикации

НАБОР ДЛЯ ОБУЧЕНИЯ ГРАМОТЕ "АЗБУКА В ЛАДОШКАХ"

Номер: RU0000118781U1

1. Набор для обучения детей грамоте, включающий носители букв алфавита, отличающийся тем, что носители букв выполнены в виде фигур, имеющих различное цветовое решение, при этом гласные буквы выполнены на колечках одним цветом, согласные выполнены на кружках и/или объемными, причем твердые и мягкие согласные исполнены двумя различными цветами, отличными от цвета, которым исполнены гласные буквы; дополнительно набор включает средство для размещения букв, поролоновое пианино со звуковыми дорожками различных цветов, браслетиками без колокольчиков и браслетиками с колокольчиками, причем браслетики выполнены цветами, соответствующими твердым и мягким согласным. 2. Набор по п.1, отличающийся тем, что в качестве средства для размещения букв используют руку ребенка. 3. Набор по п.1, отличающийся тем, что гласные буквы выполнены красным цветом, твердые согласные - синим цветом, а мягкие согласные - зеленым цветом. 4. Набор по п.1, отличающийся тем, что звуковые дорожки поролонового пианино выполнены красным, синим и зеленым цветом. 5. Набор по п.1, отличающийся тем, что в качестве колечек используют Су Джок массажное кольцо. РОССИЙСКАЯ ФЕДЕРАЦИЯ (19) RU (11) (13) 118 781 U1 (51) МПК G09B 17/00 (2006.01) ФЕДЕРАЛЬНАЯ СЛУЖБА ПО ИНТЕЛЛЕКТУАЛЬНОЙ СОБСТВЕННОСТИ (12) ОПИСАНИЕ (21)(22) Заявка: ПОЛЕЗНОЙ МОДЕЛИ К ПАТЕНТУ 2012107844/12, 01.03.2012 (24) Дата начала отсчета срока действия патента: 01.03.2012 (72) Автор(ы): Аксючиц Виктория Васильевна (RU) (73) Патентообладатель(и): Аксючиц Виктория Васильевна (RU) R U Приоритет(ы): (22) Дата подачи заявки: 01.03.2012 (45) Опубликовано: 27.07.2012 Бюл. № 21 1 1 8 7 8 1 R U Формула полезной модели 1. Набор для обучения детей грамоте, включающий носители букв алфавита, отличающийся тем, что носители букв выполнены в виде фигур, имеющих различное цветовое решение, при этом гласные буквы выполнены на колечках одним цветом, согласные выполнены на кружках и/или объемными, причем твердые и мягкие согласные исполнены двумя различными цветами, ...

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27-09-2012 дата публикации

СРЕДСТВО ДЛЯ ОБУЧЕНИЯ ЧТЕНИЮ

Номер: RU0000120809U1

1. Средство для обучения чтению, содержащее две тематические части - информационную и ассоциативную, отличающееся тем, что информационная часть предлагаемого средства содержит установленные на параллельных горизонтальных опорах игровые элементы в виде преимущественно трехгранных призм с возможностью их вращения относительно друг друга, имеющих на своих гранях сменные изображения букв, слогов, слов или простых предложений, а ассоциативная часть предлагаемого средства состоит из тонкой пластины, вставляющейся в периметральный паз, выполненный на средней и боковой пластинах, а также верхней и нижней пластинах. 2. Средство по п.2, отличающееся тем, что информационная и ассоциативная части объединены одним корпусом, выполненным из вертикальных боковых и средней, горизонтальных верхней и нижней пластин. РОССИЙСКАЯ ФЕДЕРАЦИЯ (19) RU (11) (13) 120 809 U1 (51) МПК G09B 17/00 (2006.01) ФЕДЕРАЛЬНАЯ СЛУЖБА ПО ИНТЕЛЛЕКТУАЛЬНОЙ СОБСТВЕННОСТИ (12) ОПИСАНИЕ (21)(22) Заявка: ПОЛЕЗНОЙ МОДЕЛИ К ПАТЕНТУ 2012121322/12, 23.05.2012 (24) Дата начала отсчета срока действия патента: 23.05.2012 (72) Автор(ы): Пшеничная Наталья Александровна (RU) (73) Патентообладатель(и): Пшеничная Наталья Александровна (RU) R U Приоритет(ы): (22) Дата подачи заявки: 23.05.2012 (45) Опубликовано: 27.09.2012 Бюл. № 27 1 2 0 8 0 9 R U Формула полезной модели 1. Средство для обучения чтению, содержащее две тематические части информационную и ассоциативную, отличающееся тем, что информационная часть предлагаемого средства содержит установленные на параллельных горизонтальных опорах игровые элементы в виде преимущественно трехгранных призм с возможностью их вращения относительно друг друга, имеющих на своих гранях сменные изображения букв, слогов, слов или простых предложений, а ассоциативная часть предлагаемого средства состоит из тонкой пластины, вставляющейся в периметральный паз, выполненный на средней и боковой пластинах, а также верхней и нижней пластинах. 2. Средство по п.2, отличающееся тем, что ...

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20-08-2013 дата публикации

ПОСОБИЕ ИСМАИЛОВОЙ Н.В. ДЛЯ ОБУЧЕНИЯ ЧТЕНИЮ (ВАРИАНТЫ)

Номер: RU0000131528U1

1. Пособие для обучения чтению, содержащее набор носителей информации по числу согласных букв алфавита, каждый из которых выполнен в виде сброшюрованного пакета карточек, на которых имеются размещенные заданным образом изображения выбранной согласной буквы алфавита и выбранных гласных букв алфавита, при этом пакет имеет верхнюю карточку, нижнюю карточку и блок расположенных между ними внутренних карточек, причем изображение выбранной согласной буквы имеется на лицевой стороне верхней карточки и на стороне нижней карточки, обращенной к блоку внутренних карточек, отличающееся тем, что карточки сброшюрованы со стороны верхнего края пакета, при этом верхняя и нижняя карточки пакета превышают формат внутренних карточек так, что блок внутренних карточек оставляет открытым изображение согласной буквы на стороне нижней карточки, обращенной в сторону блока внутренних карточек, при этом в качестве выбранных гласных букв алфавита использованы буквы из ряда А, О, У, Ы, Э; причем изображения четырех выбранных гласных букв размещены по одному на внутренних карточках, а изображение не вошедшей в число четырех выбранной гласной буквы размещено или на последней внутренней карточке или рядом с изображением выбранной согласной буквы на обращенной к блоку внутренних карточек стороне нижней карточки. 2. Пособие для обучения чтению по п.11, отличающееся тем, что карточки пакета сброшюрованы с возможностью их поворота на 360°. 3. Пособие для обучения чтению по п.1 или 2, отличающееся тем, что на стороне верхней карточки, противолежащей ее лицевой стороне, изображен присвоенный согласной букве визуальный образ. 4. Пособие для обучения чтению по п.1, отличающееся тем, что под изображением согласной буквы на лицевой стороне верхней карточки изображен значок, например точка, обозначающий быстрое произношение буквы. 5. Пособие для обучения чтению по п.1, отличающееся тем, что гласные буквы и размещенная на обращенной в сторону блока внутренних карточек стороне нижней карточки согласная буква ...

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27-05-2014 дата публикации

НАБОР ИГРОВЫХ ЭЛЕМЕНТОВ ДЛЯ ФОРМИРОВАНИЯ СИМВОЛОВ

Номер: RU0000141265U1

Набор игровых элементов для формирования символов, игровые элементы которого представляют собой составные части символов в виде различных геометрических фигур, отличающийся тем, что набор включает в себя два одинаковых квадрата, один большой прямоугольник, ширина которого равна стороне квадратов, а длина втрое больше ширины, один средний прямоугольник, ширина которого равна стороне квадратов, а длина вдвое больше ширины, два малых прямоугольника с длиной, равной стороне квадратов, и с шириной вдвое меньшей, три одинаковые малые прямоугольные трапеции, у которых длина боковой стороны при прямых углах и одно из оснований равны стороне квадрата, а длина другого основания вдвое меньше, одна большая трапеция, длина боковой стороны которой при прямых углах равна стороне квадрата, длина одного основания втрое больше, а другого - в два с половиной раза больше стороны квадрата, два одинаковых Г-образных многоугольника, вертикальная часть которого представляет собой прямоугольник с высотой вдвое больше стороны квадрата и с шириной вдвое меньше стороны квадрата, а выступающая часть - прямоугольник с высотой, равной стороне квадрата, и с шириной вдвое меньше стороны квадрата. РОССИЙСКАЯ ФЕДЕРАЦИЯ (19) RU (11) (13) 141 265 U1 (51) МПК G09B 1/00 (2006.01) G09B 17/00 (2006.01) A63H 33/06 (2006.01) ФЕДЕРАЛЬНАЯ СЛУЖБА ПО ИНТЕЛЛЕКТУАЛЬНОЙ СОБСТВЕННОСТИ (12) ОПИСАНИЕ (21)(22) Заявка: ПОЛЕЗНОЙ МОДЕЛИ К ПАТЕНТУ 2013159017/12, 30.12.2013 (24) Дата начала отсчета срока действия патента: 30.12.2013 (72) Автор(ы): Саргсян Вачаган Адибекович (AM) (73) Патентообладатель(и): Саргсян Вачаган Адибекович (AM) R U Приоритет(ы): (22) Дата подачи заявки: 30.12.2013 (45) Опубликовано: 27.05.2014 Бюл. № 15 1 4 1 2 6 5 R U Формула полезной модели Набор игровых элементов для формирования символов, игровые элементы которого представляют собой составные части символов в виде различных геометрических фигур, отличающийся тем, что набор включает в себя два одинаковых квадрата, один большой прямоугольник, ...

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20-08-2014 дата публикации

СРЕДСТВО ОБУЧЕНИЯ ЧТЕНИЮ

Номер: RU0000144502U1

1. Средство обучения чтению, содержащее объемные игровые элементы в форме призм, на боковых гранях которых выполнены рельефные буквы, выступающие над поверхностью игрового элемента, отличающееся тем, что основания призм выполнены плоскими, в корпусе игровых элементов размещены один-два магнита, линии индукции которых перпендикулярны основаниям призмы, а ориентация полярности магнитов всех игровых элементов одинаковая и соответствует порядку чтения. 2. Средство обучения чтению по п.1, отличающееся тем, что рельефные буквы, выполненные на гранях игровых элементов, имеют различные цвета для букв, соответствующих гласным и согласным звукам. РОССИЙСКАЯ ФЕДЕРАЦИЯ (19) RU (11) (13) 144 502 U1 (51) МПК G09B 17/00 (2006.01) ФЕДЕРАЛЬНАЯ СЛУЖБА ПО ИНТЕЛЛЕКТУАЛЬНОЙ СОБСТВЕННОСТИ (12) ОПИСАНИЕ (21)(22) Заявка: ПОЛЕЗНОЙ МОДЕЛИ К ПАТЕНТУ 2013139957/12, 27.08.2013 (24) Дата начала отсчета срока действия патента: 27.08.2013 (45) Опубликовано: 20.08.2014 Бюл. № 23 1 4 4 5 0 2 R U Формула полезной модели 1. Средство обучения чтению, содержащее объемные игровые элементы в форме призм, на боковых гранях которых выполнены рельефные буквы, выступающие над поверхностью игрового элемента, отличающееся тем, что основания призм выполнены плоскими, в корпусе игровых элементов размещены один-два магнита, линии индукции которых перпендикулярны основаниям призмы, а ориентация полярности магнитов всех игровых элементов одинаковая и соответствует порядку чтения. 2. Средство обучения чтению по п.1, отличающееся тем, что рельефные буквы, выполненные на гранях игровых элементов, имеют различные цвета для букв, соответствующих гласным и согласным звукам. Стр.: 1 U 1 U 1 (54) СРЕДСТВО ОБУЧЕНИЯ ЧТЕНИЮ 1 4 4 5 0 2 Адрес для переписки: 420008, г. Казань, ул. Кремлевская, 18, ФГАОУ ВПО КФУ, патентно-лицензионный отдел, И.А. Назмиеву (73) Патентообладатель(и): Федеральное государственное автономное образовательное учреждение высшего профессионального образования "Казанский (Приволжский) федеральный ...

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10-10-2014 дата публикации

ДЕТСКИЙ КОНСТРУКТОР ДЛЯ ОБУЧЕНИЯ НАЧАЛАМ ГРАМОТЫ

Номер: RU0000146167U1

Детский конструктор для обучения началам грамоты в виде набора карточек, которые выполнены в виде повторяющегося набора плоских объемных тел с формой в плане в виде геометрических фигур, а именно, объемных тел в плане в виде основного вытянутого прямоугольника, вытянутого прямоугольника, длина которого соответствует половине длины основного прямоугольника, вытянутого прямоугольника, длина которого соответствует четверти длины основного прямоугольника, и основного полукольца, диаметр которого соответствует половине длины основного вытянутого прямоугольника, отличающийся тем, что он дополнительно снабжен карточками в виде повторяющегося набора плоских объемных тел с формой в плане в виде полукольца, диаметр которого соответствует половине диаметра основного полукольца. 146167 Ц ко РОССИЙСКАЯ ФЕДЕРАЦИЯ Во“ 146 167” 91 ФЕДЕРАЛЬНАЯ СЛУЖБА ПО ИНТЕЛЛЕКТУАЛЬНОЙ СОБСТВЕННОСТИ (12) ИЗВЕЩЕНИЯ К ПАТЕНТУ НА ПОЛЕЗНУЮ МОДЕЛЬ МЕЭК Восстановление действия патента Дата, с которой действие патента восстановлено: 21.12.2020 Дата внесения записи в Государственный реестр: 21.12.2020 Дата публикации и номер бюллетеня: 21.12.2020 Бюл. №36 Стр.: 1 ДЭУ па ЕП

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17-12-2019 дата публикации

ОБУЧАЮЩИЙ ИГРОВОЙ НАБОР

Номер: RU0000194624U1
Принадлежит: Ярмак Дарья Юрьевна

Полезная модель относится к области образования и обучения, в частности к средствам обучения детей младшего дошкольного возраста началам грамоты и чтению, с использованием игровых методов, индивидуально и в группах, а также в домашних условиях. Обучающий игровой набор содержит объемные фигуры и основание с фигурными отверстиями. Объемные фигуры представляют собой буквы и объекты окружающего мира, а основание выполнено многослойным, при этом верхний слой основания выполнен со сквозными отверстиями фигурного контура, повторяющего контур объемных фигур букв, второй слой основания выполнен со сквозными отверстиями фигурного контура, повторяющего контур объемных фигур объектов окружающего мира, и нижний слой выполнен со сквозными отверстиями. Заявляемая полезная модель позволяет создать букварь в виде единого набора с объемными элементами с широким функционалом его использования при обучении в игровой форме детей младшего дошкольного возраста началам грамоты, выполненного из экологически чистого, гипоаллергенного материала, тактильно нейтральной фактуры с соблюдением условий безопасности и практичности его использования, 8 з.п. ф-лы, 7 ил. И 1 194624 ко РОССИЙСКАЯ ФЕДЕРАЦИЯ ВУ” 194 624” 44 ФЕДЕРАЛЬНАЯ СЛУЖБА ПО ИНТЕЛЛЕКТУАЛЬНОЙ СОБСТВЕННОСТИ (12) ИЗВЕЩЕНИЯ К ПАТЕНТУ НА ПОЛЕЗНУЮ МОДЕЛЬ МЕЭК Восстановление действия патента Дата, с которой действие патента восстановлено: 10.11.2021 Дата внесения записи в Государственный реестр: 10.11.2021 Дата публикации и номер бюллетеня: 10.11.2021 Бюл. №31 Стр.: 1 па УС9Уб6 | ЕП

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16-02-2012 дата публикации

Teaching aid

Номер: US20120040315A1
Автор: Peter Lawrence King
Принадлежит: UNICUS INVESTMENTS Pty Ltd

The present invention relates to the field of voice and speech recognition, in one form, the invention relates to a teaching aid adapted to teach reading and spelling via a voice and/or speech recognition system adapted to assist persons having dyslexia. The invention also provides a mechanism to train a speech recognition system without the need for the used to read verbose passages of text.

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05-04-2012 дата публикации

Literacy system

Номер: US20120082966A1
Автор: Marion S. Blank
Принадлежит: Individual

A literacy system provides teaching for reading and writing skills. In one embodiment, the literacy system may include exercises for teaching visual sequencing, motor skills, phonology, semantics, syntax, and text. The literacy system may have a pre-reading section, which includes exercises for developing visual sequencing skills and motor skills prior to teaching the skills of reading and writing words.

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12-04-2012 дата публикации

Method And System For Acquisition Of Literacy

Номер: US20120088211A1
Принадлежит: PSYENTIFIC MIND INC

A computer-implemented method for enabling a child to learn to read, including maintaining a data store with information that characterizes the reading capabilities of children, receiving a stream of sensor data from one or more input devices, the sensor data representing the speech of a person speaking, the person being either an adult or a child, or a sequence of scenes, identifying a meaningful utterance or a meaningful scene from the stream of sensor data, representing the meaningful utterance or meaningful scene in written text using words and grammar appropriate to the reading level of the child, based on information stored in the data store, providing the output text to a display device for presentation to the child, and receiving user feedback.

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03-05-2012 дата публикации

Apparatus and method for voice based diagnostic support

Номер: US20120109005A1
Принадлежит: PHIBIOSCIENCE AB

An apparatus ( 4 ) is disclosed adapted to diagnose disorders related to the brain of a subject. The apparatus comprises a display ( 42 ) for presenting stimuli to said subject, a microphone ( 46 ) for registering a sound signal, and a control unit adapted to measure a pause time until articulation of the subject starts in a said sound signal for naming presented stimuli as quickly as possible and in an order as previously presented. Components of said pause time are analyzed for diagnostic support of neuropsychiatric disorders, in particular neurodevelopmental disorders, or brain damage induced disorders. An adjustment of medication dosage or medication type to individual patient needs may be made based on the measurement.

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12-07-2012 дата публикации

Personalized animated storybook and related methods

Номер: US20120178060A1
Автор: Andrew Gitt
Принадлежит: Individual

An animated, personalized storybook. This storybook utilizes pictures of a child or other subject which are provided by the purchaser of the storybook to provide for a personalized experience in the storybook. As the storybook is electronic, not only can the storybook provide for personalized images, it can animate those images to provide for a more interactive reading experience. Specifically, in an embodiment, not only are the stock or other characters animated, but the child themselves appears in an animated fashion and they can be shown directly interacting with the other action in the story allowing for a very personalized and immersive reading experience.

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12-07-2012 дата публикации

Accelerated Reading Loop Bible, Reading Method and System to Encourage Bible Reading & Familiarity And Book Edge Coloring Technique

Номер: US20120178066A1
Автор: Ben Richard Drum
Принадлежит: Individual

A sectionalized Bible and method to systematically expose readers to interesting broad divisions of the Bible by a new combination of: a) A reading control system consisting of visually prominent new topical sections superimposed on the traditional Bible text with matching bookmarks together with b) A method of reading a chapter or predetermined length from all such sections together in reading sessions that “loop” back to the beginning of a section on its completion while maintaining reading positions within each section by a prominent matching set of bookmarks. Such reorganized Bible and method providing advantages and motivation to modern short-attention readers wanting to “skip ahead” and “get to the good parts” quickly, or to focus on reading without pastoral explanations, discussions, meetings or travel. Such combination improves readability of any version of Catholic and/or Protestant Bible to grow familiarity, reading habit, and show relevance, connectedness and value of Bible content.

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04-04-2013 дата публикации

LITERACY EDUCATION SYSTEM FOR STUDENTS WITH AUTISTIC SPECTRUM DISORDERS (ASD)

Номер: US20130084549A1
Принадлежит:

A literacy system provides teaching for reading and writing skills particularly adapted to students with autistic spectrum disorders (ADS). In one embodiment, the literacy system may include exercises for teaching visual sequencing, motor skills, phonology, semantics, syntax, and text. The literacy system may have a pre-reading section, which includes exercises for developing visual sequencing skills and motor skills prior to teaching the skills of reading and writing words. 1: A literacy method for integrating all language and pre-language skills to teach reading and writing to a user , the method comprising:displaying, with use of a processor, a pre-reading section that includes motor skills exercises for teaching handwriting letters of a written language taught by the literacy method, wherein the motor skills exercises introduce and display the letters of the written language in order of increasing complexity of letter shapes; anddisplaying, with use of the processor, a language skills section that includes language exercises for teaching phonology, semantics, syntax, and text simultaneously.2: The literacy method of claim 1 , wherein the motor skills exercises introduce single-shaped letters before double-shaped letters claim 1 , the double-shaped letters being formed by separate actions.3: The literacy method of claim 1 , wherein the motor skills exercises introduce letters in a non-alphabetical order.4: The literacy method of claim 1 , wherein the motor skills exercises introduce letters in order of motor skill complexity.5: The literacy method of claim 1 , wherein the motor skills exercises introduce all lower case letters before introducing any upper case letters.6: The literacy method of claim 2 , wherein the motor skills exercises introduce letters requiring a retracing action after introducing the single-shaped letters and the double-shaped letters.7: The literacy method of claim 1 , wherein content in the language skills section steadily increases in ...

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11-04-2013 дата публикации

Automated word substitution for contextual language learning

Номер: US20130090914A1
Автор: Christopher A. White
Принадлежит: Alcatel Lucent SAS

A contextual language learning capability is disclosed. The contextual language learning capability is configured to enable an end user to use knowledge of a first language to learn a second language. The contextual language learning capability is configured to modify source content (in which content is provided in the first language) to form modified content (including a combination of content in the first language and content in the second language). The source content is processed to replace at least a portion of the content provided in the first language with corresponding content provided in the second language, thereby producing the modified content. The modified content is presented to the end user for use in learning the second language. The replacement of a subset of the source content in the first language with corresponding content in the second language gives context to the content in the second language, thereby giving the end user an understandable context for the content provided in the second language. This increases the likelihood that the end user will be able to understand and, thus, learn, the second language.

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04-07-2013 дата публикации

COMPUTER AIDED SYSTEM FOR TEACHING READING

Номер: US20130171591A1
Автор: Franzblau Charles A.
Принадлежит: Electronics Learning Products, Inc.

A method of teaching reading includes displaying, by an application executing on a computing device, a singing exercise configured to allow a user to sing along as a song is played. Lyrics of the song are displayed as the song plays, thus allowing the user to read the lyrics as the user sings along to the song. An audio input is monitored as the song is played. A score representing how accurately the audio input matches the song is calculated. The score is provided to the user. The method calculates the user's vocal range and uses that vocal range in generating a score. 1. A method of teaching reading comprising:determining a user's vocal range;displaying, by an application executing on a computing device, a singing exercise on a display, the singing exercise configured to allow a user to sing along as a song is played;displaying, by the application executing on the computing device, on the display, lyrics of the song as the song is played, thus allowing the user to read the lyrics as the user sings along to the song;monitoring, by the application executing on a computing device, an audio input as the song is played;computing a pitch tracking indicator from the audio input;displaying the pitch tracking indicator on the display within a target pitch area whereby the target pitch area is transposed into a key corresponding to the user's vocal range;calculating, by the application executing on the computing device, a score representing how accurately the audio input matches the song; andproviding, by the application executing on the computing device, the score of how accurately the audio input matches the song.2. The method of further comprising:calculating, by the application executing on the computing device, the score representing how accurately in time and in rhythm the audio input matches the song.3. The method of further comprising:displaying the pitch tracking indicator on the display, whereby the pitch tracking indicator visually appears within the target pitch ...

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04-07-2013 дата публикации

Method and System for Presenting Interactive, Three-Dimensional Tools

Номер: US20130171592A1
Принадлежит: Logical Choice Technologies Inc

A system includes an education module ( 107 ) that is operable with, includes, or is operable to control three-dimensional figure generation software. The education module ( 107 ) is configured to present a three-dimensional interactive rendering ( 1000 ) on a display ( 101 ) of an electronic device ( 100 ). The three-dimensional interactive rendering ( 1000 ) can be a game, an interaction scenario, or other image, and can be presented when a user ( 500 ) actuates a user actuation target ( 404 ). A cut video ( 800 ) can be presented after the user actuation target ( 404 ) is actuated but before the three-dimensional interactive rendering ( 1000 ) is presented to provide a stimulating educational experience to a student.

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11-07-2013 дата публикации

SYSTEM AND METHODS FOR A READING FLUENCY MEASURE

Номер: US20130177880A1
Автор: Samuels Jay
Принадлежит: University of Minnesota

The present invention measures reading fluency, which is simultaneous decoding and comprehension. Whether or not a person is a fluent reader is determined by the size of the visual unit, or sting of letters, used in word recognition. In order to measure the size of the visual unit used in word recognition, a lexical decision task (“LDT”) is used in which short and long words are presented on a display device. The person determines if the string of letters formulates a word. The person enters their response on an input device and the results are recorded. A score is calculated that measures reading fluency. The ability to correctly identify a string of letters as a word using holistic processing, rather than letter-by-letter, is the hallmark of a fluent person. 1. A computer implemented method for determining reading fluency of a participant , comprising the steps of:(a) presenting to the participant a string of letters from a database, wherein the database comprises a plurality of strings of letters including words and non-words;(b) receiving, by a computer, a single button user input corresponding to participant evaluation of whether the string of letters formulates a word or a non-word;(c) measuring, by the computer, a latency score and an accuracy score of the single button user input corresponding to the participant evaluation, wherein the accuracy score is determined according to the participant identifying the string of letters as a word or a non-word and the latency score is determined according to the time recorded between the presentation of the string of letters a and entry of the single button user input;(d) recording the latency score and the accuracy score;(e) repeating steps (a)-(d) using different strings of letters from the plurality of strings of letters of the database, the strings of letters having various lengths;(f) comparing the latency score and the accuracy score obtained for each different strings of letters having various lengths; and(g) ...

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25-07-2013 дата публикации

VOCABULARY LEARNING SYSTEM AND METHOD

Номер: US20130189654A1
Принадлежит: Adjelia Learning, Inc.

A computerized system and method of teaching vocabulary to a student includes an application that provides predetermined word lists. A teacher or instructor may also add words to the word database based on a user's curriculum, cross-curriculum or words of interest. The words in the word database are utilized to automatically create an individualized vocabulary assignment. The user is instructed to learn the new vocabulary words by breaking the words into their suffixes, prefixes, roots and word origin and history. The student is encouraged to create a word history or etymology of the word to understand the history, the language of origin, and the language from which the word is borrowed. The student is then instructed to use the vocabulary word(s) in a sentence. The teacher, instructor or an online tutor monitors the completion of the various assignments by the student and also monitors how well the assignments are performed. 1. A method for providing an individualized vocabulary assignment containing words to be taught to a user using an automated computer program , the method comprising:receiving, by a user on a computerized device and from a vocabulary computer software program operating on an electronic system, one or more vocabulary words to be studied by the user;responsive to said received one or more vocabulary words, automatically creating at least one computerized individualized teaching assignment, accessed by said user utilizing a user computer system, said computerized individualized teaching assignment including requiring said user to deconstruct said one or more vocabulary words into one or more of the following: prefixes, suffixes, roots, word origin and history;instructing said user to use the one or more vocabulary words in a sentence; andmonitoring said user performance on said at least one computerized individualized teaching assignment and said user use of the one or more vocabulary words in a sentence by a teacher, instructor or an online tutor ...

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15-08-2013 дата публикации

Methods and Systems for Tracking Words to be Mastered

Номер: US20130209973A1
Автор: Carl I. Teitelbaum
Принадлежит: ONE MORE STORY Inc

A method for tracking words to be mastered includes transmitting, by a first computing device, to a second computing device, a word for reading by a user of the second computing device. The method includes receiving, by the first computing device, from the second computing device, an indication that the user requested assistance with sight-reading the word. The method includes adding, by the first computing device, the word to an enumeration of words the user has not mastered. The method includes providing, by the first computing device, to an instructor of the user, the enumeration of words the user has not mastered.

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29-08-2013 дата публикации

Systems and methods for generating diagnostic assessments

Номер: US20130224697A1
Принадлежит: Individual

Systems and methods are disclosed to provide educational diagnostic assessment of reading and math performance for a student by receiving a log-in from the student over a network; presenting a new concept to the student through a multimedia presentation; testing the student on the concept at a predetermined testing level; collecting test results for one or more concepts into a test result group; performing a diagnostic analysis of the test result group; and adaptively modifying the predetermined testing level based on the adaptive diagnostic analysis and repeating the process at the modified predetermined learning level for a plurality of sub-tests.

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17-10-2013 дата публикации

Method of Teaching Reading and Spelling With a Progressive Interlocking Correlative System

Номер: US20130273511A1
Принадлежит: INTERETHNIC, LLC

The invention teaches students all of the graphic representations of phonemes and orthography using a series of word charts (covering over 18,000 independent words) and integrated program materials. The graphic representations of phonemes are presented to a student according to the frequency of use in words and in the language, and the progressive dependence of one set of graphic representations of phonemes on another. The teaching methods of this invention provide a system for learning how to decode and encode as interchangeable skills. Thus, the student learns to reason out the sounds and spelling of thousands of words. Integrated program learning materials provide mnemonic devices to reinforce the learning in a systematic way. 1. A method for teaching decoding of words comprising the steps of:providing word charts of graphic representations of phonemes and phoneme clusters in an order based on a hierarchy of progressive levels of difficulty of function and a hierarchy of frequency of use of said graphic representations of phonemes and phoneme clusters, said hierarchies including increasing levels of complexity of one sound to many orthographic patterns or many sounds to one orthographic pattern; andteaching the categorized graphic representation of phonemes and phoneme clusters to students utilizing information-laden mnemonic devices including at least one of pictures, icons, cards, puppets, models, an audio cassette, a compact disk, and an interactive computer device in an order determined by said word charts, whereby said phonemes and phoneme clusters are introduced to students using said information-laded mnemonic devices according to said increasing levels of complexity of said phonemes and phoneme clusters in said word charts where each new phoneme or phoneme cluster, after an initial phoneme or phoneme cluster, is introduced to students using, in a building block fashion, word charts including words made up of phonemes or phoneme clusters that have already ...

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07-11-2013 дата публикации

INTERACTIVE SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MULTI-SENSORY LEARNING

Номер: US20130295535A1
Принадлежит: MAXSCHOLAR, LLC

An interactive computer based system and method for multi-sensory learning to teach students to read, to write, to improve their fluency, and to improve their reading comprehension. The multi-sensory system combines phonics and reading comprehension to teach students how to decode the alphabet and understand what they read. The multi-sensory system can be individually customized and tailored to meet needs of an individual student. 1. A computer based interactive , multi-sensory method for teaching students to read words and comprehend passages , comprising the steps of:(a) presenting a menu of teaching components on a screen of a processor based client device associated with a student by a processor based server over a communications network, the server comprising at least a phonics component for teaching students to read through voice and handwriting recognition, the phonics component comprises a plurality of phonics modules for teaching the student an alphabetic code of the English language, each phonics module comprises a different letter category of the alphabetic code and a plurality of exercises for teaching the student the letter category of said each module with a series of multi-sensory interactions with the student;(b) determining and executing a current phonics module associated with the student by phonics component, the letter category of the current phonics module comprises a plurality of letter groups, each letter group comprises at least one of the following letter symbol: a letter, a consonant, a vowel or a syllable;(c) determining, by the phonics component, a current letter group of the current phonics module and a current letter symbol of the current letter group associated with the student;(d) retrieving an exercise for the current letter symbol of the current letter group associated with the student from a database by the phonics component, the exercise comprising at least a visual and auditory drill of the current letter symbol, a handwriting ...

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21-11-2013 дата публикации

Reading Level Assessment Method, System, and Computer Program Product for High-Stakes Testing Applications

Номер: US20130309639A1
Принадлежит:

A computer-implemented method, system, and computer program product for automatically assessing text difficulty. Text reading difficulty predictions are expressed on a scale that is aligned with published reading standards. Two distinct difficulty models are provided for informational and literary texts. A principal components analysis implemented on a large collection of texts is used to develop independent variables accounting for strong intercorrelations exhibited by many important linguistic features. Multiple dimensions of text variation are addressed, including new dimensions beyond syntactic complexity and semantic difficulty. Feedback about text difficulty is provided in a hierarchically structured format designed to support successful text adaptation efforts. The invention ensures that resulting text difficulty estimates are unbiased with respect to genre, are highly correlated with estimates provided by human experts, and are based on a more realistic model of the aspects of text variation that contribute to observed difficulty variation. 1. A computer-implemented method of text passage difficulty estimation , comprising: identifying a plurality of texts from a corpus of texts that are informational texts;', 'determining one or more metrics for the informational texts; and', 'configuring the informational text scoring model using the one or more informational text metrics; and, 'generating, using a computer processing system, an informational text scoring model, wherein generating the informational text scoring model includes identifying a plurality of texts from the corpus of texts that are literary texts;', 'determining one or more metrics for the literary texts, wherein the literary text metrics include one or more metrics that are either not included in the informational text metrics, or are included but are weighted differently; and', 'configuring the literary text scoring model using the one or more literary text metrics., 'generating, using a ...

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05-12-2013 дата публикации

PROVIDING AN UNINTERRUPTED READING EXPERIENCE

Номер: US20130323690A1

An uninterrupted reading experience can be provided by calculating a vocabulary level for a user in a first language and comparing difficulty levels of words within a document in the first language to the vocabulary level of the user in the first language. Each word of the document having a difficulty level that exceeds the vocabulary level of the user in the first language can be selected. 1. A method , comprising:calculating a vocabulary level for a user in a first language;comparing, using a processor, difficulty levels of words within a document in the first language to the vocabulary level of the user in the first language; andselecting each word of the document having a difficulty level that exceeds the vocabulary level of the user in the first language.2. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:visually distinguishing each selected word from non-selected words while displaying the document.3. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:displaying a paraphrased version of a selected word, wherein the paraphrased version is in the first language and has a difficulty level not exceeding the vocabulary level of the user.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein the user has a vocabulary level in a second language that is different from the first language claim 1 , the method further comprising:displaying a paraphrased version of a selected word, wherein the paraphrased version is in the second language and has a difficulty level in the second language not exceeding the vocabulary level of the user in the second language.5. A method claim 1 , comprising:calculating a vocabulary level for a first user in a first language;determining a difficulty level for each of a plurality of words within a document in the first language;comparing, using a processor, the difficulty level of words in the document to the vocabulary level of the first user; andselecting each word having a difficulty level that exceeds the vocabulary level of the first user for the first language.6. The ...

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05-12-2013 дата публикации

Device and method for computer-assisted learning

Номер: US20130323691A1
Принадлежит: Dybuster AG

A method for the computer-assisted learning of orthography, the method includes executing the following steps by a data processing system: retrieving a main set of words from a data storage; retrieving an error data set associated with said main set of words from the data storage; repeatedly executing the following steps: selecting a word to prompt the user with, by computing, for each word from the error data set, a statistic measure related to the probability of an error occurring in the word, and selecting the word which has the maximum value of the statistic measure; prompting the user with the word; accepting a user input specifying a sequence of symbols; comparing the user input with the word; updating and storing the error data set.

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05-12-2013 дата публикации

System and method for improved human learning through multi-sensory stimulus

Номер: US20130323694A1
Автор: Chirstopher Baldwin
Принадлежит: AT&T INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY I LP

Disclosed herein are systems, methods, and computer-readable storage media for improving human learning by providing multi-sensory stimulus. A system narrates a text to a user at a narration pace, while determining a focal point of the user's gaze using both a camera and eye tracking analysis. The system determines a user pace based on a shift in the gaze focal point during narration of the text, then adjusts the narration pace based on the user pace. The adjustment is performed based on a selection of a retention mode and a development mode. The retention mode maintains the narration pace with the user pace for maximal user retention of the text. The development mode increases the narration pace with respect to the user pace for user reading rate acceleration.

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13-02-2014 дата публикации

Method and system of computer based and software directed educational therapy employing video games to treat the effects of dyslexia and reading disabilities

Номер: US20140045152A1
Принадлежит:

A process and method for providing a dyslexic individual with prerequisite skills that must be in place prior to beginning the process of learning to read and general reading skills necessary in order to learn how to read are described herein. The software directed educational therapy of the embodied invention is provided using a computer or other device, in a game format that entertains and builds cognitive, phonological, encoding, decoding and comprehension skills. The embodied invention also directs and controls the users educational therapy by the construction of the games and restricting access to games only to users who have successfully completed earlier games in an area, access to levels to those who have successfully completed all previous games in a lower level providing high degree of likelihood of developing all required prerequisite and reading skills at the highest levels in the least amount of time and the lowest expense. 1. A digital educational therapy system to build neural pathways in the brain thereby providing the user with all prerequisite reading skills and general reading skills required for reading and further providing the user with the necessary knowledge and practice so as to employ those skills to become a fluent reader said system comprising:an automated software controlled digital educational therapy program addressing all the cognitive, phonological, encoding, decoding and comprehension weaknesses exhibited by dyslexics and non-readers;a digital computer based educational therapy program in 2D or 3D addressing all the said weaknesses exhibited by dyslexics and non readers in a system employing game software the content of which can be formatted as Adobe Shockwave Flash (SWF) format, Apple iPhone Operating System (iOS), Microsoft XNA Environment (XNA), Linux based Android operating system, Hyper Text Markup Language (HTML) or other means of formatting;an digital educational therapy program addressing all the said weaknesses exhibited ...

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06-03-2014 дата публикации

System and Method for Evaluating Reading Fluency Using Underlining

Номер: US20140065581A1
Автор: LOUWERSE MAX M.
Принадлежит:

A system of evaluating reading fluency by monitoring the underlining of text as it is being read on a tablet or other computing device. The text or passage is presented on the screen of the tablet computing device with a touchscreen, such as, but not limited to, an iPad. The reader uses a stylus, finger, or other device to underline each word as it is read, and may go back and re-underline any words to regress within the passage. Alternatively, a mouse can be used to indicate words as they are read. Computer software tracks the reader's underlining, providing detailed information about reading rate, pauses, regressions, and other word and word combination features. 1. A machine for evaluating reading fluency , comprising:a processor or microprocessor coupled to a display screen, wherein the processor or microprocessor is programmed to evaluate reading fluency by:presenting a text with a plurality of words on the display screen to a user to read;receiving time-sequence input from the user indicating when the user is looking at a particular word while reading the text; andrecording the sequence of words looked at, the period of time each word in the sequence is looked at, and whether a particular word is looked at more than once in the sequence.2. The machine of claim 1 , wherein the display screen is a touchscreen claim 1 , and machine receives input from the user by the user underlining each word as the user looks at that word.3. The machine of claim 1 , where the machine receives input from the user by receiving input from a mouse device claim 1 , wherein the mouse device moves a mouse pointer on the screen to indicate each word as the user looks at that word.4. The machine of claim 1 , wherein the processor or microprocessor is further programmed to perform the step of analyzing the reading rate claim 1 , pauses claim 1 , and regressions for the user reading the text.5. A non-transitory computer-readable storage medium with an executable program stored thereon ...

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10-04-2014 дата публикации

READING SYSTEM

Номер: US20140099609A1
Автор: LeDon Horacio
Принадлежит:

A system including a data storage device connected to a server. The device stores identifiers associated with sounds in a selected language. As a result of advertising, the identifiers (e.g., logos) are well known to an audience including users. Each sound associated with one of the identifiers is included in a brand name also associated with the identifier. The server is connected to client computing devices operated by the users. The server receives a different lesson request from each the client computing devices, and in response to each lesson request, selects one of the sounds as a selected sound, and instructs the client computing device from which the lesson request was received to display a display. The display includes at least one of the identifiers associated with the selected sound, and one or more letters spelling the selected sound, and/or a vocabulary word that includes the selected sound. 1. A computer implemented method for use with a client computing device operated by a user , the client computing device being connected to a server computing device by at least one network , the server computing device being connected to or including a data storage device , the method comprising:associating, in the data storage device, an identifier of a brand or product with a particular sound in a selected language, the identifier having been promoted to an audience by a sponsor entity associated with the brand or product, the audience comprising the user, the identifier being well known to the audience as a result of the promotion, the brand or product having a name comprising the particular sound in the selected language;receiving, by the server computing device, a request for a lesson from the client computing device, the lesson being configured to help teach the user to read one or more letters spelling at least one of (a) the particular sound in the selected language, and (b) a word comprising the particular sound in the selected language;in response to the ...

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07-01-2021 дата публикации

Letter Manipulative Identification Board

Номер: US20210005100A1
Принадлежит:

A set of letter manipulatives and a board on which said letter manipulatives may be placed, where the board comprises an identification module that can identify the letter manipulatives placed on the board and communicate the identification to a computing device. 1. A system comprising:a set of manipulatable letters; and a color sensor configured to determine an amount of colored light reflected by a manipulatable letter from the set of manipulatable letters, the manipulatable letter being received by the letter identification device; and', 'identifying the received manipulatable letter based on the determined amount of colored light reflected by the manipulatable letter.', 'one or more processors configured to perform operations comprising], 'a letter identification device configured to receive one or more manipulatable letters from the set of manipulatable letters, the letter identification device comprising2. The system of claim 1 , wherein:the color sensor of the letter identification device comprises at least one of a red light sensor, a green light sensor, or a blue light sensor.3. The system of claim 1 , wherein:the identifying of the received manipulatable letter is based on at least one of a determined first amount of red light reflected by the received manipulatable letter, a determined second amount of green light reflected by the received manipulatable letter, or a determined third amount of blue light reflected by the received manipulatable letter.4. The system of claim 1 , wherein:the letter identification device further comprises a light source of the colored light; andthe color sensor is configured to determine the amount of the colored light reflected by the received manipulatable letter from the light source to the color sensor.5. The system of claim 4 , wherein:the light source of the colored light comprises at least one of a red light source, a green light source, or a blue light source.6. The system of claim 4 , wherein:the color sensor is ...

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04-01-2018 дата публикации

Method for learning to read using specialized text

Номер: US20180005543A1
Автор: BLODGETT SARAH K.
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A method of providing an instructional scaffold to person learning to read English language comprises displaying printed matter to the learner in the form of lists. Preferably text stories. The normal spacing of the letters in words is kept intact; in a first part of the method the rime portions of monosyllable words are bolded and made larger than the onset portions; and in a second part of the method, which also may be used independently, the sequential syllables of multisyllable words are emphasized by alternating plain font with bolded font and the long vowels are identified, for example by underscore, again with the words of any text being kept intact. 1. A method for teaching a learner to read which comprises:(a) displaying to the learner a multiplicity of lists or texts, each comprising a plurality of intact multisyllabic words along with monosyllabic words, wherein at least some of said multisyllabic words comprise long vowels;(b) associating an identifier in close proximity to each of said multisyllabic word long vowels; and,(c) displaying each said multisyllabic word with letters comprising two different fonts, one font alternating with the other font from one syllable to the next syllable within said multisyllabic word;wherein each word remains intact.2. The method of in combination with carrying out beforehand steps comprising:(d) displaying to the learner a multiplicity of lists or texts, each comprising a plurality of intact monosyllabic words with few or no multisyllabic words, wherein some of the intact monosyllabic words comprise long vowels;(e) associating an identifier in close proximity to each of said long vowels; and,(f) displaying each monosyllabic word with letters comprising two fonts, wherein the letters of the onset portion are in a first font and the rime portion of each word is in a second font which is more intense than the first font;wherein each monosyllabic word remains intact.3. The method of where in step (c) both fonts are of the ...

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03-01-2019 дата публикации

Portable Education Assembly

Номер: US20190005840A1
Автор: Tellekamp Madeleine
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A portable education assembly for teaching elementary and middle school curriculum in a vehicle includes a pair of supports. Each of the supports engages a head rest in a vehicle. A plurality of panels is provided and each of the panel is removably coupled to the support. In this way each of the panels is positioned on the back side of the vehicle seat thereby facilitating each of the panels to be visible to a user seated in a back seat in the vehicle. Each of the panels has indicia is printed thereon. The indicia correspond to curriculum in elementary and middle school to assist in teaching the curriculum to the user in the back seat. 1. A portable education assembly being configured to be suspended from a vehicle seat thereby facilitating said assembly to be visible to a user , said assembly comprising:a pair of supports, each of said supports being configured to engage a head rest in a vehicle; anda plurality of panels, each of said panel being removably coupled to said support wherein each of said panels is configured to be positioned on the back side of the vehicle seat thereby facilitating said panels to be visible to a user in a back seat in the vehicle, each of said panels having indicia being printed thereon, said indicia corresponding to curriculum taught in elementary and middle school.2. The assembly according to claim 1 , further comprising each of said supports comprises a fastener being configured to selectively engage an associated one of a pair of posts on the head rest.3. The assembly according to claim 2 , further comprising a strip being coupled to said fastener claim 2 , said strip having a distal end with respect to said fastener.4. The assembly according to claim 3 , further comprising a member having a first end claim 3 , a second end and a first surface extending therebetween claim 3 , said first end of said member being coupled to said distal end of said strip wherein said member is configured to extend downwardly along a back side of a ...

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14-01-2016 дата публикации

System And Method For Enhancing And Tracking Semantics Capabilities And Skills

Номер: US20160012746A1
Автор: Gideon HARAN
Принадлежит: Individual

A system for enhancing semantic capabilities, the system comprising a processor configured to: (a) receive a start word and a target word; (b) display a first list of words that are semantically related to the start word; (c) receive data indicative of a selected word, selected by a user from the first list of words; (d) display a second list of words that are semantically related to the selected word, if the selected word is not the target word; (e) receive data indicative of an additional selected word, selected by the user from the second list of words; and (f) repeat steps (d) to (e) using the additional selected word as the selected word, until a first criterion is met.

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14-01-2021 дата публикации

Electronic Document Presentation Management System

Номер: US20210012677A1
Принадлежит: SpoonRead Inc.

A method for managing engagement and presentation content of an electronic document involves providing container metadata identifying engagement containers within the electronic document, providing engagement data linked to the engagement containers, the engagement data comprising parameters of an engagement based on the segments of content in the linked engagement containers, executing a procedure to traverse engagement containers identified in the container metadata. The procedure includes accepting, based on user input, data responsive to the engagement, and assigning a score for the current engagement container based on the received data and the parameters defined in the engagement metadata. 1. A method for managing engagement and presentation of content of electronic documents on reader platforms using a network node , the node having a processor , memory , and communication ports for communication with other network nodes , comprising:maintaining access to a library of electronic documents including a first electronic document, the first electronic document in the library including content and container metadata, the container metadata identifying engagement containers within the first electronic document, wherein the container metadata sets boundaries of each of the engagement containers based on selected markup located in the electronic document within a range of characters of a specified target character count, the engagement containers each comprising: (i) respective segments of content; and (ii) links that link to engagement data comprising parameters of an engagement based on the respective segments of content;maintaining access to the engagement data linked to the engagement containers in the first electronic document in the library, the engagement data comprising parameters of an engagement that comprises a user interface sequence by which a reader account validates review by a reader of a segment of content of the segments of content in a linked one ...

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21-01-2016 дата публикации

ALPHABET TEACHING AND LEARNING METHOD, SYSTEM AND SOFTWARE PRODUCT

Номер: US20160019811A1
Автор: Lelinski Malissa
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A method, system and software product is used to teach the English alphabet to young children. The method uses physical positioning by the teacher followed by physical movements and audible sounds that can be mimicked by the children which will assist them in learning the English alphabet. That is, first and second visual cues are used together with an audible sound to convey the intended sound profile for each letter of the English alphabet. To the extent that electronic data processing and digital communication technologies can enable such a method, it is possible to teach the lessons remotely or by the use of a specialized software product.

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03-02-2022 дата публикации

AUGMENTATIVE AND ALTERNATIVE COMMUNICATION (AAC) READING SYSTEM

Номер: US20220036759A1
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An augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) system and methods therefore are provided for assisting in learning to read. The system stores book data capturing the sequence of a book and dictionary which is used by a display controller for displaying symbols on an AAC reading user interface. This enables set of symbols to be displayed for each word which include a symbols having a contextually appropriate meaning for the current word being read within a displayed group of symbols. A reader conveys their understanding of the word by selecting the correct symbol. Selecting a symbol triggers audio output of the word associated with the symbol. 1. An augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) system comprising:a user interface module configured to control rendering of visual data on a display, output of audio data and receiving user inputs;a symbol display controller configured to control allocation of symbols to symbol positions for rendering and display in an AAC layout by the user interface module, and access a symbol library storing data a plurality symbol records each symbol record including a unique symbol identifier and being associated with a symbol graphic file for the symbol; and the dictionary data storing:', 'a set of a plurality of word records, each word record being associated with a word and comprising a word identifier unique within the dictionary, the word text, a symbol identifier for the word, and sound data to enable audible reproduction of the word via the user interface, the set of word records including a record for each one of all words occurring in the text of the at least one book,', 'one or more display data structures, each display data structure comprising a display data structure identifier, a data record defining a set of lexical elements and an order for display of the lexical elements in n display positions, each one of the n display positions being allocated to a respective one of the lexical elements, each lexical element ...

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17-01-2019 дата публикации

Method for Teaching Reading with Square Pictorials

Номер: US20190019425A1
Автор: Courshon Kate
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The invention teaches starving people to end starvation with a seed kit, and manual that provides a progression of dots, arrows, and a Braille canal line, and a rising sun for a user to follow first from the left side to the right side of the manual and then from the top to the bottom of each page of the manual, so that the user may learn to read first from left to right and then top to bottom. The manual also instructs a user to follow pictorial figures from left to right and from top to bottom, wherein the user learns to plant and grow the Moringa Oleifera tree and to harvest its seeds, trees and leaves as a food supply. 1. A method for reading comprising:providing a manual with at least one page displaying a multitude of square pictorials arranged in at least two rows and at least two columns;providing at least one arrow in the top row of square pictorials pointing from the square pictorial on the left hand side of the top row to the square pictorial on the right hand side of the top row on at least one page of the manual;providing at least one arrow pointing from the square pictorial on the right hand side of the top row to the square pictorial on the left hand side of the next row on at least one page of the manual;providing at least, one arrow from the square pictorial on the left hand side of each row to the right hand side of each row until the last row is reached;providing at least one arrow pointing from the square pictorial on the right hand side of each row to the square pictorial on the left hand side of the row below until the last row is reached;providing at least one Braille canal line groove in the top row of square pictorials leading from the square pictorial on the left hand side of the top row to the square pictorial on the right hand side of the top row on at least one page of the manual;providing at least one Braille canal line groove leading from the square pictorial on the right hand side of the top row to the square pictorial on the left ...

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28-01-2016 дата публикации

Methods and Software For Providing a Guided Window Tool for Improving Reading Skills

Номер: US20160027321A1
Принадлежит: Taylor Associates Communications Inc

A computer-based reading-fluency training tool for helping a reader increase her/his reading speed and comprehension. In some embodiments, the training tool includes a reading frame that displays multiple lines of multiline reading material. The displayed multiple lines are masked, and the training tool moves a guided window through the multiple lines in a controlled manner to temporarily unmask a portion of the multiple lines to guide the reader through the reading material. The multiline reading material can be text-based material for reading-comprehension sessions. The multiline material can be symbol-based material for visual-perception training

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24-01-2019 дата публикации

Learning Edition

Номер: US20190027056A1
Принадлежит: Individual

A method of rapidly learning the meaning of unfamiliar words and concepts in all forms of reading material.

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24-01-2019 дата публикации

SEQUENTIALLY OPERATED MODULES

Номер: US20190027929A1
Автор: BINDER Yehuda
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Method, modules and a system formed by connecting the modules for controlling payloads are disclosed. An activation signal is propagated in the system from a module to the modules connected to it. Upon receiving an activation signal, the module (after a pre-set or random delay) activates a payload associated with it, and transmits the activation signal (after another pre-set or random delay) to one or more modules connected to it. The system is initiated by a master module including a user activated switch producing the activation signal. The activation signal can be propagated in the system in one direction from the master to the last module, or carried bi-directionally allowing two way propagation, using a module which revert the direction of the activation signal propagation direction. A module may be individually powered by an internal power source such as a battery, or connected to external power source such as AC power. The system may use remote powering wherein few or all of the modules are powered from the same power source connected to the system in a single point. The power may be carried over dedicated wires or concurrently with the conductors carrying the activation signal. The payload may be a visual or an audible signaling device, and can be integrated within a module or external to it. The payload may be powered by a module or using a dedicated power source, and can involve randomness associated with its activation such as the delay, payload control or payload activation. 1. A game set for sensing , and responding to , a physical phenomenon using three or more mechanically attachable and electrically connectable devices , the game set comprising: a first connector for electrically connecting to, and for mechanically attaching to, another device;', 'a second connector capable of mating with the first connector, for electrically connecting to, and for mechanically attaching to, another device; and', 'a sensor having an output coupled to the first or ...

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23-01-2020 дата публикации

Symbol Manipulation Educational System and Method

Номер: US20200027368A1
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A system for teaching is disclosed, comprising a symbol identification dock and a plurality of symbol manipulatives, a computing device connected to the symbol identification dock, and a database, wherein the database comprises lexical data and an adaptive learning curriculum. 1. A system for teaching , comprising:a plurality of symbol manipulatives;a symbol identification device that can determine the identity and position of any symbol manipulative and communicate the identity and position to a computing device;a student computing device connected to the symbol identification device, wherein the student computing device comprises a processor, a memory, and an interface for connecting to the symbol identification device; receive symbol identification data from the symbol identification device;', 'present information to the user;, 'wherein the processor is configured by means of software and data to perform the following actions receive student response data from at least one processor connected to one symbol identification device;', 'assess the student response data from the at least one processor connected to one symbol identification device to determine a measure of student understanding;', 'make changes to at least one database component;', 'respond to at least one processor connected to one symbol identification device with teaching data;', [ a lesson plan for an individual student;', 'a response record of the individual student;', 'a skills record of the individual student;', 'a supporting interactions record of the individual student;', 'a specific learning indications record of the individual student;', 'at least one personal word, wherein a personal word is selected from the following categories:', 'names of family members or pets, name of the user, special words unique to the user;', 'a pronunciation of the at least one personal word;', 'phonemes comprising the at least one personal word;', 'images associated with the at least one personal word;', 'data ...

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04-02-2016 дата публикации

Letter Manipulative Identification Board

Номер: US20160035241A1
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A set of letter manipulatives and a board on which said letter manipulatives may be placed, where the board comprises an identification module that can identify the letter manipulatives placed on the board and communicate the identification to a computing device. 1. A system for identifying letter manipulatives placed on a board , comprising:a set of letter manipulatives;a letter identification board on which letter manipulatives are placed;an identification module for identifying which letter manipulatives are placed on the letter identification board.2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the identification module comprises:a camera, said camera directed at the letter identification board, wherein the camera can take a photo of the letter identification board;a processor and memory configured to perform optical character recognition on the photo.3. The system of claim 1 , wherein each letter manipulative is a different color claim 1 , wherein the identification module comprises:a red light source;a blue light source;a green light source;at least one sensor for determining how much red light is reflected from each letter manipulative;at least one sensor for determining how much blue light is reflected from each letter manipulative;at least one sensor for determining how much green light is reflected from each letter manipulative;a processor and memory configured to identify the color of each letter manipulative and to use the color to identify each letter manipulative.4. The system of claim 3 , wherein each letter manipulative comprises a top side and a bottom side claim 3 , wherein the color is applied only to the bottom side claim 3 , and wherein the letter identification board is one of the following: transparent claim 3 , translucent.5. The system of claim 3 , wherein each letter manipulative comprises more than one color.6. The system of claim 1 , wherein each letter manipulative comprises a RFID tag claim 1 , wherein the identification module comprises a RFID ...

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04-02-2016 дата публикации

COMPREHENSION INSTRUCTION SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR VOCABULARY TRAINING

Номер: US20160035242A1
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A vocabulary training method calculates frequency and utility scores for vocabulary words in a language. The frequency scores relate to how frequency the words appear in the language while the utility scores relate to how broadly the words are used in the language. The method then groups and ranks the words according to their frequency and utility scores. To gauge a user's vocabulary knowledge, the method selects words to test the user based on a combination of the frequency and utility scores, or the utility scores alone. 1. A computer-implemented method for vocabulary training , the method comprising:determining, by the processor-implemented instruction module, frequency scores for vocabulary words in a language according to how frequently the vocabulary words appear in the language;determining, by the processor-implemented instruction module, utility scores for the vocabulary words according to how broadly the vocabulary words are used in the language;categorizing, by the processor-implemented instruction module, the vocabulary words by grouping the vocabulary words into a plurality of groups based on the determined frequency scores and ranking the vocabulary words in each group based on the determined utility scores;generating, by the processor-implemented instruction module, a vocabulary training exercise to test a student's vocabulary knowledge, wherein the vocabulary training exercise is generated by selecting a plurality of vocabulary words from the plurality of groups based on a combination of the frequency scores and utility scores; andpresenting, by the processor-implemented instruction module, the vocabulary training exercise to the student.2. The computer-implemented method of claim 1 , wherein determining the utility scores of the vocabulary words includes determining the extent in which the vocabulary words are used in different subject areas claim 1 , wherein the different subject areas include one or more textual categories including one or more ...

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01-02-2018 дата публикации

Modifying text appearance and display properties to improve reading efficiency

Номер: US20180033329A1
Автор: Anver S. SULEIMAN
Принадлежит: Individual

A method is disclosed where modified text, text display, and rate are performed to make reading more efficient including speed, comprehension, and retention. The text is displayed at a reader-controlled variable rate, in logical lines, emphasizing nouns and verbs vs. their modifiers, i.e., adjectives and adverbs in a manner that makes it easier for the reader to move through the text efficiently. These modifications, and others, are built into the reading software/application/system context, i.e., virtual or augmented reality or flat display, and can be tailored by reading material type, reader purpose, and reader personal preferences vs. the default positions for type and purpose. This method can be applied to any form of electronic display or interface and also may be specifically applied to printed material by performing some of these functions while preparing the product for printing. The text may be further annotated/modified while reading in accord with user goals.

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01-05-2014 дата публикации

BOOK ASSEMBLY WITH SLIDER-ACTIVATED SWITCH

Номер: US20140120504A1
Автор: LAM Cannie

A book assembly with a track, a slider, and a switch. The slider is visible and can be slid along the track by a user such as a child. The switch is activated by moving the slider in the track. Activating the switch plays a sound or lights a light. 1. A book assembly , comprising:a page;a track within the page;a slider translatable along the track;a switch positioned adjacent to the track; anda mechanism to actuate the switch upon translation of the slider along the track.2. The book assembly of wherein the page is the cover of the book assembly.3. The book assembly of claim 1 , further comprising a front cover claim 1 , a back cover claim 1 , and a plurality of pages.4. The book assembly of wherein the track is wide enough to accommodate a fingertip therein.5. The book assembly of claim 1 , further comprising a window in the page.6. The book assembly of wherein a portion of the slider is visible in the window in at least one position of the slider along the track.7. The book assembly of wherein a background is visible in the window such that the slider claim 5 , when translated along the track claim 5 , passes in front of a portion of the background.8. The book assembly of wherein the switch is a membrane switch.9. The book assembly of wherein the track has more than two endpoints.10. The book assembly of claim 1 , further comprising means for returning the slider to a home position.11. A book claim 1 , comprising:at least one page having a lower layer and an upper layer;a slot in the upper layer defining a travel path;a slider movable in the slot, the slider having an engagement portion for engaging and moving the slider relative to the slot;a switch triggered by operation of the slider; anda user feedback component activated by the switch.12. The book of claim 11 , further comprising a middle layer between the lower layer and the upper layer and a channel in the middle layer substantially aligned with the slot claim 11 , such that the slider is movable within the ...

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31-01-2019 дата публикации

METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR MEASURING ORAL READING RATE

Номер: US20190035300A1
Автор: Bernstein Jared C.
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A method and apparatus for measuring oral reading rate are described. Oral reading rate represents how fast a reader can decipher printed text and correctly speak the written words. The rate can be a representation of speed only, or in the case of accurate oral reading rate, it can measure the rate of oral reading for only words read correctly. In the method described, a passage of text is subdivided into units. The duration of speaking each unit is measured and these durations are mapped to values that are used in a polytomous probabilistic model. Through a series of steps using this model, a new value of each reader's reading rate called the Unified Reading Rate (URR) is estimated. An apparatus that measures the URR using the above method is also described. This apparatus is software that runs on one or more computational devices and includes a speech recognition engine as well as other components that produce the URR. 1. A method , comprising:measuring one or more durations it takes a reader to speak one or more units of a passage of text presented to the reader;performing a mathematical operation that adjusts the measured one or more durations using one or more baseline duration values that are estimates of durations it would take representative good readers to say the one or more units;mapping the adjusted values onto a scale through a transformation process;using the mapped adjusted value as input scores to a probabilistic model; andgenerating an estimate of the reader's unified reading rate using the probabilistic model.2. An apparatus for measuring oral reading rate , comprising:a speech input interface configured to accept speech signals and apply the speech signals as inputs to a speech recognition engine and speech processing component for automatically determining text units that a reader spoke, and automatically measuring a duration it took the reader to speak each of the text units;an adjustment computation component for receiving and adjusting the ...

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04-02-2021 дата публикации

METHODS AND DEVICES FOR PROVIDING DYSLEXIC READABLE IMAGES

Номер: US20210035263A1
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Dyslexic friendly and readable images are provided. Each image includes one or more positioned, non-linear (i.e., curved) boundaries and a plurality of textual objects, where each object is positioned at a distance from the boundaries and follows a boundary. 1. A method for providing a dyslexic readable image comprising: (i) a surface or background portion comprising one or more positioned non-linear boundaries,', '(ii) one or more textual objects, and', '(iii) where the one or more textual objects are positioned on the portion such that each object is at a same first distance from the one or more positioned non-linear boundaries., 'creating a dyslexic readable image using a device, where the created image comprises,'}2. The method as in wherein the one or more objects further comprise three dimensional (3D) objects.3. The method as in wherein the first distance is an equal distance from one or more positioned non-linear boundaries claim 1 , of the one or more positioned boundaries claim 1 , that are located above and below the one or more objects.4. The method as in wherein the first distance is an equal distance from a positioned non-linear boundary claim 1 , of the one or more positioned boundaries claim 1 , that is located above or below the one or more objects.5. The method as in wherein each of the one or more positioned boundaries is separated by a second distance claim 1 , and the first distance is substantially ⅓ of the second distance.6. The method as in wherein one of the one or more positioned boundaries is located below each of the one or more objects and is at a third distance from each of the one or more objects claim 1 , and another one of the one or more positioned boundaries is located above the one or more objects and is at a fourth distance claim 1 , where the third and fourth distances vary from a second distance by up to 10%.7. The method as in where the third and fourth distances are the same.8. The method as in wherein each of the one or more ...

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09-02-2017 дата публикации

PROVIDING ADAPTIVE ELECTRONIC READING SUPPORT

Номер: US20170039873A1
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A method may include estimating a current level of vocabulary knowledge of a learner. The method may also include determining a first vocabulary level of a first chunk in an electronic document read by the learner. Additionally, the method may include comparing the current level of vocabulary knowledge of the learner with the first vocabulary level of the first chunk. The method may further include determining whether to replace, in the electronic document, the first chunk with a second chunk of a vocabulary database based on the comparison of the current level with the first vocabulary level. The second chunk may have a second vocabulary level. 1. A method comprising:estimating a current level of vocabulary knowledge of a learner;determining a first vocabulary level of a first chunk in an electronic document read by the learner;comparing the current level of vocabulary knowledge of the learner with the first vocabulary level of the first chunk;determining whether the first chunk is associated with one or more topics covered in one or more electronic documents read by the learner; anddetermining whether to replace, in the electronic document, the first chunk with a second chunk of a vocabulary database based on the comparison of the current level with the first vocabulary level and based on whether the first chunk is associated with the one or more topics, wherein the second chunk has a second vocabulary level.2. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:determining that the first vocabulary level is higher than the current level based on comparing the current level with the first vocabulary level; andreplacing the first chunk with the second chunk based on the second vocabulary level being at or below the current level and based on determining that the first vocabulary level is higher than the current level.3. The method of claim 2 , further comprising:determining that the first chunk is not associated with the one or more topics; andreplacing the first chunk with ...

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06-02-2020 дата публикации

SEQUENTIALLY OPERATED MODULES

Номер: US20200038768A1
Автор: BINDER Yehuda
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Method, modules and a system formed by connecting the modules for controlling payloads are disclosed. An activation signal is propagated in the system from a module to the modules connected to it. Upon receiving an activation signal, the module (after a pre-set or random delay) activates a payload associated with it, and transmits the activation signal (after another pre-set or random delay) to one or more modules connected to it. The system is initiated by a master module including a user activated switch producing the activation signal. The activation signal can be propagated in the system in one direction from the master to the last module, or carried bi-directionally allowing two way propagation, using a module which revert the direction of the activation signal propagation direction. A module may be individually powered by an internal power source such as a battery, or connected to external power source such as AC power. The system may use remote powering wherein few or all of the modules are powered from the same power source connected to the system in a single point. The power may be carried over dedicated wires or concurrently with the conductors carrying the activation signal. The payload may be a visual or an audible signaling device, and can be integrated within a module or external to it. The payload may be powered by a module or using a dedicated power source, and can involve randomness associated with its activation such as the delay, payload control or payload activation. 1. A game set for activating a payload in response to sensing a first physical phenomenon , the game set comprising: a sensor for producing an output signal responsive to the first physical phenomenon;', 'a first connector coupled for transmitting the output signal; and', 'a first enclosure housing the sensor and the first connector,, 'a first module comprising a first payload for affecting a second physical phenomenon responsive to a first payload activation signal;', 'a second ...

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07-02-2019 дата публикации

SYSTEM AND METHODS FOR TRANSFORMING LANGUAGE INTO INTERACTIVE ELEMENTS

Номер: US20190043382A1
Автор: Telep Richard Daniel
Принадлежит: Knotbird LLC

A computer operable method is described for transforming phonemes, graphemes, and other language structures into interactive elements. The method may comprise, receiving a word, wherein the word consists of a group of phonemes; forming a group of graphemes, wherein the group of graphemes is constructed using information relating to the group of phonemes; and forming a group of manipulatives, wherein the group of manipulatives is constructed using information relating to the group of phonemes or the group of graphemes. 1. A system for transforming phonemes , graphemes , and other language structures into interactive elements , comprising:at least one processor; and determine upon a receiving a first set of graphemes or phonemes, a first set of graphical manipulatives from the group of graphical manipulatives that are associated with the first set of graphemes or phonemes; and', 'display or send for display the first set of graphical manipulatives with the first set of graphemes or phonemes., 'a storage device containing a group of graphemes, a group of phonemes, and a group of graphical manipulatives, wherein each graphical manipulative is representative of a relationship between one or more graphemes or phonemes in the group of graphemes or group of phonemes to one or more other graphemes or phonemes in the group of graphemes or group of phonemes, and instructions that, when executed by the at least one processor, cause the system to2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the instructions further include to:determine one or more words, wherein each word contains at least one instance from within the first set of graphemes or phonemes;generate a second set of graphemes or phonemes to include any additional graphemes or phonemes in the one or more words not present in the first set of graphemes or phonemes;determine based on the first and second set of graphemes or phonemes, a second set of graphical manipulatives from the group of graphical manipulatives that are ...

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06-02-2020 дата публикации

SYSTEM AND METHOD OF USING INTERACTIVE GAMES AND TYPING FOR EDUCATION WITH AN INTEGRATED APPLIED NEUROSCIENCE AND APPLIED BEHAVIOR ANALYSIS APPROACH

Номер: US20200043357A1
Автор: Juarez Jamie Lynn
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A system and method for establishing educational and behavioral advancements in the areas of reading, spelling, phonetics, and typing with novel applications of educational psychology, applied neuroscience, and applied behavioral analysis; this includes novel enhancements in facilitated working memory, visual motor integration, and interhemispheric communication areas of the brain; crucial skill development establishment by means of employing multifaceted visual graphics quickly prompted with whole word matching graphics by means of a 2D and 3D computing keyboard and individualized keyboard letters, fading the whole word prompt, random rotation of those letter choices and letter scrambles comprising a whole word, gradient scaffolding, and fading the randomly rotated letters graphically in computing keyboard format to a blank field without any whole word or letter keyboard graphic prompts; this invention can be implemented in multiple formats, such as printed, games, the display of a computing device, and others. 1. A method for establishing reading , spelling , phonetics and typing skills by effectively increasing working memory , visual motor integration , and interhemispheric communication areas of the brain , the method comprising:provisioning a plurality of computing devices, each device including a hardware processor and associated memory and display with visual graphics and auditor prompts2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the enhancements in facilitated working memory communication areas of the brain is facilitated by introducing keyboard letters quickly gaining attention and fading quickly for memory retention facilitating whole words.3. The method of claim 1 , visual motor integration communication areas of the brain by means of utilization in the learners dominate hand and pointer finger dragging and dropping whole words of the gestalt hemisphere and individual letters of the logical hemisphere while optic processing is occurring.4. The method of claim 1 , ...

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18-02-2021 дата публикации

SYSTEM, METHOD AND COMPUTER PROGRAM PRODUCT FOR DETERMINING A READING ERROR DISTANCE METRIC

Номер: US20210049927A1
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Described and disclosed herein are embodiments of systems, methods and computer program products for determining a grapho-phonetic strategy (GPS) metric that informs how far a particular word-reading error is from the target word and explains where the breakdown occurred. For example, if a person saw the word “cat” and mis-read it as “cap” the GPS metric would be low, suggesting that this particular error was not that far from the target word. However, if a person mis-read “cat” as “climb” the GPS metric would be higher because they only read the initial sound correctly. The GPS metric can be calculated for each mispronounced word in a passage and totaled to yield a passage score. The GPS metric can also be used to develop a tailored improvement process for the person. 1. A method of determining grapho-phonetic strategy (GPS) for a text passage read by a first person comprising:generating and extracting one or more word error pairs as a first person reads a text passage out loud, wherein each word error pair is comprised of a target word from the text passage and an error word as the target word is read incorrectly by the first person while reading the text passage out loud;scoring, by a computing system, each of the generated and extracted word error pairs and generating a GPS metric for the text passage as read by the first person, wherein the GPS metric is a quantified measurement of a difference between sub-lexical aspects of the target word and sub-lexical aspects of the error word; andgenerating and displaying, by the computing system, the GPS metric for the text passage as read by the first person, wherein the GPS metric indicates a position of the first person on a spectrum of word recognition.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the spectrum of word recognition is from guessing to effortless claim 1 , errorless reading.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein generating and extracting one or more word error pairs comprises recording the word error pairs as the ...

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19-02-2015 дата публикации

EDUCATIONAL E-READER PLATFORM

Номер: US20150050625A1
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Methods and systems for an educational e-reader platform are provided. The educational e-reader platform may be configured to receive one or more attributes of a student, comprising at least an indication of the student's reading ability, and one or more attributes of digital books available in a library. Using the student and digital book attributes acquired, the educational e-reader platform may create a customized library for the student comprising one or more of the digital books available in the library. 1. A computer-implemented method , said method comprising:identifying, using a programmed computer, digital books available in a complete library;receiving, using said programmed computer, one or more attributes of a student comprising at least an indication of said student's reading ability;receiving, using said programmed computer, one or more attributes of said digital books available in said complete library; andcreating, using said programmed computer, a customized library for said student based on said one or more attributes of said student and said one or more attributes of said digital books available in said complete library.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein said one or more attributes of said student is a school grade level of said student.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein said one or more attributes of said student is a current reading level associated with said student.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein said one or more attributes of said student is a reading level associated with books previously read by said student.5. The method of claim 1 , wherein said one or more attributes of said student is ratings of books previously read and reviewed by said student.6. The method of claim 1 , wherein said one or more attributes of said student is an interest in a certain genre of books specified by said student.7. The method of claim 1 , wherein said one or more attributes of said student is a measured trend in said student's reading patterns.8. The ...

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16-02-2017 дата публикации

DELIVERING LITERACY BASED DIGITAL CONTENT

Номер: US20170046970A1
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A computer system can receive a request for a user corresponding to a user profile to access a first digital content. Based upon the user profile, a literacy level for the user can be determined at the computer system. Based upon the first digital content, a literacy level for the first digital content can be determined at the computer system. In response to determining a difference between the literacy level for the user and the literacy level for the first digital content, a second digital content corresponding to the literacy level for the user and related to the first digital can be generated for display on a user interface. 1. A computer-implemented method for delivering literacy based digital content , the method comprising:receiving a request at a computer system for a user to access a first digital content, wherein the user corresponds to a user profile;determining at the computer system, based upon the user profile, a literacy level for the user;determining at the computer system, based upon the first digital content, a literacy level for the first digital content; andin response to determining a difference between the literacy level for the user and the literacy level for the first digital content, generating a second digital content related to the first digital content for display on a user interface, wherein the second digital content corresponds to the literacy level for the user.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein each of the first digital content and the second digital content comprises at least one of: audio data claim 1 , image data claim 1 , video data claim 1 , or textual data.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein determining the literacy level for the user comprises:collecting historical data of the user from social network repositories, wherein the user profile includes historical data;determining, based upon the historical data of the user, the literacy level for the user;updating the user profile based upon the determined literacy level for the ...

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14-02-2019 дата публикации

TOY WITH LIGHT EMITTING DIODE

Номер: US20190051209A1
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A toy has one or more LED light sources positioned on the toy so the light source illuminates beyond the toy. A toy to be worn on the human finger comprises a body includes an anchoring portion for receiving or locating a finger or fingers. A finger puppet toy permits for at least one of a reading tool and a light source or an enhancement of other toys or writings. A LED or other light source is operated on the toy to interact with photo-luminescent ink and other inks. A photo-luminescent ink and other inks are pre-printed or included in a decoration on the surface of another item such as a book or other toy. The toy is a reading tool or a light source or an enhancement of other toys or writings. The LED light sources include a black light and may include other LED lights of other colors. The lights are connected to a circuit board and an integrated power source, which are connected to a switch encased on the toy. The mechanism, number and location of LED lights, the circuit board, wiring, power source and switch are further defined based on the shape of the character of the toy. 1. A method of teaching and learning by using a toy comprising a body_defined based on a shape of a character of the , at least one LED light source , black light , or other light source positioned on the toy so that the light source illuminates beyond the body including illuminating teaching material , the teaching material including a surface to be reactive to the light , and using the light to illuminate words on a surface , using the surface as an interactive teaching experience from the illumination , and the interactive experience is teaching of the user and learning by the user.2. The method of teaching and learning by using the toy of claim 1 , further comprising having the light illuminate at least one of a hidden image claim 1 , answer to a question claim 1 , or a solution to a riddle.3. The method as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the light source/s emits black light and a white ...

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15-05-2014 дата публикации

Kid Garden Phonics

Номер: US20140134577A1
Автор: Jean Borne McCaulley
Принадлежит: Individual

This reading program was created from a previous kinesthetic reading program created by the same author. In the previous reading program, large motor movements were added to the phonics process, which is to link the visual letter with the audio sound in the learner's mind. The large motor movements helped even three and four year olds remember their phonics sounds. This program taught all the sounds in order of frequency of use. It was copyrighted as Early Childhood Kinesthetic Learning: Kid Garden Curriculum 2008 (Registration Number TXu 1-616-272 Jan. 28, 2008). The reading program has been changed sufficiently to need a patent on the new method. The additions of American Sign Language signs for the letters along with the original kinesthetic movements are in the new program for each letter-sound connection.

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03-03-2016 дата публикации

ILLUSTRATED PHONICS BOARD

Номер: US20160063885A1
Автор: Bishop Elizabeth
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An illustrated phonics board is provided offering a simplified language learning system using visuals, and moving selectors that are easily manipulated to form simple words. To use, the operator chooses letters from three moving selectors to form a three letter word that shows within a target window. The art on the board provides readily available visual prompts, a quick reference to letters and their phonetic sounds for beginning readers. 1. A learning tool comprising an illustrated phonics board comprising:a panel having a front and a back, wherein the front comprises a window and a plurality of phonemes having an illustrative pronouncing symbol for each phoneme;at least three movable selectors comprising a first consonant selector comprising a plurality of consonants arranged in a first direction, a second consonant selector comprising a plurality of consonants arranged in a second direction, and a vowel selector, wherein moving the first consonant selector, the second consonant selector, and the vowel selector relative to one another displays selected consonants and selected vowels in the panel window to form a word.2. The learning tool of claim 1 , wherein the panel further comprises at least two slits.3. The learning tool of claim 1 , wherein the plurality of phonemes comprises vowel phonemes and consonant phonemes and a separation element is disposed between the vowel phonemes and the consonant phonemes.4. The learning tool of claim 1 , wherein the vowel selector is a strip.5. The learning tool of claim 1 , wherein the first consonant selector is a rotating circular flat plane.6. The learning tool of claim 5 , wherein the second consonant selector is a rotating circular flat plane.7. The learning tool of claim 6 , wherein the first consonant selector can be rotated to display a first consonant in a first position in the window claim 6 , wherein the second consonant can be rotated to display a second consonant in a second position in the window claim 6 , and ...

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03-03-2016 дата публикации

Color Reading and Language Teaching Method

Номер: US20160063886A1
Автор: Russell Kelly
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A method and computer system for teaching reading and language skills utilizing the application of color to traditional black text is provided. The method may be implemented by software and includes generating a new document from a source text document wherein the text of the new document is assigned a color according to one or more patterns. The user has the option to select from a first mode of operation wherein each letter in the new document is assigned an individual color, a second mode of operation wherein distinct groups of letters are assigned individual colors, and a third mode of operation wherein distinct words are assigned individual colors. 1) A computer comprising:a processor;a non-transitory computer readable medium operatively connected to the processor; receiving a source document comprising text;', 'if a first mode of operation is selected, assigning a color to each letter of the text;', 'if a second mode of operation is selected, assigning a color to each phoneme of the text;', 'if a third mode of operation is selected, assigning a color to each word of the text;', 'colorizing the text of the source document based upon the selected mode of operation., 'a logic stored in the non-transitory computer readable medium that, when executed by the processor, causes the computer to perform a method, the method comprising the steps of2) The computer system of claim 1 , wherein the method performed by the computer system further comprises assigning a first color to consonants and assigning a second color to vowels when the first mode of operation is selected.3) The computer system of claim 1 , wherein the method performed by the computer system further comprises assigning a first color to prefixes and assigning a second color to suffixes when the second mode of operation is selected.4) The computer system of claim 1 , wherein the method performed by the computer system further comprises assigning a first color to nouns claim 1 , a second color to verbs claim ...

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20-02-2020 дата публикации

Methods and Systems for Improving Mastery of Phonics Skills

Номер: US20200058230A1
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A word selection module of an assessment engine executed by a first computing device selects a word from a word database and modifies an administrator user interface displayed by the first computing device to include a display of the selected word and an interface element for scoring the selected word. The assessment engine modifies a subject user interface displayed by a second computing device to an assessment subject, to display the selected word. A feedback analysis module of the assessment engine receives an input to the administrator user interface and determines that the input indicates the assessment subject incorrectly read the selected word. A diagnoses module diagnoses a level of mastery of a phonics skill of the assessment subject. The assessment engine modifies the administrator user interface to include an identification of an activity for improving the diagnosed level of mastery. 1. A method for improving mastery of phonics skills following a computer-based screening and diagnostic phonics assessment , the method comprising:selecting, by a word selection module of an assessment engine executed by a first computing device, a word from a word database;modifying, by the assessment engine, an administrator user interface displayed by the first computing device to include a display of the selected word and an interface element for scoring the selected word;modifying, by the assessment engine, a subject user interface displayed by a second computing device to an assessment subject, the modification resulting in display of the selected word in the subject user interface;receiving, by a feedback analysis module of the assessment engine, an input to the administrator user interface;determining, by the feedback analysis module, that the input indicates the assessment subject incorrectly read the selected word;providing, by the feedback analysis module, to a diagnoses module of the assessment engine, the selected word and a subset of the input;diagnosing, by the ...

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08-03-2018 дата публикации

Training Systems and Methods

Номер: US20180065032A1
Автор: Christopher Moag
Принадлежит: Thinair Gaming LLC

A field of play may include linearly arranged locations in which a game piece, e.g., representative of a letter, may be played, in an attempt to form words. An example field of play includes a 5×5 grid formed of squares. Each playable location in the field of play is randomly assigned a unique integer number from 1-n, where n is the total number of playable locations. Each of two or more players use identically shaped fields of play, but having different randomly assigned numbers. Players take turns placing letters in their field of play to form words and, as they do so, the same letter is automatically placed into all opponent's fields of play at the same numbered location, thereby obstructing the opponent's progress in forming his own words in his own field of play. Scoring may be based on the number and length of words formed by each player.

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08-03-2018 дата публикации

Textual Content Speed Player

Номер: US20180067902A1
Автор: Nelson Andrew Thomas
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A computer program that plays a user's textual content in an animated format to increase reading speed via reconditioning reading behavior. The computer program: highlights a word being read and positions a copy in the center of the page so a reader can eliminate repositioning their eyes and still satisfy the common scanning strategy's need to have a word projected on the center of the retina while the reader is reconditioned by the highlighting progressing through the text to use the faster scanning strategy of changing the position on the retina being read with eyes fixed; presents a picture representing the word's meaning to recondition users to utilize the faster cognitive strategy of triggering recognition of meaning with a picture; highlights the word for a time calculated using syllables to create a presentation in sync with the natural timing of speech; can play/record a voice speaking the word for creating audible textual presentations enabling the non-reader to enjoy their textual content while learning printed language through context alone. 1. A computer implemented method of presenting textual content , comprising:(a) displaying a body of text on a computerized display;(b) highlighting a word element,wherein, a word element is selected from the group comprising a word and a word group in the body of text,wherein highlighting comprises altering aesthetic qualities of a selected section of the body of text on the computerized display in order to make the selected section stand out from an unselected section of the body of text on the computerized display;(c) displaying an additional expression of the word element in an additional position on the computerized display in conjunction with the highlighting of the word element,wherein said additional expression refers to a copy of a selected series of elements,wherein said selected series of elements are selected from the group comprising letters, numbers, spaces, symbols and punctuation,wherein said ...

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28-02-2019 дата публикации

VISUAL ACUITY MEASUREMENT APPARATUS

Номер: US20190066531A1
Автор: Kaplan Howard Jay
Принадлежит: Focus Reading Technology Inc.

Provided herein are devices, systems, methods, apparatuses, and computer program products for determining a visual acuity of a reader. The device includes a display adapted to present a first line of text to the reader and an input device adapted to receive signals corresponding to the first line of text. The device further includes a processor that is adapted to determine a reading score associated with the first line of text, generate an acuity parameter based on the reading score and the first readability vector, and determine the visual acuity of the reader based on the acuity parameter and a reference acuity parameter. 1. A device for determining a visual acuity of a reader , the device comprising:a display adapted to present a first line of text to the reader;an input device adapted to receive signals in response to the first line of text; and determine a reading score associated with the first line of text;', 'generate an acuity parameter based on the reading score and the first readability vector; and', 'determine a visual acuity of the reader based on the acuity parameter and a reference acuity parameter., 'a processor configured to2. The device of claim 1 , wherein the readability vector comprises at least one of a font size claim 1 , a font color claim 1 , a background color claim 1 , a display speed claim 1 , a brightness claim 1 , and a contrast.3. The device of claim 1 , wherein the processor configured to determine the reading score comprises the processor being configured to measure a reading speed of the reader.4. The device of claim 1 , wherein the processor is further configured to determine an effectiveness of a treatment claim 1 , a reading aptitude of the reader claim 1 , or an employment fitness of the reader based on the visual acuity.5. The device of claim 1 , wherein the processor is further configured to detect changes in the reader's eye based on the visual acuity.6. The device of claim 1 , wherein the input device comprises a microphone ...

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08-03-2018 дата публикации

PRESENTING EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES VIA AN EXTENDED SOCIAL MEDIA FEED

Номер: US20180068578A1
Принадлежит: Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLC

An example system for presenting educational activities includes a computer processor and computer memory including instructions that cause the computer processor to receive a plurality of educational activities. The instructions also cause the processor to determine a learning level for a target user. The instructions further cause the processor to filter the plurality of educational activities for the target user based on the detected learning level for the target user. The instructions also further cause the processor to rank the filtered plurality of educational activities for the target user based on a social factor. The instructions also cause the processor to present the ranked educational activities to the target user in an extended social media feed. 1. A system for presenting educational activities , comprising:a computer processor; and receive a plurality of educational activities;', 'detect a learning level for a target user;', 'filter the plurality of educational activities for the target user based on the detected learning level for the target user;', 'rank the filtered plurality of educational activities for the target user based on a social factor; and', 'present the ranked educational activities to the target user in an extended social media feed., 'a computer memory, comprising instructions that cause the computer processor to2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the social factor comprises a number of users that have completed the educational activity.3. The system of claim 1 , wherein the social factor comprises a teaching relationship with the target user.4. The system of claim 1 , wherein the learning level comprises a zone of development for each educational subject that is tracked and updated as the target user completes educational activities in each subject.5. The system of claim 1 , the computer memory comprising instructions that cause the computer processor to receive feedback from the target user via a featural keyboard comprising features ...

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09-03-2017 дата публикации

Method for Creating and Displaying Individualized Learning Material for Reading

Номер: US20170069220A1
Автор: Thornton Kenneth
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In one embodiment a method is provided by which a person learns to read text for which the person may already know the text vocabulary in the spoken language. A photographic image is generated which has an association with a spoken word for which the person is to learn to read a corresponding written word. The digital image is imported into a program running on a microprocessor based device. Associated text is entered into the computing device. At least one instructional flashcard is presented as custom reading material for learning to read text in association with the image. 1. A method by which a person learns to read text associated with a language for which the person may already know the text vocabulary in the associated spoken language , comprising the steps of:generating one or more digitized photographic images having an association with a spoken word for which the person is to learn to read a corresponding written word;importing the one or more digital images to a program running on a microprocessor-based device;entering text associated with an object or activity associated with each image;displaying at least one instructional image flashcard comprising one of said one or more images and the associated text to present custom reading materials on a display for learning to read text in association with an image.2. The method of wherein the text is created using voice recognition software.3. The method of wherein the displayed image is a video.4. The method of further including playing audio information that recites the text while an associated image is presented.5. The method of wherein the letters of the text are individually displayed or emphasized or audio played with each letter or combination of letters to assist in phonetic learning.6. The method of wherein the letters of the text are displayed in various fonts claim 1 , sizes claim 1 , colors and weights or other variations to assist with disabilities.7. The method of wherein the method is applied to ...

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09-03-2017 дата публикации

TABLET LEARNING APPARATUS

Номер: US20170069221A1
Автор: Brown Monica, Potts Alex
Принадлежит: LeapFrog Enterprises, Inc.

A learning apparatus can electronically provide content to a user via a display on the learning apparatus. The content can include stationary image elements and removable image elements at a plurality of locations on the display. When a user shakes the learning apparatus, the removable image elements may move away from the plurality of locations. The user can then select one or more image elements, and place them at locations on the display. 1. An apparatus comprising:a housing;a display screen on the housing;a processor coupled with the housing; and determining a number of a plurality of removable words within at least one sentence to provide on the display screen based on a reading level of a user;', 'electronically providing the at least one sentence to a user via the display screen, the at least one sentence comprising a plurality of stationary words and the plurality of removable words based on the reading level of the user;', 'electronically providing instruction to the user to shake the learning apparatus;', 'detecting when the user shakes the learning apparatus, the user shaking causing the removable words to be moved from their corresponding original location within the at least one sentence to one or more locations on the display away from the at least one sentence;', 'moving the removable words from within the at least one sentence to the one or more locations on the display away from the at least one sentence in response to the user shaking the learning apparatus, and displaying the removable words in a random order;', 'receiving an indication that one or more of the removable words has been selected by the user and moved to a location in the at least one sentence;', 'determining the location of the one or more removable words; and', 'determining whether the location of the one or more removable words is a correct placement or an incorrect placement based on whether the one or more removable words have been moved back to the corresponding original ...

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11-03-2021 дата публикации

TOY WITH LIGHT EMITTING DIODE

Номер: US20210074175A1
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A toy has one or more LED light sources positioned on the toy so the light source illuminates beyond the toy. A toy to be worn on the human finger comprises a body includes an anchoring portion for receiving or locating a finger or fingers. A finger puppet toy permits for at least one of a reading tool and a light source or an enhancement of other toys or writings. A LED or other light source is operated on the toy to interact with photo-luminescent ink and other inks. A photo-luminescent ink and other inks are pre-printed or included in a decoration on the surface of another item such as a book or other toy. The toy is a reading tool or a light source or an enhancement of other toys or writings. The LED light sources include a black light and may include other LED lights of other colors. The lights are connected to a circuit board and an integrated power source, which are connected to a switch encased on the toy. The mechanism, number and location of LED lights, the circuit board, wiring, power source and switch are further defined based on the shape of the character of the toy. 110-. (canceled)11. A toy to be worn on a human finger , the toy comprising:a body including an anchoring portion;a substantially hollow housing for receiving a finger;a light source operable to illuminate a surface beyond a tip of the body;wherein the anchoring portion comprises a plurality of ribs located on an interior surface of the body that are operable to accommodate different sized fingers.12. The toy of claim 11 , wherein the toy comprises a finger puppet toy claim 11 , and the light source comprises at least one of a LED and a blacklight.13. The toy of claim 11 , wherein the toy comprises multiple light sources provided in multiple positions on the toy.14. The toy of claim 11 , wherein the light source comprises a plurality of different lights that are selectively activated by a user.15. The toy of claim 11 , further comprising a reading material and wherein the reading material ...

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15-03-2018 дата публикации

Wirelessly Communicative Cuddly Toy

Номер: US20180071644A1
Автор: Jiencke Laura
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A wirelessly communicative cuddly toy including a stuffed animal toy having a motorized, articulated robotic interior member disposed therein surrounded by flocculent stuffing material. The robotic interior member includes a transceiver wirelessly communicable by NFC protocol with any appropriate peripheral device. An articulated head member is disposed upon the robotic interior member and configured to animate a mouth of the stuffed animal toy when a speaker, disposed to play audio signals relayed by the transceiver, is activated. Audio executed on the peripheral device is thus playable through the speaker on the robotic interior member and the articulated head member animates the stuffed animal toy in simulation of verbal communication with a user. 1. (canceled)2. A wirelessly communicative cuddly toy comprising: a transceiver, said transceiver wirelessly communicable by NFC protocol with an existing peripheral device;', 'an articulated head member disposed to animate a mouth of the stuffed animal toy;', 'a speaker disposed to play audio signals relayed by the transceiver;', 'a hollow elongate central portion having an uppermost end and a lowermost end;', 'a spherical member disposed at the lowermost end; and', 'a base member disposed to rotatably house the spherical member, said base member accommodative of rotation of the spherical member therein;, 'a stuffed animal toy having a motorized, articulated robotic interior member disposed therein surrounded by flocculent stuffing material, said robotic interior member includingwherein audio executed on the peripheral device is playable through the speaker on the robotic interior member and the articulated head member animates the stuffed animal toy in simulation of verbal communication with a user and wherein movement of the spherical member effected interior to the base member communicates motion along the elongate central portion of the robotic interior member whereby a torso of the stuffed animal toy is caused to ...

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19-03-2015 дата публикации

READING DISABILITY SCREENING SYSTEM

Номер: US20150079555A1
Автор: Alexander John F.
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A preliminary assessment of a child is provided to evaluate a child's risk of developing a reading disability. When the preliminary assessment determines that the child has a high risk of developing a reading disability, formal assessment of the child is recommended. 1. A method of performing a preliminary assessment of a child to evaluate the child's risk of developing a reading disability , the method comprising:assessing, using at least one computing device, a history of the child to at least identify whether the child has a family history of reading disability;assessing the child's rhyming ability;assessing the child's ability to recognize letters of an alphabet;assessing the child's ability to identify particular sounds; andusing the results of the assessments to evaluate the child's risk of developing a reading disability.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein assessing the history of the child further comprises:assessing whether the child was slow to develop oral skills;assessing whether the child has difficulty playing with words or language;assessing whether the child is interested in books;assessing whether the child had difficulty learning to read in early school years;assessing whether the child's behavior changed when the child started school;assessing whether the child has difficulty reciting the alphabet;assessing whether the child has difficulty with a sequence of seasons of a year; andassessing whether the child could identify letters of the alphabet by an end of kindergarten.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein assessing the child's rhyming ability further comprises assessing whether the child can identify two words that end with the same sound.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein assessing the child's ability to recognize letters of the alphabet further comprises presenting a graphical depiction of a letter to the child and determining whether the child can identify the letter.5. The method of claim 1 , wherein assessing the child's ability to identify ...

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05-06-2014 дата публикации

Educational application generator and educational reader

Номер: US20140154658A1
Принадлежит: Individual

A digital content reader for use with educational content and educational applications, including a content directory for storing digital books and interactive educational applications, a display, coupled with the content directory, for presenting the digital books for reading, and for presenting a user interface for operating the interactive educational applications, an activity log, coupled with the content directory and with the display, for storing a user's progress in reading the digital books and in operating the educational applications, a wireless communicator for communicating with a remote device over an intranet, a controller, coupled with the wireless communicator, for at least partially controlling operation of the digital content reader by the remote device, and a monitor, coupled with the wireless communicator and with the activity log, for reporting data stored by the activity log to the remote device. An application generator for creating educational applications is also described and claimed.

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07-03-2019 дата публикации

Interactive and instructional interface for learning

Номер: US20190073915A1
Принадлежит: International Business Machines Corp

Embodiments include techniques for implementing an interactive and instructional interface for learning, the techniques include displaying an image on a display, and producing an auditory representation of the image. The techniques also include updating values associated with one or more inputs according to the image, and detecting a proximity and arrangement corresponding to the one or more inputs. The techniques include providing feedback based at least in part on the proximity and arrangement corresponding to the one or more inputs.

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17-03-2016 дата публикации

TONGUE TWISTER GAME AND METHOD OF PLAY

Номер: US20160078776A1
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A game and a method for playing an educational game for teaching players speech quality improvement comprising: providing at least one player with a twist card; picking a player to start the game; a current player drawing a tongue twister card; speaking the text of the tongue twister card by the current player; and collecting a game point if the tongue twister text is spoken correctly and the drawing of at least one twist card by the current player. The game may continue with a next player repeating the above steps. 1. A method for playing an educational game for teaching players speech quality improvement comprising:a. providing at least one player with a twist card;b. picking a player to start the game;c. drawing a tongue twister card for each player when it is the player's turn; the tongue twister card having a text of a tongue twister presented on a surface thereof;d. the player speaking the text of the tongue twister card; ande. collecting a game point if the tongue twister text is spoken correctly and drawing at least one twist card.2. The method for playing an educational game of claim 1 , further comprising:playing a twist card, wherein the twist card comprises a persona card, the persona card providing an identity for a persona, wherein the player speaks the tongue twister text according to an attribute of the persona.3. The method for playing an educational game of claim 1 , further comprising:playing a twist card, wherein the twist card comprises an offense action card, the offense action card providing an additional condition for an opponent to execute in order to collect a game point.4. The method for playing an educational game of claim 3 , further comprising:the opponent performing the additional condition specified on the offense action card.5. The method for playing an educational game of claim 1 , further comprising:playing a twist card, wherein the twist card comprises a defense action card, the defense action card specifying an additional ...

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16-03-2017 дата публикации

Interactive and Educational Tools

Номер: US20170076625A1
Автор: Bonner Carol
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Educational tools including a cover, a shaft, and a rotating member. The cover includes an interactive section having a fixed set of indicia, a first lateral section pivotally coupled to the interactive section, and a second lateral section pivotally coupled to the interactive section opposite the first lateral section. The shaft is mounted to the interactive section and the rotating member is rotationally mounted to the shaft. The rotating member has a rotating set of indicia at a plurality of radial positions. The rotating member is configured to selectively rotate about the shaft to a plurality of aligned positions where the rotating set of indicia and the fixed set of indicia align. The rotating set of indicia and the fixed set of indicia are selected to have educational significance when aligned in selected combinations. In some examples, the educational tool includes a second rotating member. 1. An interactive and educational tool , comprising an interactive section having a substantially planar face and a fixed set of indicia disposed on the face;', 'a first lateral section pivotally coupled to the interactive section;', 'a second lateral section pivotally coupled to the interactive section opposite the first lateral section;, 'a cover including,'}a shaft mounted to the interactive section perpendicular to the face of the interactive section;a rotating member rotationally mounted to the shaft, the rotating member having a major face and a rotating set of indicia at a plurality of radial positions on the major face of the rotating member; the rotating member is configured to selectively rotate about the shaft to a plurality of aligned positions where the rotating set of indicia and the fixed set of indicia align; and', 'the rotating set of indicia and the fixed set of indicia are selected to have educational significance when aligned in selected combinations., 'wherein2. The interactive and educational tool of claim 1 , wherein the rotating set of indicia ...

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16-03-2017 дата публикации

System and Method for Dynamic Response to User Interaction

Номер: US20170076626A1
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A computing device, having a user input interface including an input button, processes a sentence array including component words of a target sentence string to determine at least one target word to be read by the user. The computing device detects press and hold by the user of the input button, and in direct response, receives and processes user speech input to recognize at least one spoken word, and upon recognizing the at least one spoken word, determines whether the user has correctly read the at least one target word. The computing device also detects release by the user of the input button, and in direct response, identifies a context position relative to the target sentence string, and processes at least one predefined action based on the identified context position. 1. A method for providing a dynamic response to user interaction , comprising: processing a sentence array including component words of a target sentence string to determine at least one target word to be read by the user, the determined at least one target word defining a context position relative to the target sentence string;', receiving user speech input;', 'processing the user speech input to recognize in the user speech input at least one spoken word; and', 'upon recognizing the at least one spoken word, determining whether the user has correctly read the at least one target word; and, 'detecting press and hold by the user of the input button, and in direct response to detecting the press and hold by the user of the input button, identifying the context position relative to the target sentence string; and', 'processing at least one predefined action based on the identified context position., 'detecting release by the user of the input button, and in direct response to detecting the release by the user of the input button], 'at a computing device with a user input interface including an input button2. The method of claim 1 , further comprising outputting claim 1 , to a display of the ...

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24-03-2022 дата публикации

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR MULTIMODAL BOOK READING

Номер: US20220093000A1
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Systems and methods to process reading articles for a multimodal book application are disclosed. Exemplary implementations may: identify a title of a reading article; store the title of the reading article in a database; scan two or more pages of the reading and generating text representing content of the reading article; analyze the generated text to identify characteristics of the reading article; store the identified characteristics in the database; associate the identified characteristics with the reading article title; generate augmented content files for one or more portions of the reading article based at least in part on the identified characteristics, and; and store the augmented content files in the database and associating the augmented content files with different portions of the reading article. 1. A method to process reading articles utilizing a robot computing device , comprising:accessing computer-readable instructions from one or more memory devices for execution by one or more processors of the robot computing device;executing the computer-readable instructions accessed from the one or more memory devices by the one or more processors of the robot computing device; andwherein executing the computer-readable instructions further comprising:identifying a title of one or more reading articles;storing the one or more reading article titles in a book database;scanning two or more pages of the one or more reading articles and generating text files representing content of the one or more reading article;analyzing the generated text files for the one or more reading articles to identify characteristics of the one or more reading articles, the identified characteristics of the one or more reading articles including genre, plot, mood, or one or more characters of the one or more reading articles;storing the identified characteristics of the one or more reading articles in the database and associating the identified characteristics with the one or more ...

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14-03-2019 дата публикации

Eye Tracking As A Language Proficiency Test

Номер: US20190080623A1
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In an embodiment, Applicant's method can automatically determine proficiency in a given language by tracking a user's gaze during reading a sample text. The language proficiency test includes reading sentences in a language (e.g., a language to the user's native language). The user's, or learner's, gaze is recorded using an eye-tracking camera while they read the sample text. Applicant's method and corresponding system predicts the language proficiency of the learner based on their gaze patterns. Applicant's method and corresponding system can also predict performance on specific standardized language proficiency tests such as Michigan EPT (Michigan English Proficiency Test), TOEIC® (Test of English for International Communication®), and TOEFL® (Test of English as a Foreign Language®). 1. A method comprising:presenting, on a display, sample text in a given language to a user;recording eye fixation times for each word of the sample text for the user;recording saccade times for each word pair that the user's gaze moves between fixations;comparing features of the gaze pattern of the user to features of a gaze pattern of at least one training reader having a known proficiency of the given language; andgenerating a proficiency score of the user based on the results of the comparison.2. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:generating the features representing the gaze pattern of the user further by determining speed normalized features for words of the sample text.3. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:generating the features representing the gaze pattern of the user by determining speed normalized feature averages for clusters of words of the sample text, the clusters based on part of speech labels, syntactic relation labels, information content, word identity, word length, word frequency, and word surprisal based on the recorded eye fixation times and saccade times.4. The method of claim 3 , wherein the features include one or more of first fixation ...

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24-03-2016 дата публикации

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR FACILITATING THE LEARNING OF LANGUAGE

Номер: US20160086508A1
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It can be difficult for a language learner to learn how to type. One technique for learning a language uses pictogram alongside spelled words. A system and method are presented in which a user can type while toggling between spelled words and pictograms. A table of a number of words and their corresponding pictograms are programmed into a typing system. When a user types a word found in the table, the words appears highlighted. The user can switch between the spelled word and the pictogram by selecting the word or pictogram within a single display area. Alternative embodiments include a keyboard for typing and a scrollbar where a user can select pictograms. 1. A computer-implemented method for displaying input , comprising:storing a look-up table in a memory of an electronic device, where said electronic device further includes a processor and a touch screen programmed to present an input area and a display area, where said look-up table includes a plurality of words each having a corresponding pictogram;presenting a keyboard in said input area of said touch screen, where said keyboard includes inputs for individual letters of the alphabet;accepting user input from said keyboard, where said input includes letters of the alphabet;presenting the accepted user input in said display area; anddetermining if the user input includes a word found in said look-up table, and if so, presenting the pictogram corresponding to the determined word in said display area.2. The computer-implemented method for displaying input of claim 1 , further comprising:accepting the user selection of the pictogram from the display area;determining the word corresponding to the selected pictogram from said look-up table; andreplacing the selected pictogram in said display area with the word corresponding to said selected pictogram.3. The computer-implemented method for displaying input of claim 2 , further comprising:highlighting the word corresponding to said selected pictogram,such that the ...

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23-03-2017 дата публикации

Interactive Tutorial with Integrated Escalating Prompts

Номер: US20170084189A1
Автор: Mina John, Rubalcaba Maria
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In one embodiment, an instructional method for assisting a student to learn at least one skill comprises selecting an interactive tutorial, the interactive tutorial including a plurality of images that represent a series of actions to be performed to learn the at least one skill; identifying a virtual character to be instantiated in the interactive tutorial; presenting the interactive tutorial to the student on a display; monitoring an ability of the student to follow the interactive tutorial, the monitoring being concurrent with the presenting of the interactive tutorial; and dynamically adapting the interactive tutorial based on the ability of the student to follow the interactive tutorial. 1. An instructional method for assisting a student to learn at least one skill , the method comprising:selecting an interactive tutorial, the interactive tutorial including a plurality of images that represent a series of actions to be performed to learn the at least one skill;identifying a virtual character to be instantiated in the interactive tutorial;presenting the interactive tutorial to the student on a display;monitoring an ability of the student to follow the interactive tutorial, the monitoring being concurrent with the presenting of the interactive tutorial; anddynamically adapting the interactive tutorial based on the ability of the student to follow the interactive tutorial.2. An instructional method as recited in claim 1 , wherein the dynamically adapting the interactive tutorial comprises:determining a prompt to be presented to the student based on the ability of the student to follow the interactive tutorial; andpresenting the prompt to the student via the interactive tutorial.3. An instructional method as recited in claim 2 , wherein the prompt comprises a virtual personal assistant character that appears in the interactive tutorial along with the virtual character.4. An instructional method as recited in claim 3 , wherein the virtual personal assistant ...

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23-03-2017 дата публикации

Educational Card Game

Номер: US20170084200A1
Автор: Margaret Wattenhofer
Принадлежит: Individual

An educational card game includes a plurality of cards defining a deck of cards. Each of the cards has indicia thereon. The indicia comprise a letter or a word and each of the indicia is unique to no greater than four of the cards such that no more than four of the cards have the same indicia positioned thereon. A plurality of holders is provided and each holds a number of the cards in a vertical orientation.

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21-03-2019 дата публикации

USER CONDITION EVALUATION SYSTEM THROUGH TOUCH SCREEN DEVICE USAGE PATTERN CHANGE

Номер: US20190083006A1
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Technology for use with a touchscreen user interface device that uses gesture swipe data to provide an early potential indication of onset of Parkinson's disease. Technology for use with a touchscreen user interface device that uses gesture swipe data to provide an information about motor skill development of a child. Technology for use with a touchscreen user interface device that uses gesture swipe data to provide an information about reading ability development of a child. 1. A computer-implemented method for use with a pressure sensitive touchscreen user interface device , the method comprising:receiving a Parkinson's Disease (PD) potential indication module including a set of machine logic based rules for determining when changes in gesture pressure patterns of touchscreen gesture instances correspond to a potential indication of early onset of PD;receiving a plurality of touchscreen gesture data sets, with each touchscreen gesture data set including information indicative of: (i) pressure levels of throughout an instance of a gesture made by a user on the pressure sensitive touchscreen user interface device, and (ii) a time that the instance of the touchscreen gesture occurred;detecting a first change in pressure levels throughout the user's gestures over time by comparing touchscreen gesture data sets of the plurality of touchscreen gesture data sets with each other;applying the machine logic based rules of the PD potential indication module to determine that the detection of the first change in pressure corresponds to a potential indication of PD; andsending a communication indicating a potential indication of PD for the user.2. The computer-implemented method of further comprising:accessing location data for the pressure sensitive touchscreen user interface device; andmodifying results of the application of the machine logic based rules of the PD potential indication module based, at least in part, on the accessed location data for the pressure sensitive ...

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21-03-2019 дата публикации

USER CONDITION EVALUATION SYSTEM THROUGH TOUCH SCREEN DEVICE USAGE PATTERN CHANGE

Номер: US20190083007A1
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Technology for use with a touchscreen user interface device that uses gesture swipe data to provide an early potential indication of onset of Parkinson's disease. Technology for use with a touchscreen user interface device that uses gesture swipe data to provide an information about motor skill development of a child. Technology for use with a touchscreen user interface device that uses gesture swipe data to provide an information about reading ability development of a child. 1receiving a Parkinson's Disease (PD) potential indication module including a set of machine logic based rules for determining when changes in gesture swipe patterns of touchscreen gesture instances correspond to a potential indication of early onset of PD;receiving a plurality of touchscreen gesture data sets, with each touchscreen gesture data set including information indicative of: (i) geometry of an instance of a gesture swipe made by a user on the touchscreen user interface device, and (ii) a time that the instance of the touchscreen gesture swipe occurred;detecting a first change in geometry of the user's gestures over time by comparing touchscreen gesture data sets of the plurality of touchscreen gesture data sets with each other;applying the machine logic based rules of the PD potential indication module to determine that the detection of the first change in geometry corresponds to a potential indication of PD; andsending a communication indicating a potential indication of PD for the user; the first change in geometry is an increase in small transverse discontinuities in gesture swipe geometry relative to a longitudinal swipe direction, indicative of smaller handwriting, or indicative of tremors;', 'the first change in geometry occurs over a period that is greater than a month;', 'the communication is sent to the user and to a medical entity; and', 'the plurality of touchscreen gesture data sets is gathered from one or more normal-operation touchscreen data set(s)., 'wherein. A ...

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31-03-2022 дата публикации

SET OF BOOKS FOR USE IN A CLASSROOM HAVING STUDENTS READING AT DIFFERENT GRADE LEVELS AND RELATED TEACHING METHOD

Номер: US20220101746A1

A set of books for use in a classroom having students reading at different grade levels. The set of books includes an original text novel edition printed in physical book form having a cover, numbered chapters and numbered pages each having a page layout and a first modified text version of the original text novel edition written at a first lower grade level reading range than the original text novel edition. The original and modified text editions are printed in physical book form having substantially the same size, cover, page layout and page numbering. The set of books can be marked with a subtle indicator enabling the teacher to identify the reading level of each book without providing noticeable indication of reading level to students in the class. A method of teaching language arts using the set books is also disclosed. 1. A set of books for use in a classroom having students reading at different grade levels , the set books comprising:at least one original text novel edition printed in physical book form having a cover, numbered chapters and numbered pages each having a page layout;at least one first modified text version of the original text novel edition written at a first lower grade level reading range than the original text novel edition, printed in physical book form having the same size, cover, page layout and page numbering as the original text novel edition; andat least one second modified text version of the original text novel edition written at a second lower grade level reading range than the first modified text version, printed in physical book form having the same size, cover, page layout and page numbering as the original text novel edition;wherein the set of books are capable of being distributed to students in a classroom based their reading level, enabling all the students to participate in class and follow a teacher's instruction to turn to a specific page in their book to discuss corresponding sections of the novel.2. The set of books of ...

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12-03-2020 дата публикации

Electronic Document Presentation Management System

Номер: US20200082733A1
Принадлежит: SpoonRead Inc.

A method for managing engagement and presentation content of an electronic document involves providing container metadata identifying engagement containers within the electronic document, providing engagement data linked to the engagement containers, the engagement data comprising parameters of an engagement based on the segments of content in the linked engagement containers, executing a procedure to traverse engagement containers identified in the container metadata. The procedure includes accepting, based on user input, data responsive to the engagement, and assigning a score for the current engagement container based on the received data and the parameters defined in the engagement metadata. 1. A method for managing access by a server to client account records by a client application whose user's anonymity is to be preserved in cooperation with a supervisor account having supervisor account records identifying a set of client accounts under supervision , the method including:receiving from a supervisor application a request to enable a client application;generating a verification code for the request;providing the verification code to the supervisor application in response to the request from the supervisor application to enable a particular client account;receiving a login request from a client application to login the particular client account; andin response to the login request of a particular client account from a particular client application providing the verification code, authorizing access to client account records for the particular client account by the client application; thereby securely linking the client application to the server while preserving anonymity of a client user relative to the server.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein generating a verification code further comprises generating a one time code.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the verification code further comprises a time limit during which the verification code can be utilized.4. ...

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19-06-2014 дата публикации

PROVIDING A USER-SPECIFIC EFFORT VALUE ASSOCIATED WITH DIGITAL TEXTUAL CONTENT

Номер: US20140170614A1

Methods, apparatuses, and computer program products are provided for providing a user-specific effort value associated with digital textual content. Typical embodiments include identifying a user read speed value; identifying a complexity value for a particular work of authorship; and calculating, in dependence upon the user read speed value and the complexity value, an individualized effort value for the work of authorship. 17-. (canceled)8. An apparatus for providing a user-specific effort value associated with digital textual content , the apparatus comprising a computer processor , a computer memory operatively coupled to the computer processor , the computer memory having disposed within it computer program instructions that , when executed by the computer processor , cause the apparatus to carry out the steps of:identifying a user read speed value;identifying a complexity value for a particular work of authorship; andcalculating, in dependence upon the user read speed value and the complexity value, an individualized effort value for the work of authorship.9. The apparatus of wherein identifying a user read speed value further comprises receiving from a user client device the user read speed value.10. The apparatus of wherein the computer memory has disposed within it computer program instructions that claim 8 , when executed by the computer processor claim 8 , cause the apparatus to carry out presenting to the user the individualized effort level value.11. The apparatus of wherein presenting to the user the individualized effort level value further comprises presenting to the user an average effort level value of other users.12. The apparatus of wherein the computer memory has disposed within it computer program instructions that claim 8 , when executed by the computer processor claim 8 , cause the apparatus to carry out identifying a length of the work of authorship and wherein:calculating an individualized effort value for the work of authorship further ...

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19-06-2014 дата публикации

Providing A User-Specific Effort Value Associated With Digital Textual Content

Номер: US20140170615A1

Methods, apparatuses, and computer program products are provided for providing a user-specific effort value associated with digital textual content. Typical embodiments include identifying a user read speed value; identifying a complexity value for a particular work of authorship; and calculating, in dependence upon the user read speed value and the complexity value, an individualized effort value for the work of authorship. 1. A computer implemented method for providing a user-specific effort value associated with digital textual content , the method comprising:identifying, by an effort rating module of a computer server, a user read speed value, wherein the effort rating module includes automated computing machinery configured for providing a user-specific effort value;identifying, by the effort rating module, a complexity value for a particular work of authorship; andcalculating, by the effort rating module, in dependence upon the user read speed value and the complexity value, an individualized effort value for the work of authorship.2. The method of wherein identifying a user read speed value further comprises receiving from a user client device the user read speed value.3. The method of further comprising presenting to the user the individualized effort level value.4. The method of wherein presenting to the user the individualized effort level value further comprises presenting to the user an average effort level value of other users.5. The method of further comprising identifying a length of the work of authorship and wherein:calculating an individualized effort value for the work of authorship further comprises:calculating an individualized effort value for the work of authorship in dependence upon the user read speed value, the length of the work of authorship, and the complexity value.6. The method of further comprising calculating a predicted length of time to read the work of authorship in dependence upon the read speed value and the length of the work ...

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31-03-2016 дата публикации

Toilet paper with printed teaching aids

Номер: US20160093235A1
Автор: Junqueira Paulo Alves
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Toilet paper with printed teaching aids provides printed teaching aids to help very young children learn the alphabet, colors, numbers, and simple arithmetic and reading lessons. The toilet paper may provide a range of age appropriate teaching aids, such as a roll of colors for toddlers, a roll of letters and numbers for preschoolers, a roll of simple reading words for first graders, and a roll of simple arithmetic and reading rhymes for second graders. 1. A toilet paper with printed teaching aids , comprising:(a) a roll of toilet paper;(b) teaching aids;(c) said teaching aids being printed on a surface of said roll of toilet paper;(d) said teaching aides being appropriate for a specific age range;(e) said roll of toilet paper being individually packaged; and(f) said toilet paper indicating the specific age range on said package.2. The toilet paper with printed teaching aids of claim 1 , wherein said teaching aids are appropriate for toddlers.3. The toilet paper with printed teaching aids of claim 2 , wherein said teaching aids are colors.4. The toilet paper with printed teaching aids of claim 1 , wherein said teaching aids are appropriate for preschool students.5. The toilet paper with printed teaching aids of claim 4 , wherein said teaching aids are letters.6. The toilet paper with printed teaching aids of claim 4 , wherein said teaching aids are numbers.7. The toilet paper with printed teaching aids of claim 1 , wherein said teach aids are appropriate for first grade students.8. The toilet paper with printed teaching aids of claim 7 , wherein said teaching aids are simple reading words.9. The toilet paper with printed teaching aids of claim 1 , wherein said teaching aids are appropriate for second grade students.10. The toilet paper with printed teaching aids of claim 9 , wherein said teaching aids are simple arithmetic.11. The toilet paper with printed teaching aids of claim 9 , wherein said teaching aids are reading rhymes. This Application claims the benefit ...

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21-03-2019 дата публикации

SYSTEM, METHOD AND COMPUTER PROGRAM PRODUCT FOR AUTOMATIC PERSONALIZATION OF DIGITAL CONTENT

Номер: US20190088158A1
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A system for creating a user reading profile, the system comprising a processor configured to: obtain one or more reading-related inputs relating to reading, by a user, of content displayed to the user, the content comprising one or more elements, and the reading-related inputs obtained during reading of the content by the user; compare the received reading-related inputs to corresponding expected values for identifying one or more reading-related insights; and create a user reading profile, utilizing the reading-related insights. 1. A system for providing reading-related feedback , the system comprising a processor configured to:obtain one or more reading-related inputs relating to reading, by a user, of content displayed to the user, the content comprising a plurality of elements, and the reading-related inputs obtained during reading of the content by the user;compare the received reading-related inputs to corresponding expected values for identifying one or more reading-related insights; andperform, based on at least one of the reading-related insights and during reading of the content by the user, at least one manipulation in the display of at least part of at least one element within the content.2. The system of wherein the reading-related insights include one or more error-related insights related to reading errors.3. The system of wherein the manipulation includes one or more of:(a) changing size of at least part of one or more elements of the content;(b) changing the font style of at least part of one or more elements of the content;(c) changing the font family of at least part of one or more elements of the content;(d) changing the font color of at least part of one or more elements of the content;(e) changing the case of at least part of one or more elements of the content;(f) highlighting at least part of one or more elements of the content;(g) replacing one or more elements of the content with an image;(h) changing the space between the elements or ...

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21-03-2019 дата публикации

SEQUENTIALLY OPERATED MODULES

Номер: US20190089151A1
Автор: BINDER Yehuda
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Method, modules and a system formed by connecting the modules for controlling payloads are disclosed. An activation signal is propagated in the system from a module to the modules connected to it. Upon receiving an activation signal, the module (after a pre-set or random delay) activates a payload associated with it, and transmits the activation signal (after another pre-set or random delay) to one or more modules connected to it. The system is initiated by a master module including a user activated switch producing the activation signal. The activation signal can be propagated in the system in one direction from the master to the last module, or carried bi-directionally allowing two way propagation, using a module which revert the direction of the activation signal propagation direction. A module may be individually powered by an internal power source such as a battery, or connected to external power source such as AC power. The system may use remote powering wherein few or all of the modules are powered from the same power source connected to the system in a single point. The power may be carried over dedicated wires or concurrently with the conductors carrying the activation signal. The payload may be a visual or an audible signaling device, and can be integrated within a module or external to it. The payload may be powered by a module or using a dedicated power source, and can involve randomness associated with its activation such as the delay, payload control or payload activation. 1. A game set for activating multiple payloads associated with first , second , and third mechanically attachable and electrically connectable modules , the game set comprising: a battery couplable for supplying DC power;', 'a battery compartment for housing the battery;', 'first software and a first processor for executing the first software, the first processor is coupled to the battery for being powered by the DC power; and', 'a first connector for electrically connecting to, and ...

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21-03-2019 дата публикации

SEQUENTIALLY OPERATED MODULES

Номер: US20190089152A1
Автор: BINDER Yehuda
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Method, modules and a system formed by connecting the modules for controlling payloads are disclosed. An activation signal is propagated in the system from a module to the modules connected to it. Upon receiving an activation signal, the module (after a pre-set or random delay) activates a payload associated with it, and transmits the activation signal (after another pre-set or random delay) to one or more modules connected to it. The system is initiated by a master module including a user activated switch producing the activation signal. The activation signal can be propagated in the system in one direction from the master to the last module, or carried bi-directionally allowing two way propagation, using a module which revert the direction of the activation signal propagation direction. A module may be individually powered by an internal power source such as a battery, or connected to external power source such as AC power. The system may use remote powering wherein few or all of the modules are powered from the same power source connected to the system in a single point. The power may be carried over dedicated wires or concurrently with the conductors carrying the activation signal. The payload may be a visual or an audible signaling device, and can be integrated within a module or external to it. The payload may be powered by a module or using a dedicated power source, and can involve randomness associated with its activation such as the delay, payload control or payload activation. 1. A game set for activating a payload in response to sensing a first physical phenomenon and for over-the-air wireless communication with a device , the game set comprising: a sensor for producing an output signal responsive to the first physical phenomenon;', 'a first connector coupled for transmitting the output signal; and', 'a first enclosure housing the sensor and the first connector,, 'a first module comprising a first payload for affecting a second physical phenomenon ...

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09-04-2015 дата публикации

APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR AIDING LEARNING

Номер: US20150099247A1
Автор: Bryant Jacklyn
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Apparatus for aiding learning by a person comprises a cover or shield () for concealing from the person a part of the person's body, and a webcam () and a screen () for visually displaying to the person, during concealment of the concealed body part, images of a part of the person's body not in direct view of the person. The apparatus may be used in the learning of a skill, such as hand-writing. In another embodiment, the shield is a collar worn to conceal part of the wearer's body, and the webcam and screen display the concealed body part in real time to the wearer. This apparatus can be used in many applications, such as to learn sports activities or to correct body image, posture or movement. 125-. (canceled)26. Apparatus for aiding learning by a person , said apparatus comprising a shield that conceals from the person a part of the person's body , and a display assembly that visually displays to the person during concealment of the concealed body part one or more images of a part of the person's body not in direct view of the person , wherein the display assembly includes a camera operatively coupled to a display screen arranged within direct view of the person and in a substantially upright position , and the shield is arranged to enable the camera to capture images of a body part not in direct view of the person and relay the captured images to the display screen to be viewed by the person , and wherein the shield is arranged to be either positioned around the neck area of the person to conceal from direct view of the person a part of the person's body below the shield , or , for learning speech , such as a foreign language or speech therapy , the shield is worn between the person's eyes and mouth with the display assembly being arranged to display images of the mouth below the shield in real time to the person during performance of speech by the person.27. Apparatus as claimed in claim 26 , wherein the apparatus is intended to aid a student in the learning of ...

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09-04-2015 дата публикации

Reading Performance System

Номер: US20150099248A1
Автор: BURGESS John
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A system for reading improvement has a computerized server connected to a network and coupled to a data repository and software executing on the computerized server from a non-transitory medium. The software provides interactive interfaces including a first interactive interface enabling the user to select a reading game from a list of a plurality of reading games, and once the user selects a specific reading game, a second interactive interface is presented having a first window enabling the user to set parameters and initiate the selected reading game, with wherein reading material presented in a second window in the second interactive interface in a format specific to the selected reading game. 1. A system for reading improvement comprising:a computerized server connected to a network and coupled to a data repository; andsoftware executing on the computerized server from a non-transitory medium, the software providing interactive interfaces accessed by a user connected to the server via a browser link, the interactive interfaces comprising:a first interactive interface enabling the user to select a reading game from a list of a plurality of reading games stored in the data repository that differ from one another primarily in the way words and phrases are presented to the user, and in the way that the user is guided in playing the games;wherein, once the user selects a specific reading game from the list, a second interactive interface is presented having a first window enabling the user to set parameters specific to the selected reading game, and, once parameters are set, a command mechanism enables the user to initiate the selected reading game, wherein reading material is presented in a second window in the second interactive interface in a format specific to the selected reading game, and the user is guided in practicing the selected reading game and the user's performance is tracked.2. The system of wherein claim 1 , in the second interactive interface claim ...

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05-04-2018 дата публикации

COMPUTERIZED SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR CATEGORIZING STUDENT RESPONSES AND USING THEM TO UPDATE A STUDENT MODEL DURING LINGUISTIC EDUCATION

Номер: US20180096624A1
Автор: Ward Arthur
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Computer-based systems and methods support linguistic education between a tutor and a student using mobile computing devices with touchscreen user interfaces for both that allow the tutor to deliver lesson prompts and monitor in real-time, on his/her mobile device, responses made by the student on the student's mobile device. The linguistic lessons can be quickly created and individualized for each student, based on statistical estimates of student knowledge of each concept in the appropriate scope and sequence. The planned lesson may then be downloaded onto the tutor's mobile device for delivery in a tutoring session. The tutor uses the touchscreen interface of the tutor mobile device to select concept prompts in the downloaded lesson. These prompts can then be displayed on the student's input device. The student may use an input component of the student mobile device to enter a response that is then transmitted back to the tutor mobile device. The student may also answer orally. The tutor, through the touchscreen interface of the tutor mobile device, records correctness and the required hint level for each student response given during a lesson. These records can then be uploaded to the host computer system and used to update a Student Model after the lesson is complete. After it is updated, the Student Model can be used to plan the next lesson for that student. 1. A linguistic education system for a tutor to provide linguistic instruction to a student , the linguistic education system comprising:a host server system that comprises one or more servers; anda tutor mobile computing device that is remote from and in communication with the host server system via a data network, [ comprise a student model database that stores a student model for the student, wherein the student model for the student indicates, for each of a plurality of linguistic concepts, a likelihood that the student knows the linguistic concept;', 'is programmed to generate a lesson plan for a ...

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05-04-2018 дата публикации

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR ASSESSING READING SKILLS

Номер: US20180096625A1
Автор: Kochura Nadiya, Lu Fang
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Embodiments can provide a computer implemented method in a data processing system comprising a processor and a memory comprising instructions which are executed by the processor to cause the processor to implement a reading skill assessment system, the method comprising creating one or more sets of parameterized text mutators for one or more different reading skill levels; applying a reading skill score function to calculate baseline scores for one or more tested reading skill levels; adjusting the reading skill score function to best match with the one or more tested reading skill levels; optimizing the parameters of the one or more sets of text mutators; creating one or more baseline reading skill score levels for each of the one or more tested reading skill levels; and associating one or more sets of text mutators with the one or more tested reading skill levels. 1. A computer implemented method , in a data processing system comprising a processor and a memory comprising instructions which are executed by the processor to cause the processor to implement a reading skill assessment system , the method comprising:creating one or more sets of parameterized text mutators for one or more different reading skill levels;applying a reading skill score function to calculate baseline scores for one or more tested reading skill levels;adjusting the reading skill score function to best match with the one or more tested reading skill levels;optimizing the parameters of the one or more sets of text mutators;creating one or more baseline reading skill score levels for each of the one or more tested reading skill levels; andassociating one or more sets of text mutators with the one or more tested reading skill levels.2. The method as recited in claim 1 , further comprising:associating one or more sets of text mutators with one or more sets of reading skill tests.3. The method as recited in claim 1 , further comprising:creating one or more sets of parameterized text mutators for ...

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05-04-2018 дата публикации

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR ASSESSING READING SKILLS

Номер: US20180096626A1
Автор: Kochura Nadiya, Lu Fang
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Embodiments can provide a computer implemented method in a data processing system comprising a processor and a memory comprising instructions which are executed by the processor to cause the processor to implement a reading skill assessment system, the method comprising: processing a body of text; applying one or more text mutators to the body of text to produce a mutated text output; presenting the mutated text output to a reader; prompting the reader to provide one or more answers to one or more questions regarding the mutated text output; processing the one or more answers provided by the reader; processing one or more metrics collected from the reader; calculating a reader skill score for the reader; mapping the calculated reader skill score against one or more baseline reading skill score levels; and suggesting a reading skill level to the reader. 1. A computer implemented method , in a data processing system comprising a processor and a memory comprising instructions which are executed by the processor to cause the processor to implement a reading skill assessment system , the method comprising:processing a body of text;applying one or more text mutators to the body of text to produce a mutated text output;presenting the mutated text output to a reader;prompting the reader to provide one or more answers to one or more questions regarding the mutated text output;processing the one or more answers provided by the reader;processing one or more metrics collected from the reader;calculating a reader skill score for the reader;mapping the calculated reader skill score against one or more baseline reading skill score levels; andsuggesting a reading skill level to the reader.2. The method as recited in claim 1 , further comprising:applying one or more text mutators to the body of text to produce a mutated text output, wherein the text mutators comprise at least one of: pseudoword injections, letter transposition injections, randomizing text, word rotation, mirroring, ...

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05-04-2018 дата публикации

COMPREHENSION IN RAPID SERIAL VISUAL PRESENTATION

Номер: US20180096627A1
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A computer program product is provided for improving comprehension in rapid serial visual presentation. The product includes a non-transitory computer readable storage medium having program instructions embodied therewith executable by a computer to cause the computer to perform a method. The method includes determining, by a cognitive load estimator, a cognitive load of a plurality of words included in a rapid serial visual presentation by using at least one metric. The cognitive load is determined on any of a word level and a word sequence level. The method includes calculating, by a word presentation rate calculator, a variable presentation rate for the words based on the cognitive load. The method includes controlling, by a rate controller, a displaying of the words on a display in accordance with the calculated variable presentation rate. The rate controller temporarily reduces the variable presentation rate responsive to the cognitive load being above a threshold. 1. A computer program product for improving comprehension in rapid serial visual presentation , the computer program product comprising a non-transitory computer readable storage medium having program instructions embodied therewith , the program instructions executable by a computer to cause the computer to perform a method comprising:determining, by a cognitive load estimator, a cognitive load of a plurality of words comprised in a rapid serial visual presentation by using at least one metric, the cognitive load being determined on any of a word level and a word sequence level;calculating, by a word presentation variable rate calculator, a variable presentation rate for the plurality of words based on the cognitive load; andcontrolling, by a processor-based presentation rate controller, a displaying of the plurality of words on a display device in accordance with the calculated variable presentation rate,wherein said processor-based presentation rate controller temporarily reduces the variable ...

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