TRAILER MOUNTED AIRCRAFT FUSELAGES WITH VIRTUAL ENVIRONMENT SYSTEMS

A system for virtually experiencing an aircraft includes a a trailer, an aircraft fuselage, a cabin module, a head mounted display, and a controller. The aircraft fuselage is disposed in the trailer and defines an interior with a first portion and a second portion. The first portion is substantially unfurnished. The cabin module is disposed in the second portion and includes furnishings. The head mounted display is configured for movement within the interior. The controller is configured for generating a virtual aircraft interior based on a position and an orientation of the head mounted display relative to the interior of the aircraft fuselage and for controlling the head mounted display to display the virtual aircraft interior. 1. A system for virtually experiencing an aircraft , the system comprising:a trailer;a portion of an aircraft fuselage disposed in the trailer and defining an interior with a first portion and a second portion, wherein the first portion is substantially unfurnished;a cabin module disposed in the second portion and including furnishings;a head mounted display configured for movement within the interior; and generating a virtual aircraft interior based on a position and an orientation of the head mounted display relative to the interior, and', 'controlling the head mounted display to display the virtual aircraft interior., 'a controller communicatively coupled with the head mounted display and configured for2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the furnishings include an aircraft cabin chair claim 1 , an aircraft cabin table claim 1 , and an aircraft cabin side ledge.3. The system of claim 1 , wherein the cabin module is configured to relocate within the interior and the controller is configured for generating the virtual aircraft interior further based on cabin layout selections.4. The system of claim 1 , wherein the controller is further configured for generating a finished cabin interior as the virtual interior further based on cabin ...

Portable Education Assembly

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 ...

AUDIO BASED LEARNING SYSTEM COMPRISING A PORTABLE TERMINAL CONNECTED TO AN AUDIO UNIT AND PLURALITY OF ZONES

An audio based learning system includes: at least one audio unit; and at least one portable terminal, wherein the at least one zone spans a bounded area around a geographical position and has an outside portion and an inside portion separated by a zone boundary area, the inside portion of the at least one zone having inside acoustic scene information; wherein the at least one audio unit is configured to be head worn and is configured to communicate with the at least one portable terminal, wherein the at least one audio unit is configured to output outside acoustic scene information about the at least one geographical position of at least one zone when the at least one audio unit is outside the at least one zone, and to output the inside acoustic scene information when the at least one audio unit is inside the at least one zone. 1. An audio based learning system comprising:at least one audio unit; andat least one portable terminal configured to transmit rendered acoustic information about at least one zone to the at least one audio unit, wherein the at least one audio unit and the at least one zone are spatially interrelated, and wherein the at least one zone spans a bounded area around a geographical position and has an outside portion and an inside portion separated by a zone boundary area, the inside portion of the at least one zone having inside acoustic scene information;wherein the at least one audio unit is configured to be head worn and is configured to communicate with the at least one portable terminal, wherein the at least one audio unit is configured to output outside acoustic scene information about the at least one geographical position of at least one zone when the at least one audio unit is outside the at least one zone, and to output the inside acoustic scene information when the at least one audio unit is inside the at least one zone.2. The audio based learning system according to claim 1 , wherein the inside acoustic scene information comprises at ...

EMPIRICAL EXPERT DETERMINATION AND QUESTION ROUTING SYSTEM AND METHOD

The system collects location tracking data about each user and analyzes the location tracking data to determine the level of expertise a user has for a specific venue/event or a specific geographic region at a particular scale on a map. The system receives questions about a specific venue/event or about a category of venue/event in a specific geographic region at a particular scale on a map and routes those questions in real time to one or more experts for the specific venue/event or the category of venue/event in the specific geographic region. The system receives a response to the question from at least one of the one or more experts and routes the response back to the requestor, also in real time. The system also efficiently represents the location of a plurality of venues/events and/or users within a specific geographic region on a displayed map at a plurality of scales. 1. A technical system for expert determination and question routing , the system comprising:a non-transitory computer readable medium configured to store executable programmed modules and information including location tracking data, user information, venue information, venue category information, and map information;a processor communicatively coupled with the non-transitory computer readable medium and configured to execute programmed modules stored therein, read information stored therein and write information to the non-transitory computer readable medium; receive location tracking information associated with a first user; and', 'store the location tracking information associated with the first user in the non-transitory computer readable medium;, 'a tracker module stored in the non-transitory computer readable medium and configured to be executed by the processor, the tracker module configured to 'determine, based at least in part on the location tracking information associated with the first user, one or more expert scores that include an expert score for the first user with respect to a ...

3d intelligent scheduling method based on logistics simulation software

A 3D intelligent scheduling method based on logistics simulation software includes: establishing a logistics simulation model; establishing a link to an AGV and an automated equipment by using a network communications module; sending, a logistics task to a scheduling control server by using the network communications module, where the logistics task of the AGV triggers the logistics simulation model, and the logistics simulation model starts to run and calculate; obtaining, a traveling route of the AGV through calculation, and triggering a simulated AGV corresponding to the AGV; sending, an analog control signal to the simulated AGV; extracting the analog control signal, converting the analog control signal to a control signal the AGV can recognize, and sending the control signal to the AGV by using the network communications module; and performing a corresponding action according to the received control signal, to complete the logistics task.

Visual learning system and method

The teaching system comprises at least one themed set of one or more learning cards having a common graphical representation of a themed subject matter and at least one testing placemat comprising a testing area having a graphical representation of a correlating themed subject matter of the at least one themed set. The testing placemat may have a contoured perimeter adapted to fit at least partially around the base of tableware such as a plate or bowl, wherein a learner's knowledge of the themed subject matter is tested during their mealtime.

PROVIDING ONLINE LABORATORY ASSISTANCE

Implementations generally relate to providing online laboratory assistance. In one implementation, a method includes receiving at least one lab assignment from a first client device, where the first client device is associated with a student. The method further includes sending the at least one lab assignment to one or more second client devices, where the one or more second client devices are associated with one or more potential tutors. The method further includes receiving at least one qualification message from at least one second client device, where the at least one qualification message includes tutor information associated with an interested tutor of the potential tutors and includes an indication of interest from the interested tutor. The method further includes sending the at least one qualification message to the first client device. The method further includes receiving a selection message from the first client device. 1. A system of providing online laboratory (lab) assistance , the system comprising:one or more processors;logic encoded in one or more non-transitory computer-readable storage media for execution by the one or more processors and when executed operable to perform operations comprising:receiving at least one lab assignment from a first client device, wherein the first client device is associated with a student;sending the at least one lab assignment to one or more second client devices, wherein the one or more second client devices are associated with one or more potential tutors, and wherein the sending of the at least one lab assignment is based on one or more pre-qualification policies;receiving at least one qualification message from at least one second client device of the one or more second client devices, wherein the at least one qualification message includes tutor information associated with an interested tutor of the potential tutors and includes an indication of interest from the interested tutor;sending the at least one ...

Educational eating plate (Edu-Plate)

This product, Edu-Plate, is a paper (or plastic) disposable plate on which a child will eat his/her meal. 1. An educational eating plate (Edu-Plate): a disposable (paper or plastic) food plate with a question printed on one side and an answer on the back side; it is an educational tool used as a learning device as-well-as a food plate.2. An educational disposable food plate featuring: sports legends claim 1 , historical facts claim 1 , science claim 1 , travel claim 1 , famous people claim 1 , musical themes claim 1 , nature claim 1 , and licensed characters claim 1 , using the format described above in . Educational Eating Plate (Edu-plate). A food plate with a question on one side and an answer on the backside—an educational tool used as a learning devise as-well-as a food plate.This concept could assist school age children with exploring new ideas, learning proven techniques, looking at career opportunities, and stretching their imaginations. The answers to the questions are: informative, interesting, and accurate.Education.My new product, Edu-Plate, does more than “teach”—it also displays the goal of opening up the possibilities of future career paths for our nation's children. The primary value though is to open up their imaginations to what might be possible for them in their future. My products artwork gives the child the experience of seeing the full, immediate, concrete reality of his or her distant career and lifestyle goals. A given individual may choose to move forward, to translate the meaning of that experience of seeing the artwork into the actual course of his or her own life. The artwork, on the plates, serves yet another purpose: It becomes a beacon of sorts raised over the crossroads of the world, saying—“This is possible.”See attached sheet.Size of the educational plates and composition (elements): Standard-sized disposable plates of approximately 8.75″, and 7″, in diameter (and other popular sizes) will be used. Composition of the plates will be ...

INSTRUCTION SYSTEM WITH EYETRACKING-BASED ADAPTIVE SCAFFOLDING

A digital instructional environment leverages an infrared eye-tracker to monitor a learner's reading and viewing of text and simulations for subject matter. The system detects out-of-order reading/viewing patterns that could lead to poor comprehension. The digital learning environment communicates with other tutorial components including simulation environments, pedagogical agents and may respond in real-time to such patterns with messages that guide learners (knowledge acquirers) to return to effective reading/viewing patterns so as to promote effective construction of mental model(s) developed during knowledge acquisition/learning. 1. A computer-based engineering knowledge acquisition system , comprising:a digital processor supporting a user-interactive training material associated with a respective domain that includes at least one diagram;a display monitor coupled to the processor and rendering to an acquirer-user at least one screen view of the user-interactive training material, the at least one screen view having any of text and graphics in a certain locational arrangement relative to graphical content; andan eye-tracking member coupled to the processor, the eye-tracking member (i) tracking eye movement of the acquirer-user viewing the at least one screen view, and (ii) detecting eye traces of the acquirer-user for the at least one screen view;in response to the detected eye traces, the processor generating a summary of knowledge acquisition patterns of the acquirer-user and assessing whether the acquirer-user has missed viewing one or more regions of the at least one diagram; anda rules engine coupled to the processor, the rules engine performing an evaluation of the acquirer-user's viewing of the at least one screen view based upon the detected eye traces and the generated summary of knowledge acquisition patterns, and the rules engine providing one or more metrics as real-time feedback to a user.2. The system of claim 1 , further comprising:comparing the ...

EDUCATIONAL COMPUTER PUZZLE

An educational tool provides for presenting a challenge to solve a puzzle game with multiple, differentiated levels of playing surfaces and puzzle pieces. A user may zoom dynamically in and out and shift between the levels of playing surfaces and/or puzzle pieces. A geographic map-based puzzle game may include multiple layers of a world level with an option for zooming to a continent level, with a further option for zooming to a country level with all of the options having the potential to provide various levels of specifics and information, etc. and further in or back out. Each level or playing surface and each puzzle piece may make educational elements available to the user, at the user's discretion. For example, in a map-based puzzle, each piece at the country level may also state the largest city and/or the capital of the country and also all important bodies of water surrounding each country along with name of the body of water for any waters surrounding the country. 1. A system for presenting an educational challenge to a user , the system comprising:a computerized platform including a processor, a display coupled to the processor, and a user input device coupled to the processor;wherein the processor is programmed to provide via the display a menu to the user with a selection of puzzles, each puzzle providing a virtual container area and a solution area, the puzzle further providing a set of puzzle pieces in the virtual container area and a set of solution locations in the solution area, each solution location corresponding to one of the puzzle pieces, and the processor further providing for the user to operate the user input device to move one or more puzzle pieces from the virtual container area to the solution area;wherein the processor depicts on the display each puzzle piece in the virtual container area at substantially the same size, and wherein the processor evaluates a size of each solution location and adjusts the size of each puzzle piece as the ...

EDUCATIONAL TRAINING SYSTEMS, GAMES, AND METHODS

Games and systems for playing those games are described that are non-consequential, intuitively educational, reflective, and physically-interactive. The games can be played by players at a variety of skill levels and ages, using a set of unique cards and signs that direct the players to interact with one another and the game in ways that promote mental and physical development. 1. A system comprising:a plurality of signs, wherein subsets of the plurality of signs each present a different pattern;a plurality of cards, wherein some of the cards present a pattern corresponding to one or more of the plurality of signs;at least one ball; andat least one net.2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the patterns presented on each of the subsets of the plurality of signs is a color.3. The system of claim 1 , wherein the patterns presented on each of the subsets of the plurality of signs is a recognizable shape.4. The system of claim 3 , wherein each of the recognizable shapes is selected from the group consisting of an animal claim 3 , a number claim 3 , a food claim 3 , or a picture of a type of geography.5. The system of claim 4 , wherein the plurality of cards present patterns having an abstract correspondence to the recognizable shape.6. The system of claim 4 , wherein the at least one net comprises a plurality of nets claim 4 , and wherein each of the recognizable shapes corresponds to exactly one of the plurality of nets.7. The system of claim 5 , wherein the at least one net comprises a plurality of nets claim 5 , and wherein each of the recognizable shapes corresponds to exactly one of the plurality of nets.8. The system of claim 1 , further comprising a plurality of buckets claim 1 , wherein each of the plurality of buckets is coded by color claim 1 , size claim 1 , or pattern to correspond to at least one of the plurality of cards or at least one of the plurality of signs.9. The system of claim 8 , wherein the system is arranged such that each one of the plurality of ...

INFORMATION PROCESSING SYSTEM, INFORMATION PROCESSOR, INFORMATION PROCESSING METHOD AND PROGRAM

The problem is solved by an information processing system including: a standard data acquirer that acquires registered standard data on work; a work data acquirer that acquires work data on a worker performing the work; a determiner that determines whether or not a difference between the standard data acquired by the standard data acquirer and the work data acquired by the work data acquirer is a threshold value or more; a generator that generates an instruction image regarding correction of the work according to the difference when the difference is determined to be the threshold value or more by the determiner; and a displayer that displays the instruction image generated by the generator on a display unit of a display device worn by the worker to display the instruction image superimposed on a real space. 1. An information processing system comprising:a standard data acquirer that acquires registered standard data on work;a work data acquirer that acquires work data on a worker performing the work;a determiner that determines whether or not a difference between the standard data acquired by the standard data acquirer and the work data acquired by the work data acquirer is a threshold value or more;a generator that generates an instruction image regarding correction of the work according to the difference when the difference is determined to be the threshold value or more by the determiner; anda displayer that displays the instruction image generated by the generator on a display unit of a display device worn by the worker to display the instruction image superimposed on a real space.2. The information processing system according to claim 1 , wherein:the determiner determines whether or not the difference is the threshold value or more for each point, set according to work, for comparison between the standard data and the work data; andthe generator generates the instruction image regarding the correction of the work according to the difference regarding the point ...

PREDICTING SOCIAL, ECONOMIC AND LEARNING OUTCOMES

One example includes predicting social, economic, and learning outcomes for a geographic entity at a future time. The outcomes are predicted using near-real-time student data indicators and correlations between the indicators and the outcomes. 1. A processor-implemented method for predicting social , economic , and learning outcomes for a geographic entity at a future time , comprising:receiving student data indicators for each of a plurality of students, the indicators provided in near-real-time;aggregating each indicator for the plurality of students to form a corresponding aggregate indicator;calculating, from time series data that relates the aggregate indicators to social, economic, and learning outcomes for a set of peer entities, correlation factors between each aggregate indicator and each social, economic, and learning outcome; andpredicting, using the correlation factors and the aggregate indicators, the social, economic, and learning outcomes for the geographic entity at the future time.2. The method of claim 1 , comprising:selecting at least one of the outcomes;modifying at least one aggregate indicator; andperforming a monte carlo simulation to determine a modified outcome, corresponding to each selected outcome, for the geographic entity at the future time based on the correlation factors and the at least one modified aggregate indicator.3. The method of claim 1 , comprising:presenting at least one of the predicted outcomes to a user via an interactive dashboard that allows the user to modify at least one aggregate indicator and observe a corresponding effect of the modification on the at least one outcome.4. The method of claim 1 , comprising:accessing a plurality of internationally comparable datasets provided by at least one of the World Bank, Unesco, Unicef, the World Economic Forum, the Organization of Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD), and the International Educational Assessment organization (EA), to obtain the time series data.5. The ...

INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS, INFORMATION PROCESSING SYSTEM, AND NON-TRANSITORY COMPUTER READABLE MEDIUM

An information processing apparatus includes an acquisition unit and a changing unit. The acquisition unit acquires character information input by a viewer to content including an image or sound. The changing unit changes a representation form of a frequent word which is character information with a high appearance frequency among character information input by multiple viewers to the content. 1. An information processing apparatus comprising:an acquisition unit which acquires character information input by a viewer to content including an image or sound; anda changing unit which changes a representation form of a frequent word which is character information with a high appearance frequency among character information input by multiple viewers to the content.2. The information processing apparatus according to claim 1 ,wherein the changing unit further changes the representation form of the frequent word in character information of individual viewers.3. The information processing apparatus according to claim 1 , further comprising:a reading unit which reads a set word set in advance for the content,wherein the changing unit further changes a representation form of the set word read by the reading unit.4. The information processing apparatus according to claim 2 , further comprising:a reading unit which reads a set word set in advance for the content,wherein the changing unit further changes a representation form of the set word read by the reading unit.5. The information processing apparatus according to claim 3 ,wherein the changing unit changes the representation form between the frequent word and the set word.6. The information processing apparatus according to claim 4 ,wherein the changing unit changes the representation form between the frequent word and the set word.7. An information processing system comprising:a reception unit which receives input of character information by a viewer to content including an image or sound; anda representation unit which ...

CONTROL AND SAFETY SYSTEM MAINTENANCE TRAINING SIMULATOR

A method of maintenance training simulation includes providing an at least partially virtual reality trainee console having training software, a simulated control and safety system of a plant represented as a data model of simulated hardware devices including a process controller, and a mapping block for interfacing the trainee console to the data model. The mapping block converts an injected hardware fault involving a simulated hardware device to make a change to the data model which changes a current operating state of the simulated system. A response of the process controller is displayed showing changes to the current operating state to the trainee. The mapping block converts an action of the trainee to the changes to the current operating state to generate a further change in the data model. A response of the process controller is displayed showing the further changes in the current operating state to the trainee. 1. A method of maintenance training simulation , comprising:providing an at least partially virtual reality trainee console having training failure scenario and visualization software, a simulated control and safety system of an industrial plant represented as a data model of simulated hardware devices including at least one process controller, and a mapping block that implements mapping software for interfacing said trainee console to said data model;said mapping block converting an injected hardware fault involving at least one of said simulated hardware devices to make a change to said data model which changes a current operating state of said simulated control and safety system;displaying a response of said process controller to said changes to said current operating state in a first at least partially virtual reality-based view in said trainee console to said trainee;said mapping block converting an action of said trainee responsive to said changes to said current operating state to generate a further change in said data model which further ...

AUGMENTED REALITY OR VIRTUAL REALITY APPARATUS FOR PRODUCING AN ELECTRICAL CABLE AND MANAGING THE PRODUCTION THEREOF

There is described a method for assembling or repairing an electrical cable in an environment. The method comprises obtaining a unique identifier of an origin connector of the electrical cable to be assembled or repaired. A computing device receives a reading of the unique identifier of the origin connector of the electrical cable to be assembled or repaired and identifies a connection between the origin connector of the electrical cable to be assembled or repaired and a destination electrical component. At the computing device, there is made a determination of the connection that was identified with a connectivity list required for the electrical cable, from a database, to determine a next step of the assembling or the repairing which depends on the connection identified by the computing device. 1. A method for assembling or repairing an electrical cable in an environment , the method comprising:obtaining a unique identifier of an origin connector of the electrical cable to be assembled or repaired;at a computing device, receiving the unique identifier of the origin connector of the electrical cable to be assembled or repaired;at the computing device, identifying a connection between the origin connector of the electrical cable to be assembled or repaired and a destination electrical component; andat the computing device, determining the connection with a connectivity list required for the electrical cable to determine a next step of the assembling or the repairing which depends on the connection identified by the computing device.2. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:generating a visual aid representative of the next step and outputting the visual aid to an apparatus which provides, to a user, the visual aid superimposed with the environment or in a virtual environment.3. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:based on the tracking, updating an assembly status to automatically provide updated instructions for the connection between the origin connector ...

WIRE HARNESS WIRING OPERATION PROGRAM

A wire harness wiring operation support system includes a display section that includes a procedure display region for displaying a plurality of wiring procedure selection buttons corresponding a wire harness to be wired, and a wiring position display region for displaying a wiring position of the wire harness that corresponds to the selected wiring procedure selection button. 1. (canceled)2. (canceled)3. (canceled)4. (canceled)5. A wire harness wiring operation support system , comprising a display section that comprises a procedure display region for displaying a plurality of wiring procedure selection buttons corresponding a wire harness to be wired , and a wiring position display region for displaying a wiring position of the wire harness that corresponds to the selected wiring procedure selection button.6. The wire harness wiring operation support system according to claim 5 , wherein the wiring procedure selection buttons are arranged so as to correspond to the order of procedure for wiring the wire harness.7. The wire harness wiring operation support system according to claim 5 , wherein wiring route numbers indicating the order of routes fir wiring the wire harness are displayed in the wiring position display region.8. The wire harness wiring operation support system according to claim 5 , wherein the display in the wiring position display region is such that a virtual routing space showing all wiring routes of the wire harness is displayed in the wiring position display region and a wiring route of the wire harness corresponding to the selected wiring procedure selection button is superimposed on the corresponding position in the virtual routing space.9. The wire harness wiring operation support system according to claim 8 , wherein claim 8 , in the wiring position display region claim 8 , position identification information is displayed at a plurality of positions in a longitudinal direction of the wire harness for identification of said positions when ...

Responsive Construction Toy

A responsive construction toy is disclosed. The responsive construction toy, also known as LumenLinks™, comprises at least one active rod and at least one connector. The active rod has an optics end and a push-pull transducer. The active rod illuminates with varying intensity and color to signify magnitude and direction of force on the active rod. Three dimensional structures such as trusses, buildings, and towers can be built by connecting active rods and connectors. When a structure is built, the forces on each active rod can be visually interpreted, thus providing an educational toy that has both tangible and concrete elements as well as responsiveness and feedback. 1. A responsive construction toy comprising:An active rod comprising a generally elongated member having a first end and a second end, a first plug mechanically coupled to the first end of the generally elongated member, a second plug mechanically coupled to the second end of the generally elongated member, an optics end component electrically and mechanically coupled to the generally elongated member, and a push-pull transducer end mechanically coupled to the generally elongated member; andan X-Y connector comprising a first conductive ring, a second, conductive ring concentric with the first conductive ring and electrically separated from the first conductive ring by an insulator, and a third conductive ring concentric with the second conductive ring and electrically separated from the second, conductive ring by an insulator, a plurality of X-Y sockets arranged circumferentially about the X-Y connector and passing radially inward, and a Z socket concentric with the conductive rings.2. The responsive construction toy of claim 1 , further comprising a Z connector comprising a first conductive arc claim 1 , a second conductive arc concentric with the first conductive arc and electrically separated from the first conductive arc by an insulator claim 1 , and a third conductive arc concentric with the ...

PROVIDING ENHANCED FUNCTIONALITY IN AN INTERACTIVE ELECTRONIC TECHNICAL MANUAL

Embodiments of the present disclosure provide methods, apparatus, systems, computer program products for providing an electrical schematic associated with wiring data found in technical documentation for an item via an interactive electronic technical manual system (IETM) configured to provide electronic and credentialed access to the technical documentation via an IETM viewer. In one embodiment, a method is provided comprising: providing a window comprising the electrical schematic in which a plurality of wires and a plurality of components shown in the electrical schematic are selectable; receiving selection of a wire; responsive to receiving the selection: generating a preview wire window for the wire comprising wiring information describing properties of the wire and/or other information related to the wire provided in the wiring data; and providing the preview wire window for display via the IETM viewer, wherein the preview wire window is superimposed over at least a portion of the window. 1. A method for providing an electrical schematic associated with wiring data found in technical documentation for an item via an interactive electronic technical manual system (IETM) configured to provide electronic and credentialed access to the technical documentation for the item via an IETM viewer , the method comprising:providing a window for display via the IETM viewer executing on a user computing entity being used by a user signed into the IETM, the window comprising the electrical schematic in which a plurality of wires and a plurality of components shown in the electrical schematic are selectable;receiving input of a selection of a wire of the plurality of wires, wherein the selection of the wire is performed by the user via the IETM viewer; generating a preview wire window for the wire, the preview wire window comprising at least one of wiring information describing properties of the wire and other information related to the wire provided in the wiring data; and', ...

Providing enhanced functionality in an interactive electronic technical manual

Embodiments of the present disclosure provide methods, apparatus, systems, computer program products for displaying textual information for a topic found in technical documentation for an item via an interactive electronic technical manual system (IETM) configured to provide electronic and credentialed access to the technical documentation via an IETM viewer. In one embodiment, a method is provided comprising: receiving a selection of the topic to view the information; and responsive to receiving the selection: identifying a security classification attribute for the information from metadata; identifying a display format for the information based on the security classification attribute; determining an availability to view the information based on the security classification attribute and a security level of a user; and providing a window for display, wherein the information is presented on the window using the first display format and the information is available or not to view based on the availability.

TRANSFORMER TRAINING LAB

Disclosed herein are embodiments of a training lab that can be used as a teaching platform for individuals to learn electronic maintenance, such as transformer maintenance. The training lab can be either stationary or mobile, or can switch between the two modes. Modified transformers, or other equipment, can be incorporated into the lab to improve training. 1. A training lab comprising:at least one transformer;{'claim-text': ['a single-phase power customer model comprising at least one single-phase load component, or', 'a three-phase power customer model comprising at least one three-phase load component; and'], '#text': 'a load station comprising at least one of:'}at least one wire configured to extend between the at least one transformer and the load station.2. The training lab of claim 1 , wherein the single-phase load component comprises a lighting circuit.3. The training lab of claim 1 , wherein the single-phase power customer model further comprises one or more of a single-phase meter base claim 1 , a single-phase meter claim 1 , or a load panel.4. The training lab of claim 1 , wherein the single-phase power customer model further comprises an outer housing claim 1 , a removable front panel with at least one window claim 1 , and at least one light bulb and socket.5. The training lab of claim 1 , wherein the three-phase load component comprises a three-phase motor component.6. The training lab of claim 5 , wherein the three-phase motor component comprises a wired three phase motor configured to spin a disc.7. The training lab of claim 1 , wherein the three-phase power customer model further comprises one or more of a three-phase meter base claim 1 , a three-phase meter claim 1 , or a gang switch.8. The training lab of claim 1 , further comprising at least one power pole.9. The training lab of claim 8 , wherein the at least one power pole is configured to be movable.10. The training lab of claim 1 , further comprising an energy source.11. The training lab of ...

Adaptive Tutoring System for Machine Tasks in Augmented Reality

A machine task tutorial system is disclosed that utilizes augmented reality to enable an expert user to record a tutorial for a machine task that can be learned by different trainee users in an adaptive manner. The machine task tutorial system advantageously utilizes an adaptation model that focuses on spatial and bodily visual presence for machine task tutoring. The machine task tutorial system advantageously enables adaptive tutoring in the recorded-tutorial environment based on machine state and user activity recognition. The machine task tutorial system advantageously utilizes AR to provide tutorial recording, adaptive visualization, and state recognition. In this way, the machine task tutorial system supports more effective apprenticeship and training for machine tasks in workshops or factories.

Smart glass device and method of instructing work by using the same

A smart glass device includes: a communication unit, which communicates with a remote monitoring system; a display in a form of a glass lens; a sound output unit; and a control unit. In particular, the control unit transmits an identification code of a work target to the remote monitoring system and receives a work instruction image or a work instruction voice corresponding to the identification code, and displays the work instruction image on the display or outputs the work instruction voice through the sound output unit.

GD & T LANDTM Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing Fundamentals Board Game

An entertainment and educational board game is disclosed which requires players to answer questions from the concepts of the ASME Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD & T) standards, and includes a playing board, a square shaped playing course on the playing board and formed from a plurality of joined spaces, a plurality of sets of question cards with each set representing a particular ASME GD & T question category, a plurality of GD & T color coded symbol question cards with categories from the ASME GD & T standards. The players take turns in their attempts to correctly answer the questions printed on the back of the color coded symbol question cards. The particular question card selected by each player as a result of his or her playing piece landing on a respective playing space corresponding to the ASME GD & T symbol question category for that question card symbol. The ASME GD & T standards questions on the back of the color coded symbol card are read by a Bank Administrator Judge who determines if the player answered the ASME GD & T standard question correctly and collects a fine equal to the payout value listed on the card for incorrect answers or issues GD & T currency money to the player if the question is answered correctly. It is the intent of each of the participants in the game to be the player that answers the most questions correctly and subsequently earn the most GD & T currency money. 1. A board game for play by a plurality of players , the educational board game comprising: a playing board having a playing surface and upon which a playing course is represented for defining a path of travel for the players; the playing course including a plurality of joined playing spaces; a majority of the playing spaces containing ASME GD & T symbols of various categories which denote a particular ASME GD & T question category representative of a plurality of question categories and at least one of four special spaces of which one playing space called “ ...

Touch screen scholastic training system

An interactive scholastic teaching device may use first and second portions of a touchscreen for presenting problems and receiving answers to the problems from a user. The first portion of a touchscreen display is used for presenting one or more scholastic problems for a user during a problem session, and the second portion of the touchscreen display is used for recording one or more traces manually input by the user on the second portion of the touchscreen display during the problem session. A memory stores the one or more traces. The touchscreen display may also include a third portion having one or more touch buttons structured to accept input from the user during the problem session, which may also be stored in the memory, and associated with the stored traces. The traces may be stored in image form, moving image form, or in data that may be re-created to form a moving image. Methods of performing scholastic training on a touch screen device as well as a computer readable medium containing program instructions for causing a computing device to perform the methods of scholastic training are also set forth.

WIRELESS SMART DEVICES HAVING INTEGRATED FORCE, POSITION, ACCELERATION, AND ROTATIONAL SENSING FOR SCIENCE EDUCATION

Described herein are wireless smart devices having integrated force, position, acceleration, and rotational sensing for science education (e.g., Newton's laws of motion, kinematics, etc.). An integrated wireless device includes an accelerometer to generate acceleration data based on detecting a current rate of acceleration of the integrated wireless device, a shaft encoder to detect angular positional changes of a shaft or axle of the integrated wireless device over time, and at least one processing unit coupled to the accelerometer. The at least one processing unit is configured to decode angular position data of the shaft encoder into positional data and to synchronize acceleration data received from the accelerometer with the positional data. In one example, a force load cell is coupled to the at least one processing unit. The force load cell measures applied force or impact force. 1. (canceled)2. A system for collecting data that measures dynamic properties of an integrated wireless device during a science experiment comprising:a three-axis accelerometer to generate acceleration data in three dimensions based on detecting a current rate of acceleration of the integrated wireless device over a period of time;an optical encoder to generate encoder signals in response to angular positional changes of an encoder wheel caused by movement of the integrated wireless device over the period of time;at least one processing device communicatively coupled with the three-axis accelerometer and the optical encoder, the at least one processing device is configured to process the encoder signals generated by the optical encoder into positional data over the period of time and to synchronize the acceleration data received from the accelerometer with the positional data processed by the at least one processing device for the science experiment over the period of time.3. The system of claim 2 , further comprising:an accessory port, communicatively coupled to the at least one ...

METHOD OF PRODUCING A BOOK COMBINED WITH DIMENSIONAL ELEMENTS AND PAGE ELEMENTS

A method of producing a book with recessed page element adapted to movably house dimensional elements for teaching STEAM-related lessons to readers. 1. A method of producing a teaching aid for science , technology , engineering , arts , and mathematics (STEAM) related lessons , the method comprising:providing one or more dimensional elements, each dimensional element having a demonstrative component and an operative component operatively associated thereto, the demonstrative component configured to provide a demonstration of STEAM, and wherein the operative component directly or indirectly urges said demonstration of STEAM;providing two or more frames, each frame defining a recess; andjoining each dimensional element to one or more frames in such a way that the demonstrative component is disposed inside the recess.2. The method of claim 1 , binding the two or more frames in such a way that the two or more frames are movable relative to each other between a closed position and an open position wherein the two or more frames are successively visible.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the demonstrative component comprises at least an object claim 1 , element claim 1 , hinge and wedge and the operatively associated operative component comprises at least a handle and a magnet.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein the demonstrative component comprises at least an object claim 1 , element claim 1 , a ball and magnets and the operatively associated operative component comprises at least a plunger.5. The method of claim 1 , wherein the demonstrative component comprises at least an object claim 1 , element claim 1 , a gear claim 1 , screw claim 1 , and pulley and the operatively associated operative component comprises at least a turn activated extension/retraction element and turn rods.6. The method of claim 1 , wherein the demonstrative component comprises at least an object claim 1 , element claim 1 , a pulley and the operatively associated operative component comprises at ...

Method and System for Incorporating Physiological Self-Regulation Challenge into Geospatial Scenario Games and/or Simulations

A method of providing physiological self-regulation challenges prior to participating in a series of activities or exercises at a series of predefined locations includes determining a physiological goal associated with each location. A sensing device measures a physiological state of a user, and a mobile communication device communicates to a user whether or not the user has achieved the physiological goal for the challenge. The level of difficulty of the physiological goal may be reduced if the user does not meet the goal. The physiological goal may comprise a brain state that is conducive to learning, and the sensing device may be configured to measure brain state values representing cognitive engagement. Upon achievement of each physiological goal, the participant is provided with a reward such as information concerning the current predefined location and/or information concerning the next predefined location. 1. A method of providing physiological self-regulation challenges to one or more participants for a series of different predefined activities at respective predefined spaced apart locations , the method comprising:determining respective physiological goals for the self-regulation challenges;determining a location of a participant; and determining the predefined activity corresponding to the location and determining a self-regulation challenge for the determined one of the predefined activities;', 'utilizing a sensing device to measure a physiological state of the participant while the participant is at the predefined location;', 'causing a mobile communication device to communicate to a participant whether or not the participant has achieved the physiological goal for the determined self-regulation challenge; and', 'if a participant achieves a physiological goal, providing the participant with a predefined reward for the predefined activity., 'if the participant is at one of the predefined spaced apart locations,'}2. The method of claim 1 , wherein:the ...

AUGMENTED REALITY OR VIRTUAL REALITY APPARATUS FOR PRODUCING CONNECTORIZED EQUIPMENT AND MANAGING THE PRODUCTION THEREOF

There is described a method for assembling or repairing a connectorized electrical equipment in an environment. The method comprises connecting an Automated Test Equipment (ATE) to an origin connector of the connectorized electrical equipment to be assembled or repaired, for tracking connections. A connection between the origin connector and a destination electrical component is identified using the ATE and sent to a computing device. The computing device compares the connection identified by the ATE with a connectivity list required for the connectorized electrical equipment to determine a next step of the assembling or the repairing which depends on the connection identified by the ATE. A visual aid representative of the next step is generated and outputted to an apparatus which provides, to a user, the visual aid superimposed with the environment or in a virtual environment. A plurality of workers can receive a personalized visual aid on their own apparatus. 1. A method for assembling or repairing a connectorized electrical equipment in an environment , the method comprising:connecting an Automated Test Equipment (ATE) to an origin connector of the connectorized electrical equipment to be assembled or repaired, for tracking connections;identifying a connection between the origin connector and a destination electrical component using the ATE;at a computing device, receiving the connection identified by the ATE;at the computing device, comparing the connection identified by the ATE with a connectivity list required for the connectorized electrical equipment to determine a next step of the assembling or the repairing which depends on the connection identified by the ATE;generating a visual aid representative of the next step and outputting the visual aid to an apparatus which provides, to a user, the visual aid superimposed with the environment or in a virtual environment.2. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:based on the tracking, updating an assembly ...

Voice-Enabled Connected Smart Toy

A smart toy is provided. The smart toy includes a housing forming a zoomorphic shell for housing internal components. The smart toy also includes a microphone for receiving an audio signal from a child and a speaker for playing a responsive audio signal to the child. The smart toy further includes an actuator button and a microprocessor for establishing a voice call with a remote server when the actuator button is pressed. The microprocessor processes the audio signal received from the child and sends the audio signal to the remote server. The remote server processes the audio signal using a dialog engine and a knowledge database to generate the responsive audio signal which is tailored to the child and responsive to the audio signal. The remote server sends the responsive audio signal to the microprocessor to be played to the child.

ASSESSMENT SYSTEM FOR STRUCTURAL CONCEPT LEARNING

An assessment system for structural concept learning, which may include a situation interface, a plurality of learning concept units and a concept connection interface. A user can select some of learning concept units according to the information of the situation interface, and use the proposition containers and the relation operators of the concept connection interface to define the connection relation and order relation between the selected learning concept units; after the connection relation and the order relation are compared with the standard situation solution, the comparison can be used to analysis and present the user's structural knowledge learning outcome, such concept mapping. 1. An assessment system for structural concept learning , comprising:a learning concept module, comprising a plurality of learning concept units operable to assess a learning concept of a user;a concept operation module, operable to select some of the learning concept units, and define a connection relation and an order relation between the selected learning concept units; anda concept assessment module, operable to determine whether the connection relation and the order relation between the selected learning concept units are correct.2. The assessment system for structural concept learning of claim 1 , wherein the concept operation module comprises a situation interface and a concept connection interface claim 1 , and the user controls the connection relation and the order relation between the selected learning concept units in the concept connection interface according to an information of the situation interface.3. The assessment system for structural concept learning of claim 2 , further comprises a learning situation module operable to provide at least one learning situation claim 2 , and the situation interface of the concept operation module displays a learning concept for testing the user according to the learning situation.4. The assessment system for structural concept ...

Robotic game system for educational competitions

Robotic game system for education of the electrical, mechanical, design and strategic arts containing elements for robotic remote control and autonomous action in inter-team competitions with illustrative examples of said education materials and components. 1. A system for teaching innovation , engineering and technical skills to at least one participant via refereed , robotic competition based on a game package where said package comprises; a game component kit , and a documentation package for the educator. Wherein said documentation package for the educator includes instructions to referee said robotics competition using a scoring method and set game duration calculated or derived from testing of the game package.2. The system as in claim 1 , wherein said game component kit comprises pre-fabricated parts.3. The system as in claim 1 , wherein said game component kit comprises pre-marked parts for student fabrication.4. The system as in claim 1 , wherein said game component kit comprises a part list for educator acquisition for student fabrication and assembly.5. The system as in claim 1 , wherein said robot competition; comprises use of a robot under remote control via a wireless data link.6. The system as in claim 1 , wherein said robot competition; comprises use of a robot under remote control via a wired data link.7. The system as in claim 1 , wherein said robot competition; comprises use of a robot under pre-programmed autonomous control.8. The system as in claim 1 , wherein said robot competition; comprises use of a robot under self adjusting rules-based autonomous control.9. The system as in claim 1 , wherein said documentation package for the educator; comprises a reference robot design capable of executing tasks required in said robotics competition.10. The system as in claim 1 , wherein said documentation package for the educator; comprises game rules for said robotic competition.11. The system as in claim 1 , wherein said documentation package for the ...

Evaluating User Contribution in Collaborative Environments

Methods, systems and computer program products for evaluating contributions in collaborative environments are provided herein. A computer-implemented method includes obtaining indications of tasks of a given workload that are completed by respective ones of a plurality of client devices. The method also includes identifying first and second tasks completed by first and second client devices at first and second times, determining whether the first task provides a clue for the second task and whether the second time is within a designated time window starting after the first time, and analyzing eye-gaze information to determine whether a second user of the second client device observed a first user of the first client device performing the first task. The method further comprises modifying contribution scores for the first and second users responsive to the determinations.

SYSTEM, SERVER, USER DEVICE INCLUDING A USER INTERFACE AND ROAD CONTROL DEVICE THAT ARE USED FOR TRAINING VEHICLE MAINTENANCE TECHNICIANS BY SIMULATING FAULTS IN THE ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATION SYSTEM OF THE VEHICLE

A fault simulation system, a server (), a user device () comprising a user interface and a wire controller (), intended for teaching and validating practical knowledge in the long-distance training of vehicle () maintenance personnel, allowing the emulation or simulation of faults by manipulating the signals of the electronic system of the vehicle (). Some embodiments of the invention are developed with the purpose of simulating the most diverse defects in vehicles, acting, for example, in the injection calculator module, air conditioning system, CAN bus system, dynamic stability control, ABS system, accelerator, speed governor, speed limiter, airbag system, fuel pump, gear selector lever, wiper nozzle, among others, enabling a highly realistic emulation of a fault scenario by manipulating the signals of the electronic communication system of the vehicle (). 1. A system dedicated to the training of vehicle maintenance personnel through fault simulation in the electronic communication system of the vehicle , where the signal traveling through a plurality of wires of at least one cable of a vehicle is intercepted in order to simulate a plurality of faults by means of a switching mechanism capable of diverting the signal coming from a vehicle wire to a circuit that produces a desired fault , whereas the commands for selecting the desired fault are alternatively transmitted by a wireless communication system , the system comprising:at least one server,at least one user device provided with an interface capable of sending and receiving data through the server, and the server being is capable of communicating with one or more wire controllers in parallel through an application programming interface and a wireless connection;', 'the user device comprises at least one instructor application for the instructor device and/or at least one learner application for the learner device; and', 'the wire controller is further provided with connectors suitable for each type of vehicle ...

EMPIRICAL EXPERT DETERMINATION AND QUESTION ROUTING SYSTEM AND METHOD

Systems and methods for empirical expert determination and question and answer routing are provided. They system collects location tracking data about each user and analyzes the location tracking data to empirically determine the level of expertise a particular user has for a specific venue/event or a specific geographic region at a particular scale on a map. The system receives questions about a specific venue/event or about a category of venue/event in a specific geographic region at a particular scale on a map and routes those questions in real time to one or more experts for the specific venue/event or the category of venue/event in the specific geographic region. The system receives a response to the question from at least one of the one or more experts and routes the response back to the requestor, also in real time. The system also efficiently represents the location of a plurality of venues/events and/or users within a specific geographic region on a displayed map at a plurality of scales of the map. 1. A method for mobile-device information routing and display executed at an online computing system comprising:generating a profile for a venue, the profile comprising a unique identifier for the venue and a geographic cell identifier to determine a map scale for the venue;storing the profile for the venue in a data storage area;verifying that a first user has attended the venue based on data in the data storage area associating the unique venue identifier with a unique user identifier for the first user;transmitting, to a mobile device of the first user, a question about the venue, the unique venue identifier, and the geographic cell identifier, thereby causing the mobile device of the first user to display, on a user interface of the mobile device, the question and a map at the map scale determined by the geographic cell identifier;receiving, from the mobile device, the unique venue identifier and a response to the question about the venue; andin response to ...

DATA COLLECTION FOR ASSISTANCE IN AN INDUSTRIAL AUTOMATION ENVIRONMENT

Techniques to facilitate assistance to a user of an industrial application associated with an industrial automation environment are disclosed herein. In at least one implementation, a graphical user interface (GUI) associated with the industrial application is displayed on a display system of a computing system. The computing system collect contextual information comprising data associated with the industrial application. A help session is initiated with an assisting entity from within the industrial application, and the contextual information is transferred for delivery to the assisting entity. 1. One or more computer-readable storage media having program instructions stored thereon to facilitate assistance to a user of an industrial application associated with an industrial automation environment , wherein the program instructions , when executed by a computing system , direct the computing system to at least:display a graphical user interface (GUI) associated with the industrial application on a display system of the computing system;collect contextual information comprising data associated with the industrial application;initiate a help session with an assisting entity from within the industrial application; andtransfer the contextual information for delivery to the assisting entity.2. The one or more computer-readable storage media of wherein the assisting entity comprises a support service.3. The one or more computer-readable storage media of wherein the assisting entity comprises a peer within the industrial automation environment.4. The one or more computer-readable storage media of wherein the help session is displayed within the GUI of the industrial application.5. The one or more computer-readable storage media of wherein the help session with the assisting entity comprises a peer-to-peer communication session.6. The one or more computer-readable storage media of wherein the contextual information comprises at least one operator interface screen capture ...

COMPUTERIZED SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR ENABLING A REAL-TIME SHARED WORKSPACE FOR COLLABORATION IN EXPLORING STEM SUBJECT MATTER

A computerized system enables teachers and students to collaborate in the solutions of STEM problems. The system includes a communications network linking a plurality of computers, at least one teacher computer operable by a respective teacher, at least one student computer operable by a respective student, and at least one computer-readable storage medium. Each of the computers includes an input device and a touch sensitive screen for receiving handwritten input via the input device. The computers are operatively linked and each of their touch sensitive screens forms a virtual shared whiteboard defining a common work page upon which input from each computer is received and displayed. Input received from each computer interacts mathematically with input received from each other computer in the network and the interactions are displayed on each screen. The input and interactions form a collaborative solution to a STEM problem. 1. A computerized system enabling teachers and students to collaborate in the solutions of STEM (science , technology , engineering and mathematics) problems , the system comprising:a communications network;at least one teacher computer operable by a respective teacher;at least one student computer operable by a respective student, the at least one student computer being operably connected to the at least one teacher computer via the communications network; andat least one computer-readable storage medium operably connected to the communications network;wherein each of the at least one teacher computer and the at least one student computer includes an input device and a touch sensitive screen for receiving handwritten input via the input device;wherein the at least one teacher computer and the at least one student computer are operably connected to the at least one computer-readable storage medium, the at least one computer-readable storage medium containing program instructions transforming each touch sensitive screen of the at least one ...

METHOD FOR ADJUSTING TRAINING OF A SPECIFIC USER AND SERVER USING THE SAME

A method for adjusting a training of a specific user is provided. The method includes steps of: (a) a server acquiring identification information of the specific user from a user terminal, and (b) the server performing or supporting another device to perform, by referring to the identification information, (I) a first process of allowing the specific user to train basic knowledge data and basic motion data on a specific subject by providing a pre-training content to the user terminal; (II) a second process of allowing the specific user to train practice knowledge data or practice motion data on the specific subject by providing a practice training content to the user terminal; and (III) a third process of allowing the specific user to train application knowledge data and application motion data required to solve scenario-based problems on the specific subject by providing a scenario-based training content to the user terminal. 1. A method for adjusting a training of a specific user , comprising steps of:(a) a server acquiring identification information of the specific user from a user terminal, and(b) the server performing or supporting another device to perform, by referring to the identification information, at least one of (I) a first process of allowing the specific user to train at least part of basic knowledge data and basic motion data on a specific subject by providing at least one pre-training content to the user terminal; (II) a second process of allowing the specific user to train at least part of one or more practice knowledge data or practice motion data on the specific subject by providing at least one practice training content to the user terminal; and (III) a third process of allowing the specific user to train at least part of one or more application knowledge data and application motion data required to solve one or more scenario-based problems on the specific subject by providing at least one scenario-based training content to the user terminal.2. ...

Educational aid

An educational aid and educational system is provided that enables a seamless transition between theoretical teachings and practical demonstration. The educational aid comprises: a circuit component, including first and second terminals and a portion of a circuit there between; and a schematic of the portion of the circuit extending between the first and second terminals. The educational aid is configured to be coupled to other educational aids using the terminals, to simultaneously create a circuit and a corresponding schematic.

PROCEDURAL LANGUAGE AND CONTENT GENERATION ENVIRONMENT FOR USE IN AUGMENTED REALITY/MIXED REALITY SYSTEMS TO SUPPORT LABORATORY AND RELATED OPERATIONS

A method of operating a procedural language and content generation system that involves correlating environment objects and object movement to input controls through operation of a correlator, operating an interpreter to evaluate the correlation of the input controls and object/object movement against known libraries to generate programmatic instructions, storing the programmatic instructions as an instruction set, transforming the instruction set into executable commands through a compiler, and configuring control logic to perform the executable commands in response to receiving detected environment objects and detected object movement from an image processor. 1. A method of operating a procedural language and content generation system comprises:correlating environment objects and object movement detected through an image processor to input controls through operation of a correlator; evaluate an input set from a protocol development user interface against a known objects library, a protocol library, and declared objects;', 'evaluate correlation of the input controls, the environment objects, and the object movement against the known objects library, the protocol library, and the declared objects; and', 'generate programmatic instructions;, 'operating an interpreter tostoring the programmatic instructions as an instruction set within a protocol repository;transforming the instruction set into executable commands through operation of a compiler;configuring control logic to perform the executable commands in response to receiving detected environment objects and detected object movement from the image processor;operating an audio device in response to at least one executed command performed by the control logic;operating a constructor to generate an augmented reality layer in response to the at least one executed command performed by the control logic;overlaying the augmented reality layer over an environment image layer through operation of a combiner; anddisplaying ...

Electrical Circuit Training Apparatus

A circuit training apparatus for training students to understand electrical circuits includes a body member that includes a front face having a peripheral edge and a plurality of side walls defining an interior area and a dial opening. The apparatus includes a battery for powering the circuits. A circuit board is positioned in the body member, the circuit board having a plurality of circuit areas etched thereon and having a plurality of current lead lines electrically connecting the battery and circuit areas, respectively. A rotary selection device is electrically connected to the circuit board and battery and includes a dial indicative of a circuit selection coupled to an electrical switch for directing current from the battery to a respective current lead line associated with the circuit selection. The dial of the rotary selection device extends away from the circuit board and through the dial opening for accessibility to a user. 1. A circuit training apparatus for training students to build and use parallel , series , and combination electrical circuits , said circuit training apparatus comprising:a body member that includes a front face having a peripheral edge and a plurality of side walls extending away from said peripheral edge, said body member defining an interior area;a battery having stored electrical current;a circuit board positioned in said interior area of said body member, said circuit board having a plurality of circuit areas etched thereon and having a plurality of current lead lines electrically connecting said battery and said plurality of circuit areas, respectively;a rotary selection device electrically connected to said circuit board and to said battery, said rotary selection device having a dial indicative of a circuit selection coupled to an electrical switch for directing current from said battery to a respective current lead line associated with said circuit selection.2. The circuit training apparatus as in claim 1 , wherein each circuit ...

PULLEY SYSTEM FOR USE AS EDUCATIONAL AID AND METHODS

A pulley system educational aid includes a portable standing and self-supporting frame with workstations. Each workstation is sized and positioned for one or more persons to manipulate pulley systems. Each workstation includes at least one pulley bar accessible by one or more persons near the workstation. The pulley arrangement can include a fixed pulley system, a movable pulley system, or a compound pulley system. 1. A pulley system educational aid; the educational aid comprising:(a) a portable standing and self-supporting frame providing a plurality of workstations; each workstation being sized and positioned for one or more persons to manipulate pulley systems;(b) each workstation having at least one pulley bar accessible by one or more persons near the workstation; and(c) at least one pulley arrangement removably attachable to a selected one of the pulley bars in each workstations.2. The educational aid of wherein each of the pulley bars has one or more fastening mechanisms secured thereto for releasable attachment to the pulley arrangement.3. The educational aid of wherein the fastening mechanisms include one or more hooks secured to the pulley bars.4. The educational aid of wherein the frame rests on a floor claim 1 , and each pulley bar is horizontally supported above the floor.5. The educational aid of wherein there are at least 3 workstations.6. The educational aid of wherein there are at least 4 workstations.7. The educational aid of wherein the frame includes at least 4 vertically extending uprights and 4 pulley bars; each of the workstations having one of the 4 pulley bars extending between two of the uprights to form a standing rectangular structure.8. The educational aid of wherein the frame includes a leg arrangement supporting the standing rectangular structure.9. The educational aid of wherein there are at least 2 hooks for each pulley bar.10. The educational aid of further comprising at least one weight member removably attachable to the cord used ...

ELEMENTARY EDUCATION LEARNING SYSTEM

An apparatus for educating children includes a sock with an open end and a closed end. The apparatus includes a first sock symbol located on the first side of the sock which is oriented with a top of the first sock symbol oriented toward the closed end of the sock. The apparatus includes a second sock symbol located on the second side of the sock toward the closed end which is oriented with a bottom of the second sock symbol toward the closed end of the sock. Bending an end of the sock toward the first side inverts the second sock symbol and places it and a portion of the second side in a position to be viewed from the first side of the sock. The first and second sock symbols differ. The first and the second sock symbols are related to a same sock topic. 1. An apparatus for educating children , comprising:a sock comprising an open end and a closed end distal to the open end, a first side and a second side opposite the first side, the first side and the second side disposed between the open end and the closed end;a first sock symbol comprising a top and a bottom, the first sock symbol located on the first side of the sock and oriented with the top of the first sock symbol oriented toward the closed end of the sock;a second sock symbol comprising a top and a bottom, the second sock symbol located on the second side of the sock toward the closed end of the sock and oriented with the bottom of the second sock symbol toward the closed end of the sock;wherein bending an end of the sock toward the first side at a location below the second sock symbol inverts the second sock symbol and places the second sock symbol and a portion of the second side in a position to be viewed from the first side of the sock, andwherein the first sock symbol differs from the second sock symbol and wherein the first sock symbol and the second sock symbol are related to a same sock topic.2. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the sock comprises a first sock and further comprising:a second sock ...

COMPONENTS FOR STEM EDUCATION

Provided herein are construction kits and methods of using the construction kits. The construction kit comprises one or more connector elements and one or more elongate members. Each connector element has a substantially regular prismatic shape and each face of each connector element has a substantially centrally-located opening located thereon to receive an end of an elongate member therein or therethrough. To assist with learning, each connector and rod of the kit can be assigned variable values depending on the educational level of a user. For example, a lower grade may have a coloured elongate member with an integer value, whereas that same coloured elongate member may have a fractional value for a higher grade. 2. The construction kit of claim 1 , wherein the at least one elongate member has a first defined length and is part of a first set of elongate members having the same defined length.3. The construction kit of claim 2 , wherein a second or more elongate member differs in length from the at least one elongate member or each other elongate member by a factor of an integer claim 2 , a fraction or a surd.4. The construction kit of claim 3 , wherein the second elongate member is part of a second set of elongate members having a second defined length.5. The construction kit of claim 2 , wherein each set of elongate members is of a different colour to each other set of elongate members.6. The construction kit of claim 5 , wherein each connector and each rod are assigned variable values.7. The construction kit of claim 6 , wherein the assigned variable values are selected based on an educational level of a user of the construction kit.8. The construction kit of claim 1 , wherein:the elongate members are of a substantially constant cross-section selected from the group consisting of: circular, semi-circular, triangular, hexagonal, pentagonal or octagonal; andwherein the end of each opening on the connector element is complimentarily shaped to the elongate member. ...

CONTROL AND MEASUREMENT TRAINING DEVICE

The control and measurement training device includes a beam pivotally mounted upon a support at one end, with an actuator attached to the opposite end of the beam to adjust the slope or tilt of the beam. A ball travels along the beam, and is retained on the beam by opposite raised stops at the ends of the beam and by lateral wires extending the length of the beam. An optical sensor, e.g., a webcam, is used to sense the position and/or a velocity of the ball as it travels along the beam when the beam is tilted. The two end stops of the beam have differently colored tags thereon, with the ball being a third color. A control system and software are provided to adjust the beam to a slope and level the beam to stop motion of the ball and position or center the ball on the beam. 114-. (canceled)15. A control and measurement training device , comprising:a portable base having an upper surface;a beam support extending upward from the upper surface of the base;an elongate beam having a first end pivotally attached to the beam support and a second end opposite the first end;a beam tilt actuator mounted upon the upper surface of the base, the beam tilt actuator including a controller and control system and being in communicating relation with the second end of the beam to selectively drive movement of the second end of the beam;a first stop extending upward from the first end of the beam, a first indicia representation disposed on the first stop of the beam;a second stop extending upward from the second end of the beam, a second indicia representation disposed on the second stop of the beam, the second indicia representation being distinct from the first indicia representation;first and second object retaining members extending between the first stop and the second stop, and an object travel track being defined between the first and second object retaining members;a freely movable object adapted to be disposed atop the beam and adapted to be positioned between the first and ...

Wireless smart devices having integrated force, position, acceleration, and rotational sensing for science education

Described herein are wireless smart devices having integrated force, position, acceleration, and rotational sensing for science education (e.g., Newton's laws of motion, kinematics, etc.). An integrated wireless device includes an accelerometer to generate acceleration data based on detecting a current rate of acceleration of the integrated wireless device, a shaft encoder to detect angular positional changes of a shaft or axle of the integrated wireless device over time, and at least one processing unit coupled to the accelerometer. The at least one processing unit is configured to decode angular position data of the shaft encoder into positional data and to synchronize acceleration data received from the accelerometer with the positional data. In one example, a force load cell is coupled to the at least one processing unit. The force load cell measures applied force or impact force.

STEM-CyLE: SCIENCE TECHNOLOGY ENGINEERING AND MATHEMATICS CYBERLEARNING ENVIRONMENT

Systems and method are provided for educational content and learning management systems. A system can include a computer-readable storage medium, a graphical user interface, an application programming interface, a communication link for connecting the computer-readable to at least one computing device. The medium can have instructions stored thereon and including learning objects, course materials, educational tutorials, virtual problem-based environments, and gamification elements. 1. An educational content and learning management system , the system comprising:a non-transitory computer-readable storage medium comprising instructions stored thereon;a graphical user interface in operable communication with the non-transitory computer-readable storage medium;an application programming interface providing a connection between the graphical user interface and the non-transitory computer-readable storage medium; anda communication link for connecting the non-transitory computer-readable to at least one computing device, permit a system administrator to selectively populate respective instances of educational courses with at least one of learning objects, course materials, educational tutorials, virtual problem-based environments, collaborative learning elements, gamification elements, problem-based learning elements, and social interaction elements;', 'permit an educational course instructor to select which of the at least one of the learning objects, the course materials, the educational tutorials, the virtual problem-based environments, the collaborative learning elements, the gamification elements, the problem-based learning elements, and the social interaction elements, selected by the system administrator, is provided to a student of the educational course instructor;', 'assign a value of virtual points awarded to the student for each learning object; and', "add, modify, or delete the learning objects, the course materials, the virtual problem-based environments, ...

GAME AND METHOD OF PLAYING A GAME

A game and a method of playing the game are disclosed. The game comprises a board having a domain region and a plurality of theme regions. Each theme region is associated with a theme. The game also provides each player with a plurality of game pieces, and each game piece of the plurality of game pieces is associated with an identifier. Each information bearing member of a plurality of information bearing members is associated with a theme and an identifier. Placing one game piece of the plurality of game pieces in one of the theme regions causes one of the plurality of information bearing members to be selected in accordance with the identifier associated with the placed game pieces and the theme associated with theme region in which such game piece was placed. Information specified by the selected information bearing member is presented to all of the players. 1. A game , comprising:a board, wherein the board has a domain region and a plurality of theme regions, and each theme region is associated with a theme;a plurality of game pieces for each player, wherein each one of the plurality of game pieces is associated with an identifier;a plurality of information bearing members, wherein each of the plurality of cards is associated with a theme and an identifier; andwherein placing one of the plurality of game pieces in one of the theme regions causes selection of one of the plurality of information bearing members in accordance with the identifier associated with the placed game piece and the theme associated with theme region in which such game piece is placed, and wherein information specified by the selected information bearing member is presented to all of the players.2. The game of claim 1 , further comprising a plurality of symbol tokens claim 1 , wherein one of the plurality of symbol tokens is placed in one of the plurality of theme regions.3. The game of claim 2 , wherein the game piece is placed on the symbol token claim 2 , and one of the plurality of ...

EXPERIMENTAL SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR WHOLE-PROCESS SIMULATION OF SEEPAGE FAILURE IN FILLING-TYPE KARST MEDIA

A whole-process simulation experiment system has: a visualized model system with test samples and serving as a bearing device for the simulation of whole-process seepage of filling-type karst; a controllable support system supporting a visualized model box and controlling fluid seepage direction in the box by changing its inclination angle; a servo loading system controlling water pressure in the test process and providing four different loading modes for the box; a high-speed camera system recording water flow and particle motion in a transparent seepage model box in the seepage failure process; a comprehensive data measuring system monitoring and recording the change rules of factors including but not limited to seepage pressure, seepage amount and sand gushing amount in the seepage failure process; and an information analysis and feedback system recording and analyzing the seepage process and the whole seepage failure process in real time to achieve data processing and feedback. 1. An adjustable angle experimental system and method for whole-process simulation of seepage failure in filling-type karst media , comprising: a visualized model system loaded with test samples and serving as a bearing device to accomplish the simulation of whole-process seepage of filling-type karst;a controllable support system for supporting the visualized model system and capable of controlling the seepage direction of fluid in a visualized model box by changing the inclination angle of the visualized model system, the controllable support system comprises fixing hinge supports, hydraulic telescopic rods and triangular hydraulic telescopic frames;the fixing hinge supports comprise inlet fixing hinges and outlet fixing hinges which are respectively fixed on the water inlet side and the water outlet side of a seepage model box, the inlet fixing hinges are connected with two sets of triangular hydraulic telescopic frames, the outlet fixing hinges are connected to a base through the ...

EDUCATIONAL SYSTEM, METHOD, AND APPARATUS

An educational apparatus is disclosed. The educational apparatus has one or more first sheet members including a first side and a second side, the first side and the second side each having first markings indicating the same first surface area, and one or more first attachment portions disposed along some or substantially all of a perimeter of the one or more first sheet members. The educational apparatus also has one or more second sheet members including a first side and a second side, the first side and the second side each having second markings indicating the same second surface area, and one or more second attachment portions disposed along some or substantially all of a perimeter of the one or more second sheet members. 1. An educational apparatus , comprising:one or more first sheet members including a first side and a second side, the first side and the second side each having first markings indicating the same first surface area, and one or more first attachment portions disposed along some or substantially all of a perimeter of the one or more first sheet members; andone or more second sheet members including a first side and a second side, the first side and the second side each having second markings indicating the same second surface area, and one or more second attachment portions disposed along some or substantially all of a perimeter of the one or more second sheet members;wherein the one or more first sheet members and the one or more second sheet members are configured to be removably attachable to each other in a first arrangement by the one or more first and second attachment portions of the one or more first and second sheet members;wherein the one or more first sheet members and the one or more second sheet members are configured to be removably attachable to each other in a second arrangement, which is different from the first arrangement, by the one or more first and second attachment portions of the one or more first and second sheet ...

USING AUGMENTED REALITY TO ASSIST IN DEVICE INSTALLATION

A first image of an electronic device is captured and processed in order to identify the electronic device. After identifying the electronic device, information is downloaded to a mobile device including specific wiring instructions for connecting the electronic device, which are superimposed onto an image of the electronic device to guide a user of the mobile device in wiring the electronic device. A second image of an at least partially wired electronic device may be captured and processed to ascertain whether there are any wiring errors. When wiring errors are found by the remote server, the mobile device receives a message from the remote server indicating the wiring errors that were found. 1. A method of using a mobile device to assist in installing and connecting an electronic device , the electronic device mountable to a structure and including one or more wiring terminals connectable to one or more different wires , the method comprising:capturing a first image of the electronic device using the mobile device and communicating the captured first image to a remote server so that the remote server can process the captured first image in order to determine an identity of the electronic device;after determining the identity of the electronic device, downloading to the mobile device information including specific wiring instructions for connecting the electronic device;superimposing the specific wiring instructions onto a currently displayed live-image of the electronic device as displayed on a display of the mobile device to guide a user of the mobile device in wiring the electronic device;after the electronic device has been at least partially wired, subsequently capturing a second image of the at least partially wired electronic device using the mobile device and communicating the second captured image of the wired electronic device to the remote server;the remote server processing the second captured image to ascertain whether there are any wiring errors; ...

METHOD, APPARATUS AND TERMINAL DEVICE FOR CONSTRUCTING PARTS TOGETHER

The present disclosure is provides a method, an apparatus and a terminal device for constructing parts together. The method includes: determining an assembly progress of an object constructed of parts; determining a currently required part according to the assembly progress; identifying, in a part photo of the object, the currently required part using a pre-trained first neural network model and marking the one or more identified currently required parts in the part photo; and displaying, via a display, a 3D demonstration animation with the marked part photo as a background image. The method is based on the existing 3D demonstration animation, which identifies the currently required part in the captured part photo and marks the identified currently required part in the part photo, and then displays the marked part photo as the background image of the 3D demonstration animation, thereby adding a prompt for the real part. 1. A computer-implemented method for constructing parts together , comprising executing on a processor steps of:determining an assembly progress of an object constructed of two or more parts;determining one or more currently required parts of the object according to the assembly progress;identifying, in a part photo of the object, the one or mom currently required parts, using a pre-trained first neural network model and marking the one or more identified currently required parts in the part photo: anddisplaying, via a display, a 3D demonstration animation with the marked part photo as a background image.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the step of determining the assembly progress of the object constructed of two or more pans comprises:determining the assembly progress of the object constructed of two or more parts based on an object photo taken for each assembly step of the object using a pre-trained second neural network model.3. The method of claim 2 , wherein before the step of determining the assembly progress of the object constructed of two ...

PROCEDURAL LANGUAGE AND CONTENT GENERATION ENVIRONMENT FOR USE IN AUGMENTED REALITY/MIXED REALITY SYSTEMS TO SUPPORT LABORATORY AND RELATED OPERATIONS

A method of operating a procedural language and content generation system that involves correlating environment objects and object movement to input controls through operation of a correlator, operating an interpreter to evaluate the correlation of the input controls and object/object movement against known libraries to generate programmatic instructions, storing the programmatic instructions as an instruction set, transforming the instruction set into executable commands through a compiler, and configuring control logic to perform the executable commands in response to receiving detected environment objects and detected object movement from an image processor. 1. A method of operating a procedural language and content generation system comprises:correlating environment objects and object movement detected through an image processor to input controls through operation of a correlator; evaluate an input set from a protocol development user interface against a known objects library, a protocol library, and declared objects;', 'evaluate correlation of the input controls, the environment objects, and the object movement against the known objects library, the protocol library, and the declared objects; and', 'generate programmatic instructions;, 'operating an interpreter tostoring the programmatic instructions as an instruction set within a protocol repository;transforming the instruction set into executable commands through operation of a compiler;configuring control logic to perform the executable commands in response to receiving detected environment objects and detected object movement from the image processor;operating an audio device in response to at least one executed command performed by the control logic;operating a constructor to generate an augmented reality layer in response to the at least one executed command performed by the control logic;overlaying the augmented reality layer over an environment image layer through operation of a combiner; anddisplaying ...

AUTOMATED REMOTE LEARNING DEVICE AND SYSTEM FOR USING SAME

A distance learning device for providing laboratory instruction via two-way interaction with a student at a remote location and system for using same. 1. A distance learning device comprising:a containment shell;a workstation;a two-way communication system;a visual analyzer; anda remote controlled indicator capable of interacting with a surface of the workstation.2. The distance learning device of further comprising an articulation arm.3. The distance learning device of claim 1 , wherein the workstation comprises laboratory equipment.4. The distance learning device of claim 3 , wherein the laboratory equipment comprises an electronic breadboard.5. The distance learning device of claim 1 , wherein the device is configured to communicate with other distance learning devices.6. The distance learning device of claim 1 , wherein the device is configured to provide two-way video and audio communication.7. The distance learning device of claim 1 , wherein the video analyzer comprises an infrared camera.8. The distance learning device of claim 1 , wherein remote controlled interaction with the workstation is achieved without requiring physical proximity to the device.9. A system for conducting distance learning laboratories including:providing a portable distance learning device, wherein the device contains at least two-way audio and visual communication;interacting with a workstation on the device via a remote controlled indicator; andinteracting via the portable distance learning device to provide laboratory instruction.10. The system of further comprising an articulation arm.11. The system of claim 9 , wherein the workstation comprises laboratory equipment.12. The system of claim 11 , wherein the laboratory equipment comprises an electronic breadboard.13. The system of claim 9 , wherein the portable distance learning device is configured to communicate with other portable distance learning devices.14. The system of claim 9 , wherein the portable distance learning device ...

SYSTEM FOR PROMOTING TRAVEL EDUCATION

There is a system and method for promoting travel education including a toy having a particular geographic association represented visually on the toy. The toy includes a unique identifier observable on the toy and associated with the particular geographic association. The system includes a management module configured to interact with the toy and thereby promote travel education. The management module includes a user account management module associated with the unique identifier of the toy and configured to manage a user account associated therewith and to receive location information in regards to the toy. The management module includes a geographic rules module in communication with the user account management module and configured to store, provide and enforce a set of rules on the user account based on the particular geographic location of the toy associated with the user account. 1. A system for promoting travel education , comprising: a1) a particular geographic association represented visually on the toy;', 'a2) a unique identifier observable on the toy and associated with the particular geographic association; and', 'a3) a coupling device configured to couple a body of the toy to an exterior of a vehicle; and, 'a) a toy, having b1) a user account management module associated with the unique identifier of the toy and configured to manage a user account associated therewith and to receive location information in regards to the toy; and', 'b2) a geographic rules module in communication with the user account management module and configured to store, provide and enforce a set of rules on the user account based on the particular geographic location of the toy associated with the user account., 'b) a management module configured to interact with the toy and thereby promote travel education, including2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the management module further includes a game module in communication with the user account management module and the geographic ...

KIT FOR EDUCATIONAL STRUCTURES

A kit for creating educational structures includes a plurality of barbell-shaped pieces formed of a hook-and-loop tape material. The barbell-shaped pieces include a first end, a second end, and an elongated middle section extending the first and second end. The kit includes a hub having a plurality of petals formed on a perimeter thereof, the petals having a shape corresponding to a shape of the first and second ends of the barbell-shaped pieces. The hub is also formed of a hook-and-loop material and the barbell-shaped pieces are attachable thereto. A series of attachment pieces in the shape of landmasses of the Earth are also provided. The kit can be used to create the model of a globe, various three-dimensional shapes, grids, and can be utilized for a number of different educational purposes. 1. A kit for creating educational structures comprising: a first end;', 'a second end;', 'an elongated middle section extending between said first end and said second end;', 'a top loop surface; and', 'a bottom hook surface; and, 'a plurality of barbell-shaped pieces, each of said plurality of barbell-shaped pieces formed of a hook-and-loop material and comprisinga hub having a plurality of petals formed on a perimeter of said hub; each of said plurality of petals having a shape corresponding to a shape of said first end and said second end of each of said plurality of barbell-shaped pieces, said hub being formed of a hook-and-loop material and having a loop surface and a hook surface.2. The kit of claim 1 , said hub and each of said plurality of petals having a circular shape claim 1 , said plurality of petals being circumferentially spaced about a circumference of said hub.3. The kit of claim 2 , said first end and said second end of each of said plurality of barbell-shaped pieces being circular.4. The kit of claim 2 , further comprising:a second circular hub having a plurality of circular petals formed along a circumference of said hub; anda plurality of attachment pieces ...

TRAVEL AND EDUCATION APPLICATION AND APPARATUS

The invention relates to a method and apparatus to provide information about a historical site, or other location of interest, through an interactive search/tour computer application particularly suited for site seeing experiences. 1. A travel and educational process application for providing educational information relating to a site of interest , the process comprising:providing a general purpose computer executing one or more computer instructions to carry out the steps of the method;selecting a mission comprised of a series of steps for locating an artifact;carrying out the series of steps;answering questions related to the steps and artifact; andcompleting the mission by finding the artifact.2. The invention of further comprising the step of selecting a difficulty level.3. The invention of wherein there are three difficulty levels based on the age appropriateness.4. The invention of wherein the levels are based on differing number of steps.5. The invention of further comprising the step of choosing an application persona.6. The invention of further comprising the step of taking an oath.7. The invention of claim of wherein the steps include providing directions to the artifact.8. The invention of further comprising the step of indicating that a step has been completed.9. The invention of further comprising the step of displaying an congratulatory screen upon accomplishing a step.10. The invention of further comprising the step of displaying an congratulatory screen upon accomplishing the mission.11. The invention of further comprising the step of assigning points based on the success of answering the question.12. The invention of further comprising the step of taking a photograph of a subject relating to the mission.13. The invention of wherein the subject if the artifact.14. The invention of further comprising the step of conveying information about the artifact. The present application claims priority to and incorporates by reference hereto U.S. Provisional ...

METHOD OF USING HAND-MADE CIRCUIT BOARD FOR LEARNING

A method of using a hand-made circuit board for learning includes: providing a hand-made circuit board which comprises a substrate; and a medium layer disposed on a surface of the substrate to form a pattern, wherein the medium layer has a notably paintable non-conductive zone configured with a plurality of electrical blocks, and the electrical blocks are discontinuously distributed in the notably paintable non-conductive zone, so that the electrical blocks on at least one cross-section of the notably paintable non-conductive zone are not electrically connected; and drawing a drawn conductive layer on the notably paintable non-conductive zone of the pattern by an end user, wherein the drawn conductive layer has conductive particles linking the electrical particle blocks in the notably paintable non-conductive zone, thereby electrically connecting the electrical particle blocks to complete a circuit line. 1. A method of using a hand-made circuit board for learning , comprising:providing a hand-made circuit board which comprises a substrate and a medium layer disposed on a surface of the substrate to form a pattern, wherein the medium layer has a notably paintable non-conductive zone configured with a plurality of electrical blocks, and the electrical blocks are discontinuously distributed in the notably paintable non-conductive zone, so that the electrical blocks on at least one cross-section of the notably paintable non-conductive zone are not electrically connected; anddrawing a drawn conductive layer on the notably paintable non-conductive zone of the pattern by an end user, wherein the drawn conductive layer has conductive particles linking the electrical particle blocks in the notably paintable non-conductive zone, thereby electrically connecting the electrical particle blocks to complete a circuit line.2. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the medium layer further has a conductive zone configured with a plurality of electrical blocks claim 1 , and the ...

CONTENT PRESENTATION SYSTEM AND CONTENT PRESENTATION METHOD

A content presentation system includes: a training content distribution function that presents the training content to the trainee; a work content delivery function that presents a work procedure based on augmented reality; a user operation detection unit that detects a three-dimensional operation of the site worker; a work record analysis function that determines success or failure of the work based on the evaluation reference information; and a content creation/updating function that updates the training content based on the determination result. When a predetermined body motion of the worker is detected, the work record analysis function determines whether the work has failed based on the measurement information of the model worker up to the body motion. When the work is determined to have failed, the content creation/updating function updates the training content so as to suppress the factor of the failure.

Multi-Skills Activity Center

A teaching aid helps develop multiple skills in children in core curriculum areas such as mathematics, geography, and the like. The teaching aid that creates classroom activities without the use of pencil and paper and provides for activities to stay in place, until completed now or later. The teaching aid utilizes a multi-skill activity center. 1. A teaching aid for instructors , comprising:a multi-skill activity center;wherein said multi-skill activity center is made of a hook and loop fabric.2. The teaching aid for instructors or like according to claim 1 , wherein said multi-skill activity center consists of at least nine movable parts.3. The teaching aid for instructors or like according to claim 2 , wherein said movable parts are configured to have a plurality of shapes.4. The teaching aid for instructors or like according to claim 3 , wherein said plurality of shapes is selected from a group of a flower shape claim 3 , a barbell shape claim 3 , an octagon shape claim 3 , a square shape claim 3 , an isosceles triangle claim 3 , a circle and a combination thereof.5. The teaching aid for instructors or like according to claim 1 , wherein said hook and loop fabric is a one-wrap structure.6. The multi-skill activity center according to claim 2 , wherein said multi-skill activity center further comprises:a plurality of barbell shaped pieces;a plurality of circular shaped pieces;a plurality of figures;a plurality of alphabets;a plurality of numbers;a display board; anda plurality of ships.7. The multi-skill activity center according to claim 6 , wherein said plurality of barbell pieces is configured to have an elongated section with a circular section.8. The multi-skill activity center according to claim 7 , wherein said circular section is disposed on each end of the elongated section.9. The multi-skill activity center according to claim 7 , wherein said circular section of each barbell piece is a removably attached circular section of said barbell shaped section. ...

ADJUSTABLE ENGINE SUSPENSION FOR POSITIONING THE ENGINE RELATIVE TO THE MOUNT THEREOF

The invention relates to a method for mounting an engine module () in a support comprising a first structure () and a second structure () that is offset relative to the first structure (), method intended for positioning at least a specified part () of the engine module () relative to an element () of the second structure () by means of an isostatic suspension connecting the engine module () to said first structure () by means of first connecting rods (, ) and to said second structure () by means of second connecting rods (), the length of said first and second connecting rods being defined in advance, method wherein the length of at least two () of said first and second connecting rods is adjusted relative to the previously defined length thereof, in order to position said specified part () of the engine module () relative to said element () of the second structure () in said support. The invention also relates to said support comprising adjustable connecting rods, in an installation comprising in particular an auxiliary power unit for an aircraft. 1. Method for mounting an engine module in a support comprising a first structure and a second structure that is offset relative to the first structure , method intended for positioning at least a specified part of the engine module relative to an element of the second structure by means of an isostatic suspension connecting the engine module to said first structure by means of first connecting rods , and to said second structure by means of second connecting rods , the length of said first and second connecting rods being defined in advance , method wherein the length of at least two of said first and second connecting rods is adjusted relative to the previously defined length thereof , in order to position said specified part of the engine module relative to said element of the second structure in said support.2. Method according to claim 1 , wherein the length of all the first connecting rods is adapted relative to ...

INTERACTIVE CULINARY GAME APPLICATIONS

A culinary application enables consumers, such as a parent and a child, to engage in discovering cooking recipes in a fun interactive way while also learning about various topics, including math, science, geography and social responsibility. The culinary application can be focused towards children of various age groups. Consumers engage with the culinary game application in an interactive way to search for recipes based on various user preferences such as a favorite ingredient, a diet, a cooking duration, an ethnic group, a particular country, etc. The culinary application can also present trivia related to a recipe, such as benefits of a particular ingredient in the recipe, information about a country where a dish is popular, math involved in measurements of ingredients, etc. The culinary application can generate separate sets of instructions for a parent and child. 1. A method performed by a computing system , comprising:outputting on a display associated with the computing system a plurality of countries;receiving a user selection of a country of the plurality of countries;retrieving information regarding a plurality of dishes associated with the country;receiving a user selection of a dish of the dishes; and generating a first set of instructions including information regarding activities to be performed by a first user of an adult age range, and', 'generating a second set of instructions including information regarding activities to be performed by a second user of a little chef age range, the first set of instructions and the second of instructions being mutually exclusive., 'generating a recipe for the dish, the generating including2. The method of further comprising:generating trivia on a plurality of topics with the recipe, the trivia related to at least one of the country, the dish, an ingredient of the dish, or the recipe.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the topics include at least one of math claim 1 , science claim 1 , geography or social ...

CONTROL AND MEASUREMENT TRAINING DEVICE

The control and measurement training device includes a beam pivotally mounted upon a support at one end, with an actuator attached to the opposite end of the beam to adjust the slope or tilt of the beam. A ball travels along the beam, and is retained on the beam by opposite raised stops at the ends of the beam and by lateral wires extending the length of the beam. An optical sensor, e.g., a webcam, is used to sense the position and/or a velocity of the ball as it travels along the beam when the beam is tilted. The two end stops of the beam have differently colored tags thereon, with the ball being a third color. A control system and software are provided to adjust the beam to a slope and level the beam to stop motion of the ball and position or center the ball on the beam. 120-. (canceled)21. A training method for analyzing and controlling relative movement of objects comprising the steps of: a portable base having opposed first and second sides, opposed first and second ends, and an upper surface;', 'a beam support extending upward from the upper surface of the base adjacent the first side and the first end thereof; the beam support having an upper end;', 'a beam tilt actuator mounted upon the upper surface of the base adjacent the first side and the second end thereof;', 'a selectively actuated rotary drive member extending from the beam tilt actuator;', 'a connecting rod eccentrically attached to the rotary drive member, the connecting rod having a distal end;', 'a substantially rigid elongate beam having a first end pivotally attached to the upper end of the beam support and a second end opposite the first end, the second end being pivotally connected to the distal end of the connecting rod;', 'a first stop extending upward from the first end of the beam, the first stop serving as a first virtual sensor;', 'a second stop extending upward from the second end of the beam, the second stop serving as a second virtual sensor;', 'laterally opposed first and second ...

Combustion apparatus

The present invention relates to a combustion apparatus capable of reducing the emission amount of nitrogen oxide and enabling stable combustion in the entire area of a set load. The combustion apparatus includes: a premixing chamber for premixing air and a gas; a blower for supplying a mixed-gas of the air and the gas to a burner; a combustion chamber for burning the mixed-gas by ignition of the burner; a heat exchanger for exchanging heat with water by using combustion heat in the combustion chamber; and an exhaust gas discharge part for discharging the exhaust gas passing through the heat exchanger, wherein the premixing chamber is formed in a Venturi shape having a throat part of which the cross-section area is tapered between an inlet and an outlet through which the air passes, the throat part of the premixing chamber being connected to a gas supply part for supplying a gas for combustion, and to an exhaust gas recirculation tube to which some of the exhaust gas having passed through the heat exchanger is introduced in proportion to differential pressure according to the flow rate of the mixed-gas passing through the throat part.

Data collection for assistance in an industrial automation environment

Techniques to facilitate assistance to a user of an industrial application associated with an industrial automation environment are disclosed herein. In at least one implementation, a graphical user interface (GUI) associated with the industrial application is displayed on a display system of a computing system. The computing system collect contextual information comprising data associated with the industrial application. A help session is initiated with an assisting entity from within the industrial application, and the contextual information is transferred for delivery to the assisting entity.

LEARNING SUPPORT APPARATUS, DATA OUTPUT METHOD IN LEARNING SUPPORT APPARATUS, AND STORAGE MEDIUM

According to one embodiment, a learning support apparatus includes a display unit and a processor. The processor executes a process of reading out map data of a designated age from a plurality of map data corresponding to a plurality of ages, and outputting the read-out map data; and reading out, if a position on a map is designated on the output map data, historical information relating to the designated position and the designated age of the map from historical dictionary data, and outputting the read-out historical information. 1. A learning support apparatus comprising a display unit and a processor , the processor being configured to execute a process of:reading out map data of a designated age from a plurality of map data corresponding to a plurality of ages, and outputting the read-out map data; andreading out, if a position on a map is designated on the output map data, historical information relating to the designated position and the designated age of the map from historical dictionary data, and outputting the read-out historical information.2. The learning support apparatus of claim 1 , further comprising a memory which stores the plurality of map data of the plurality of ages claim 1 , the historical dictionary data claim 1 , and place-name/position data in which place-names on the map data and position data are associated claim 1 ,wherein the processor is configured to read out, at a time of outputting the historical information, if the position is designated, a place-name corresponding to the designated position from the place-name/position data, to read out historical information, which relates to the designated age and includes the read-out place-name, from the historical dictionary data, and to output the historical information.3. The learning support apparatus of claim 2 , wherein the processor is configured to execute a process of reading out claim 2 , if a place-name is selected by a user from the output historical information claim 2 , position ...

AUTOMATED REMOTE LEARNING DEVICE AND SYSTEM FOR USING SAME

A distance learning device for providing laboratory instruction via two-way interaction with a student at a remote location and system for using same. 1. A distance learning device comprising:a containment shell;a workstation;a two-way communication system;a visual analyzer; anda remote controlled indicator capable of interacting with a surface of the workstation.2. The distance learning device of further comprising an articulation arm.3. The distance learning device of claim 1 , wherein the workstation comprises laboratory equipment.4. The distance learning device of claim 3 , wherein the laboratory equipment comprises an electronic breadboard.5. The distance learning device of claim 1 , wherein the device is configured to communicate with other distance learning devices.6. The distance learning device of claim 1 , wherein the device is configured to provide two-way video and audio communication.7. The distance learning device of claim 1 , wherein the video analyzer comprises an infrared camera.8. The distance learning device of claim 1 , wherein remote controlled interaction with the workstation is achieved without requiring physical proximity to the device.9. A system for conducting distance learning laboratories including:providing a portable distance learning device, wherein the device contains at least two-way audio and visual communication;interacting with a workstation on the device via a remote controlled indicator; andinteracting via the portable distance learning device to provide laboratory instruction.10. The system of further comprising an articulation arm.11. The system of claim 9 , wherein the workstation comprises laboratory equipment.12. The system of claim 11 , wherein the laboratory equipment comprises an electronic breadboard.13. The system of claim 9 , wherein the portable distance learning device is configured to communicate with other portable distance learning devices.14. The system of claim 9 , wherein the portable distance learning device ...

Educational Kit for Practicing Electronic Circuit Design

An educational kit for teaching kids/beginners about designing electronic circuit is provided. The educational kit according to the current application comprises of; 1) a square hard board comprised of a stiff non- conductive material, 2) a steel plate encasing back side of the square board, 3) pluralities of various kinds of electronic components which have wire type leads/terminals for connection, 4) pluralities of small permanent magnets of circular shape, and 5) a separate manual wherein various electronic circuits are printed thereon. Pluralities of dents of circular shape and square shape are developed on the front side of the board to receive magnets and electronic components, respectively. Another embodiment of the hard board has pluralities of circular or square dents spaced with same intervals. The educational kit of the current application renders easy set up and change of the configuration of electronic circuits even for beginners and kids.

World Wonders Learning is an Educational Initiative, Curriculum, Program, and Publishing etc

World Wonders Learning is a new educational program, textbook, curriculum or school design. This educational initiative is created to encourage school officials to give school districts as well as school administrators more autonomy to “Reinvent Existing School designs, from PreK through college could pose a problem if the administrator and or the school community leaders have a problem with envisioning and organizing a new form of school. This World Wonders Learning initiative, which links the News and Business, could also become cumbersome, or difficult if the school does not form partnerships, or seek out this current type of educational type resources on a regular basis. World Wonders Learning Curriculum is a new PreK-12 educational curriculum and or program, initiative, textbook, based on a new type of school design. World Wonders Learning Curriculum is created to encourage educational writers to design and publish PreK-12 textbooks, including online publication that encourages students into becoming more “Community Conscience.” WWL curriculum and resources would include but not be limited to the including textbook resources such as the media, newspaper and local businesses. The WWL school curriculum would include activities similar to that of activities that are actual performed in an actual business or corporation, for example, an activity whereas students would be encouraged early to work together in collaborative teams. WWL curriculums would specifically gear toward helping students recognize their gifts and talents early in life. The curriculum would provide activities that give students opportunities to investigate community issues, and or real world problems with a specific goal in mind. World Wonders Learning format would also design a unique curriculum that would include lessons that would help student become more financially astute, help student's recognize the “Heads of History,” to use Social Media as a professional resource, and to talk about the ...

HAND-MADE CIRCUIT BOARD

A hand-made circuit board includes a substrate and a medium layer disposed on a surface of the substrate to form a pattern. The medium layer has a non-conductive zone configured with a plurality of electrical blocks. The electrical blocks are discontinuously distributed in the non-conductive zone, so that the electrical blocks on at least one cross-section of the non-conductive zone are not electrically connected. In addition, the medium layer has a conductive zone configured with a plurality of electrical blocks. The electrical blocks are continuously distributed in the conductive zone, so that the electrical blocks on at least one cross-section of the conductive zone are electrically connected. 1. A hand-made circuit board , comprising:a substrate; anda medium layer disposed on a surface of the substrate to form a pattern, wherein the pattern has a non-conductive user-drawing zone configured with a plurality of electrical blocks, and the electrical particle blocks are discontinuously distributed in the non-conductive user-drawing zone, so that the electrical particle blocks on at least one cross-section of the non-conductive user-drawing zone are not electrically connected.2. The hand-made circuit board according to claim 1 , wherein the pattern further has a conductive zone configured with a plurality of electrical particle blocks claim 1 , and the electrical particle blocks are continuously distributed in the conductive zone claim 1 , so that the electrical particle blocks on at least one cross-section of the conductive zone are electrically connected.3. The hand-made circuit board according to claim 2 , wherein the non-conductive user-drawing zone or the conductive zone is a resistance-adjustable zone.4. The hand-made circuit board according to claim 1 , wherein the electrical particle blocks are conductive blocks claim 1 , conductive wires claim 1 , conductive sheets claim 1 , conductive inks claim 1 , conductive tapes claim 1 , semi-conductive materials claim ...

Multi-platform modular device

A multi-platform modular device including a plurality of platforms or modules. Each module implements a different function and can be connected to another module via a plurality of magnetic contacts. The magnetic contacts can be used for synchronization, communication, and power delivery between the modules.

Educational Globe and Wireless Speaker Device

The present invention relates generally to educational devices; particularly, an educational device primarily consisting of an illuminated globe with a wireless speaker and light display capabilities. The educational globe device according to the present invention provides an apparatus primarily developed for the purpose of teaching a child geography and astronomy while further providing entertainment. 1. An educational globe speaker device comprising:an educational globe displaying world geography;wherein said globe is pivotably attached to a base along an axis, possesses a speaker within the inner surface of the globe with an output source for sound waves, and exhibits an illuminated light display of various educational patterns;wherein said light display is enabled by a power-on mechanism; andwherein said base houses a device enabled to receive and play transmitted media; andwherein said base houses a power input source.2. The globe of wherein said power-on mechanism is a sensor capable of detecting darkness in order to instruct the lights installed within the globe to illuminate automatically claim 1 , without the need to manually turn the light display on.3. The globe of wherein said power-on mechanism is an on/off button.4. The globe of wherein said illuminated light display corresponds to star constellations.5. The globe of wherein said globe is rotatably engaged to said base by an arc support.6. The globe of wherein said globe is engaged with said arc support at two engagement points.7. The globe of wherein said globe is engaged with said arc support at one engagement point.8. The globe of wherein said device claim 1 , enabled to receive and play transmitted data claim 1 , is a Bluetooth connection enabling system.9. The globe of wherein said device claim 1 , enabled to receive and play transmitted data claim 1 , is a WiFi connection enabling system.10. The globe of wherein said device claim 1 , enabled to receive and play transmitted data claim 1 , allows ...

CONTROL DEVICE, CONTROL METHOD, INFORMATION PROCESSING DEVICE, INFORMATION PROCESSING METHOD, AND PROGRAM

In order to enable a user to produce a program by means of visible operations, a pairing unit pairs a user terminal and a basic core. A program production unit produces a program on the basis of touch operations by the user. An H parts supply unit and an S parts supply unit respectively supply H parts and S parts to the program production unit. A parts connection unit connects the various H parts and S parts in accordance with touch operations by the user. A program execution unit extracts from a program storage unit a program to be executed, and executes that program. A communication control unit transmits the execution result for the program executed by the program execution unit to the basic core via a second close-range communication unit. 1. A control device in an information processing system including the control device , one or more first hardware devices having a function of pairing with the control device through near field communication and a function of communicating with another hardware device , and one or more second hardware devices having a function of communicating with the first hardware devices and a function of fulfilling a predetermined function , the control device comprising:a control execution means that executes control of combining a plurality of sets of the first hardware device and the second hardware device and causing a predetermined series of processes to be executed;a pairing execution means that executes pairing between the first hardware device serving as a control target of the control execution means and the control device in accordance with near field communication of a predetermined scheme; anda presentation means that presents a state of the pairing between the first hardware device serving as the control target of the control execution means and the control device.2. The control device according to claim 1 , wherein the control execution means includesa simulation means that virtually executes the predetermined series of ...

CONTENT PRESENTATION SYSTEM AND CONTENT PRESENTATION METHOD

A content presentation system includes: a trainee terminal that presents training content to the trainee; a worker terminal used by a worker; a tool recognition device that acquires a work video of the worker and recognizes the tool being used by the worker; a determination device that determines success or failure of the work at a specific stage based on the information about the work tool recognized by the tool recognition device; and a content creation device that creates and updates the training content based on the determination result of the determination device. When the determination result is determined to be the failure of the work by the determination device, the content creation device identifies a portion of the training content corresponding to the specific stage in the work procedure and updates the portion of the training content so as to suppress a factor of the failure. 1. A content presentation system comprising:a first content output device having a storage unit that stores a training content, and an output unit that outputs the training content so that the training content can be presented to a trainee, the training content including three-dimensional shape information of a work target device and being created based on the work procedure;a trainee terminal that receives the training content from the first content output device and presents the training content to the trainee, the trainee terminal being used by the trainee at the time of training in a training site;a second content output device that outputs a work content including the work procedure so that the work content can be presented to a worker based on the three-dimensional shape information of the work target device;a worker terminal that receives the work content from the second content output device and presents the work content to the worker, the worker terminal being used by the worker at the time of working in a work site;a tool recognition device that acquires a work video of ...

Electronic device for leat detection qualification test and method for operating thereof

According to one embodiment of the present invention, a server operating method includes the following steps of: receiving theory scores by theory field related with a leak detection qualification examination, of examinees taking the leak detection qualification examination, from an external server, wherein the theory fields related with the plurality of leak detection qualification examinations include an indoor leak detection field, an outdoor leak detection field, and a water supply leak detection field; authenticating the connection of an electronic device of a grader for a practical examination, and providing check lists by practice room related with the plurality of leak detection qualification examinations of the examinees taking the leak detection qualification examinations to the electronic device based on the authentication, wherein the check lists by practice room include an indoor practical examination grading list, a grading list for evaluating the installation and removal of a water supply pipe gas inlet and the skillfulness of an acoustic detector, and a practice examination grading lists; acquiring practice scores of the examinees from the electronic device, based on the provision of the check lists; and identifying some of the examinees, who have a total score which is no less than a designated score, by adding up the received scores by theory field and the acquired practice scores, and then, determining examinees who have passed the examinations, among the identified examinees. Besides, various embodiments are possible. Therefore, the present invention is capable of collecting a variety of evaluation information for diagnosing a leak detection ability.

Интерактивная автоматизированная система для проведения научных исследований, проектирования и обучения персонала эксплуатации электротехнических комплексов в нефтяной отрасли

Интерактивная автоматизированная система для проведения научных исследований, проектирования и обучения персонала эксплуатации электротехнических комплексов в нефтяной отрасли (далее-система) относится к автоматизированным учебно-тренировочным средствам обучения персонала научно-исследовательских институтов, проектных организаций и нефтегазодобывающих предприятий и может быть использована для обучения проведению научных исследований, проектированию и эксплуатации электротехнических комплексов в нефтяной отрасли и контроля знаний по их эффективному и безопасному ведению работ. Система содержит базу данных (БД) 1 математических моделей элементов электротехнического комплекса (ЭТК), являющуюся входом системы, а также содержит модуль 2 научных исследований, модуль 3 проведения проектных работ по ЭТК, модуль 4 обучения, блок 5 интегральной оценки и принятия решений, блок 6 визуализации итогового результата, являющийся выходом системы, а также блок 9, в котором проводят экспертную оценку полученных результатов научных исследований. 1 з.п. ф-лы, 2 ил. РОССИЙСКАЯ ФЕДЕРАЦИЯ (19) RU (11) (13) 2 672 163 C1 (51) МПК G09B 19/00 (2006.01) ФЕДЕРАЛЬНАЯ СЛУЖБА ПО ИНТЕЛЛЕКТУАЛЬНОЙ СОБСТВЕННОСТИ (12) ОПИСАНИЕ ИЗОБРЕТЕНИЯ К ПАТЕНТУ (52) СПК G09B 19/0069 (2006.01) (21)(22) Заявка: 2018118686, 21.05.2018 (24) Дата начала отсчета срока действия патента: Дата регистрации: 12.11.2018 (45) Опубликовано: 12.11.2018 Бюл. № 32 2 6 7 2 1 6 3 R U (56) Список документов, цитированных в отчете о поиске: RU 2611275 C2, 21.02.2017. RU 2455699 C1, 10.07.2012. RU 2271040 C1, 27.02.2006. RU 2166211 C2, 27.04.2001. RU 2404456 C1, 20.11.2010. RU 95885 U1, 10.07.2010. RU 2420811 C2, 10.06.2011. (54) Интерактивная автоматизированная система для проведения научных исследований, проектирования и обучения персонала эксплуатации электротехнических комплексов в нефтяной отрасли (57) Реферат: Интерактивная автоматизированная система отрасли и контроля знаний по их эффективному для проведения научных исследований, ...

Position recognition system for coding educational robot and method thereof

본 발명은 코딩 교육용 로봇의 위치인식 시스템 및 방법에 관한 것으로, 이동판의 상면에서 이동 가능한 학습용 로봇과, 상기 이동판의 가장자리측 정해진 위치에서 상기 학습용 로봇의 위치 정보를 방위각과 거리 정보로 획득하는 라이다 센서와, 코딩 프로그램을 실행하여 상기 학습용 로봇을 이동시키는 프로그램을 코딩할 수 있도록 함과 아울러 코딩된 프로그램을 실행하여, 상기 학습용 로봇을 이동시키되, 상기 라이다 센서에서 검출된 상기 학습용 로봇의 위치 정보가 목표 위치에 위치했는지 확인하여, 코딩의 정확성을 판정하는 수행장치부를 포함한다.

System and method for providing guidance or feedback to a user

A device for providing guidance or feedback to a user. The device includes a camera configured to detect image data indicating a user performance of an activity. The system includes a guidance unit connected to the camera. The guidance unit is configured to identify the activity based on image processing of the image data or an identification of the activity from the user. The guidance unit is also configured to determine a criteria associated with the activity. The guidance unit is also configured to determine a user performance of the activity based on the image data. The guidance unit is also configured to determine feedback based on a comparison of the criteria and the user performance of the activity, the feedback indicating an improvement or suggestion for the user. The system also includes an output unit connected to the guidance unit, the output unit configured to output the feedback.

Apparatus for simulation of hot rolling and method thereof

본 발명은 열간압연용 시뮬레이터 및 그 방법에 관한 것으로, 더욱 상세하게는 열간압연 제어시스템을 가상으로 구현하여 압연 조업자의 숙련도 향상을 위한 교육이 가능한 열간압연용 시뮬레이터 및 그 방법에 관한 것이다. 본 발명의 실시예에 따른 열간압연 시뮬레이터는 열간압연의 다수의 압연 스탠드를 구동하기 위한 압연조건정보 및 다수의 압연스탠드 사이에 위치하는 루퍼 각도를 변경하기위한 루퍼각도정보를 포함하는 데이터 베이스; 압연조건정보 및 루퍼각도정보를 조정하기위한 보정값을 입력받는 키입력부; 데이터 베이스로부터의 압연조건정보 및 루퍼각도정보를 기초로 하고, 키입력부로부터 입력된 보정값에 따라 변경된 압연 스탠드 및 루퍼 각도에 대한 구동상태를 화면에 표시하기 위한 시뮬레이션정보를 출력하는 제어부; 및 제어부의 시뮬레이션정보를 근거로 열간압연의 압연 스탠드 및 루퍼에 대한 구동상태를 화면상에 표시하는 표시부; 를 포함하는 것을 특징으로 한다. The present invention relates to a hot rolling simulator and a method thereof, and more particularly, to a hot rolling simulator and a method for virtually implementing a hot rolling control system to enable training for improving the skill of a rolling operator. The hot rolling simulator according to an embodiment of the present invention includes a database including rolling condition information for driving a plurality of rolling stands of hot rolling and looper angle information for changing a looper angle located between the plurality of rolling stands; A key input unit for receiving a correction value for adjusting the rolling condition information and the looper angle information; A control unit based on the rolling condition information and the looper angle information from the database, and outputting simulation information for displaying on the screen the driving state for the rolling stand and the looper angle changed according to the correction value input from the key input unit; And a display unit displaying a driving state of the hot rolling mill and the looper on the screen based on the simulation information of the controller. Characterized in that it comprises a. 열간압연, 시뮬레이션 Hot Rolled, Simulation

Power Transmitting Machine Elements Simulation Apparatus for Education

A power transmission machine element simulation device for education according to the present invention comprises: a power unit generating a driving force; a plurality of power transmission units provided to transmit driving force generated by the power unit and forming a plurality of power transmission paths; a plurality of power transmission shafts provided to connect any pair of power transmission units among the plurality of power transmission units; and an HMI interface module providing a user with a visual graphic interface to activate any one of the plurality of power transmission paths, and receiving manipulation of a user to activate a corresponding power transmission path. According to the present invention, an educational effect can be maximized.

Teaching tool

본 발명은 학습교구에 관한 것으로서, 각기 다른 복수의 문화유적의 위치가 표시된 유적 표시부 및 지리 정보가 표시된 지도; 및 상기 각 문화유적에 해당하는 이미지가 인쇄되어, 상기 지도의 해당하는 상기 문화유적의 유적 표시부에 착탈되는 복수의 스티커를 포함하는 것을 특징으로 한다.

Building model having bottom display unit

The present invention provides a building model having a bottom display unit, which can display dynamic 3D images of a 3D model by expressing a detailed structure of a lighting, a background, a road, a building and a facility at the bottom of the building model in a simulation image. According to an embodiment of the present invention, the building model includes: a model exhibition table placed on an exhibition floor or suspended on a wall of an exhibition space; a display anchor frame mounted on the model exhibition table; at least one bottom image monitor, which is mounted on the display anchor frame; at least one guide acoustic speaker installed in the model exhibition table or spaced apart from model exhibition table at a predetermined distance; a model anchor substrate, which is a transparent plate having a predetermined thickness and adheres to a display window of the bottom image monitor; a plurality of building models positioned within a building region in an image displayed from the bottom image monitor and di insposed on the model anchor substrate; simulation image data which facilities, such as buildings and rods, and tomography are recorded; an image control device which produces guide voice data related to main road status, features of a region, location, parking lot status, civil facility status, accessory facility status, and a building type and outputs the guide voice data through the bottom image monitor and the guide acoustic speaker; and a selective control unit connected to the image control device to selectively reproduce a desired track position of an image file.

Method and apparatus for learning algorithm

보행 보조 장치를 착용한 사용자의 보행 상태를 인식하는 알고리즘을 학습시키는 방법 및 장치가 제공된다. 알고리즘 학습 장치 및 방법은 동역학 시뮬레이션(dynamic simulation)을 통해 가상 인체 모델의 보행과 연관된 가상 센싱 데이터(virtual sensing data)를 생성하고, 가상 센싱 데이터를 이용하여 알고리즘을 학습시킬 수 있다. A method and apparatus for learning an algorithm for recognizing a walking state of a user wearing a walking assistance device are provided. The algorithm learning apparatus and method may generate virtual sensing data related to the walking of the virtual human body model through dynamic simulation, and learn the algorithm using the virtual sensing data.

Apparatus for simulation of hot rolling and method thereof

본 발명은 열간압연용 시뮬레이터 및 그 방법에 관한 것으로, 더욱 상세하게는 열간압연 제어시스템을 가상으로 구현하여 압연 조업자의 숙련도 향상을 위한 교육이 가능한 열간압연용 시뮬레이터 및 그 방법에 관한 것이다. 본 발명의 실시예에 따른 열간압연 시뮬레이터는 열간압연의 다수의 압연 스탠드를 구동하기 위한 압연조건정보 및 다수의 압연스탠드 사이에 위치하는 루퍼 각도를 변경하기위한 루퍼각도정보를 포함하는 데이터 베이스; 압연조건정보 및 루퍼각도정보를 조정하기위한 보정값을 입력받는 키입력부; 데이터 베이스로부터의 압연조건정보 및 루퍼각도정보를 기초로 하고, 키입력부로부터 입력된 보정값에 따라 변경된 압연 스탠드 및 루퍼 각도에 대한 구동상태를 화면에 표시하기 위한 시뮬레이션정보를 출력하는 제어부; 및 제어부의 시뮬레이션정보를 근거로 열간압연의 압연 스탠드 및 루퍼에 대한 구동상태를 화면상에 표시하는 표시부; 를 포함하는 것을 특징으로 한다. 열간압연, 시뮬레이션

System for producing and exeriencing and viewing

본 고안은 해수면 상승 및 기온 상승을 연출하고 관람객이 이를 체험 및 관람할 수 있도록 하기 위한 연출 및 체험 관람 장치에 관한 것으로서, 원형조형물에 장착한 지구본 표출모형과 지구형태 표출 및 체험 영상의 출력을 위한 빔프로젝터 등을 이용함으로써 기후 변화에 따라 일어나는 지구의 변화에 대해 관람객이 체험 및 관람할 수 있으며, 특히 해수면 상승으로 인해 잠기는 연안도시를 관람객이 체험 및 관람할 수 있고 지구 기온의 상승에 따라 일어나는 지구의 문제를 체험 및 관람할 수 있으며, 관람객에게 해수면 상승 및 기온 상승에 따른 심각성을 체험 및 경각심을 불러일으킬 수 있는 연출 및 체험 관람 장치에 관한 것이다. The present invention relates to a presentation and experience viewing device for directing sea level rise and temperature rise and allowing viewers to experience and observe the same. The globe display model, the earth shape presentation, and the beam for output of experience video Projectors and so on, visitors can experience and observe changes in the earth caused by climate change. In particular, visitors can experience and observe the coastal cities that are locked due to rising sea level, experience earth problems caused by rising global temperatures, And to a presentation and experience viewing device capable of experiencing the seriousness due to sea level rise and temperature rise to the viewer and to raise awareness.

Eye estimation simulator for determination of drilling rig position relative to face plane

FIELD: mining. SUBSTANCE: eye estimation simulator for determining drill rig position towards face plane consists of a plate with angular scale, drill rig simulator, comprising drill hammer with telescopic drill rod, which allows connecting the ball pivot of the ball joint fixed to face plane, telescopic support hingely connected to drill hammer connected with the base, as well as a cover provided at the top of the drill hammer, equipped with light source and angular scale in form of semicircle with a plumb. The light source is perpendicular to the drill hammer axis, the plate is flat and installed perpendicular to the face plane, and the angular scale placed on the plate is graduated by the formula: , where Lβ - length of the angular scale segment measured from face plane, corresponding to horizontal angle valueβ; L st is the length from the ball joint to the light source axis; L is the length from the ball joint to the plate with angular scale; β - the value of the horizontal angle, deg. EFFECT: simplified design. 2 dwg РОССИЙСКАЯ ФЕДЕРАЦИЯ (19) RU (11) (13) 2 626 494 C2 (51) МПК G09B 9/00 (2006.01) G09B 19/00 (2006.01) ФЕДЕРАЛЬНАЯ СЛУЖБА ПО ИНТЕЛЛЕКТУАЛЬНОЙ СОБСТВЕННОСТИ (12) ОПИСАНИЕ ИЗОБРЕТЕНИЯ К ПАТЕНТУ (21)(22) Заявка: 2015149599, 18.11.2015 (24) Дата начала отсчета срока действия патента: 18.11.2015 28.07.2017 Приоритет(ы): (22) Дата подачи заявки: 18.11.2015 (43) Дата публикации заявки: 19.05.2017 Бюл. № 14 2 6 2 6 4 9 4 92014150 A, 20.05.1995. RU 2011814 C1, 30.04.1994. SU 1062382 A1, 23.12.1983. CN 101968934 A, 09.02.2011. CN 204215644 U, 18.03.2015. (54) Тренажер глазомерного определения положения буровой машины относительно плоскости забоя (57) Реферат: Изобретение относится к горному делу и бурового молотка, пластина выполнена плоской предназначено для определения и установлена перпендикулярно плоскости забоя, пространственного положения буровой машины. а угловая шкала, размещенная на пластине, Тренажер глазомерного определения положения ...

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Electrical educational toy

Le dispositif comprend essentiellement un(ou plusieurs) circuit imprimé sur lequel est collé une représentation graphique. Il comporte également une fiche de recherche et une pile électrique. L'ensemble du dispositif constituant ce jeu permet la recherche d'une situation géographique donnée en partant d'un nom. La réponse est sanctionnée par un signal lumineux ou sonore. Nous avons pris, comme exemple, notre réalisation préférée qui est une carte géographique. L'invention trouve des applications dans d'autres domaines que la géographie.

AI Chatbot System with MR Content for Tutoring

튜터링을 위해 혼합현실 컨텐츠를 제공하는 인공지능 챗봇 시스템 및 그 동작 방법이 제시된다. 본 발명에서 제안하는 튜터링을 위해 혼합현실 컨텐츠를 제공하는 인공지능 챗봇 시스템은 사용자 명령의 의미 구조를 분석하고 사용자 요청 목록을 생성하여, 생성된 목록에 기초하여 텍스트 음성 변환 API 서비스 및 사용자에 의한 음성 명령의 오디오 데이터 셋을 수집하는 데이터 셋 수집부, 수집된 음성 명령의 오디오 데이터 셋으로부터 오디오 특징을 추출하는 오디오 특징 추출부, CNN 기반 네트워크를 사용하여 추출된 오디오 특징에 대하여 학습하고 음성 명령 및 언어를 분류함으로써 요청된 음성 명령의 유형과 음성 명령이 실행된 언어를 예측하는 학습 및 예측부 및 예측된 음성 명령의 유형 및 음성 명령이 실행된 언어에 따른 작업을 수행하는 명령 훈련부를 포함한다. An artificial intelligence chatbot system that provides mixed reality content for tutoring and an operation method thereof are presented. The artificial intelligence chatbot system that provides mixed reality content for tutoring proposed in the present invention analyzes the semantic structure of a user command and generates a user request list, based on the generated list, a text-to-speech API service and voice by the user A data set collection unit that collects the audio data set of commands, an audio feature extraction unit that extracts audio features from the audio data set of the collected voice commands, learns about the extracted audio features using a CNN-based network, and learns voice commands and language It includes a learning and prediction unit that predicts the type of the requested voice command and the language in which the voice command is executed by classifying it, and a command training unit that performs an operation according to the type of the predicted voice command and the language in which the voice command is executed.

Educational map

Apparatus for displaying change of seaside topograph

본 고안은 해안 지형의 변화를 직접적으로 체험할 수 있는 해안 지형 변화 체험기기에 관한 것이다. 본 고안에 따르면, 물이 수용되는 인공풀; 상기 인공풀의 내부에 만, 곶, 모래사장 및 대륙붕이 형성되고, 상기 만, 모래사장 및 대륙붕이 물에 잠기는 인공해안지형; 및 상기 인공풀에 수용된 물에 잠기도록 설치되고, 물을 주기적으로 상측으로 펌핑하여 인공파도를 형성하고, 인공파도가 모래를 침식 및 퇴적시킴에 따라 인공해안지형에 변화가 발생되도록 하는 펌핑장치;를 포함하는 해안 지형 변화 체험기기를 제공한다. The present invention relates to a coastal terrain change experience device that can directly experience the change of coastal topography. According to the present invention, an artificial pool in which water is accommodated; Bay, cape, sandy beach and continental shelf is formed inside the artificial pool, the bay, sandy beach and continental shelf artificial coastal terrain submerged in water; And a pumping device installed to be immersed in the water accommodated in the artificial pool, and periodically pumping the water upward to form an artificial wave, and causing the change to occur in the artificial coastal terrain as the artificial wave erodes and deposits sand. It provides a coastal terrain change experience device including a.

Device for school instruction

Device for teaching geography to children

Sensor Training System

다양한 센서의 기능과 사용법을 용이하게 익힐 수 있음은 물론 물리, 화학적 특성별로 유사한 기능의 센서를 비교하면서 실습하는 것이 가능하도록, 케이스와, 케이스에 설치되고 소정의 패턴으로 회로가 인쇄된 주기판과, 주기판에 설치되는 중앙처리부와, 주기판의 한쪽에 분리가능하게 장착되는 하나이상의 센서모듈과, 주기판에 설치되고 중앙처리부와 연결되는 복수의 입출력포트와, 주기판에 설치되고 중앙처리부와 연결되는 표시장치를 포함하는 센서실습장치를 제공한다. In order to be able to easily learn the functions and usage of the various sensors as well as to practice while comparing the sensors of similar functions by physical and chemical properties, a case, a main board installed in the case and printed circuits in a predetermined pattern, A central processing unit installed on the main board, one or more sensor modules detachably mounted on one side of the main board, a plurality of input / output ports mounted on the main board and connected to the central processing unit, and a display device installed on the main board and connected to the central processing unit. It provides a sensor training device comprising. 센서모듈은 온도센서 및 자기센서 등을 실습할 수 있는 제1모듈과, 조도센서 및 인체감지센서 등을 실습할 수 있는 제2모듈과, 압력센서와 가스센서, 습도센서, 중량센서 등을 실습할 수 있는 제3모듈과, 변위센서 및 음성센서 등을 실습할 수 있는 제4모듈과, 브래드보드 및 오피앰프 등이 장착되는 제5모듈로 이루어진다. The sensor module is a first module for practicing temperature sensor and magnetic sensor, a second module for practicing illuminance sensor and human body sensor, and a pressure sensor, gas sensor, humidity sensor, weight sensor, etc. And a fourth module capable of practicing a displacement sensor, a voice sensor, and the like, and a fifth module on which a breadboard and an operational amplifier are mounted.

An instructional system with eye-tracking-based adaptive scaffolding

A digital instructional environment leverages an infrared eye-tracker to monitor a learner's reading and viewing of text and simulations for subject matter. The system detects out-of-order reading/viewing patterns that could lead to poor comprehension. The digital learning environment communicates with other tutorial components including simulation environments, pedagogical agents and may respond in real-time to such patterns with messages that guide learners (knowledge acquirers) to return to effective reading/viewing patterns so as to promote effective construction of mental model(s) developed during knowledge acquisition/learning.

Cartographer-writer

Simulator having a weight supporting actuator

본 고안은 액튜에이터의 플랫홈 구동장치에 관한 것으로, 플랫홈을 구동시키는 액튜에이터 사이에 보조 액튜에이터를 설치하여 액튜에이터에 걸리는 하중을 보조 액튜에이터로 분산시킴으로써 액튜에이터의 소형화와 저가화를 이룰 수 있도록 한 것이다. 이러한 본 고안은 베이스플레이트와 플랫홈 사이를 6개의 액튜에이터로 지탱하는 시뮬레이터에 있어서, 상기 플랫홈의 인접한 두개의 액튜에이터 사이에 수직으로 하중을 분산시키는 보조 액튜에이터를 설치하되 상기 보조 액튜에이터는 코일스프링을 내재시킴으로써 코일스프링의 탄성력으로 액튜에이터에 가해지는 하중을 분산시키도록 하므로써 이루어진다.

System for technology education

Disclosed is a technology education system comprising an educational device for performing training and a training table in which the educational device is formed in at least one area thereof. According to an aspect of the present invention, the technology education system has effects of quickly checking errors of practice wiring and a control program, and informing the result to a person who is training and an educator.

Empirical expert determination and question routing system and method

Empirical expert determination and question routing system and method.

Se proporcionan sistemas y métodos para la determinación empírica de expertos y direccionamiento de preguntas y respuestas. Dicho sistema recaba datas de seguimiento de localización de cada usuario y analiza los datos de seguimiento de localización para determinar empíricamente el nivel de experiencia que un usuario en particular tiene en un lugar/evento específico o una región geográfica específica a una escala particular en un mapa. El sistema recibe preguntas acerca de un lugar/evento específico o sobre una categoría de lugar/evento en una región geográfica específica a una escala particular en un mapa y direcciona dichas preguntas en tiempo real a uno o más expertos del lugar/evento específico o la categoría de lugar/evento en la región geográfica específica. El sistema recibe una respuesta a la pregunta de por lo menos uno de los uno o más expertos y direcciona la respuesta al solicitante, también en tiempo real. El sistema también representa de manera eficiente la localización de una pluralidad de lugares/eventos y/o usuarios dentro de una región geográfica específica en un mapa visualizado en una pluralidad de escalas de mapa.