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17-04-2019 дата публикации

Манипулятор

Номер: RU0000188585U1
Автор: Алексей Валерьевич Корнаев, Леонид Алексеевич Савин, Михаил Фёдорович Андрианов, Николай Васильевич Комаров
Принадлежит: Федеральное государственное бюджетное образовательное учреждение высшего образования "ОРЛОВСКИЙ ГОСУДАРСТВЕННЫЙ УНИВЕРСИТЕТ имени И.С. ТУРГЕНЕВА" (ОГУ им. И.С. Тургенева)

Полезная модель относится к области учебного лабораторного оборудования и может быть использована в учебном процессе для исследования сухого трения в трибосопряжениях манипуляторов с программным управлением.Техническая задача, которую решает данная полезная модель - обеспечение возможности исследования влияния сухого трения в трибосопряжениях манипуляторов с программным управлением на точность позиционирования звеньев за счет наличия возможности изменения момента трения в трибосопряжении путем регулирования силы прижатия разрезной втулки к валу с помощью болта или винта, наличия возможности использования трибосопряжения, представленных разными парами материалов взаимодействующих деталей, наличия датчиков угла поворота для определения пространственного положения подвижных элементов при движении.Сущность предлагаемой полезной модели: манипулятор, содержащий первый привод, смонтированный на основании, первый подвижный элемент, имеющий первое шарнирное соединение первым своим концом с основанием, второй подвижный элемент, имеющий второе шарнирное соединение первым своим концом со вторым концом первого элемента, на котором смонтирован второй привод, один рабочий орган, установленный на втором конце второго элемента, согласно полезной модели, в качестве приводов используются шаговые электродвигатели со встроенными датчиками угла поворота, каждое шарнирное соединение содержит вал, на котором установлен первый конец соответствующего подвижного элемента, как минимум, один подшипник качения, как минимум одна разрезная втулка, фиксируемая на валу болтом или винтом, при этом подшипник качения, втулка, болт или винт первого шарнирного соединения смонтированы на основании, а подшипник качения, втулка, болт или винт второго шарнирного соединения смонтированы на втором конце первого элемента, первый и второй привод соединен через муфту с валом соответствующего шарнирного соединения.Технический результат применения данного устройства заключается в возможности исследования свойств ...

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Номер записи: 1
12-01-2012 дата публикации

Method of changing processor-generated individual characterizations presented on multiple interacting processor-controlled objects

Номер: US20120007870A1
Автор: Martin Owen
Принадлежит: Smalti Tech Ltd

Processor-controlled objects, such as inter-communicating processor-controlled blocks, are adapted to present changeable individual characterizations to a user. A user manipulating the objects can cause, over time, a designated object to inherit characterizations and properties from other interacting objects to permit scalability in a set of such objects. The communication of individual characterization between interacting objects allows generation of sensory responses (in a response generator of a specific object or otherwise in a response generator associated with at least one other similar objects) based on proximity, relative position and the individual characterization presented on and by those interacting objects at the time of interaction. In this way, a set of objects has vastly extended interactive capabilities since each object is capable of dynamically taking on different characterizations arising from a meaningful combination of properties from different conjoined objects.

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Номер записи: 2
19-01-2012 дата публикации

Fitness Monitoring Methods, Systems, and Program Products, and Applications Thereof

Номер: US20120015779A1
Автор: Christian Dibenedetto, Maya Ann Powch, Stephen John Black, Tony Hope
Принадлежит: adidas AG

Fitness monitoring methods, systems, and program products are disclosed. In an embodiment, a computer-implemented method for providing a new workout for an athlete utilizing a fitness monitoring service includes the steps of granting an athlete access to an account of the fitness monitoring service, maintaining a schedule of workouts for the athlete to complete in association with the account, receiving the new workout from a coach, adding the new workout to the schedule of workouts, and exchanging information related to the new workout with a portable fitness monitoring device.

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Номер записи: 3
26-01-2012 дата публикации

Systems and apparatus for expressing multimedia presentations corresponding to print media

Номер: US20120018507A1
Автор: Sean Elwell
Принадлежит: Sean Elwell

A media asset system and method is provided comprising a portable reader having a sensor enabled to detect a part of a surface, with the reader having means for selecting an output action by correlating said detected part with a preselected outcome. Output also provided for presenting audio and video presentation. Output is responsive to the reader's selection of output action.

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Номер записи: 4
15-03-2012 дата публикации

Instruction and training system, methods, and apparatus

Номер: US20120064500A1
Автор: Gregory Tulchinsky, Joshua Waitzkin, Marcelo Garcia Vespucio, Maria Tatiana Tognini Garcia
Принадлежит: MGinaction LLC

A system, methods, and apparatus for instruction and training are disclosed. In an example embodiment, a plurality of instructional videos and actual performance videos relating to a plurality of techniques are stored and organized according to technique. A user interface displays a first video and a dynamic link. A user may view the first video on a first technique, which is an instructional video or an actual performance video. If the user has viewed an instructional video, the user may select and access the dynamic link to view a second video related to the first technique, which is an actual performance video. If the user has viewed an actual performance video, the user may select and access the dynamic link to view a second video related to the first technique, which is an instructional video.

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Номер записи: 5
22-03-2012 дата публикации

Method of Facilitating Online and Socially Networked Education Between Learning Institutions

Номер: US20120070816A1
Автор: Stacey Simmons
Принадлежит: Individual

A method is provided of facilitating online education between learning institutions, including the steps of obtaining an e-learning course from a content provider learning institution; obtaining the approval of a subscriber learning institution for students enrolled at such institution to receive academic credit for the successful completion of such e-learning course; enrolling students from such subscriber learning institution in such e-learning course through a website; providing such e-learning course to students of the subscriber learning institution; obtaining an evaluation of the students' performances in the e-learning course from the content provider learning institution; providing said evaluations of the students' performances in such e-learning course to the subscriber learning institution in which the students are enrolled; and providing remuneration to the subscriber learning institution and content provider learning institution.

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Номер записи: 6
03-05-2012 дата публикации

Apparatus and method for voice based diagnostic support

Номер: US20120109005A1
Автор: Catarina Erikson, Siegbert Warkentin
Принадлежит: PHIBIOSCIENCE AB

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

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Номер записи: 7
24-05-2012 дата публикации

Simulation of Medical Imaging

Номер: US20120128218A1
Автор: Jean-Marc Rousseau, Robert Amyot, Sebastien Nadeau, Stephane Pilette, Yanick Beaulieu
Принадлежит: CAE Healthcare Canada Inc

There is described a method for simulating an imaging process for an organ, the method comprising: retrieving from a memory a 3D volume model of the organ, the 3D volume model describing a 3D structure of the organ and a distribution of density within the 3D structure, the 3D structure representing a surface and internal features of the organ; generating a slice of the 3D model according to a position and an orientation of an imaging device, the slice including a cross-section of the surface and the internal features; rendering an image in accordance with the slice; and displaying the image.

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Номер записи: 8
24-05-2012 дата публикации

Method and device for learning in electronic book reader

Номер: US20120129142A1
Автор: Jun Yoon
Принадлежит: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO LTD

Provided is a method and device for learning in an electronic book reader. A method for learning in an electronic book reader includes displaying a mask region covering an object of electronic book contents displayed on a screen, and releasing the displayed mask region to again display the covered object of the electronic book contents.

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Номер записи: 9
07-06-2012 дата публикации

System, apparatus and method for providing training through incorporation of metaphorical expressions

Номер: US20120144247A1
Автор: Huguens Jean, Kimberly Ann Brown
Принадлежит: Amethyst Tech LLC

A system, apparatus and method for providing training through incorporation of metaphorical expressions are provided. A method includes receiving selected user preferences via a computer. The method also includes displaying a story board based on the selected user preferences, where the display shows text and images and the computer simultaneously plays vocals. Further, the method includes prompting the user to perform a task. Where the user successfully completes the task, the method includes taking the user to a next task. If the user does not successfully complete the task, the method includes repeating the story board and prompting the user to attempt the task again until the task is successfully completed.

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Номер записи: 10
14-06-2012 дата публикации

Providing information through interaction with a printed page

Номер: US20120147433A1
Автор: Jacqueline Anne Lapstun, Kia Silverbrook, Paul Lapstun
Принадлежит: SILVERBROOK RESEARCH PTY LTD

A method for providing information is disclosed. Page descriptors are stored in a server. A printed page is printed by a printer with visible and invisible data. The invisible data is indicative of one or more of the page descriptors. A sensing device senses the invisible data when placed in an operative position relative to the printed page, and transmits information extracted from sensed invisible data to the server. The page descriptor of the printed page is identified by the server, and information associated with the page descriptor and positioning of the sensing device relative to the printed page is provided by the server.

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Номер записи: 11
12-07-2012 дата публикации

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

Номер: US20120178066A1
Автор: Ben Richard Drum
Принадлежит: Individual

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

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Номер записи: 12
12-07-2012 дата публикации

Athletic Performance Sensing and/or Tracking Systems and Methods

Номер: US20120179278A1
Автор: Allan M. Schrock, James A. Niegowski, Kevin W. Hoffer, Raymond W. Riley, William E. Berner, Jr., William F. Rauchholz
Принадлежит: Nike Inc

Athletic performance sensing and/or tracking systems include components for measuring or sensing athletic performance data and/or for storing and/or displaying desired information associated with the athletic performance to the user (or others). Such systems can allow users a wide variety of options in creating workouts, selecting and presenting media content during the athletic performance, etc., e.g., to help keep users entertained and motivated. In some instances, user feedback may be used, optionally in combination with objective data relating to a workout, to control features of the workout routine, to control the music or other media content selected and/or presented, and/or to control features of future workout routines and/or the presented media content.

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Номер записи: 13
19-07-2012 дата публикации

Apparatus and methods for facilitating performance recognition among users in a group

Номер: US20120183937A1
Автор: Cathie Lewis, David Hilton, Lori Janes-Young, Valerie Leach
Принадлежит: OC TANNER Co

Servers are presented for facilitating performance recognition among a plurality of users. A server may store in a storage medium data associated with a plurality of user recognition spaces. Each user recognition space can be associated with a respective user and can be adapted to enable the respective user to send and receive recognition tokens and/or nominations for recognition. The server may receive a request from a user data processing system for the stored data associated with a particular user recognition space. In response, the server may convey at least some of the stored data associated with the particular user recognition space to the user data processing system.

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Номер записи: 14
26-07-2012 дата публикации

Dream Little Dreamer (DLD) Systems and Methods

Номер: US20120189995A1
Автор: Alisha M'Jestie Brooks
Принадлежит: Individual

The present invention referred to as “Dream Little Dreamer” (DLD) provides an online social and educational environment focusing on positive human characteristics that influence children and on building self confidence. Dream Little Dreamer provides age appropriate learning materials geared towards preschool children to young adults (also referred to herein as “children”). Children are rewarded for completion and accuracy of educational and/or social activities with points that may be used to accomplish goals of building a dream world. Additional embodiments include online and live talent contests that include opportunities to learn online from other children and professional.

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Номер записи: 15
02-08-2012 дата публикации

System and method for a computerized learning system

Номер: US20120196261A1
Автор: Borrey Kim, Garret Rieger, Michael Alexander Kouritzin, Surrey Kim
Принадлежит: FastTrack Tech Inc

There is a computerized learning system and method which updates a conditional estimate of a user signal representing a characteristic of a user based on observations including observations of user behavior. The conditional estimate may be updated using a non-linear filter. Learning tools may be generated using the computerized learning system based on distributions of desired characteristics of the learning tools. The learning tools may include educational items and assessment items. The learning tools may be requested by a user or automatically generated based on estimates of the user's characteristics. Permissions may be associated with the learning tools which may only allow delegation of permissions to other users of lower levels. The learning system includes a method for annotating learning tools and publishing those annotations. In-line text editors of scientific text allow users to edit and revised previously published documents.

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Номер записи: 16
09-08-2012 дата публикации

E-reader with locked and unlocked content and reader tracking capability

Номер: US20120200573A1
Автор: Drew McAuliffe, Oliver Rabenschlag, Ryan Stoner
Принадлежит: Hooray LLC

A system and method for enhancing the reading experience of an e-book is disclosed. The system comprises an application program configured for installation to an electronic device, a plurality of markup tags to display information stored in the e-book, the system adaptable to create at least one page of the e-book dynamically and to compile the at least one page at run-time. The plurality of markup tags indicates a triggering event or for the system to unlock information stored in the e-book. The processing engine records the progress of a user through the e-book and the user's interactions with the plurality of markup tags. The system and method enable a publisher to quickly, easily, and inexpensively enhance a user's experience of an e-book. The process of adding markup tags to an existing e-book allows a publisher to add additional content and interactive features to an e-book without expensive and time consuming processes, and without reformatting the entire e-book.

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Номер записи: 17
16-08-2012 дата публикации

Surveillance camera with integral large-domain sensor

Номер: US20120206604A1
Автор: Theodore L. Jones
Принадлежит: Bosch Security Systems Inc, ROBERT BOSCH GMBH

A surveillance camera arrangement includes a first camera that performs panning movements about a pan axis, and that performs tilting movements within a plane of tilting motion. The plane of tilting motion is offset from, and substantially parallel to, the pan axis. A second camera is substantially aligned with the pan axis. The second camera has a wider field of view than the first camera.

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Номер записи: 18
23-08-2012 дата публикации

Electronic employee selection systems and methods

Номер: US20120215710A1
Автор: Adam N. Mertz, Bjorn Chambless, David J. Scarborough, David R. Smith, Deme M. Clainos, George E. Paajanen, Joel R. Levy, John R. Smith, Maxwell W. Eng, Richard W. Becker, Thomas F. Check
Принадлежит: Kronos Talent Management Inc

An automated employee selection system can use a variety of techniques to provide information for assisting in selection of employees. For example, pre-hire and post-hire information can be collected electronically and used to build an artificial-intelligence based model. The model can then be used to predict a desired job performance criterion (e.g., tenure, number of accidents, sales level, or the like) for new applicants. A wide variety of features can be supported, such as electronic reporting. Pre-hire information identified as ineffective can be removed from a collected pre-hire information. For example, ineffective questions can be identified and removed from a job application. New items can be added and their effectiveness tested. As a result, a system can exhibit adaptive learning and maintain or increase effectiveness even under changing conditions.

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Номер записи: 19
06-09-2012 дата публикации

Connector Assemblage Formational for a Dermal Communication

Номер: US20120225411A1
Автор: Melinda Kathryn Puente
Принадлежит: Individual

The present invention relates generally to electrochemical-electromagnetic integration for instructional compliance management with distributed systems, methods, devices incorporating an instructional game integrated with operations training and instruction execution within a compliance lifecycle in particularly, a connector assemblage using a metamaterial and an instructional game providing security training using an RFID ID card and a RFID reader integrating terahertz radiation where the connector assemblage is conformational to a dermal communication for reducing cyber stress improving depth perception skills.

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Номер записи: 20
13-09-2012 дата публикации

System and method for providing educational content through gaming over a network

Номер: US20120231436A1
Автор: Rhoda CORN, Scott Segal, Stephen B. Corn
Принадлежит: ANSWERPAGE Inc

A method of distributing educational content over a network is disclosed. Educational content is divided into topics and the topics are split into smaller educational units. Professionals reviewing the material for accreditation purposes choose particular units to study and are subject to minimum and maximum time parameters. The partitioning of educational topics allows advertisers to deliver episodic advertising over an extended time period.

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Номер записи: 21
13-09-2012 дата публикации

Automated Caregiving Device with Prompting Based on Caregiver Progress

Номер: US20120232355A1
Автор: Gary A. Freeman
Принадлежит: Zoll Medical Corp

A device for assisting a caregiver in delivering therapy to a patient, the device comprising a user interface configured to deliver prompts to a caregiver to assist the caregiver in delivering therapy to a patient; at least one sensor configured to detect the caregiver's progress in delivering the therapy, wherein the sensor is other than an electrode in an electrical contact with the body; a memory in which a plurality of different prompts are stored; a processor configured to determine which of the different prompts should be selected for delivery based on the progress detected by the sensor.

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Номер записи: 22
20-09-2012 дата публикации

Portable Neurocognitive Assesment and Evaluation System

Номер: US20120238831A1
Автор: Jacob Benford
Принадлежит: Jacob Benford

A neurocognitive assessment and evaluation system uses a portable computerized appliance having a touchscreen, network communication functionality, at least one processor and on-board digital memory, and has software executing on the at least one processor. The software provides an interactive display comprising one or more graphics artifacts with which a person may interact, monitoring of the time and nature of the person's interaction with the one or more graphics artifacts, and audio or text instruction for the person to follow to interact with the one or more graphics artifacts to perform a specific test for neurocognitive evaluation of the person.

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Номер записи: 23
27-09-2012 дата публикации

Control device, display apparatus, and electronic apparatus

Номер: US20120242715A1
Автор: Kota Muto, Yusuke Yamada
Принадлежит: Seiko Epson Corp

A control device includes output means for outputting a signal for controlling an electro-optical device having a plurality of pixels which are provided so as to correspond to intersections of a plurality of scanning lines and a plurality of data lines, to the electro-optical device, and control means for controlling the output means to output a signal for applying a voltage corresponding to data stored in a memory to the plurality of data lines, whereby an image which is written by the signal when a first condition is satisfied has a higher spatial frequency of grayscale variations in an extending direction of the data lines than that of an image which is written by the signal when a second condition is satisfied.

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Номер записи: 24
01-11-2012 дата публикации

Talking Teacher Visualization for Language Learning

Номер: US20120276504A1
Автор: Frank Kao-Ping Soong, Gang Chen, Hao Wei, Lijuan Wang, Matthew Robert Scott, Weijiang Xu
Принадлежит: Microsoft Corp

A representation of a virtual language teacher assists in language learning. The virtual language teacher may appear as a “talking head” in a video that a student views to practice pronunciation of a foreign language. A system for generating a virtual language teacher receives input text. The system may generate a video showing the virtual language teacher as a talking head having a mouth that moves in synchronization with speech generated from the input text. The video of the virtual language teacher may then be presented to the student.

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Номер записи: 25
06-12-2012 дата публикации

Participant response system and method

Номер: US20120308979A1
Автор: Andrew Cornall, Anthony M. Knowles, Christopher Davies
Принадлежит: Individual

A participant response system comprises a plurality of handsets for allowing a participant of an event to input a response. Each handset comprises a wireless handset having a keyboard for allowing a user to input a response. The handsets are configurable either as a participant response handset to allow a participant to enter a response, or as a base station. The handset also includes audio capability to allow participants to receive and input audio.

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Номер записи: 26
20-12-2012 дата публикации

Method and apparatus for producing and delivering customized education and entertainment

Номер: US20120322041A1
Автор: Jordan K. Weisman
Принадлежит: GO GO KIDDO Inc

A parent provides information regarding a child and other family members to a system. The information is then used to create customized assemblages of linear and interactive media, which may be further personalized for that child's entertainment and education. The customized and personalized episode so assembled persists and can be replayed indefinitely. New episodes are created regularly (e.g., daily), and can be based on the child's age, preferences, and performance while experiencing previous episodes. Scheduled events (e.g., birthdays, starting school), local current events (e.g., weather), the current situation (e.g., current location, time of day), etc. may also influence the creation of new episodes. While monitoring the child's progress, the system provides to a parent suggestions for activities related to the child's recent episodes.

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Номер записи: 27
20-12-2012 дата публикации

Systems, methods, and media for providing virtual mock trials

Номер: US20120322044A1
Автор: David L. Kurzman, Ronny L. Kurzman
Принадлежит: Magna Legal Services LLC

Systems, methods, and media for providing virtual mock trials are provided. A system includes one or more hardware processors that are operative to initiate an interactive mock trial session via a network to a plurality of remote participants. The one or more hardware processors generate first and second presentation displays of the mock trial, each having an arrangement of content that may include a live-action video, a pre-recorded video, an image, interactive actuators or icons, text, or combinations thereof. The first display has a first set of interactive options and is transmitted to a plurality of mock jurors, while the second display has a second set of interactive options and is transmitted to at least one other remote participant, which may be, for example, a trial manager, an attorney, or an observer. Evaluations of the mock trial are interactively completed and received by the hardware processor.

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Номер записи: 28
27-12-2012 дата публикации

Method and apparatus for accessing electronic data via a familiar printed medium

Номер: US20120325906A1
Автор: Jeffrey S. Nevid, Spencer A. Rathus
Принадлежит: MARSHALL FEATURE RECOGNITION LLC

The disclosed methods and apparatus relate generally to the electronics media industry, such as cable television (CATV), home shopping services, on-line computer services and computer memory applications. These methods and apparatus allow a user to access and make use of electronic media input and output devices by reference to and/or utilization of standard printed matter, such as magazines, textbooks, or any other printed matter that can be correlated to electronic media. The methods and apparatus further allow the user to tailor the retrieval of electronic data by using a user profile.

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Номер записи: 29
03-01-2013 дата публикации

Ten-level enterprise architecture systems and tools

Номер: US20130007748A1
Автор: Kerry John Enright
Принадлежит: Individual

This disclosure describes sets of systems and tools that drive complex enterprise execution logic top to bottom, end to end and site to site through the discrete execution and control of ten levels of mission-critical enterprise structure: 1. Execution logic: drive operations end to end, top to bottom, site to site 2. Rules: govern a process step execution 3. Information: track states of enterprise objects or go/no decisions 4. Data: capture and use measurements or events 5. Specifications: guide operation for particular programs 6. Templates: prepackage execution logic models 7. Identification: name critical enterprise resources for common management 8. Users: represent the extended enterprise community 9. Services: provide physical or logical procedures, functions, modifications or measurements 10. Controls: monitor, evaluate and control named material at specific process steps The ten-level enterprise architecture provides effective and efficient tools for executing complex globally collaborative enterprise processes.

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Номер записи: 30
17-01-2013 дата публикации

Techniques for presenting educational material online

Номер: US20130018941A1
Автор: Dan Olaru
Принадлежит: Beacon Communications Services LLC

Embodiments of the invention provide techniques for verifying that an attendee of an online educational presentation views material that is presented. In some embodiments, a server computer may instruct an attendee's client computer to present verification information to the attendee which the attendee is to acknowledge. The verification information may, for example, comprise one or more codes, and may be presented at a point in time which is difficult for an attendee to predict. An indication whether the attendee acknowledged the verification information during the time it was presented may be stored, allowing the organizer of an online presentation to determine whether each attendee paid attention to the content presented.

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Номер записи: 31
14-02-2013 дата публикации

Prescription of Electronic Resources Based on Observational Assessments

Номер: US20130042007A1
Автор: Chet Dee Linton, Cory John Linton, Derris Todd Moore, Jonathan E. Smalley
Принадлежит: SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT NETWORK LLC

Various embodiments for prescribing electronic resources based on observational assessments are described. One example system includes a communication unit for sending and receiving data, a recommendation engine, and an assignment engine. The recommendation engine receives observation data related to a target subject, identifies one or more electronic resources that correspond to the observation data, and provides data describing the one or more electronic resources for display to an observer. The recommendation engine is coupled to the communication unit to provide the data representing the one or more electronic resources. The assignment engine receives an assignment request requesting an assignment of at least one electronic resource from the one or more electronic resources to the target subject for completion. The assignment engine also assigns the at least one electronic resource to the target subject. The assignment engine is coupled to the communication unit to receive the assignment request.

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Номер записи: 32
07-03-2013 дата публикации

Interactive electronic toy and learning device system

Номер: US20130059284A1
Автор: Kevin Owen, Thomas H. Giedgowd, JR., Thomas Williams, III, Weston Edwards
Принадлежит: TEEGEE LLC

A device and system of information exchange for an educational toy is disclosed. Inside an external shell is placed a small computer. The Device interacts through auditory and visual responses, and accepts input through buttons, RFID accessories, smart cards and speech. The Device communicates with other like devices through a wireless Bluetooth connection. The Device receives information updates via a Bluetooth dongle that plugs into the end user's computer. When the Device is synchronized with the end user's computer, new information is pushed to (and stored in) the Device's internal computer. The end user's computer automatically downloads updates and configuration information from a central web server, via a background software application, which can be transferred during synchronization. Updates and configuration information are available via an online store hosted on the central server. The Device leverages the end user's smartphone to partially replace functionality performed by the internal computer.

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Номер записи: 33
14-03-2013 дата публикации

Education Method

Номер: US20130065215A1
Автор: Kyle Tomson
Принадлежит: Individual

An education system for educating one or more students wherein the student is presented with a setting and multiple responses. In the application of the system, one or more students provide a verbal response in accord with one of the multiple responses. The student's response is then incorporated into a dialog which is returned to the student.

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Номер записи: 34
21-03-2013 дата публикации

Interactive System for use in Connection with the Identification and/or Management of Psychological Issues

Номер: US20130071822A1
Автор: Lloyd Humphreys
Принадлежит: Breaking Free Online Ltd

A system for use in the management of psychological issues comprises: a user terminal connected to a remote server 110 via a communication link 105. The user terminal 101 comprises at least a display 102, user actuable input means 103 and an interface engine 104 operable in conjunction with the display 102 and the user input means 103 to provide structured data interfaces facilitating user input of data which may be forwarded over the communication link 105. The remote server 110 comprises a management engine 111 operable to receive and process data from the interface engine 104 via network 105 . Based on the inputs to psychological data input interfaces a classification interface 400 is generated and displayed comprising selectable indicator areas 411 - 416 relating to specific categories of psychological issues, colour coded so that a user can readily identify the areas where the issues are most serious.

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Номер записи: 35
21-03-2013 дата публикации

ACTIVITY BASED SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CHARGING STUDENT ACCOUNTS

Номер: US20130071830A1
Автор: Adams Brad, Finnigan Stu, McAvoy Glenn, Viazanko Duane
Принадлежит: Educate Online Technology, LLC

A system for charging one or more learning session to one or more student accounts comprises an online learning system having one or more nodes that creates one or more online learning sessions over one or more communications channels between one or more students and corresponding teachers. An enrollment node receives student enrollment information. A scheduling node schedules the online learning session. A databases the stores information relating to one or more one or more charge criterion information for charging the one or more learning sessions to the one or more student accounts based on communications channel activity. An activity node receives communications channel activity information associated with one or more learning sessions, and an accounting node associates a charge information for a learning session to the student account based on the channel activity information and one or more charge criterion information. The charge information for the learning session is associated with the student account based on a determination of whether one or more communications channel activity associated with the learning session satisfy the one or more charge criterion. 1an online learning system having one or more nodes that creates one or more online learning sessions over one or more communications channels between one or more students and corresponding teachers;an enrollment node that receives student enrollment information;a scheduling node that schedules the one or more online learning sessions;a database that stores information relating to one or more charge criterion information for charging the one or more online learning sessions to one or more student accounts based on communications channel activity;an activity node for receiving communications channel activity information associated with the one or more online learning sessions; and (i) the communications channel activity occurring during the learning session, and', '(ii) the one or more charge criterion ...

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Номер записи: 36
21-03-2013 дата публикации

Voice pronunciation for text communication

Номер: US20130073287A1
Автор: Alexis Yao Pang Song, Kristina Beckley, Smriti Talwar, Vincent Burckhardt
Принадлежит: International Business Machines Corp

A method, computer program product, and system for voice pronunciation for text communication is described. A selected portion of a text communication is determined. A prompt to record a pronunciation relating to the selected portion of the text communication is provided at a first computing device. The recorded pronunciation is associated with the selected portion of the text communication. A visual indicator, relating to the selected portion of the text communication and the recorded pronunciation, is displayed.

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Номер записи: 37
21-03-2013 дата публикации

Interactive Content for Digital Books

Номер: US20130073932A1
Автор: Alexander C. MacLean, Charles J. Migos, Christopher Erich RUDOLPH, David M. Hall, Diego Bauducco, Gary W. Gehiere, Jacob G. Refstrup, Jay Christopher Capela, M. Frank Emanuel, Mac Murrett, Mark Ambachtsheer, Markus Hagele, Paul Elseth, Peter G. Berger, Peter W. Rapp, Roger Rock Rosner, Simon Antony WARD, Steven J. Israelson, Yaniv Gur
Принадлежит: Apple Inc

This disclosure describes systems, methods, and computer program products for presenting interactive content for digital books. In some implementations, a graphical user interface (GUI) is presented that allows a user to view and interact with content embedded in a digital book. The interactive content can include, but is not limited to, text, image galleries, multimedia presentations, video, HTML, animated and static diagrams, charts, tables, visual dictionaries, review questions, three-dimensional (3D) animation and any other known media content. For example, various touch gestures can be used by the user to move through images and multimedia presentations, play video, answer review questions, manipulate three-dimensional objects, and interact with HTML.

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Номер записи: 38
21-03-2013 дата публикации

Methods and systems for dynamically generating a training program

Номер: US20130073957A1
Автор: John DIGIANTOMASSO, Martin L. Cohen
Принадлежит: Breakthrough Performancetech LLC

Learning content management systems and processes are described that enable a user to independently define or select learning content, frameworks, styles, and/or protocols. The frameworks may be configured to specify a flow or an order of presentation to a learner with respect to a learning content presentation. The style definition may define an appearance of learning content. At least partly in response to a publishing instruction, the received learning content and the received framework definition are merged and then rendered in accordance with the defined style. The rendered merged learning content and framework definition are packaged in accordance with the defined/selected protocol to provide a published learning document.

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Номер записи: 39
04-04-2013 дата публикации

Information providing system

Номер: US20130084555A1
Автор: Hiromasa Kaneko, Yasushi Suda
Принадлежит: Elmo Co Ltd

An information providing system is configured to provide each of students with an image of a material taken with a camera of an information providing device and allow interaction with the student. The teacher operates a tablet to set a plurality of answer options as available response choices for a question, such that the number of answer options is equal to or less than the number of answer buttons provided on each response clicker. The response clicker receives answer options specification data for specifying the answer options set by the teacher and provides initial notification that notifies each of the students of the answer buttons respectively corresponding to the plurality of answer options specified by the received answer options specification data.

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Номер записи: 40
11-04-2013 дата публикации

METHODS FOR ENSURING THE SAFETY OF A WHEELCHAIR PASSENGER IN A TRANSPORT VEHICLE

Номер: US20130088348A1
Автор: Verachtert Ton
Принадлежит: Verbu b.v.b.a.

A method for ensuring the safety of a wheelchair passenger in a transport vehicle is disclosed. The method ensures that the wheelchair is blocked from moving by fixating the wheelchair to the vehicle floor and ensures that the wheelchair passenger is secured in his wheelchair by a safety-belt system. Prior to transport the method includes sensing if the wheelchair is correctly fixed to the vehicle floor and sensing if the safety-belt system is applied correctly. In a second aspect, a method for ensuring the safety of a wheelchair passenger in a transport vehicle is provided, by instructing the operator of the securing procedure to be followed. The safety of a wheelchair passenger in a vehicle is ensured by allowing the wheelchair user to indicate his status of safety. 2. The method according to claim 1 , wherein after transport claim 1 , said method comprises the steps of:sensing if a wheelchair passenger remains behind in said vehicle,wherein said sensing if fixation means and safety-belt system is applied correctly occurs by one or more sensors.3. The method according to claim 1 , comprising the steps of: registering and/or recording data about said transport claim 1 , said data comprising any or any combination of:number of passengers in the vehicle during transport;number of wheelchairs in the vehicle during transport;duration of transport;time of occupancy of one or more seats during transport;occupancy degree of seats and wheelchair-accommodating places in said vehicle during transport.4. The method according to claim 1 , wherein a sensor is sending a signal to an alarm unit if said fixation means are not applied correctly and/or wherein a sensor is sending a signal to an alarm unit if said safety-belt system is not applied correctly claim 1 , wherein said alarm unit sends out an auditory claim 1 , visual and/or audio-visual alarm when receiving a signal from said sensor.5. The method according to claim 1 , wherein said transport vehicle will be prevented from ...

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Номер записи: 41
11-04-2013 дата публикации

Exercise system

Номер: US20130089842A1
Автор: Michael J. Shea
Принадлежит: Individual

An example exercise apparatus includes a processor, a movable element, a panel including a display and at least one input device, and wireless communication circuitry configured to receive exercise program information and mental activity data. The processor is configured to use exercise program information to control a parameter associated with the movable element during use of the exercise apparatus and to control the display to display the mental activity data during the use of the exercise apparatus.

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Номер записи: 42
11-04-2013 дата публикации

Corporate training system and method for improving workplace performance

Номер: US20130089851A1
Автор: Douglas Drane, Eileen Mcdonald, Pilar Angel
Принадлежит: AXEOS LLC

The disclosed embodiments include a system and method for improving corporate employee work performance. The disclosed embodiments provide an innovative approach to optimizing the talent and resources within an organization including, but not limited to, an individual employee, teams of employees, and to executives within the organization. Through the application of a multivariate model based on physiological, affective, and behavioral systems, the disclosed embodiments attempt to improve an employee's vitality, vibrancy, wellness, and overall work performance.

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Номер записи: 43
18-04-2013 дата публикации

INSTRUCT-OR

Номер: US20130093829A1
Автор: Amirana Omar, DiBartholomeo Thomas J., Jin Paul S., Keldsen Daniel J., Park David S., Rosenblatt Peter L., Wilson Charles W.
Принадлежит: ALLIED MINDS DEVICES LLC

In embodiments, the present invention provides methods and systems for providing remote real-time guidance for a procedure with a device. The method and systems may include providing a user guidance application executing on a system during the procedure. The methods and systems may be enabled to receive voice commands, and may include providing a step-by-step guidance from a remote human specialist through the steps required to complete a procedure with a device. The systems and methods may include, displaying on the system, procedure reference material associated with the procedure and accessible to the user to assist the user in the use of the device. 1. A method of providing a remote real-time guidance for a procedure with a device , comprising:providing a user guidance application executing on a system during the procedure, wherein the system is enabled to receive voice commands, and comprising:providing a step-by-step guidance from a remote human specialist through the steps required to complete the procedure with the device; anddisplaying on the system procedure reference material associated with the procedure and accessible to the user to assist the user in the use of the device.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the procedure takes place in an operating room.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the procedure reference material comprises at least one of text claim 1 , audio claim 1 , video claim 1 , animations claim 1 , and still image content.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein step-by-step guidance comprises step-by-step training.5. The method of claim 1 , wherein the system further comprises at least one of a tablet device claim 1 , a computer claim 1 , a laptop claim 1 , an audio/visual system claim 1 , a mobile device claim 1 , and a handheld device.6. The method of claim 5 , wherein the system further comprises at least one of a joystick a foot pedal claim 5 , a microphone claim 5 , a camera claim 5 , a keyboard claim 5 , virtual keyboard claim 5 , headset ...

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Номер записи: 44
18-04-2013 дата публикации

ASSISTING HUMAN INTERACTION

Номер: US20130095460A1
Автор: Bishop Jonathan Edward
Принадлежит:

A method of and system for, assisting interaction between a user and at least one other human, which includes receiving () action data describing at least one action performed by at least one human. The action data is decoded () to generate action-meaning data and the action-meaning data is used () to generate () user response data relating to how a user should respond to the at least one action. 1. A method of assisting interaction between a user and at least one other human , the method including:{'b': '202', 'receiving () action data describing at least one action performed by at least one human;'}{'b': '204', 'decoding () the action data to generate action-meaning data, and'}{'b': 206', '208, 'using () the action-meaning data to generate () user response data relating to how a user should respond to the at least one action.'}2. A method according to claim 1 , wherein the action data includes audio and/or visual data.3. A method according to claim 2 , wherein the action data includes video and audio data representing the at least one human performing the at least one action.4. A method according to claim 1 , wherein the step of decoding the action data includes comparing data in the action data against stored data representing known human actions claim 1 , and selecting/generating the action-meaning data based on results of the comparison.5. A method according to claim 4 , wherein the step of decoding the action data includes detecting a facial expression of the at least one human from the action data and generating action-meaning relating to the facial expression.6. A method according to claim 4 , wherein the step of decoding the action data includes detecting explicit and/or implicit cues/information in speech content and/or delivery of the at least one human represented in the action data.7. A method according to claim 4 , wherein the step of decoding the action data includes detecting voice prosody of speech uttered by the at least one human represented in ...

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Номер записи: 45
18-04-2013 дата публикации

Multi-Dimensional Structure

Номер: US20130095901A1
Автор: Houlis Pantazis
Принадлежит:

A multi-dimensional structure is disclosed herein. In a first embodiment, the multi-dimensional structure is configurable as a Pentachoron structure having a plurality of independent geometric structures . Each geometric structure is defined by a number of vertices A,A,B,B,C,C,D,D,E,Ecooperating with respective elongate members . The multi-dimensional structure also comprises a plurality of structural vertices A+A, B+B, C+C, D+D, E+E, with each structural vertex comprising at least two vertices A,A,B,B,C,C,D,D,E,Efrom respective geometric structures movably connected together. 1. A multi-dimensional structure comprising a plurality of independent geometric structures , each geometric structure being defined by a number of vertices cooperating with respective elongate members; a plurality of structural vertices , each structural vertex comprising at least two vertices from respective geometric structures movably connected together , the elongate members and the vertices defining a plurality of planar faces of the multi-dimensional structure , at least some of the elongate members being extendable and compressible to enable movement of a said structural vertex through at least one of the planar faces to create different multi-dimensional structures.2. A multi-dimensional structure according to claim 1 , the plurality of independent geometric structures is selected from the group consisting of triangles claim 1 , squares claim 1 , pentagons claim 1 , hexagons claim 1 , heptagons and octagons.3. A multi-dimensional structure according to claim 1 , wherein each vertex includes a sleeve member for cooperating with respective elongate members.4. A multi-dimensional structure according to claim 3 , wherein the sleeve member is a tube.5. A multi-dimensional structure according to claim 1 , wherein the at least two vertices are movably connected together using an elastic element.6. A multi-dimensional structure according to claim 5 , wherein the elastic element include at ...

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Номер записи: 46
25-04-2013 дата публикации

HEAVY EQUIPMENT SIMULATOR AND RELATED METHODS

Номер: US20130101968A1
Автор: GRABENSTETTER Andy S., REYNOLDS Brandon M., SKAGGS Jade S.
Принадлежит: CSE SOFTWARE INC.

A method for training an operator of a machine including interacting with a simulation mode of a heavy equipment model simulator and evaluating an operator using criteria substantially similar to an original equipment manufacturer (OEM) criteria for a non-simulated heavy equipment model. Interacting includes performing one or more simulated exercises substantially similar to an OEM exercise for the non-simulated heavy equipment model. 1. A method for training an operator of heavy equipment , comprising:interacting with a simulation mode of a heavy equipment model simulator; andevaluating an operator using criteria substantially similar to an original equipment manufacturer (OEM) criteria for a non-simulated heavy equipment model;wherein interacting includes performing one or more simulated exercises substantially similar to an OEM exercise for the non-simulated heavy equipment model.2. The method of claim 1 , before interacting with a simulation mode claim 1 , one or more of initiating an instruction module claim 1 , initiating a simulation module for controlling a simulated machine and selecting an instruction mode.3. The method of claim 1 , after evaluating claim 1 , one or more of compiling results claim 1 , transferring results to instruction module and outputting results.4. The method of claim 2 , wherein initiating an instruction module is performed by an operator.5. The method of claim 2 , wherein initiating an instruction module is performed by an instructor.6. The method of claim 5 , wherein the initiating comprise the instructor utilizing a remote input device.7. The method of claim 6 , wherein the remote input device comprises a cell phone claim 6 , tablet computer claim 6 , laptop computer or personal digital assistant (PDA).8. The method of claim 1 , wherein interacting with a simulation mode comprises interacting with one or more of an operator entry exercise claim 1 , controlled reset exercise claim 1 , startup exercise claim 1 , shut down exercise or ...

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Номер записи: 47
25-04-2013 дата публикации

Methods and apparatus for monitoring and encouraging health and fitness

Номер: US20130101969A1
Автор: Brian M. Dugan
Принадлежит: Brian M. Dugan

Methods and apparatus are provided for monitoring and encouraging health and fitness. In accordance with a first aspect, an apparatus is provided that is adapted to assist in weight loss and exercise. The apparatus comprises a personal digital assistant (PDA) having computer program code adapted to assist in at least one of calorie counting, meal selection, meal suggestion, weight monitoring, weight loss or gain monitoring, fat consumption monitoring, sugar consumption monitoring and salt consumption monitoring. The PDA also includes computer program code adapted to display historical data regarding at least one of calorie counting, meal selection, meal suggestion, weight monitoring, weight loss or gain monitoring, fat consumption monitoring, sugar consumption monitoring and salt consumption monitoring. Numerous other embodiments are provided, as are methods, systems and computer program products.

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Номер записи: 48
25-04-2013 дата публикации

System and Method for Targeting Specific Benefits with Cognitive Training

Номер: US20130101975A1
Автор: Joseph L. Hardy, Michael D. Scanlon, Tieming Ji
Принадлежит: Lumos Labs Inc

The disclosure is directed to methods for enhancing cognition in a participant by dynamically constructing a cognitive training regime to exercise desired benefits. Additionally, computer implemented methods for enhancing cognition in a participant by dynamically constructing a cognitive training regime to exercise desired benefits are also provided. The methods and systems disclosed include the use or implementation of computer comprising: a processor; and a memory coupled to the processor, the memory comprising computer-executable instructions that when executed by the processor perform operations including: dynamically constructing a cognitive training regime to exercise desired benefits.

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Номер записи: 49
16-05-2013 дата публикации

METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR PROVIDING GAME-RELATED INCENTIVES TO SALES PROFESSIONALS IN A VIRTUAL ENVIRONMENT

Номер: US20130122472A1
Автор: Margiotta Vince Scott
Принадлежит:

A method, comprising the steps of (a) representing users within a virtual environment, the virtual environment residing on one or more computers, comprising the steps of (b) collecting data pertaining to one or more of the users' activities not associated with the virtual environment relating to each of the users' performance on business-related tasks, (c) awarding incentives including points, badges, levels, prizes, etc. to a plurality of users in the virtual environment based on the collected data pertaining to the users, (d) providing information regarding a first user's incentives to at least a second user involved in activities related to the business-related tasks performed by the first user, and (e) updating the collected data in the virtual environment as the data pertaining to the performance of users changes. 1. A method comprising:representing a plurality of sales professionals as characters or entities within a virtual environment, the virtual environment residing on one or more computers;collecting data pertaining to one or more of the sales professionals' activities not associated with the virtual environment relating to each of the users' performance on sales-related tasks;awarding game-related incentives within the virtual environment to the plurality of sales professionals' characters or entities in the virtual environment based on the collected data pertaining to the sales professionals;providing information regarding a first sales professional's incentives to at least a second sales professional involved in activities related to the sales-related tasks performed by the first sales professional; andupdating the collected data in the virtual environment as the data pertaining to the performance of sales professionals changes.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the sales professionals comprise employees of an enterprise.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the sales professionals comprise employees of a plurality of channel partners of an enterprise.4. ...

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Номер записи: 50
16-05-2013 дата публикации

SYSTEM AND METHOD OF APPLYING INTERMITENT REINFORCEMENT TO STUDENT DURING INSTRUCTIONAL ACTIVITY

Номер: US20130122480A1
Автор: Hanrahan Linda Louise
Принадлежит:

A method and system for instructive reinforcement for a learner. The method comprises the steps of a) identifying a learner requiring external reinforcement for maintaining focus on an instructional activity; b) determining a reinforcement for the learner for use as an intermittent reinforcement during an instructional activity; c) defining at least one of a frequency and a duration of the intermittent reinforcement to be utilized during the instructional activity; d) performing the instructional activity; e) periodically interrupting the instructional activity, with the intermittent reinforcement, to refocus the learner back to the instructional activity; f) continuing performance of the instructional activity; and g) repeating steps e) and f) until the instructional activity is completed. A system incorporating the method is also disclosed. 1. A method of instructive reinforcement for a learner , the method comprising the steps of:a) identifying a learner requiring external reinforcement for maintaining focus on an instructional activity;b) determining a reinforcement for the learner for use as an intermittent reinforcement during an instructional activity;c) defining at least one of a frequency and a duration of the intermittent reinforcement to be utilized during the instructional activity;d) performing the instructional activity;e) periodically interrupting the instructional activity, with the intermittent reinforcement, to refocus the learner back to the instructional activity;f) continuing performance of the instructional activity; andg) repeating steps e) and f) until the instructional activity is completed.2. The method for instructive reinforcement according to claim 1 , further comprising the step of using a video program claim 1 , to be viewed by the learner claim 1 , as the instructional activity.3. The method for instructive reinforcement according to claim 1 , further comprising the step of using one of a video claim 1 , a song claim 1 , a picture and ...

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Номер записи: 51
23-05-2013 дата публикации

Management of patient fall risk

Номер: US20130127620A1
Автор: Kristopher C. Klindworth, Ricardo Fonseca-Solano, Scott Gordon Siebers
Принадлежит: Cerner Innovation Inc

Methods, computer systems, and computer-storage media are provided for facilitating the management of a patient's fall risk. It is determined that the patient has previously been classified as a fall risk. Inputs are automatically received from fall risk sensors located in the patient's clinical care room, and, based on the inputs received from the fall risk sensors, it is determined that the patient is currently at risk for falling. Alerts are initiated and settings for components within the clinical care room are adjusted to decrease the patient's fall risk.

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Номер записи: 52
23-05-2013 дата публикации

OBSERVATION PLATFORM FOR TRAINING, MONITORING AND MINING STRUCTURED COMMUNICATIONS

Номер: US20130130207A1
Автор: Kittler Andrew W., Russell Steven Paul, VanBuskirk Guy R.
Принадлежит: THEATROLABS, INC.

Using an observation platform for training, monitoring, and mining structured communications. A signal is received from a first communication device at a second communication device associated with a computer system, wherein a first characteristic of the signal corresponds to an audible source and a second characteristic of the signal corresponds to information indicative of a geographic position of the first communication device. 1. A method for instruction and training in an observation platform , comprising:receiving a signal from a first communication device at a second communication device associated with a computer system, wherein a first characteristic of said signal corresponds to supplemental information useful for said instruction and said training;determining a status of said user wherein said status comprises a readiness of said user, at said computer system, based on said supplemental information and information sent from said first communication device to said second communication device; andsending instructional information to said first communication device in response to a determination that said status of said user indicates a likelihood of readiness to receive said instructional information, wherein said instructional information is for use by said user in conjunction with said first communication device.2. The method of wherein said instructional information is a training module.3. The method of wherein said supplemental information is selected from the group of supplemental information consisting of: information related to a geographic position of said first communication device claim 1 , information related to environmental surroundings claim 1 , information related to an audio input at said first communication device claim 1 , sub-audible information claim 1 , user habits claim 1 , user identification claim 1 , button presses claim 1 , and other external influences.4. The method of further comprising:identifying a user associated with the ...

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Номер записи: 53
23-05-2013 дата публикации

BODY WEIGHT MANAGEMENT DEVICE

Номер: US20130131463A1
Автор: Date Wataru, Katsura Naoki
Принадлежит:

A device includes a body weight obtainment unit for obtaining measurement data; a storage unit for storing the measurement data; a target calculation unit that, based on the measurement data in, calculates a target diurnal fluctuation amount including a body weight fluctuation amount during sleep and a body weight diurnal target increase/decrease amount; and a computation unit that, based on the target diurnal fluctuation amount, calculates a target value to serve as a target when measuring a pre-sleep body weight value at a second timing before the measurement subject sleeps relative to a post-waking body weight value that is measured at a first timing after the measurement subject wakes. The target calculation unit calculates the diurnal target increase/decrease amount based on the measurement data in the storage unit so that the diurnal target increase/decrease amount is within a predetermined increase/decrease percentage range of the post-waking body weight value. 1. A body weight management device comprising:a body weight/body composition meter that obtains measurement data in which a body weight measurement value for a measurement subject and a measurement day/time are associated with each other;a storage unit that stores said measurement data obtained by said body weight/body composition meter;a target obtainment unit that, based on said measurement data in said storage unit, calculates a target diurnal fluctuation amount including a body weight fluctuation amount during sleep and a body weight diurnal target increase/decrease amount; anda computation unit that, based on the target diurnal fluctuation amount obtained by said target obtainment unit, calculates a target value to serve as a target to be achieved when measuring a pre-sleep body weight value at a second timing near when the measurement subject sleeps, based on a post-waking body weight value measured at a first timing after the measurement subject wakes,wherein said target obtainment unit ...

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Номер записи: 54
13-06-2013 дата публикации

PARENT-CHILD INTERACTIVE EDUCATION SYSTEM AND METHOD

Номер: US20130149686A1
Автор: Li Miao, Liu Chanjuan, LIU ZHIXIANG, Ming Xiaojun, Wang Zu, Wu Kailong, YANG HAIFENG, Yin Li
Принадлежит: LINKSTAR ELECTRONICS GROUP (SHENZHEN) CO., LTD.

A system comprises a finding scene constructing module, for constructing and displaying a finding scene according to a scene of different levels of difficulty, a base map matching the scene and a target to be found; a finding position processing module, for acquiring a finding position and comparing the finding position with a distribution area of the target to be found, to obtain a comparison result and judge, according to the comparison result, whether a child accurately finds the target to be found; a scoring module, for scoring according to the comparison result, counting total scores and submitting the total scores to a database for storage; an audio and video module, for providing prompts and knowledge for the child according to the comparison result; and a scene element database, for storing the scene of different levels of difficulty, the base map matching the scene, the target, and the audio and video. 1. A parent-child interactive education system , comprising a server and a client , wherein the server comprises a finding scene constructing module , a control module , a scene element database and a first communication module; and the client comprises a second communication module , an audio and picture module , a scheduling module , a finding position processing module , a storage module , a scoring module and a display module , and whereinthe finding scene constructing module is adapted to provide scenes with different levels of difficulties, base maps matched with the scenes and targets for a user to be selected, distribute a selected target to be found on the selected base map according to a preset rule; record a distribution area, construct and display a finding scene;the scene element database is adapted to store the scenes with different levels of difficulties, the base maps, targets, and audio and picture matched with the scenes;the finding position processing module is adapted to acquire a finding position when a child finds the target to be found, ...

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Номер записи: 55
13-06-2013 дата публикации

System and method for deriving questions and answers and summarizing textual information

Номер: US20130149688A1
Автор: Douglas Bean
Принадлежит: SITEVOICE LLC

A system and computer-implemented method that includes analyzing content of textual information, automatically deriving a plurality of questions from the analyzed content, presenting the plurality of questions derived, to a user via a user interface, determining, via the user, a validity of the plurality of questions, and generating at least one valid question as determined by a user along with a corresponding answer to the at least one valid question. The method further includes generating a summary of the textual information using the answers generated.

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Номер записи: 56
13-06-2013 дата публикации

Media outline

Номер: US20130150990A1
Автор: Aaron Eliezer Golden, Aaron Haney, Andrew C. Hoyer, Chatree Campiranon, Joshua John FORMAN, Marie Dalby Szuts, Scott William Kyle
Принадлежит: Inkling Systems Inc

Disclosed is a method for presenting an interactive media presentation, the method including presenting media section descriptions with a selectable time code and a description; presenting a media controller and including a displayed time line with one or more selectable time points; upon playing a media item, advancing a time indicator along the time line in accordance with a playback position of the media item and featuring the media section description corresponding to the playback position in the media item.

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Номер записи: 57
20-06-2013 дата публикации

Systems and methods for providing social electronic learning

Номер: US20130159335A1
Автор: Brian John Cepuran, Jeremy Jason Auger, John Allan Baker, Kenneth James Chapman
Принадлежит: D2L Corp

A social electronic learning system, including a plurality of computing devices for communicating with a plurality of users in an educational community, and at least one server in communication with each of the plurality of computing devices, each server in communication with at least one data storage device configured to host a plurality of electronic portfolios, each electronic portfolio associated with one or more users of the plurality of users in the educational community, wherein each server is configured such that one or more users may associate one or more digital items with each electronic portfolio, and the plurality of users may take actions on the digital items in each electronic portfolio depending on authorization criteria.

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Номер записи: 58
04-07-2013 дата публикации

Electronic device and method for transmitting slide file during slide file presentation

Номер: US20130169670A1
Автор: Xin Guo
Принадлежит: Hon Hai Precision Industry Co Ltd, Hongfujin Precision Industry Shenzhen Co Ltd

An electronic device includes a projecting module, a display module, a wireless communication module, and a control module. The projecting interface connects the electronic device to a projector. The display module displays one or more slide files. The control module receives a request for downloading a displayed slide file from a terminal, determines a corresponding slide file according to the received request if more then one of the one or more slide files are displayed, and transmits the determined slide file to the terminal via the wireless communication module during the slide file presentation.

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Номер записи: 59
04-07-2013 дата публикации

Method and System for Presenting Interactive, Three-Dimensional Tools

Номер: US20130171592A1
Автор: Craig M. Selby, Cynthia Bertucci Kaye, James Simpson, Jonathan Randall Self
Принадлежит: Logical Choice Technologies Inc

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

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Номер записи: 60
04-07-2013 дата публикации

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR ENCOURAGING REGULAR PARTICIPATION IN TRAINING AND COLLABORATIVE ACTIVITIES THROUGH A GAMIFIED TRAINING PLATFORM

Номер: US20130171593A1
Автор: Gorman Dirk, Hall Branden
Принадлежит: Pepper Technology LLC

Systems and methods for encouraging regular participation in training and collaborative activities by employees of an organization are provided through a gamified training platform. Preferably, these systems and methods are implemented in an Internet based environment accessed by the employees from various types of mobile devices. A training activity is determined based on training modules pertaining to the organization and made accessible to the employees for a specified period. When a first employee performs the training activity, the platform generates a collaborative review activity that allows other employees to review the first employee's training performance. When a second employee performs the collaborative review activity, the platform generates a collaborative feedback activity that allows yet other employees to rate the second employee's review. In certain embodiments, the platform may generate a leaderboard displaying the relative ranking of the employees based on the employees' performance of the training and collaborative activities. 1. A system for encouraging regular participation in training and collaborative activities by employees of an organization , the system comprising: training data associated with the organization, the training data including at least one training module having a plurality of training activities; and', 'user data associated with a plurality of employees of the organization; and, 'a computing device having physical memory that stores provide a gamified training platform adapted to allow the plurality of employees to access training and collaborative activities;', 'determine a training activity based on the training data, wherein the training activity is made accessible to the plurality of employees through the gamified training platform for a specified activity period;', 'receive training response data associated with a first employee performing the training activity;', "generate a collaborative review activity based on the ...

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Номер записи: 61
04-07-2013 дата публикации

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PROVIDING TRAINING AND COLLABORATIVE ACTIVITIES THROUGH A GROUP-BASED TRAINING AND EVALUATION PLATFORM

Номер: US20130171594A1
Автор: Gorman Dirk, Hall Branden
Принадлежит: Pepper Technology LLC

Systems and methods are provided for allowing users associated with an organization to participate in training and collaborative activities through a gamified training platform. Preferably, these systems and methods are implemented in an Internet based environment that can be accessed from various types of mobile devices. A training activity is determined based on training data pertaining to the organization and made accessible to the users through the platform. When users perform the training activity, the platform generates collaborative review activities that allow other users to review the users' performance of the training activity. In certain embodiments, when other users perform the collaborative review activities, the platform generates collaborative feedback activities that allow still other users to rate the users' performance of the collaborative review activities. In certain embodiments, a leaderboard is made accessible to the users based on the users' performance of training and collaborative activities through the platform. 1. A system for training and evaluating users , the system comprising: provide a gamified training platform adapted to allow a plurality of users associated with an organization to access training and collaborative activities;', 'determine a training activity for one or more of the plurality of users based on training data pertaining to the organization;', 'receive training response data associated with a first user performing the training activity;', "generate a collaborative review activity pertaining to evaluating the first user's performance of the training activity;", 'receive collaborative review data associated with a second user performing the collaborative review activity; and', 'update historical activity data based on the training response data and the collaborative review data, the historical activity data including data pertaining to training and collaborative activities previously performed by each user;', 'wherein a ...

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Номер записи: 62
04-07-2013 дата публикации

Method and System for Presenting Interactive, Three-Dimensional Learning Tools

Номер: US20130171603A1
Автор: Kaye Cynthia Bertucci, Selby Craig M., Self Jonathan Randall, Simpson James
Принадлежит: Logical Choice Technologies, Inc.

A system includes an education module () that is operable with, includes, or is operable to control three-dimensional figure generation software (). The education module () is configured to present a three-dimensional interactive rendering () on a display () above an image () of an interactive book () disposed beneath a camera () that is operable with the education module (). The three-dimensional interactive rendering () can be a game, an interaction scenario, or other image, and can be presented when a user () covers a user actuation target (). A cut video () can be presented after the user actuation target () is covered but before the three-dimensional interactive rendering () is presented to provide a stimulating educational experience to a student. 1. A computer-implemented method of teaching , comprising:capturing one or more video images of an interactive book; andaugmenting the one or more video images for presentation on a display of an electronic device with an education module by superimposing a three-dimensional rendering on an image of the interactive book.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein pages of the interactive book have one or more user actuation targets disposed thereon.3. The method of claim 2 , wherein:the pages further comprise text disposed thereon;the one or more user actuation targets comprise a read text element; andwhen the read text element is covered, causing with the education module the text to be read aloud.4. The method of claim 2 , wherein:the one or more user actuation targets comprise a play element; andthe three-dimensional rendering is presented only after the play element is covered.5. The method of claim 4 , further comprising presenting a cut video after the play element is covered and before the augmenting.6. The method of claim 1 , wherein:pages of the interactive book has one or more of art or graphics disposed thereon; andthe three-dimensional rendering comprises a three-dimensional rendering of elements included in the ...

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Номер записи: 63
04-07-2013 дата публикации

Method and system for determining answerer

Номер: US20130171605A1
Автор: Renjie Tang
Принадлежит: China Mobile Communications Group Co Ltd

A method and system for determining an answerer is disclosed. The method includes: receiving a question from an asker; obtaining history answering statistics information of each online answerer, where an online answerer is a user with a label which represents that the user is available to answer a question; and determining from all online answerers at least one answerer for the question according to the history answering statistics information of each online answerer. With the method and system, an answerer which is available and suitable to answer a question can be determined for the question, and thus the question can be more likely to be answered quickly and correctly.

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Номер записи: 64
04-07-2013 дата публикации

MULTI-COMPONENT BOOK FOR AMELIORATIVE BEHAVIORAL MODIFICATION

Номер: US20130171610A1
Автор: Andres Kathleen Lemp
Принадлежит:

A flip-book for educating a user is disclosed. It comprises a first book component and a second book component. A first cover comprises an initial portion of the first book component. A second book cover forms an initial portion of the second component of the book. The cover is positioned on the opposite side of the flip-book. The first component and the second component share a book spine. At least one page of ancient religious text is associated with the first book component. At least one page of modern day text is associated with the second book component. 1. A digital analog of a flip-book for educating a user , said book comprising: a first book component; a first cover comprising an initial portion of said first book component; a second book component; a second cover forming an initial portion of said second component of said book , said cove being positioned on the opposite side of said flip-book; a book spine , wherein said first component and said second component share said book spine; at least one page of ancient religious text associated with said first book component; and at least one page of modern day text associated with said second book component.2. The E-book of claim 1 , wherein said first cover is oriented at an angle different from the angle of orientation of said second cover by about 180 degrees.3. The Electronic book of claim 1 , wherein said first cover is oriented at an angle different from the angle of orientation of said second cover by about 90 degrees.4. The book of claim 1 , wherein said at least one page of modern day text comprises a primary text and a secondary text claim 1 , said secondary text being excerpted in whole or in part from said first book.5. The book of claim 4 , wherein said primary text has a printed indicia of a particular content and said secondary text has a content associated with said particular content.6. The book of claim 5 , wherein said primary text has a note indicator and said secondary text has a note ...

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Номер записи: 65
11-07-2013 дата публикации

Systems and Methods for Directing Brain Activity

Номер: US20130177883A1
Автор: Barnehama Arye Zalta, Berman Laura Michelle
Принадлежит: Axio, Inc.

Methods and devices are provided for monitoring and manipulating a person's brainwaves to achieve a desired mental state. A method of improving a student's test-taking ability includes analyzing EEG data to determine a student's focus level during an exam and providing a suggestion to the student for improving the student's focus level. A method of manipulating brain activity includes measuring a listener's brainwave frequency and providing binaural beats to the listener to guide the listener to a desired mental state. The binaural beats may be incorporated into music in such a way that they may not be distinguished over the music. A portable apparatus includes EEG electrodes connected to earphones with malleable wire that facilitates preferential placement and stability on a user's scalp. 1. A method of improving a student's test-taking ability , the method comprising the steps of:receiving EEG data from the student while the student is taking an exam;analyzing the EEG data to determine a focus level of the student during the exam;correlating the focus level of the student with a score the student received on the exam;receiving lifestyle data from the student, the lifestyle data describing an activity the student performed prior to the exam; andproviding the student with feedback comprising at least one suggestion for improving the student's focus level.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the exam is a practice exam for an SAT exam claim 1 , an AP exam claim 1 , an ACT exam claim 1 , a GRE exam claim 1 , an MCAT exam claim 1 , or an LSAT exam.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the focus level is correlated with a score the student received on a question from the exam.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein the focus level is correlated with a difficulty level of a question from the exam.5. The method of claim 1 , wherein the activity comprises at least one member selected from the group consisting of sleeping claim 1 , eating claim 1 , resting claim 1 , and exercising.6. ...

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Номер записи: 66
11-07-2013 дата публикации

AUDIO-VISUAL LEARNING SYSTEM

Номер: US20130177891A1
Автор: HAMMERSCHMIDT JOACHIM
Принадлежит:

An audio-visual learning device useful for learning materials such as foreign languages, physics, and chemistry. The audio-visual learning devices include special operating controls that enable a user to playback AV content by segments. Meta data is provided to enhance learning. 1. A set of ordered learning segments , comprising:a length of audio-visual content extending from a start time to an end time;a set of meta data information associated with said audio-visual content, said meta data information organized as individual meta data segments each of which comprises a beginning time stamp for identifying where in said audio-visual content said meta data segment is associated;wherein at least one meta data segment contains information related to learning a section of said AV content.2. The set of ordered learning segments according to claim 1 , wherein said meta data information is stored in a database.3. The set of ordered learning segments according to claim 2 , wherein said meta data information is searchable using Structured Query Language commands.4. The set of ordered learning segments according to wherein said audio-visual content and said meta data information are stored in different physical locations.5. The set of ordered learning segments according to wherein said meta data information is time synchronized with said audio-visual content.6. The set of ordered learning segments according to claim 1 , wherein an end of a first meta data segment extends beyond said beginning time-stamp of a second meta data segment.7. The set of ordered learning segments according to claim 6 , wherein said time synchronized meta data information ramps a playback parameter up when beginning a learning segment.8. The set of ordered learning segments according to claim 6 , wherein said time synchronized meta data information ramps a playback parameter down when ending a learning segment.9. The set of ordered learning segments according to claim 1 , wherein said audio-visual ...

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Номер записи: 67
11-07-2013 дата публикации

COMPUTING DEVICE PROVIDING ELECTRONIC BOOK DATA HAVING SELECTABLE CONTENT LAYERS WITH DIFFERENT DIFFICULTLY LEVELS AND RELATED METHODS

Номер: US20130177892A1
Автор: Al-Haddad Rawad, BATARSEH ISSA, Haddad Ghaith, Oreifej Rashad
Принадлежит: UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL FLORIDA RESEARCH FOUNDATION, INC.

A computing device may include a display, a memory to store electronic book data having a plurality of different content layers each associated with a different content difficultly level, and a processor coupled to the display and the memory. The processor may determine a selected content difficultly level for viewing of the electronic book data, and display on the display the respective content layer of the electronic book data associated with the selected content difficultly level, 1. A computing device comprising:a display;a memory to store electronic book data having a plurality of different content layers each associated with a different content difficultly level; and determine a selected content difficultly level for viewing of the electronic book data, and', 'display on said display the respective content layer of the electronic book data associated with the selected content difficultly level., 'a processor coupled to said display and said memory to'}2. The computing device of wherein the electronic book data comprises at least one problem to be solved; and wherein the different content difficultly levels comprise different difficulty levels for the at least one problem.3. The computing device of wherein the at least one problem comprises at least one of a scientific problem claim 2 , an engineering problem claim 2 , and a mathematics problem.4. The computing device of wherein the at least one problem comprises at least one electrical circuit problem; and wherein the different content layers comprise different numbers of circuit branches.5. The computing device of wherein the at least one problem comprises at least one electrical circuit problem including a plurality of circuit elements; and wherein the different content layers comprise different arrangements of the circuit elements.6. The computing device of wherein the at least one problem comprises at least one electrical circuit problem including a plurality of circuit branches;and wherein the different ...

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Номер записи: 68
11-07-2013 дата публикации

Method and Apparatus for Responding to an Inquiry

Номер: US20130177893A1
Автор: Feng Junlan, Gilbert Mazin, Hakkani-Tur Dilek, Tur Gokhan
Принадлежит: AT&T INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY II, L.P.

Disclosed is a method and apparatus for responding to an inquiry from a client via a network. The method and apparatus receive the inquiry from a client via a network. Based on the inquiry, question-answer pairs retrieved from the network are analyzed to determine a response to the inquiry. The QA pairs are not predefined. As a result, the QA pairs have to be analyzed in order to determine whether they are responsive to a particular inquiry. Questions of the QA pairs may be repetitive and, without more, will not be useful in determining whether their corresponding answer responds to an inquiry. 140-. (canceled)41. A method for responding to an inquiry comprising:generating question and answer pairs based on a comparison of a first layout associated with a first web page and a second layout associated with a second web page;receiving an inquiry from a user;determining a plurality of responses to the inquiry based on analysis of meta-level features of the question and answer pairs;presenting the plurality of responses to the user;receiving an input identifying a selection of a particular response from among the plurality of responses;updating a measure of eligibility of the particular response to be a response to the inquiry in response to the selection of the particular response.42. The method of further comprising:identifying the meta level features of the question and answer pairs, wherein meta-level features of a particular question and answer pair are based on meta-level features of a related question and answer pair.43. The method of further comprising:generating a follow-up question based on the inquiry from the user; andclarifying the inquiry from the user based on a response to the follow-up question.44. The method of wherein the determining a plurality of responses to the inquiry is further based on the clarifying the inquiry from the user.45. The method of wherein the question and answer pairs are unstructured question and answer pairs.46. The method of ...

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Номер записи: 69
11-07-2013 дата публикации

Differentiated Information Display For Certified and Uncertified Web Page Versions

Номер: US20130179768A1
Автор: Adam Roberts
Принадлежит: International Business Machines Corp

Different certified and uncertified versions of a web page document are provided in response to user preferences. In response to verifying that information content on an input web page meets a reviewing standard, a certification is built into the input web page, the information content locked into a read-only mode and the locked web page content published as a certified version of the web page including the certificate. The web page may also be published as an original uncertified version that does not include the certificate. One or more of the certified and original uncertified versions of the web page are selected and displayed as a function of a presence or an absence of the certificate as required by a user setting of a programmable browser device. The displaying may visually indicate to the user a certification status of the displayed web page.

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Номер записи: 70
18-07-2013 дата публикации

System and method providing combined virtual reality arc welding and three-dimensional (3d) viewing

Номер: US20130182070A1
Автор: Carl Peters, Matthew Wayne WALLACE
Принадлежит: Lincoln Global Inc

A real-time virtual reality welding system including a programmable processor-based subsystem configured to generate simulation data corresponding to elements of a welding environment in virtual reality space; a three-dimensional (3D) conversion unit operatively connected to the programmable processor-based subsystem and configured to convert at least a portion of the simulation data, representative of at least a portion of the virtual welding environment, to 3D data in a stereoscopic 3D transmission format; and a 3D display-facilitating device operatively connected to the 3D conversion unit and configured to receive the 3D data from the 3D conversion unit and facilitate displaying of a stereoscopic representation of the 3D data.

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Номер записи: 71
18-07-2013 дата публикации

ANALYZING EXTERNAL DATA USING A VIRTUAL REALITY WELDING SYSTEM

Номер: US20130183645A1
Автор: Aditjandra Antonius, Peters Carl, Wallace Matthew Wayne
Принадлежит:

A real-time virtual reality welding system including a programmable processor-based subsystem, a spatial tracker operatively connected to the programmable processor-based subsystem, at least one mock welding tool capable of being spatially tracked by the spatial tracker, and at least one display device operatively connected to the programmable processor-based subsystem. The system is capable of simulating, in virtual reality space, a weld puddle having real-time molten metal fluidity and heat dissipation characteristics. The system is further capable of importing data into the virtual reality welding system and analyzing the data to characterize a student welder's progress and to provide training. 1. A method comprising:importing a first data set of welding quality parameters, being representative of a quality of a weld generated by a student welder during a real-world welding activity corresponding to a defined welding process, into a virtual reality welding system;comparing a second data set of welding quality parameters stored on the virtual reality simulator, being representative of a quality of a virtual weld generated by the student welder during a simulated welding activity corresponding to the defined welding process on the virtual reality welding system, to the first data set using a programmable processor-based subsystem of the virtual reality welding system; andgenerating a numerical comparison score in response to the comparing using the programmable processor-based subsystem of the virtual reality welding system.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the numerical comparison score is representative of a total deviation in weld quality between the first data set and the second data set.3. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:importing a third data set of welding quality parameters, being representative of a quality of an ideal weld generated by an expert welder during a real-world welding activity corresponding to the defined welding process, into the ...

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Номер записи: 72
18-07-2013 дата публикации

System and Method for Managing Information About Playground Installations

Номер: US20130183647A1
Автор: HARRY JENNIFER R., MILLER MATTHEW M., SHROYER RANDAL L.
Принадлежит: PLAYWORLD SYSTEMS, INC.

An information and management system configured to obtain and provide information about a playground installation may include a readable tag located on or near a playground installation. In response to reading the tag, a user interface of a mobile device may display information such as an identifying description that is specific to the playground installation, a check-in feature enabling a user to notify others of his or her location at the playground installation, instructions for how to use at least one aspect of the playground installation, and a parts list of at least some of the components of the playground installation. The system may further provide a claiming function configured to allow a user to identify a sales order associated with the readable tag with a second user interface, the second user interface configured to further manage the playground installation. 1. An information system configured to provide information about a playground installation , comprising:a readable tag located on or near a playground installation; an identifying description that is specific to the playground installation;', 'a check-in feature enabling a user to notify others of his or her location at the playground installation; and', 'instructions for how to use at least one aspect of the playground installation., 'information accessible on a user interface of a mobile device in response to the mobile device reading the tag, the information including2. The system of wherein the instructions for how to use at least one aspect of the playground installation includes a tip about how to use at least one aspect of the playground installation.3. The system of wherein the tip is configured to be updated on a weekly basis.4. The system of wherein the instructions for how to use at least one aspect of the playground installation includes a suggestion about how to use at least one aspect of the playground installation.5. The system of wherein the instructions for how to use at least one ...

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Номер записи: 73
18-07-2013 дата публикации

METHOD FOR GENERATING VISUAL MAPPING OF KNOWLEDGE INFORMATION FROM PARSING OF TEXT INPUTS FOR SUBJECTS AND PREDICATES

Номер: US20130183649A1
Автор: Kennedy James, Monroe Terrence
Принадлежит: Ceresis, LLC

A method for performing relational analysis of parsed input is employed to create a visual map of knowledge information. A title, header or subject line for an input item of information is parsed into syntactical components of at least a subject component and any predicate component(s) relationally linked as topic and subtopics. A search of topics and subtopics is carried out for each parsed component. If a match is found, then the parsed component is taken as a chosen topic/subtopic label. If no match is found, then the parsed component is formatted as a new entry in the knowledge map. A translation function for translating topics and subtopics from an original language into one or more target languages is enabled by user request or indicated user preference for display on a generated visual map of knowledge information. 1. A method for relational analysis of input items of information , each having a title , header or subject line and content to which it refers , said method to be performed on a computer system operable with a visual mapping software program for creating a visual map of input items of knowledge information related to a given theme and to each other as topics and subtopics in order to create a visual map of knowledge information of the given theme , said computer system including a storage repository for storing information content related to the given theme for topic and subtopics referenced on the visual map of knowledge information , said method comprising:a) parsing a title, header, or subject line for an input item of information into syntactical components of at least a subject component and any predicate component syntactically related thereto;b) determining the subject component as a topic and any predicate component as a subtopic relationally linked thereto;c) searching a topic-subtopic index of the knowledge information map for any existing topics or subtopics created therein for a match to said subject component syntactically parsed from ...

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Номер записи: 74
18-07-2013 дата публикации

SERVER, LEARNING TERMINAL APPARATUS, AND LEARNING CONTENT MANAGING METHOD

Номер: US20130183651A1
Автор: HASUO Shoko, KAGAWA Hiroshi, Nakanishi Koji, Suzuki Yuko, Takahashi Kazuhiro, Yamada Makoto, Yoshida Munehiro
Принадлежит: SONY CORPORATION

There is provided a server including a teaching material storage unit configured to store teaching material data, notebook templates, and link information indicating associations between the teaching material data and the notebook templates, and a transmission unit configured to transmit the teaching material data and the notebook templates associated with the teaching material data to a learning terminal apparatus according to a request from the learning terminal apparatus. The link information indicates association of a notebook template selected by a teacher for a designated page of the teaching material data. The notebook template is superimposed on another layer and displayed in the learning terminal apparatus. 1. A server comprising:a teaching material storage unit configured to store teaching material data, notebook templates, and link information indicating associations between the teaching material data and the notebook templates; anda transmission unit configured to transmit the teaching material data and the notebook templates associated with the teaching material data to a learning terminal apparatus according to a request from the learning terminal apparatus,wherein the link information indicates association of a notebook template selected by a teacher for a designated page of the teaching material data, andwherein the notebook template is superimposed on another layer in the learning terminal apparatus and displayed in the learning terminal apparatus.2. The server according to claim 1 , wherein the notebook template is a notebook template edited by the teacher.3. The server according to claim 1 ,wherein the notebook template includes a plurality of formats corresponding to apparatus types, andwherein the transmission unit, transmits the notebook template having a format corresponding to an apparatus type of a request source.4. The server according to claim 1 , wherein the notebook template is image data including a plurality of input components.5. The ...

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Номер записи: 75
18-07-2013 дата публикации

Performance Monitoring and Audio Playback Apparatuses and Methods

Номер: US20130184843A1
Автор: Caron Schwartz, Michael Ellis
Принадлежит: adidas AG

We have disclosed methods of controlling audio playback at a portable performance monitoring device. These methods may include playing music at a first volume, receiving athletic performance parameter data from a sensor at a portable performance monitoring device, reducing the volume of the music played while continuing to play the music, playing audio performance feedback with a portable performance monitoring device while music plays, and returning the volume to the first volume.

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Номер записи: 76
25-07-2013 дата публикации

Method and System for Automated Production of Audiovisual Animations

Номер: US20130187927A1
Автор: Rüdiger Weinmann
Принадлежит: CHRISTOPH BERTSCH GmbH

The present invention relates to a computer-implemented method for the automated production of an audiovisual animation, in particular a tutorial video, wherein the method comprises the following steps: a. obtaining a slide show created using a presentation program, wherein the slide show comprises one or more graphic images and one or more portions of text; b. automatically inserting one or more entry animations for the one or more graphic images into the slide show; c. automatically generating one or more speech sequences based on the one or more portions of text and inserting the one or more speech sequences into the slide show; and d. exporting the slide show to produce the audiovisual animation.

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Номер записи: 77
25-07-2013 дата публикации

Systems and methods for delivering activity based suggestive (abs) messages

Номер: US20130188809A1
Автор: M. Kelly Jones, Scott Andrew Horstemeyer
Принадлежит: M. Kelly Jones, Scott Andrew Horstemeyer

A personal electronic device (PED) is provided with a system for delivering activity based suggestive (ABS) messages (e.g., a motivational message, etc.) to a user based upon the current or anticipated activity of the user. In some embodiments, the user can define user preferences, which determine when and how ABS messages are initiated. In some embodiments, the message selection is based upon a detected activity, location, or speed of the user. In some embodiments, the message selection is based upon a detection of a local environmental event.

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Номер записи: 78
25-07-2013 дата публикации

METHOD OF LINGUISTIC PROFILING

Номер: US20130189652A1
Автор: Marttila Annu
Принадлежит: PRONOUNCER EUROPE OY

In order to define or measure the language proficiency of a person, particularly the degree of flawlessness in the pronunciation, and/or to find out the linguistic background and identity of a person, the person's speech is compared with a selected reference language. This is achieved by applying autocorrelation and/or pattern recognition and/or signal processing and/or other corresponding methods for identifying and registering such sound elements and features that are typical of the reference language and occur repeatedly in the reference language speech sample. On the basis of the obtained linguistic profile of the reference language, corresponding sound elements and features are searched in the speech of the person, and there is calculated how many of the sound elements and features of the reference language linguistic profile the person substitutes with such sound elements or features that deviate from the reference language, and the substitute sound elements and features are defined. 1. A method where , in order to measure or define the language proficiency of a person under investigation , particularly the degree of flawlessness in his/her pronunciation and/or in order to investigate the person's own language background and identity , the speech of the person under investigation is compared with a speech sample of a selected reference language , characterized in that from an electronic speech sample of a reference language , there are identified and registered , by using autocorrelation and/or pattern recognition and/or signal processing or some other corresponding method , such sound elements and linguistic features that are repeatedly represented in the reference language speech sample and are typical of said language , and on the basis of the obtained linguistic profile of the reference language , corresponding sound elements and/or linguistic features are searched from an electronically recorded speech sample of the person under investigation , and/or ...

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Номер записи: 79
25-07-2013 дата публикации

VIRTUAL REALITY GTAW AND PIPE WELDING SIMULATOR AND SETUP

Номер: US20130189657A1
Автор: Aditjandra Antonius, LENKER Zachary Steven, Postlethwaite Deanna, Wallace Matthew Wayne, Webb Adam Lee, ZBORAY David Anthony
Принадлежит:

A simulator facilitating virtual welding activity. The simulator may include a logic processor based subsystem operable to generate an interactive welding environment in virtual reality space that emulates welding activity by simulating a virtual weld puddle having dynamic, real time molten metal fluidity and heat dissipation characteristics, responsive to performing a simulated welding activity in real time. The simulator may include a foot pedal device in operative communication with the logic processor based subsystem and configured to affect a characteristic of the virtual weld puddle in real time, responsive to user control of the foot pedal device. The simulator may be configured to track the movements of a mock welding tool and a mock filler wire and determine interaction between the virtual weld puddle, a corresponding virtual welding tool, and a corresponding filler wire in virtual reality space that would result in the welding tool becoming contaminated. 1. A simulator for facilitating virtual welding activity , comprising:a logic processor based subsystem operable to execute coded instructions for generating an interactive welding environment in virtual reality space that emulates welding activity on a virtual welding coupon, wherein the interactive welding environment simulates a virtual weld puddle on the virtual welding coupon, having dynamic real time molten metal fluidity and heat dissipation characteristics, responsive to performing the virtual welding activity in real time;a foot pedal device in operative communication with the logic processor based subsystem and configured to affect at least one characteristic of the virtual weld puddle in real time, responsive to user control of the foot pedal device; anddisplaying means operatively connected to the logic processor based subsystem and configured to visually depict the interactive welding environment, including the virtual weld puddle on the virtual welding coupon, in real time.2. The simulator of ...

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Номер записи: 80
25-07-2013 дата публикации

SYSTEMS AND METHODS PROVIDING ENHANCED EDUCATION AND TRAINING IN A VIRTUAL REALITY ENVIRONMENT

Номер: US20130189658A1
Автор: Peters Carl, Postlethwaite Deanna, Wallace Matthew Wayne
Принадлежит:

Virtual reality arc welding systems that provide virtual reality simulations for training purposes. Virtual reality welding systems to aid in training welding students may provide intelligent connections to web sites on the internet, overlays of ideal weld puddles, recommended corrective actions based on virtual testing results, simulations of virtual environments with safety hazards, and simulations of relationships between improperly set welding parameters and weld defects and discontinuities. 1. A virtual reality welding system , comprising:a programmable processor-based subsystem;a spatial tracker operatively connected to the programmable processor-based subsystem;at least one mock welding tool configured to be spatially tracked by the spatial tracker;at least one user interface configured to allow a user to perform one or more of inputting information into the system and making selections; anda communication component operatively connected to the programmable processor-based subsystem and configured to access an external communication infrastructure,wherein the virtual reality welding system is configured to direct a user to one or more pre-identified web sites on the internet, in response to a user request, related to welding education and theory via the external communication infrastructure using the communication component.2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the user request is prompted by one or more of the user claim 1 , a human welding instructor claim 1 , or an intelligent agent configured on the programmable processor-based subsystem.3. The system of claim 1 , further comprising one or more audio transducer devices operatively connected to the programmable processor-based subsystem and configured to facilitate audio communication between a user and a welding instructor at a remote location via the external communication infrastructure using the communication component.4. The system of claim 1 , further comprising one or more video devices operatively ...

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Номер записи: 81
01-08-2013 дата публикации

ACTIVE LEARNING DEVICE AND METHOD

Номер: US20130196291A1
Автор: Hölljes H. Christian
Принадлежит:

An activity device including an activity sensor for generating an activity interaction signal responsive to a sustained large-muscle physical activity of a user operating the activity device; a controller, coupled to the activity monitor, generating a virtual environment supporting a virtual user frame-of-reference in the virtual environment, the controller generating a set of virtual education elements in the environment and a goal for the set virtual representation with respect to the virtual education elements wherein the controller is responsive to the activity interaction signal to produce an affected interaction of the virtual representation with the virtual education elements with the controller measuring a conformation of the goal by the affected interaction; and a feedback system, coupled to the controller, for presenting the virtual environment with the frame-of-reference in relation to the virtual education elements for providing the user with feedback. 1. An active learning apparatus , comprising:an activity device including a leg-powered motive element, an arm-powered steering element, and an activity sensor coupled to said leg-powered motive element and to said arm-powered steering element, with an operation of said leg-powered motive element and a steering concurrent with said operation of said leg-powered motive element by a user generating an activity interaction signal responsive to a physical activity of said user operating said activity device wherein said activity interaction signal includes a motive element generated from said operation of said leg-powered motive element and a directional element generated from operation of said arm-powered steering element;a controller, coupled to said activity device, generating a virtual environment supporting a virtual user frame-of-reference in said virtual environment, said controller generating two or more virtual education elements in said environment and a goal for said virtual user frame of reference ...

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Номер записи: 82
01-08-2013 дата публикации

Automotive troubleshooting instructor

Номер: US20130196294A1
Автор: Ganapathy Lakshmanaperumal
Принадлежит: Individual

A system that provides the automobile user with repair instructions. This is done to help anybody to get step by step repair instructions to do simple fixes themselves. The system can be an electronic device in the vehicle. The system has a library of repair instruction modules which the user can choose from. The system can give text, audio, pictures and video instructions. This system basically helps the end user, by providing instructions to repair the automobile themselves and avoids the need to locate the car manual or to locate a car repair shop for simple do it yourself fixes.

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Номер записи: 83
01-08-2013 дата публикации

TABLET-BASED WELDING SIMULATOR

Номер: US20130196296A1
Автор: Peters Carl, Postlethwaite Deanna, Wallace Matthew Wayne
Принадлежит:

Embodiments of the present invention pertain to a computer program product and processor based computing system that provides processing means for executing coded instructions and input means for interacting with said processing means to create a virtual welding environment. The system establishes an objective to change a functional or operational state of a virtual article, and directs the end user to perform at least one virtual welding operation for changing its functional state. The system trains new users and inexperienced welders on the fundamental aspects of welding and other technical 1. A tablet-based computing device , comprising:a touch-screen display;computer memory storing at least one welding software application providing a virtual welding process;processing means operable to execute coded instructions of the at least one welding software application to generate an interactive virtual welding environment and to display the interactive virtual welding environment on the touch-screen display; andinput means configured to interact with the touch-screen display when manipulated by a user to direct at least a spatial orientation of a virtual welding tool in the virtual welding environment while performing a virtual welding activity corresponding to the virtual welding process.2. The tablet-based computing device of claim 1 , wherein the virtual welding process includes one of flux cored arc welding (FCAW) claim 1 , gas metal arc welding (GMAW) claim 1 , gas tungsten arc welding (GTAW) claim 1 , and shielded metal arc welding (SMAW).3. The tablet-based computing device of claim 1 , wherein the input means includes a stylus claim 1 , wherein the stylus does not include any motion or position sensors.4. The tablet-based computing device of claim 1 , wherein the input means is configured to interact with the touch-screen display when manipulated by a user to direct at least a spatial position of a virtual welding tool in the virtual welding environment while ...

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Номер записи: 84
01-08-2013 дата публикации

Method and apparatus for generating questions

Номер: US20130196305A1
Автор: Allon Adir, Itai Jaeger, Ronen Levy, Tamer Salman
Принадлежит: International Business Machines Corp

A computer-implemented method and apparatus for generating questions. The method comprises receiving a rule; dynamically generating a graph representing a question, the graph comprising one or more nodes, each node associated with a rule having one or more variables; sampling a value from the value domain for the variable; and synthesizing a textual representation of the graph.

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Номер записи: 85
01-08-2013 дата публикации

Visual organizer

Номер: US20130196307A1
Автор: Petru Bogdan Bocsa, Rogelio Martin Estrada, Tricia Sulpizio Estrada
Принадлежит: BRIGHTER FUTURES FOR BEAUTIFUL MINDS

Systems and methods are provided for teaching and improving a subject user's (e.g., child's) educational and social development, including learning independent management of their own schedule, learning key developmental higher functioning strategies of order, planning, prioritization and time management. Moreover, systems and methods are provided to allow for interactive and collaborative mechanisms for parents, educators, and other entities to monitor, manage, and participate in a child's educational and social development. An application in the form of a visual organizer utilizes visual displays, cues, and aids, such as photographs, to accompany assigned activities, instructions, etc. so that a child may better follow or participate in such activities, instructions, etc. Adults are able to create child profiles and may connect, message, schedule, network, and otherwise interact with a child and other individuals for the betterment of the child's daily organization, time management, and motivation in a coordinated manner.

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Номер записи: 86
08-08-2013 дата публикации

MUSIC PLAYING MOVEMENT DISPLAY CONTROL DEVICE, MUSIC PLAYING MOVEMENT CONTROL METHOD AND COMPUTER READABLE MEDIUM

Номер: US20130199357A1
Автор: Soejima Junichiro
Принадлежит: CASIO COMPUTER CO., LTD.

A music playing movement display control device includes CPU that creates a time list including respective times and a time in advance of the respective times during a musical performance, based on music playing information. The CPU draws on the display unit a movement image of a finger showing a pressed key position on a keyboard at the respective times and a movement image of a finger showing a pressed key position on a keyboard at the times in advance to the respective times for each of the respective times during a musical performance, based on music playing information, movement information, keyboard data, structure data, and a time list. 1. A music playing movement display control device , comprising:a drawing unit that, based on music playing information including data indicating a sound generation start time, a sound generation continuation time, a pitch, and fingers to be used for a musical performance, keyboard data storing a pressed key status of a keyboard based on the music playing information, structure data indicating a structure of fingers, and movement information for displaying the structure data corresponding to the sound generation start time, draws on a display a movement image of the fingers indicating a pressed key position on the keyboard at respective times during the musical performance.2. The music playing movement display control device according to claim 1 , further comprisinga list creator that creates a time list including the respective times and a time in advance of the respective times for each of the respective times during the musical performance, based on the music playing information,wherein the drawing unit draws, on a display, a movement image of the fingers showing a pressed key position on a keyboard at the respective times and a movement image of the fingers showing a pressed key position on the keyboard at the time in advance of the respective times during the musical performance, based on the music playing information, ...

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Номер записи: 87
08-08-2013 дата публикации

LEARNING METHOD AND SYSTEM USING DETACHED SENSOR

Номер: US20130201318A1
Автор: Ho Chi Fai, Tong Peter P.
Принадлежит:

One embodiment includes a computer-implemented method using a window environment of a display, with a detached imaging sensor, to enable a user to learn. Another embodiment includes a computer-implemented system helping a user learn using a detached imaging sensor. In yet another embodiment, a computer-implemented system monitors automatically more than once a user's behavior while the user is working on materials. Through monitoring the user's volitional or involuntary behavior, the system determines whether to change what is to be presented by the display. The change could include providing rewards, punishments, and stimulation; or changing the materials. The system can also react by asking the user a question. Based on the user's response, the system may change to more appropriate materials, or different presentation styles. 1. A computing system comprising:a display;an imaging sensor to sense a first feature of a user regarding a first volitional behavior of the user to produce a first set of measurements, the imaging sensor being detached from the first feature to sense the first feature, the first feature relating to the head of the user, and the first set of measurements including an image of the first feature, wherein the system further to sense a second feature of the user regarding a second volitional behavior of the user to produce a second set of measurements, the second feature not relating to the head of the user; and analyze at least the first set and the second set of measurements; and', 'determine whether to change what is to be presented by the display in view of the analysis., 'a processor coupled to the imaging sensor and the display, the processor to2. A computing system as recited in claim 1 , wherein the first feature includes a facial feature of the user.3. A computing system as recited in claim 2 , wherein the facial feature includes a facial orientation.4. A computing system as recited in claim 3 , wherein via the facial orientation claim 3 ...

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Номер записи: 88
08-08-2013 дата публикации

LEARNING METHOD AND SYSTEM USING DETACHED SENSOR

Номер: US20130201319A1
Автор: Ho Chi Fai, Tong Peter P.
Принадлежит:

One embodiment includes a computer-implemented method using a window environment of a display, with a detached imaging sensor, to enable a user to learn. Another embodiment includes a computer-implemented system helping a user learn using a detached imaging sensor. In yet another embodiment, a computer-implemented system monitors automatically more than once a user's behavior while the user is working on materials. Through monitoring the user's volitional or involuntary behavior, the system determines whether to change what is to be presented by the display. The change could include providing rewards, punishments, and stimulation; or changing the materials. The system can also react by asking the user a question. Based on the user's response, the system may change to more appropriate materials, or different presentation styles. 1. A computing device comprising:a display;an imaging sensor to sense a first feature of a user regarding a first volitional behavior of the user to produce a first set of measurements, the imaging sensor detached from the first feature to sense the first feature, the first feature being related to an attribute of the head of the user, and the first set of measurements including a plurality of images of the first feature; anda processor coupled to the imaging sensor and the display, the processor to analyze at least the first set of measurements to identify a speed of the user to view content presented by the display.2. A computing device as recited in claim 1 , wherein the processor is configured to determine what is to be presented by the display in view of the analysis.3. A computing device as recited in claim 2 , wherein to determine what is to be presented depends on comparing the speed with a reference speed.4. A computing device as recited in claim 3 , wherein the reference speed is a speed of the user.5. A computing device as recited in claim 4 , wherein the reference speed depends on at least a speed of another user.6. A computing ...

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Номер записи: 89
08-08-2013 дата публикации

METHOD OF SIMULATING A FAILURE ON AN AIRCRAFT

Номер: US20130203021A1
Автор: Beaud Southdary, Camhi Emmanuel
Принадлежит: EUROCOPTER

A method of failure simulation for an aircraft () having a power plant () with at least two turbine engines (), together the two engines develop an overall power, each engine () being capable of delivering at least one contingency power in order to compensate for a total failure of other engines (). The device serves during a failure simulation to modify the overall power delivered by the power plant, with this modification being performed with the help of first adjustment means (). Second adjustment means () serve to modify also the difference between the minimum power obtained during the simulated failure and the stabilized overall power, and also the time between said failure stabilizing on said overall power. 1. A method of simulating a failure for an aircraft having a power plant , said power plant having at least two turbine engines together developing an overall power , each engine being capable of delivering at least one contingency power level in order to compensate for a failure of at least one other engine , wherein a low value for said overall power is set manually with the help of first adjustment means and said overall power is reduced to said low value in order to simulate said failure , said low value lying between a minimum value and a maximum value.2. A method according to claim 1 , wherein at least one characteristic for the passage of said overall power to said low value is set with the help of second adjustment means prior to lowering said overall power.3. A method according to claim 2 , wherein said low value for said overall power is reached by passing via a minimum power claim 2 , and said characteristics comprise a difference A between said minimum power and said low value for the overall power claim 2 , and also a time T between the instant at which said failure is simulated and the instant at which said overall power stabilizes at said low level.4. A method according to claim 1 , wherein verification means is used to verify that said low ...

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Номер записи: 90
08-08-2013 дата публикации

COORDINATION AND CONTROL TEST DEVICE

Номер: US20130203028A1
Автор: Aydin Gulcer, Sulo Remzi
Принадлежит: COSKUNOZ HOLDING ANONIM SIRKETI

A device measuring the control of the individual on the hand and eye coordination and the control of the individual on the hand and arm muscles during the response the individual gives after he/she senses the stimulus visually, in the area of measurement and evaluation of the psychomotor and cognitive processes. 1. A test device measuring the control of the individual on the hand and eye coordination and the control of the individual on the hand and arm muscles during the response the individual gives after he/she senses the stimulus visually in the area of measurement and evaluation of the psychomotor and cognitive processes. In order to realize this object , the device comprises the following members:an operating system,at least one input unit with a key pad thereon, in order to provide the data entry to the operating system,an image source which is related to the operating system, which has at least one painting line therein which are different from each other, which has at least one geometrical figure and which has at least one image,at least one data source which is related to the operating system, which has the data therein which is entered by means of the input unit and which has the test data to be applied,at least one record unit which is related to the operating system, which keeps the answers given by the individuals during the test,at least one screen which is related to the operating system, which displays said painting lines, geometric figures and images,a painting gun which is related to the operating system, in order to determine the response given by the individuals to the painting lines, geometric figures and image during test,at least one timer which is related to the operating system, which measures the beginning, finishing and process duration for each process on the screen during test steps, anda processor unit which is related to the operating system, which provides the displaying of said painting lines, geometric figures and image on the ...

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Номер записи: 91
08-08-2013 дата публикации

Virtual Simulator Method and System for Neuromuscular Training and Certification via a Communication Network

Номер: US20130203029A1
Автор: Claude Choquet
Принадлежит: 123 Certification Inc

A system for neuromuscular training via a communication network, including a computer processor connectable to the communication network, the processor capable of performing operations including: retrieving data representative of a training scenario from a database in response to a user selection on an input device, generating test elements, parameters and controls based on the retrieved data, monitoring use of the input device by the user, performing calculations of a simulated environment in response to the use of the input device by the user and the test elements, parameters and controls, generating real time images replicating the simulated environment of management of the test elements by the user and recording results of the simulation in the database.

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Номер записи: 92
15-08-2013 дата публикации

Device for Assessing and Display of a Difference in Vectors of Forces Exercised by a Pair of Arms or Legs

Номер: US20130209979A1
Автор: Mihelj Matjaz, Munih Marko, Trlep Matic
Принадлежит: KINESTICA D.O.O.

A device for assessing and display of a difference in vectors of forces exercised by a pair of arms or legs of exercising persons, e. g. patients suffering from a damage of the musculoskeletal or nervous system or sportsmen comprises a housing () with preferably two means () for a participation with a pair of limbs—arms or legs, wherein the means () are designed in various ways with the purpose to allow proper participation with the treated pair of limbs in an individual exercise, and are arranged on bearings () within the housing (), further comprising a microcontroller () and optionally a computer (), the Internet () for connection to an expert centre (). Each means () is connected with a means () for the measurement of forces (F). The device of the invention further includes an accelerometer (), a gyroscope () and a magnetometer () for the determination of its position and orientation in space, wherein all data from said means (), said accelerometer (), said gyroscope () and magnetometer () are gathered by said microcontroller () that evaluates them with models and algorithms, and said data are continuously displayed on a display (), a monitor or a TV screen, notifying the exercising person on the exercising status and suggesting next steps. 112231813141524567456789. The device for assessing and display of a difference in vectors of forces exercised by a pair of arms or legs of exercising persons , e. g. patients suffering from hemiparesis , i. e. muscular disease of one body half , or sportsmen , comprising a housing () with preferably two means () for a participation with a pair of limbs—arms or legs , wherein the means () are designed in various ways with the purpose to allow proper participation with the treated pair of limbs in an individual exercise , and are arranged on bearings () within the housing () , further comprising a microcontroller () and optionally a computer () , the Internet () for connection to an expert centre () , characterized in that each ...

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Номер записи: 93
15-08-2013 дата публикации

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PROVIDING VIBRATION FEEDBACK IN ROBOTIC SYSTEMS

Номер: US20130209980A1
Автор: Bark Karlin, Gomez Ernest D., Kuchenbecker Katherine J., McMahan Will
Принадлежит:

Systems and methods for training an operator of a robotic surgery system are disclosed. One such method includes enabling the operator to perform a test procedure, recording vibrations of a surgical tool of the robotic surgery system during the test procedure, and generating a score for the operator based at least in part on the recorded vibrations of the surgical tool. 1. A method for training an operator of a robotic surgery system , the method comprising:enabling the operator to perform a test procedure;recording vibrations of a surgical tool of the robotic surgery system during the test procedure; andgenerating a score for the operator based at least in part on the recorded vibrations of the surgical tool.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the test procedure is a simulated surgical procedure.3. The method of claim 1 , whereinthe recording step further comprises recording video of the surgical tool of the robotic surgery system during the test procedure, andthe generating step comprises generating a score for the operator based on the recorded video of the surgical tool.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein the recording step comprises:recording vibrations along multiple different axes.5. The method of claim 4 , wherein further comprising the step of:summing the vibrations along the multiple different axes to generate a summed vibration.6. The method of claim 1 , wherein the robotic surgery system comprises a left hand armature and a right hand armature claim 1 , and wherein the recording step comprises:separately recording vibrations of the left hand armature and the right hand armature.7. The method of claim 6 , wherein the generating step comprises:generating the score based on a product of the recorded vibrations of the left hand armature and the recorded vibrations of the right hand armature.8. The method of claim 1 , wherein the step of generating the score comprises automatically generating the score.9. The method of claim 1 , wherein the generating step ...

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Номер записи: 94
15-08-2013 дата публикации

Interactive and educational vision interfaces

Номер: US20130211284A1
Автор: Christopher T. Owens, Jacob S. Lybbert, Matthew M. Berry, Robert M. Berry, Wesley D. Chapman
Принадлежит: Orca Health Inc

User interfaces facilitate user interaction with virtual representations of anatomical structures that are displayed on computing systems. The user interfaces demonstrably reflect relative impacts on the anatomical structures based on corresponding conditions and treatments.

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Номер записи: 95
22-08-2013 дата публикации

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR USER-SPECIFIC MODULATION OF NUTRIENT INTAKE

Номер: US20130216982A1
Автор: Bennett George B., Chen Chesley M., Mathews Robert V., Ries Daniel R., Shaheen Stefany A., Stone Emily P.
Принадлежит: GOOD MEASURES, LLC

This disclosure relates generally to nutritional analysis and recommendations, including systems and methods that provide personalized approaches for analyzing nutrient intake levels and for generating recommendations that are responsive to a user's current nutritional intake and the user's nutrition-related goals. The systems and methods also provide personalized analysis and recommendation for other areas or activities, including applications to exercise adherence, sleep adherence, mediation adherence, and general wellness assessment. Each of these areas or activities can be assessed alone or in combination with one or more other areas or activities. 1. A method for assessing a person's diet , the method comprising:receiving, by a computer system including a communications port and at least one computer processor in communication with at least one non-transitory computer readable medium storing at least one electronic database, data representative of an amount of each of three or more nutrients consumed by the person;receiving from the at least one electronic database a target level for each of the three or more nutrients;assigning by the computer system a plurality of numeric weights to the three or more nutrients such that each of the nutrients is assigned a numeric weight determined based on a comparison between the amount of the respective nutrient and the target level of the respective nutrient; andproviding via the communications port an assessment of the person's diet based on the amounts of the three or more nutrients, the target levels of the three or more nutrients, and the plurality of numeric weights.2. The method of claim 1 , further comprising receiving by the computer system a user-selected dietary program selected from a plurality of dietary programs claim 1 , and wherein the target level for each of the three or more nutrients is determined based on the user-selected dietary program.3. The method of claim 2 , wherein assigning the plurality of ...

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Номер записи: 96
22-08-2013 дата публикации

METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR INTERACTIVE LIVE WEBCAM PHYSICAL ACTIVITY CLASSES

Номер: US20130216990A1
Автор: Chu Victor, Chu Viva
Принадлежит: Powhow Inc.

Systems and methods are provided for interactive live webcam physical activity classes. A system analyzes each live video stream of physical activity learning sent from web cams to a user interface. The user interface is associated with a webcam that sends a live video stream of physical activity instruction to user interfaces associated with the web cams. The system sends the analysis of one of the live video streams of physical activity learning to a corresponding web cam. 1. An apparatus for interactive live webcam physical activity classes , the apparatus comprising:a processor; and analyzing each of a plurality of live video streams of physical activity learning sent from a corresponding plurality of web cams to a user interface, wherein the user interface is associated with a webcam that sends a live video stream of physical activity instruction to a plurality of user interfaces associated with the corresponding plurality of web cams; and', 'sending the analysis of one of the plurality of live video streams of physical activity learning to a corresponding one of the plurality of web cams., 'one or more stored sequences of instructions which, when executed by the processor, cause the processor to carry out the steps of2. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the corresponding one of the plurality of web cams receives the analysis of a corresponding one of the plurality of live video streams of physical activity learning concurrent with receiving the live video stream of physical activity instruction.3. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the corresponding one of the plurality of web cams receives the analysis of a corresponding one of the plurality of live video streams of physical activity learning subsequent to receiving the live video stream of physical activity instruction.4. The apparatus of claim 1 , further comprising sending the analysis of one of the plurality of live video streams of physical activity learning to the user interface associated with the ...

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Номер записи: 97
22-08-2013 дата публикации

SYSTEM AND METHOD OF PENALTY DATA COMPILATION, ANALYSIS AND REPORT GENERATION

Номер: US20130216993A1
Автор: Acree Russell
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The present invention relates generally to a system and method for reviewing and evaluating performance. In particular, the present invention relates to a system, method, and computer program produce for reviewing and evaluating performances of an official or group of officials at an event or events. Even more specifically, according to embodiments of the present invention, the system and method can involve reviewing and evaluating an official or group of official's performance during a sporting event or events, such as a football game or games or a basketball game or games. 1. A computer-implemented method comprising:receiving data, including game information, rosters and assignments at a website;storing the received data in a database at the website;receiving post game foul reports, including penalty data;storing the received penalty data in the database;receiving stoppage reports related to an instant replay review of a play;storing the stoppage reports in the database;receiving related technical assistance data from one or more technical assistants assigned to help the referees and other officials;storing the technical assistance data in the database;receiving a list of calls that are to be reviewed for correctness;storing the lists in the database; providing access to the database through the website to permit a user to review the data and the list of calls to be reviewed for correctness to provide grades and comments on the one or more referee's performance for one or more games and storing the grades and comments in the database;providing access to the database through the website to permit at least the at least one official to review the individual grades and comments for the at least one official;receiving one or more video clips;storing the one or more video clips in a video database separate from the database;providing access to the video database through the website to permit users to view the one or more video clips stored in the video database; ...

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Номер записи: 98
22-08-2013 дата публикации

System and Method for Virtual Textbook Creation and Remuneration

Номер: US20130216994A1
Автор: Eaton Kevin Howard, Lindblom Joakim F., Utne Halldor Festvaag
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A system and a method for creating virtual textbooks and other educational collections by assembling content sections from multiple online resources, and remunerating the authors for their contributions. The system allows curators to assemble online multimedia textbooks by selecting, cross-publishing and organizing content components from a) online collections crowdsourced from expert contributors or b) posted by textbook publishers for the purposes of re-mixing into new online educational resources. Students or other purchasers may then purchase these textbooks/educational resources directly. or they me be selected and customized by professors/teachers as required materials for their students for purchase when taking their course. Once a textbook/educational resource is purchased by a student, all stakeholders in the system (authors, contributors, curators, etc.) are automatically compensated for their contributions in accordance to their specified fee which is reflected as part of the final purchase price that purchasers pay. 1. A virtual textbook system located on a platform on a computer accessible over a network by a plurality of users comprising:a plurality of content storage areas on said platform wherein authors can enter, change and update content as well as associating a price with said content;curator access support wherein a curator can gather portions of said content into a virtual textbook and set a base price for said virtual textbook;management support wherein a platform manager can store said content and said virtual textbook;student access support wherein a student can access said virtual textbook, either free, or by paying a particular price equal to or greater than said base price.2. The virtual textbook system of wherein once said virtual textbook is purchased claim 1 , said authors claim 1 , curator and platform manager are automatically compensated according to predetermined fees. This application is related to and claims priority from U.S. ...

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Номер записи: 99
22-08-2013 дата публикации

Method, apparatus and system for learning plan analysis

Номер: US20130216995A1
Автор: Don Jeong Kim, Dong Hun Kim, Gi Bum Yoon, Jeong Sik Coh, Jong Phil Bae, Kee Yeon Lee, Yong Zee Koh, Young Jin Ahn
Принадлежит: SK TELECOM CO LTD

The present invention relates to a method, apparatus and system for learning plan analysis. According to one embodiment of the present invention, the method for learning plan analysis includes: providing a learner with learning materials commensurate with a learning progress or learning ability; receiving learning information responsive to the learning materials; and generating analysis data from analyzing interaction patterns of a user in learning.

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Номер записи: 100