БИОЛОГИЧЕСКИ АКТИВНЫЕ ДОБАВКИ, СОДЕРЖАЩИЕ ПРОБИОТИКИ

... 1. Биологически активная добавка, содержащая по меньшей мере один пробиотик и по меньшей мере одно из животного гидролизата, сухих пивных дрожжей, витамина С, витамина Е, бета-каротина, протеината цинка, протеината марганца, сульфата железа, протеината меди, йодата кальция и селенита натрия. ! 2. Добавка по п.1, в которой пробиотик содержит пробиотик, являющийся прокариотом, эукариотом или архебактерией. ! 3. Добавка по п.1, в которой пробиотик содержит по меньшей мере один из любых подходящих штаммов или подвидов Enterococcus, Streptococcus, Lactobacillus, Lactococcus, Bifidobacterium или Saccharomyces. ! 4. Добавка по п.1, в которой пробиотик содержит Enterococcus faecium (SF68). ! 5. Добавка по п.1, содержащая дополнительно таурин. ! 6. Добавка по п.1, содержащая дополнительно пребиотик. ! 7. Добавка по п.1, содержащая дополнительно средство против диареи. ! 8. Добавка по п.1, в которой пробиотик находится в микроинкапсулированном состоянии. ! 9. Добавка по п.8, в которой микрокапсула ...

УПРАВЛЕНИЕ РАЗРЕШЕНИЯМИ ДОСТУПА К КЛАССНЫМ ЗАПИСНЫМ КНИЖКАМ И ИХ ГРУППАМ РАЗДЕЛА В ПРИЛОЖЕНИИ ЗАПИСНОЙ КНИЖКИ

Модель, видеофильм, серии изображений, изображение

СИСТЕМА И СПОСОБ ИНТЕРАКТИВНОЙ ПОМОЩИ КОГНИТИВНЫМИ СРЕДСТВАМИ ПРИ РЕШЕНИИ ЗАДАЧ

ИНТЕЛЛЕКТУАЛЬНЫЕ ВЕСЫ-СИСТЕМА ДЛЯ УСТАНОВЛЕНИЯ КУЛИНАРНЫХ СООТНОШЕНИЙ

УСТРОЙСТВА И СПОСОБЫ ДЛЯ ВВЕДЕНИЯ И СМЕШИВАНИЯ ЛЕКАРСТВ И ОБУЧЕНИЕ ПРАВИЛЬНЫМ МЕТОДАМ ИХ ПРИМЕНЕНИЯ

ЭНДОДОНТИЧЕСКОЕ УСТРОЙСТВО И СПОСОБ СОДЕЙСТВИЯ ОБУЧЕНИЮ СТОМАТОЛОГОВ ЗАДАННОЙ ТЕХНИКЕ ЭНДОДОНТИЧЕСКОГО ЛЕЧЕНИЯ (ВАРИАНТЫ)

СПОСОБ, КОМПЬЮТЕРНЫЙ ПРОГРАММНЫЙ ПРОДУКТ И СИСТЕМА ОБЕСПЕЧЕНИЯ ВЫДАЧИ РУКОВОДЯЩИХ УКАЗАНИЙ ПО СЕРДЕЧНО-ЛЕГОЧНОЙ РЕАНИМАЦИИ

УСТРОЙСТВА И СПОСОБЫ ДЛЯ ВВЕДЕНИЯ И СМЕШИВАНИЯ ЛЕКАРСТВ, И ОБУЧЕНИЕ ПРАВИЛЬНЫМ МЕТОДАМ ИХ ПРИМЕНЕНИЯ.

Battery-operated light indicator e.g. for screen with switch and light source

The battery-operated light indicator has a switch and a light source, which is accommodated in a manually manipulatable lamp holder. A base (3) is provided in which the lamp holder (1) is movably insertable and is located manually rotatable. The non-tilt cross-sectional surface of the lampholder (2) with its large cross-sectional area forms a circular surface. The lamp holder can be a cylindrical section. The lampholder can have the shape of a sphere. The light source can be a laser light source. The lampholder and the base can be made of transparent material, preferably plexiglass. The base (3) is a cylinder section, which has a ring-shaped slot, a cylindrical recess (5) and/or spherical recess (6), which forms a bearing surface matched to the lampholder.

Elektronischer Schülerarbeitsplatz

Unterhaltungs- und Datenverwaltungssystem für Passagierfahrzeug mit individuellem interaktiven Videoendgerät im Sitz

Mobiles Videoaufzeichnungssystem für die Patientensimulation

Anordnung zur Videoaufzeichnung für die Patientensimulation, mit einem an sich bekannten Patientensimulator (2), mit einem Simulations-Monitor (4), mit einem mobilen Bühnenrack (1), das einen Videoserver (12), einen Bildschim (13), eine Tastatur (14), einen Audio-Mixer (15) und eine Anschlussbox (16) enthält, mit einen VGA-Videowandler (5), wobei der Simulations-Monitor (4) über den VGA-Videowandler (5) mit dem Videoserver (12) des Bühnenracks (1) verbunden ist, mit Videokameras (3), die die vom Patientensimulator (2) aufgenommene Signale an den Videoserver (12) liefern, mit einem Beamer (6) und einer Leinwand (7), wobei der Videoserver (12) mit dem Bildschirm (13) und dem Beamer (6) in Wirkverbindung steht, mit Mikrofonen (9, 11) mit mindestens einem Lautsprecher (10) in der Nähe des Patientensimulators (2) und mit mindestens einer Aktivbox (8) in der Nähe der Leinwand (7), wobei ein erstes Mikrofon (9) mit dem mindestens einen Lautsprecher (10) in der Nähe des Patientensimulators (2) ...

Inquiry skills tutoring system

An assessment engine includes a definition of inquiry skills being assessed. Assessment models are used to infer skill demonstration as one or more students engage in inquiry within computerized simulations and/or microworlds. A pedagogical agent and/or help system provides real-time feedback to one or more students based on the assessment model outputs, and/or based on additional models that track one or more students developing proficiency across inquiry tasks over time. A pedagogical agent and/or help system for science inquiry tutoring responds in real-time on the basis of knowledge-engineered and data-mined assessment and/or tracking models.

Inquiry skills tutoring system

Dry wipe boards

A dry uipe board system comprises a display board having a major surface and one or more writing implements, in which the major surface is tinted, the tint selected being yellow, orange, rose, pink, purple, blue aqua, mint green and lime green and the dry wipe instrument being black or blue in colour. The system finds use with those suffering from dyslexia or autism.

A musical instrument teaching aid that captures and displays images of a playing area of the instrument

A musical instrument teaching aid, for example for use with a guitar, comprises a camera 5 and a display screen 2. The camera may be attached adjacent to the playing area, preferably via the use of a capo. The camera 5 captures images from the playing area of the musical instrument and displays them, preferably in real time and along with finger guides, on the display screen 2. The camera 5 may be adjustably mounted onto the musical instrument and may use a wide angle lens, shift lens or fisheye lens. The teaching aid may be controlled using computer software and a wireless pointing device.

Method for learning foreign language word pairs

A method of learning associations between pairs of meaning equivalents in first and target languages comprises the spontaneous manifestation or display of words and short phrases, wherein a meaning equivalent from one language is initially displayed, and a paired equivalent from the other language is consecutively displayed to elicit a voluntary remembrance of the meaning. Manifestation is carried out through visual or auditory channels. Pictures and signs supporting meaning identification may also be used. Pairs of the equivalents are stored in a special thesaurus database. The process of displaying words or pictures can be combined with the userâ s other computer-implemented activities or included into a dedicated userâ s context (such as an educational game). Methodology proposed is to enhance web-based and off-the-shelf curriculums in addition to personal electronic devices.

Training apparatus

Interactive simulator system

A minicomputer 16 controls a video disk player 18, a pair of CRT displays 12 and 14, interface electronics, and a memory device in the form of a dual floppy disk drive which stores software and lessonware. The student requests textural information and images by touching pressure sensitive panels on the CRT displays. The minicomputer translates these tactile user inputs into digital information, and depending upon software and lesson instructions contained on the floppy diskettes, transmits the appropriate responses in the form of textural and image information on the CRT displays. The system also includes a detachable keyboard and printer terminal 20 which allows an instructor to author new software and lessonware or to change existing software and lessonware. ...

Optical Projection and Display Apparatus

... 1,199,327. Practising and teaching appliances. BRUNSWICK CORP. 15 Aug., 1967 [22 Aug., 1966], No. 37390/67. Heading A6D. [Also in Divisions G2, G3, G4 and H4] Projection apparatus suitable for golf practice which randomly selecting any one of the picture frames on a film strip and positioning that frame for projection on to a screen comprises a servo system operative in two modes, firstly to position the selected frame within a few frames of the correct position and secondly to position the frame within a fraction of a frame, camming means to adjust the frame within a few thousandths of an inch, and optionally, a sensing means to detect optical identifying means on the frame and control further fine adjustment. The apparatus may comprise an indoor golf game and the frame selection is performed at high speed, and the servo system is provided with a velocity loop arrangement whereby the system runs at full speed independently of the error signal until the frame is nearly correctly placed ...

Improvements in or relating to dry wipe boards

Augmented reality apparatus and method

APPARATUS FOR VISUAL COMMUNICATION

... 1533896 Teaching appliances A HERMANS 15 July 1976 [8 Aug 1975 29 June 1976] 29533/76 Heading G5G The presentation at 1 of a series of frames of visual information from a tape or film 2 can only be stopped by a switch 7 when an enabling signal A from a control tape 4 is detected at 3; the presentation being restarted by a switch 8. The control tape may be integral with, or separate from the tape or film 2. Preferably the presentation comprises a plurality of series of frames with a control signal A being generated at the end of each series. Each successive series presents a same question but reduced in difficulty so that the point at which the presentation is stopped represents a score. Apparatus is described for television use, (Figs. 3 to 6, not shown).

Web intergration, timing, access, and distribution control

TRAINING APPARATUS

PROCEDURE AND DEVICE FOR A VIRTUAL FLIP CHART

HÖHENVERSTELLBARE INTERAKTIVE TAFELEINRICHTUNG

TELEVISION TRANSMISSION SYSTEM FOR THE GRAPHIC ORGANIZATION OF PICTURES.

LERNHILFE

Es wird eine Lernhilfe (1) mit einem Gehäuse (2) für beschriftbare Textkarten (3) vorgeschlagen, die über eine seitliche Einschuböffnung in wenigstens ein Aufnahmefach (5) des Gehäuses (2) einschiebbar sind. Um einen besonders guten Lernerfolg zu erzielen, sind die quer zur Einschubrichtung (7) im Aufnahmefach (5) verschiebbar geführten Textkarten (3) im Bereich des Sichtfensters (8) in einer gemeinsamen Fläche quer zur Einschubrichtung (7) nebeneinander gereiht und weist das Aufnahmefach (5) eine Höhe kleiner als die doppelte Dicke der Textkarten (3) auf.

ACCESS CONTROL OF AN INTERACTIVE TRAINING SYSTEM

TRAINING INDICATOR FOR TOOTH HYGIENE

Procedure and device for the statement of the interest

Systems and methods for guiding and measuring neck and shoulder protraction and retraction motions in virtual/augmented reality

A virtual/augmented reality-based system for guiding patients through rehabilitation exercises and providing real time feedback is disclosed. In various embodiments the system, methods, and computer program products relate to guiding and measuring neck and shoulder motion, specifically protraction and retraction motions. A virtual reality environment includes a fixed object having a guidance feature and a moveable object having a complementary shape to the guidance features. Whether the fixed object is in a complimentary orientation to the movable object is determined. When the fixed object is in a complimentary orientation with the movable shape, an indication is presented to the user to perform a motion. A plurality of sensors determines a plurality of measurements relating to the motion of the user. Whether the fixed object is in a complementary orientation with the movable object is determined based on the plurality of measurements.

SMART SCALE -CULINARY RATIO SYSTEM

A method for a computing device to assist a user in assembling a culinary combination according to a recipe, the recipe identifying one or more ingredients and one or more target amounts, each of the ingredients associated with one of the target amounts, the method comprising: the computing device receiving real-time data from a scale; the computing device determining a tared weight based on the real-time data, wherein the tared weight represents weight added to the scale since taring; the computing device selecting a first ingredient as an active ingredient, wherein the first ingredient is one of the one or more ingredients, then selecting a target amount for the first ingredient as the target amount for the active ingredient, and then taring the tared weight; the computing device determining a measured amount of the active ingredient based on the tared weight; the computing device causing an electronic display to display real-time progress of the measured amount of the active ingredient ...

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR KEGEL TRAINING

A system and method for optimizing a patient's Kegel exercises is provided. The system includes a user interface device and a vaginal device. The vaginal device includes an intra vaginal probe having an accelerometer that is configured to generate a signal in response to movement of the probe. The user interface device is connected to the vaginal device and analyzes signals from the accelerometer to provide physiological feedback information to the patient. The vaginal device may be connected to the user interface device via wireless communications such as Bluetooth or by wire. The user interface device may be a smart device or a computer that transmits information to central web-based data server accessible by the patient or authorized healthcare providers or third-party payers.

INTERACTIVE TUTORIAL INTEGRATION

A tutorial for a given application may be leveraged to generate executable code that can then be executed within a native instruction service of the application. In this way, a software application may thus provide an integrated, interactive learning experience for a user, in a manner that extends beyond the instructional content included in the native instruction service, i.e., that includes at least a portion of the instructional content of the tutorial. Computing device Memory104 Processor 106 Application 108 Native Instruction Service 120 Feature List Instruction 130 Instruction Code Element 122 Generator Tutorial Manager 132 Tutorial Annotator Annotated Feature Extractor 134 Tutorial 146 Content Tutorial Extractor Feature Mapper PTFGenerator files Instruction Code 140enrto 4 Generator 140 ---------------- _ 150 Model Trainer 144 User Device 112 Display 114 Networkt126 Image Tutorial 75s C ___O__O 1Li c0 o a~c-0oCc: 3 t 0 oco )( - c - C c O~-0 o 0- e -- -- .o CNI ~Sa 0o-e o-ooo C 5D ...

Method for determining the deployed position of an implantable medical device after expansion in a vascular structure

The invention relates to a method for determining the deployed position of an implant in the form of an expandable medical device, which method, starting from a three-dimensional image of a region of interest comprising the vascular structure, comprises the following steps: determining a central line of the vascular structure, positioning the IMD in an initial position around the central line, simulating the final position of the IMD after deployment, depending on the stresses exerted on the IMD by the walls of the vascular structure, the determination of the central line consisting in placing points in such a way as to minimize a fluid transit time along said points between an inlet point and an outlet point, the transit time being minimized by using a gradient descent algorithm, the simulation of the final position of the IMD taking into account a rate of longitudinal compression intended to be applied to the IMD during the implantation of the latter. Figure 2 ...

Interactive system for building, organising, and sharing one's own encyclopedia in one or more languages

INTERACTIVE DISPLAY SYSTEM WITH SWIMMING POOLS

A system, comprising: one or more waterproof light emitting diode (LED) displays submersible in a swimming pool; and a controller to control display parameters of the one or more waterproof LED displays in response to user input or interaction. Coj CCl) CMj Coo fxM co~ ...

Managing access permissions to class notebooks and their section groups in a notebook application

A method of adding a co-teacher to an original teacher's class notebook can include, in response to receiving a request, at a client device, to add a co-teacher to a class notebook managed by a classroom notebook application, assigning the co-teacher full read/write permissions to the teacher's class notebook including any section groups having connected role inheritances. The co-teacher is also assigned full read/write permissions to the student-specific section groups and the collaboration space section group, which are all in the class notebook and which have broken permission inheritance. To protect the teacher's personal folder, which is a parent folder to the teacher's class notebook, the classroom notebook application removes the co-teacher's permissions to the teacher's personal folder.

Mobility aid

The present invention provides a system (10, 110) for aiding a user to move, comprising: a sensor (20,120) configured to detect a parameter indicating a position of the user's foot; a feedback device (30, 130) operable to provide feedback to the user; and a processor, wherein the processor is configured to control the feedback device (30,130) depending on the sensed parameter. The present invention is beneficial because it increases confidence and/or efficiency in movement, providing visual aids and/or tactile feedback to guide the user.

Systems and methods for providing animal health, nutrition, and/or wellness recommendations

The present disclosure is directed to systems and methods for preparing nutrition, health, and/or wellness recommendations for an animal. The systems and methods involve collecting data from the animal, analyzing the data, and providing the nutrition, health, and/or wellness recommendation based upon the analyzed data.

Inquiry skills tutoring system

An assessment engine includes a definition of inquiry skills being assessed. Assessment models are used to infer skill demonstration as one or more students engage in inquiry within computerized simulations and/or microworlds. A pedagogical agent and/or help system provides real-time feedback to one or more students based on the assessment model outputs, and/or based on additional models that track one or more students developing proficiency across inquiry tasks over time. A pedagogical agent and/or help system for science inquiry tutoring responds in real-time on the basis of knowledge-engineered and data-mined assessment and/or tracking models.

Assesment device and assessment method

This assessment device is equipped with: an detection data acquisition unit that acquires imaging data of the bucket of construction machinery; a first display control unit that displays the imaging data on a display screen of a display device; a second display control unit that displays, on the display screen, a shape that indicates at least part of the outline of the bucket when the bucket is viewed from the side, and which moves the shape on the display screen according to the manipulation of an input device; and an identification unit that discriminates, on the basis of the shape aligned with the bucket, between the bucket and the excavated material coming out from the opening edge of the bucket, on the display screen.

Evaluation apparatus and evaluation method

This assessment device is equipped with: an detection data acquisition unit that acquires imaging data of the bucket of construction machinery; a first display control unit that displays the imaging data on a display screen of a display device; a second display control unit that displays, on the display screen, a shape that indicates at least part of the outline of the bucket when the bucket is viewed from the side, and which moves the shape on the display screen according to the manipulation of an input device; and an identification unit that discriminates, on the basis of the shape aligned with the bucket, between the bucket and the excavated material coming out from the opening edge of the bucket, on the display screen.

Educational toy simulator

The present invention provides an educational toy simulator which comprises a base member (101) and a set of peg pieces (102). The base member (101) is formed of multiple layers (101a-101d), and one or more cutouts (102a) are formed in the base member (101) for receiving the corresponding peg piece (102). A slot (102c) is formed in the base member (101) to slidably receive an image display member (103) for displaying a picture through the cutouts (102a). A depth of the peg pieces (102) is smaller than a depth of the corresponding cutouts (102a). Since the image display member (103) is slidably received in the slot (102c), the displayed pictures may be changed from time to time thus providing capabilities for introducing more vocabulary to a learner in a playful way.

Secure computer-implemented execution and evaluation of programming assignments for on demand courses

In one general aspect, a computer-implemented method can include receiving, by a computer system, code for a custom grader application, creating, by the computer system, a base custom grader container including the code for the custom grader application, associating the base custom grader container with an online course included in a repository included in the computer system, evaluating, by the computer system, the base custom grader container by executing the custom grader application in the base custom grader container, determining that the custom grader application violates a predetermined criterion, modifying the base custom grader container to prevent the executing of the custom grader application from violating the predetermined criterion, and storing, in the repository and in association with the online course, the modified base custom grader container including the custom grader application as a custom grader container image.

Method and system for delivery of individualized training to call center agents

System and method for teaching a physical skill

Mentor on call e-learning management system

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MONITORING AND TRACKING ATHLETIC ACTIVITY

Athletic activity may be tracked and monitored while providing encouragement and maintaining an individual's interest in continuing to perform athletic activity. For example, a themed workout plan may be implemented to motivate the individual and maintain the individual's interest. The theme may include geographic locations, food items, technology, sports and the like and may include multiple categories or groupings of goals. For example, the categories may correspond to geographic locations. In each category, multiple goals may be defined. The goals may further be represented by real-world objects such as buildings, food items, technology products, sports equipment and the like. A user may progress through each category by completing each of the goals within that category. Other individuals (e.g., friends) may also be displayed on an interface through which a user's progress is tracked. This may allow the user to also view the other individuals' progress in the same workout plan.

MONITORING AND TRACKING ATHLETIC ACTIVITY

Tracking and monitoring athletic activity offers individuals with additional motivation to continue such behavior. An individual may track his or her athletic activity by completing goals. These goals may be represented by real-world objects such as food items, landmarks, buildings, statues, other physical structures, toys and the like. Each object may correspond to an athletic activity goal and require an amount of athletic activity to complete the goal. For example, a donut goal object may correspond to an athletic activity goal of burning 350 calories. The user may progress from goal object to goal object. Goal objects may increase in difficulty (e.g., amount of athletic activity required) and might only be available for selection upon completing an immediately previous goal object, a number of goal objects, an amount of athletic activity and the like.

ELECTRONIC INTERACTIVE PLAY ENVIRONMENT FOR TOY CHARACTERS

A child's electronic playset defines a setting or character environment (1) for various toy characters (57-62), play pieces, representing persons or fantasy characters, which the player may move about that environment. Through its electronics (90) the environment possesses built-in intelligence and defines virtual beings through spoken messages which are attributed by the player to the toy characters, creating a virtual universe. Markers (65) identify each toy character to the environment when checked by the environment's sensors (90, S1-S48) enabling the environment to know which characters are present and to call up an appropriate dialog there between to broadcast through a loudspeaker (92). The environment also keeps track of the time of day, enabling it to know the order in which toy charaters are placed in the environment and possess the ability to call up a dialog appropriate to certain hours in the day.

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR REAL-TIME OBSERVATION ASSESSMENT

A system, method and computer program product for real-time observation assessment is provided. The invention, designed for educators, takes advantage of handheld computers, desktop/laptop computers and the increasing presence of Internet access in order to reduce the paperwork associated with conventional educational assessments. The invention includes an array of instructional assessment applications designed to run on handheld computers. The instructional assessment applications may be based on existing and widely-used paper methodologies. A common Web-based platform for assessment application distribution, selection, download, data management and reporting is also provided. Users can then periodically synchronize instructional data (assessments, diagnostic results, notes and/or schedules) to the Web site. At the Web site, browser-based reports and analysis can be viewed, administered and shared via electronic mail.

GENERATING PERSONALIZED NUTRITIONAL RECOMMENDATIONS USING PREDICTED VALUES OF BIOMARKERS

Techniques are disclosed herein for generating personalized nutritional recommendations using predicted values of target biomarkers. Using the technologies described herein, a programmatic analysis is performed on different data to predict values of target biomarkers that are associated with an individual. Personalized nutritional recommendations are then generated, using the predicted values, and provided to the individual. The predictions are based on data that is associated with the individual, such as microbiome data, ketone data, glucose data, nutritional data, questionnaire data, and the like. A prediction service can utilize a machine learning mechanism to generate the predicted value of the target biomarkers. A nutrition service utilizes the predicted value of the target biomarkers when generating the personalized nutritional recommendations.

SYSTEM AND PROCESS USING AN ESTIMATOR GAME FOR HABITUATING COMPLEX LEARNING PATTERNS

A system and method provides an estimator game on a computing device for habituating complex learning processes, wherein the estimator game displays a source image on the computing device, and the computing system analyzes a particular image aspect of the visual image such as the percentage area of the visual image comprising a distinctive color, for example, the color black. The system includes an estimator module allowing the user to view and evaluate the image and subjectively enter an estimate associated with the image aspect. The estimation data is entered by the user, and stored by the processor in an associated computer readable memory, and then the estimation process is repeated with the user. The computing system runs the user through multiple image evaluations before providing performance feedback, wherein the estimator game generates feedback to the user in clusters or image sets. This allows the user to complete multiple iterations without feedback, and when the feedback is ...

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR DELIVERING VEHICLE-SPECIFIC EDUCATIONAL CONTENT FOR A CRITICAL EVENT

Systems and methods are disclosure for using sensors to deliver educational content to vehicle users during critical events. One method comprises: receiving, by a first computing device having at least one processor and from a user device of a vehicle user via a wireless data connection, a notification of a critical event for a vehicle of the vehicle user and a vehicle identification of the vehicle; receiving, from the user device via the first wireless data connection, user input soliciting educational content to remedy the critical event; determining, based on the received user input, a first set of search parameters; for each of the search parameters in the first set of search parameters, selecting educational content for a first list of educational content from a second list of educational content; and displaying, on the user device, the first list of educational content based on the first set of search parameters.

COMPLIANCE SYSTEM FOR USE WITH JANITORIAL AND CLEANING PRODUCTS

A system and method for training and guiding cleaning professionals in the use of janitorial and cleaning products, includes specifically configured labels for the products and a variety of visual and other support materials provided via a website that are configured to facilitate training of the end user. The support materials are complementary to the labels so that after the end user has been trained using the visual support materials, the labels reinforce the training and provide on-site reminders of proper and effective use of the products.

PROVIDING FOOD-PORTION RECOMMENDATIONS TO FACILIATE DIETING

Subject matter directed to providing dietary and nutritional information, such as portion-size recommendations, portion-selection guidance, and portion-selection feedback includes various components. For instance, a request for dietary and nutritional information of a food item is received and an image is obtained that depicts the food item. A recommended portion size is determined based on various factors, such as food caloric value and a user profile. Based on the recommended portion size, a visual indicia or graphic is created that overlays the image when the image is displayed on a client device (e.g., smart phone, tablet, laptop, desktop, and the like) and that visual indicates how much of the food item in the image is recommended to be consumed. Other information can also be provided, such as alternative-food recommendations, interactive avatar feedback, and feedback as to how a portion selection compares to a group of users.

INTERACTIVE AND ADAPTIVE LEARNING AND NEUROCOGNITIVE DISORDER DIAGNOSIS SYSTEMS USING FACE TRACKING AND EMOTION DETECTION WITH ASSOCIATED METHODS

A system for delivering learning programmes comprising optical sensors for capturing a subject's facial expression, eye movements, point-of-gaze, and head pose during a learning session; a data repository comprising task data entities; a module for estimating the subject's affective and cognitive states using the captured sensory data; and a module for selecting a task data entity for presentment to the subject after each completion of a task data entity based on a probability of the subject's understanding of the associated knowledge; wherein the probability of the subject's understanding is computed using the subject's estimated affective cognitive states. The system can also be applied in neurocognitive disorder diagnosis tests. The subject's affective and cognitive states estimation based on the captured sensory data during a diagnosis test is feedback to the system to drive the course of the test, adaptively change the test materials, and influence the subject's emotions.

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR KEGEL TRAINING

A system and method for optimizing a patient's Kegel exercises is provided. The system includes a user interface device and a vaginal device. The vaginal device includes an intra-vaginal probe having an accelerometer that is configured to generate a signal in response to movement of the probe. The user interface device is connected to the vaginal device and analyzes signals from the accelerometer to provide physiological feedback information to the patient. The vaginal device may be connected to the user interface device via wireless communications such as Bluetooth or by wire. The user interface device may be a smart device or a computer that transmits information to central web-based data server accessible by the patient or authorized healthcare providers or third-party payers.

A SYSTEM FOR ASSISTING A USER IN ASSEMBLING A CULINARY COMBINATION ACCORDING TO A RECIPE

A system and method for assisting a user in assembling a culinary combination according to a recipe. The system comprises a scale and a computing device configured to communicate with the scale. The system displays information regarding ingredients of the recipe and displays a progress of assembling the culinary combination based on the information from the scale. In some embodiments, a bar graph is displayed with a bar proportional to the measured amount of an ingredient of the recipe compared to a target amount for the ingredient.

WEB INTEGRATION, TIMING, ACCESS, AND DISTRIBUTION CONTROL

The present disclosure provides systems and techniques for improved back-end integration of third-party content and an administrative framework allowing for user experience management for a computer-based environment. Described herein, for example, are approaches to improving secure access to multiple web-based systems, integrating web-based content, and controlling timing of web interaction. The problems addressed herein relate to coordinating access and delivery of web content from and to multiple sources and multiple users in an integrated and time-controlled manner.

ENHANCING COGNITION IN THE PRESENCE OF DISTRACTION AND/OR INTERRUPTION

The present disclosure relates to methods and tools for enhancing cognition and improving well being in an individual. The methods involve presenting to an individual a task to be performed, presenting to the individual an interference, and receiving inputs from the individual. Where the intereference is a distraction, the individual is to ignore the interference. Where the intereference is an interruptor, the individual is instructed to respond to the interruptor as a secondary task and is said to be multi-tasking. Inputs are then also received from the individual pertaining to this secondary task. The methods encompass iterations of these presentating steps and receiving of the input, and generation of analysis and/or feedback to the individual. The methods can further include conducting an analysis and/or generating feedback to the individual. The analysis can include a comparison of the performances with or without each type of interference.

AN INSTRUCTIONAL SYSTEM WITH EYE-TRACKING-BASED ADAPTIVE SCAFFOLDING

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

SYSTEM FOR PLANNING MEALS

Some embodiments of the invention provide a system which creates and delivers a meal plan to a user. The meal plan may be customized to suit the user, by drawing from recipes in the user's personal collection, and by enabling the user to specify goals relating to nutrition, budget, preparation time, etc. Once approved by the user, a meal plan may serve as a basis for a shopping list which includes items called for by recipes in the meal plan, and/or other items. The shopping list may form the basis for a delivery order submitted to a grocery provider, if the user so desires. As such, embodiments of the invention may enable the user to avoid expending the time and mental energy conventionally associated with planning meals and shopping for their ingredients.

APPARATUS FOR VISUALIZING MILITARY OPERATIONS

A military operation visualization apparatus for showing a scenario for a plurality of acting subjects is specified, wherein each acting subject is represented by a representative. The military operation visualization apparatus has a memory unit, a first presentation unit and a computation unit. The computation unit is designed to actuate the first presentation unit such that a scenario stored in the memory unit is reproduced together with the acting subjects represented by the representatives.

Machine d'enseignement

Tennis teaching aid for demonstrating various strokes - comprises viewer with rotating drum carrying radial image cards

The required tennis stroke is displayed to a student by using a series of successive image cards, indicating the correct stance at a series of discrete points during execution of the stroke. The free-standing viewer has a rotating drum (16) with the image cards (18) extending radially around the surface of the drum (16). The latter is enclosed by a circular housing which has a viewing window (20) and a stop arm (19), for holding back the image cards (18), located immediately before the viewing window (20) so that the front card engaged by the stop arm (19) is visible through the latter. The drum (16) rotates at a selected speed so that the series of cards flick past the viewing window (20).

Vorrichtung zum Führen von Filmbändern in einem Laufbildwerfer

Vorrichtung zum Verschieben einer tischartigen Abstützung für einen blattförmigen Informationsträger in einem Informationsauslesegerät

Method and system for [...].

Die Erfindung betrifft ein System (11) für den Informationsaustauch, insbesondere ein Fernunterrichtssystem, beinhaltend eine erste und eine zweite Station (21, 41), wobei die erste und die zweite Station (21, 41) jeweils ein Display, eine Kamera, einen Abstandshalter und eine mit dem Display und der Kamera verbundene Kommunikationseinrichtung aufweisen. Die beiden Stationen (21, 41) sind dazu ausgebildet, ein von der Kamera der ersten Station (21) aufgenommenes Bild mittels der Kommunikationseinrichtungen von der ersten Station (21) an die zweite Station (41) zu übermitteln und auf dem Display der zweiten Station (41) anzuzeigen und umgekehrt ein von der Kamera der zweiten Station (41) aufgenommenes Bild mittels der Kommunikationseinrichtungen von der zweiten Station (41) an die erste Station (21) zu übermitteln und auf dem Display der ersten Station (21) anzuzeigen. Sowohl für die erste Station (21) als auch für die zweite Station (41) gilt dabei, dass der Abstandshalter zur Positionierung ...

Method and system for [...].

Die Erfindung betrifft ein System (11) für den Informationsaustausch, insbesondere ein Fernunterrichtssystem, beinhaltend eine erste und eine zweite Station (21, 41), wobei die erste und die zweite Station (21, 41) jeweils ein Display, eine Kamera, einen Abstandshalter und eine mit dem Display und der Kamera verbundene Kommunikationseinrichtung aufweisen. Die beiden Stationen (21, 41) sind dazu ausgebildet, ein von der Kamera der ersten Station (21) aufgenommenes Bild mittels der Kommunikationseinrichtungen von der ersten Station (21) an die zweite Station (41) zu übermitteln und auf dem Display der zweiten Station (41) anzuzeigen und umgekehrt ein von der Kamera der zweiten Station (41) aufgenommenes Bild mittels der Kommunikationseinrichtungen von der zweiten Station (41) an die erste Station (21) zu übermitteln und auf dem Display der ersten Station (21) anzuzeigen. Sowohl für die erste Station (21) als auch für die zweite Station (41) gilt dabei, dass der Abstandshalter zur Positionierung ...

Imitating-writing integrated board with saving function

Multifunctional teaching display device for mathematical teaching

INFORMATION PROCESSING DEVICE AND STORAGE MEDIUM

Self-induction display console

Computer-aided teaching device

Device and method for intelligent health care and intelligence development of children

Multi-sensor montoring of athletic performance

Teaching system based on smart classroom and working method thereof

Conveniently mounted projector device for teaching

Writing board

An information technology teaching projection device

Easy-to-use multimedia device for teaching English

Projector for primary school students

Movement of the multi-sensor monitoring

Intelligent storage multimedia teaching system and control method thereof

System of instruction

Lecturing or teaching note presentation support - consists of housing containing two motor driven rollers onto which is wound paper roll

PROCESS OF DIVISION Of TRAINING PARTIAL Of a SOFTWARE APPLICATION

L'invention concerne un procédé de partage, par une machine dite secondaire (20), d'une région interactive d'une application prédéterminée, exécutée sur une machine dite primaire (10), à laquelle la machine secondaire est reliée par un réseau physique de communication (16), comportant les étapes suivantes : 100 - apprentissage d'un comportement 200 - définition par un utilisateur (11) de la machine primaire (10) d'une région interactive C à partager, ladite région interactive C étant créé au sein de l'application et ne couvrant pas l'ensemble de ladite application, 300 - exportation par l'utilisateur primaire (11) de la région interactive C à partager de la machine primaire (10) vers au moins une machine secondaire (20), 400 - reproduction sur une machine secondaire (20) d'un reflet interactif R2C de la région interactive C, ledit reflet interactif R2C présentant un comportement identique à la région interactive C définie et exportée, c'est-à-dire que des entrées identiques, dites actions ...

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

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.

Instruction and training system, methods, and apparatus

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.

Simulation of Medical Imaging

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.

Method and device for learning in electronic book reader

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.

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

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.

Providing information through interaction with a printed page

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.

Athletic Performance Sensing and/or Tracking Systems and Methods

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.

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

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.

Portable Neurocognitive Assesment and Evaluation System

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.

Control device, display apparatus, and electronic apparatus

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.

Systems, methods, and media for providing virtual mock trials

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.

Interactive Content for Digital Books

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.

HEAVY EQUIPMENT SIMULATOR AND RELATED METHODS

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 ...

Methods and apparatus for monitoring and encouraging health and fitness

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.

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

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 ...

Management of patient fall risk

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.

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

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 ...

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

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.

ANALYZING EXTERNAL DATA USING A VIRTUAL REALITY WELDING SYSTEM

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 ...

Performance Monitoring and Audio Playback Apparatuses and Methods

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.

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

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 ...

Interactive and educational vision interfaces

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.

Cpr monitoring system

The invention relates to a system for monitoring CPR performed on a manikin. The manikin comprising means for measuring at least one first parameter concerning a performed CPR, and a measuring unit for positioning on the chest of a manikin or patient during CPR comprising sensors for measuring at least one second parameter concerning a performed CPR. The system also comprising analyzing means for analyzing said first and second parameters measured during a chosen time period during a performed CPR on said manikin and evaluating the measured parameters.

Modular Personal Network Systems And Methods

We have disclosed a modular personal network (MPN) that includes multiple devices that may be worn, carried, or used in close proximity to a user. The devices communicate wirelessly. Functions of the MPN may be modified by adding or removing components. The MPN may communicate with a personal computer. General purpose devices may include a control unit, a display, a user input, and an audio output. The MPN may provide a variety of functions, including time, communication, entertainment, organization, guidance, athletic, medical, travel, outdoors, identity, security, and military.

Pop-up Content for Figurative Expressions and Complementary Related Trivia

An educational and fun computer process in which a user selects a figurative expression displayed on a screen. The figurative expressions are, for example, metaphors, allusions, puns, double entendres, anagrams, cropped terms, and other nonliteral terms. A pop-up space instantly appears that presents educational content about the figurative expression. A complementary related trivia is presented in various possible formats to enliven the learning experience. The complementary trivia can be related to the figurative expression, or the associated information displayed on the screen, or the educational content, or the trivia itself. The educational content can be, for example, meanings, reference materials, literary reviews, interpretations, and images or moving images. The reference materials are, for example, dictionary entries like definitions, senses, parts of speech, antonyms, and etymologies. The educational features are options used to help a person learn about figurative expressions, and the entertaining trivia is there to be enjoyed. 1. A process , comprising:(a) providing a computer,(b) utilizing a figurative expression displayed on a screen and said figurative expression comprising a metaphor, an allusion, or a pun,(c) implementing at least 1 pop-up space on said screen,(d) implementing an educational content substantially about said figurative expression, and(e) enabling a selecting of said figurative expression displayed on said screen which triggers said at least 1 pop-up space substantially presenting said educational content substantially about said figurative expression.2. The process of further including presenting on said screen an interactive complementary trivia substantially related to said figurative expression claim 1 , said educational content claim 1 , said interactive complementary trivia claim 1 , or an associated information on said screen.3. The process of further including presenting on said screen a non-interactive complementary trivia ...

TABLET LEARNING APPARATUS

One embodiment of the invention is directed to a method comprising electronically providing content to a user via a display on a learning apparatus wherein the content comprises a plurality of stationary image elements and a plurality of removable image elements at a plurality of locations on the display, detecting when a user shakes the learning apparatus, wherein the removable image elements move away from the plurality of locations, receiving an indication that one or more of the image elements has been selected by a user, and determining a location of placement of the one or more image elements by the user. 1. A method comprising:electronically providing content to a user via a display on a learning apparatus wherein the content comprises a plurality of stationary image elements and a plurality of removable image elements at a plurality of locations on the display;detecting when a user shakes the learning apparatus, wherein the removable image elements move away from the plurality of locations;receiving an indication that one or more of the image elements has been selected by a user; anddetermining a location of placement of the one or more image elements by the user.2. The method of further comprising:electronically providing feedback to the user regarding the placement of the one or more image elements by the user.3. The method of wherein determining a location of placement of the one or more image elements by the user further comprises:determining whether the location of placement of each of the one or more image elements is a correct placement or an incorrect placement.4. The method of further comprising:based on the determination that the location of placement of one or more image elements is an incorrect placement, causing the one or more image elements that is in an incorrect placement to move away from the location of placement.5. The method of further comprising:determining a reading level of the user; andbased on the reading level of the user, ...

Study system and display method

A system is provided for displaying data. The system comprises a managing device. The managing device is configured to receive user input specifying lesson data. The managing device is further configured to transmit a display command to display teaching data corresponding to the lesson data, the display command including the lesson data. The system further comprises a plurality of study devices. The study devices comprise a receiving component configured to receive, from the managing device, the display command. The study devices further comprise a teaching component configured to display, in response to the display command, the teaching data on a teaching screen. The study devices still further comprise a notebook component. The notebook component is configured to receive notebook data. The notebook component is further configured to display, on a notebook screen, the notebook data.

Systems and Methods Using Mathematical Reasoning Blocks

This invention supplies a method to make the abstract, step-by-step logic of math problems visible via the use of digitized mathematical reasoning blocks, which can be used to construct an interactive teaching program that allows a student to select problem sets from an index of problems, allows the student to view a brief instructional video pertaining to that skill if desired, allows the student to chose the mode of problem presentation (i.e., various learning or test modes), allows the student to work randomly generated problems from within the chosen mode and set by picking mathematical reasoning blocks that represent the various necessary/possible sub-steps in route to the solution of that problem. 1. A machine-based method for providing an interactive mathematics learning environment to a student using a machine having a processor and a memory configured to store a set of mathematical reasoning blocks and , the method comprising:the processor generating and displaying on a display a prompt with a question related to a type of mathematics problem;the processor generating and displaying at least a subset of the set of mathematical reasoning blocks in a block reasoning area of the display, with the display being configured to have the block reasoning area, a work area, and a problem presentation area;the processor sensing a selection of one of the subset of the set of mathematical reasoning blocks that are being displayed in the block reasoning area of the display;displaying the selected one of the subset of the set of mathematical reasoning blocks in the work area section of the display; andsensing information entered into the selected one of the subset of mathematical reasoning blocks in the work area section to cause an output to be generated in the problem presentation area based on the information entered.2. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:repeating, one or more times, the steps of sensing a selection, displaying, and sensing information, with ...

Interactive Cognitive-Multisensory Interface Apparatus and Methods for Assessing, Profiling, Training, and Improving Performance of Athletes and other Populations

A cognitive/multisensory stimulation system for assessing, profiling, training, and improving performance of athletes and other populations is provided. Cognitive/multisensory training can be provided by: establishing with an athlete a sensory semantic language for relating a number of sensory signals to corresponding possible actions, the sensory semantic language being essentially new to the athlete; instructing the athlete to perform an athletic exercise involving skills and full body movement; providing during exercise sensory signals to the athlete to require rapid discernment by the athlete of the semantic meaning of the sensory signal to correctly chose one possible action; and determining whether the athlete correctly responds to the selected sensory signal during said exercise. The system simulates sports scenarios during real sports actions by stimulating different perceptive-cognitive and motor mechanisms typically experienced by athletes during real competition. The cognitive/multisensory stimulation provided elicits both low and high level cognitive processing.

Method and System for Automatic Tool Position Determination for Minimally-Invasive Surgery Training

The present invention may be embodied as a method of minimally-invasive surgery (“MIS”) training using a video of an MIS comprising the steps of providing a processor, a display, and a first input device. The method comprises the step of processing the video using the processor to determine a location of the first surgical tool in each of the frames, determining whether the configuration of the first input device substantially corresponds to the location of the first surgical tool in each frame of the video while the video is displayed. The present invention may be embodied as a system for MIS training. The system comprises a processor, a communication device, and a first input device in communication with the processor. The processor is programmed perform any or all of the described disclosed methods. 1. A method of minimally-invasive surgery (“MIS”) training using a video of an MIS , the video having a plurality of frames , and wherein a first surgical tool is visible in the video , the method comprising the steps of:(a) providing a processor, a display in communication with the processor, and a first input device in communication with the processor;(b) processing the video using the computer to determine a location of the first surgical tool in each of the frames;(c) displaying the video on the display;(d) determining whether the configuration of the first input device substantially corresponds to the location of the first surgical tool in each frame of the video while the video is displayed.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the step of processing the video to determine a location of the first surgical tool in each of the frames claim 1 , comprises the steps of:(a) obtaining physical characteristic data of the first surgical tool;(b) processing a first frame of the video to detect a plurality of features;(c) identifying at least one tool feature from among the plurality of features using the physical characteristic data of the first surgical tool;(d) calculating ...

Method and system for logging vehicle behavior

Methods and systems for logging driving information associated with a vehicle when driven are disclosed. In one aspect, a mobile telecommunications device is provided that is adapted for installation to a vehicle and configured to log driving information associated with the vehicle when driven. The mobile device is arranged to register the start of a driving period during which the mobile device is installed to the vehicle and the vehicle is being driven by a driver. The mobile device is also arranged to process sensor data during the driving period to derive driving information associated with how the vehicle is driven. The mobile device is also arranged to store a selection of the driving information to a memory.

INTERACTIVE SYSTEM AND METHOD OF MODIFYING USER INTERACTION THEREIN

Interactive blocks () that present changeable individual characterizations () and sensory output based on meaningful assemblage of sensed individual characterizations from similar juxtaposed blocks () are configured to record their interactions to produce an historic log or both successful interactions that yield a sensory output or failed interactions that produce no logical or meaningful sensory event. Uploading of the historical log () permits automated computational assessment of all interactions, with a centralized computing resource dynamically arranged to cause selective download of new content and/or new operating instructions to one or more of the interactive blocks () based of identification of trends in the historical record. The new content and operating instructions modifies operation of cooperating blocks to produce different, processor controlled individual characterizations an/or sensory outputs that reinforce learning or identified mistakes arising from inappropriate manipulation of the interactive blocks. The interactive blocks () can be realized as physical entities or otherwise in a virtual screen environment, with the sensory output being visual, audible and/or a haptic response. 1. A manually manipulable device comprising:a processor arranged to control operation of the device;a power source providing power to the device;a visual display unit arranged to display visual display material;a response generator for generating a sensory response;a communications unit configured, in use, to effect communication with a similar manually manipulable device; andwherein the device is configured to present a changeable individual characterization represented by display of visual display material and wherein the processor generates a sensory response in its response generator or a sensory response in a response generator of a similar device, the generated sensory response dependent upon at least one of the individual characterization presented by the device ...

System and Method for Collaborative Electronic Textbook Authoring, Instructional Material Generation, Coursework Distribution, and Feedback-Based Content Adaptation

A computer-based process for managing electronic textbook (e-textbook) content, generation, distribution, and usage includes receiving inputs corresponding to first e-textbook content from at least one e-textbook author by way of an author interface in communication with a content authoring engine; generating a first e-textbook corresponding to the first e-textbook content in accordance with an e-textbook taxonomy; generating instructional materials corresponding to portions of the first e-textbook in accordance with an instructional materials taxonomy; communicating at least one of first e-textbook content and instructional materials to at least one e-learning application; and receiving feedback by way of a feedback engine, wherein the feedback corresponds to at least one of (a) how instructional materials are utilized by at least one instructor, (b) how instructional materials or first e-textbook content are utilized by students, and (c) a recommendation for revising first e-textbook content in a subsequent edition of the first e-textbook. 1. An automated method for managing electronic textbook (e-textbook) content generation , distribution , and usage by way of a computer network , the method comprising:receiving inputs corresponding to first e-textbook content from at least one e-textbook author by way of an author interface in communication with a content authoring engine;automatically associating the first e-textbook content with an e-textbook taxonomy;automatically generating a first e-textbook corresponding to the first e-textbook content in accordance with the e-textbook taxonomy; andautomatically generating instructional materials corresponding to portions of the first e-textbook in accordance with an instructional materials taxonomy.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the e-textbook taxonomy comprises hierarchical classifications corresponding to an e-textbook summary claim 1 , a unit summary claim 1 , a chapter summary claim 1 , chapter details claim 1 , ...

Coachs play systems

A visual coaching system for sports comprising a touch screen electronic device and a sports play application. The sports play application as used on touch screen electronic device allows coach-user to overlay a drawn play over a video such that the coach-user can review a previously played sports maneuver. The touch screen electronic device is usable to inform at least one assistant about at least one situation, with the coach-user being able to convey a message without moving. The sports play application allows the coach-user to stream and record live games such that the coach-coach-user can view replays. The touch screen electronic device as connected to a communicator provides an accessible network preferably enabling the coach-user to monitor live activities of player(s) and can send information from a first touch screen electronic device to at least an authorized second touch screen electronic device.

Method and system permitting a user to play golf against a selected professional

A method of playing golf in which a user can play against a professional golfer. A first professional (pro) golfer plays a round of golf at a selected golf course, which round is recorded. Later, which time is at least five days but may be a week, a month or more later, a plurality of amateurs play a round of golf at the selected golf course, which rounds re also recorded. The pro round and the amateur rounds are compared, and each of the amateurs is provided a plaque or other memorabilia comparing the scores of the amateurs to the professional.

Method and Apparatus for Brain Development Training Using Eye Tracking

Disclosed is a method and system for training brain development disorders involving impaired social interaction and communication. The system delivers audio-visual content, including varieties of lessons, instructions and tests for gradually improving neurological processing and memory through repetitive stimulation. The system and method maximizes effectiveness of learning by combining visual stimulation with reward delivery upon achieving goals. The system includes elements for module configuration, user validation, content delivery, user response/input including touch screen displays and eye tracking technology, and provides for real-time monitoring and feedback including altering delivered content. The configuration engine includes a progress module which monitors a user's performance on learning, review and/or test modules and changes lessons based on monitored performance. Recording and monitoring both subject behavior and display changes allows real-time alteration of lessons and stimuli. 1. An interactive audio-visual method for training cognitive , language or social skills of a subject , comprising:a) providing a display viewable by a subject at a first location;b) providing a predetermined lesson to the subject by presenting audio-visual animated content to the subject via the display while detecting the location of the subject's attention on the display via eye tracking technology;c) altering the audio-visual content on the display to initiate a predetermined redirection of the subject's eyes to a different position on the display;d) progressively altering the audio-visual content on the display in response to feedback from tracking of the subject's eye movement in response the altered content;e) optionally delivering a reward to the subject upon successful completion of the predetermined lesson, whereinthe audio-visual content and progressive alteration thereof is individually tailored in terms of one or both of the subject's interest and skill level, ...

METHOD FOR PROVIDING CORRECTION AND TEACHING SERVICES OVER NETWORK AND WEB SERVER USED IN SAID METHOD

Disclosed are a method for providing a correction and teaching services over a network and a web server used in the method. The method of the present invention is implemented by the steps of: enabling a web server to receive information to be corrected including image information created by a student from a student terminal, storing the information to be corrected, transmitting the information to be corrected to a teacher terminal, receiving corrected information from the teacher terminal, and mapping the corrected information and the information to be corrected. According to the present invention, the cost of time required for correcting and teaching can be reduced, and the teacher can provide the student with both corrections on the student's answer sheet and with feedback in the teacher's voice. 1. A method for providing correction and teaching services over network and web server , the method comprising:enabling a web server to receive information to be corrected, which includes image information created by a student from a student terminal;enabling the web server to store the information to be corrected;enabling the web server to transmit the information to be corrected to a teacher terminal;enabling the web server to receive corrected information from the teacher terminal;mapping the corrected information and the information to be corrected.2. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:enabling the web server to store studying information generated by the corrected information and the information to be corrected, which are mapped with each other.3. The method of claim 2 , further comprising:enabling the web server to transmit the studying information to the student terminal.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein the image information is generated by an electric pen claim 1 , when the student writes down something on a scratch paper with the electric pen claim 1 ,the scratch paper including codes which are formed at each position and represent the position,the ...

METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR TRAINING SPORTS OFFICIALS

A method and system is provided for training sports referees, and particularly to help referees understand the application of rules to game plays or situations between competitors. The method and system includes live action plays recorded from one or more referee perspectives on the field or court. The plays are downloaded into a database so that a trainee can select specific plays and apply specific rules to the selected plays so as to understand application of the rule to a game situation. Multiple perspectives of the same play can be recorded and viewed simultaneously in real time or frame by frame. 1. A method of training sports referees , comprising:recording sporting plays at a sports venue from a first perspective of a person on a playing surface where the sport is being played;downloading the recorded plays into a database;selecting at least one play from the database for viewing on a monitor;viewing the selected play by a trainee; andapplying a rule of sport to the viewed play.2. The method of wherein the recording is made with a camera on a first referee positioned on the playing surface.3. The method of further comprising recording the plays from a second perspective of a second referee on the playing surface.4. The method of wherein the first and second perspective plays can be simultaneously viewed on the monitor by the trainee.5. The method of wherein training is provided for referees selected from a group of sports comprising football claim 1 , basketball claim 1 , baseball claim 1 , soccer claim 1 , hockey claim 1 , volleyball claim 1 , and wrestling.6. The method of further comprising providing videos of each play from multiple perspectives at approximately the eye-level of persons on the playing surface.7. The method of further comprising viewing the multiple perspectives of each play simultaneously on the monitor.8. The method of further comprising pausing the selected play.9. The method of further comprising reviewing the selected play frame by ...

Systems, Methods, And Computer Program Products For Providing A Learning Aid Using Pictorial Mnemonics

A system, method and computer program product for providing a learning aid using pictorial mnemonics. The method can include receiving a first input including a selection of a content topic. The method further includes displaying a first pictorial mnemonic associated with the selected topic, wherein the first pictorial mnemonic comprises one or more sub-images, and a list of one or more attributes, wherein each attribute is associated with a corresponding sub-image. 1. A method for providing a learning aid using pictorial mnemonics , comprising:receiving a first input including a selection of one or more content topics from a library database;displaying a first pictorial mnemonic image associated with the selected one or more topics, wherein the first pictorial mnemonic includes one or more sub-images, and a list of one or more attributes, wherein each attribute is associated with a sub-image;receiving a second input including a selection of one of one or more attributes; anddisplaying, based on the second input, the sub-image associated with the selected attribute.2. The method of claim 1 , further including displaying a description including the relationship between the selected topic claim 1 , the sub-image and the selected attribute.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the one or more attributes includes a plurality of sub-images.4. The method of claim 3 , wherein displaying claim 3 , based on the second input claim 3 , the sub-image associated with the selected attribute highlights the sub-image associated with the selected attribute relative to the other of the plurality of sub-images.5. The method of claim 1 , wherein displaying the first pictorial mnemonic image associated with the selected one or more topics is provided in an image display region.6. The method of claim 1 , wherein displaying the list of one or more attributes is provided in an attribute region separate from the image display region.7. The method of claim 1 , further including displaying a ...

METHOD FOR CHANGING MODES IN AN ELECTRONIC DEVICE

The present disclosure provides a method for activating an electronic device. The electronic device includes a user interface and a task application in communication with the user interface, wherein the task application compares a user action received through the user interface to the primary task answer and activates the user interface inactive mode if the user action matches that of the primary task answer. In addition, the task application may be configured to apply the user action in generating a subsequent primary task including selecting a degree of difficulty for the subsequent primary task intended to enable a user to activate the electronic device within a target range of time. 1. A method for activating an electronic device comprising:providing an electronic device including a user interface, wherein the electronic device is adjustable between an inactive mode and an active mode;when the electronic device is in the inactive mode, displaying a primary task, wherein the primary task is generated by a task application, wherein the primary task has an associated primary task answer;receiving a user action through the user interface;comparing the user action received with the primary task answer;activating the active mode if the user action matches the primary task answer;identifying information related to the user action; andapplying the information related to the user action in generating a subsequent primary task.2. The method for further wherein:when the electronic device is in the inactive mode, further displaying an alternate task having an associated alternate task answer;comparing the user action received with the primary task answer and with the alternate task answer; andactivating the active mode if the user action matches the primary task answer or the alternate task answer.3. The method of wherein the step of applying the information related to the user action in generating a subsequent primary task includes selecting a degree of difficulty for the ...

EXERCISE TRAINING SYSTEM

An exercise training system for facilitating tempo-based exercising using a computing device. The system includes a music library module having a plurality of selectable music files stored in a data storage device. The system includes a video instruction library module including a plurality of selectable video instruction files stored in a data storage device. The system includes a builder module to manage organization of selected music files and video instruction files into a coordinated music stream and a coordinated video instruction stream using a processor. The system includes a tempo registration module for selectably altering an effective tempo of each of the music stream and the video instruction stream to each match a selectable desired tempo using a processor. The system includes a tempo selection module to permit a user to select a value for the desired tempo. 1. An exercise training system for facilitating tempo-based exercising using a computing device , comprising:a. a music library module including a plurality of selectable music files stored in a data storage device;b. a video instruction library module including a plurality of selectable video instruction files stored in a data storage device;c. a builder module in communication with each of the music library and the video instruction library module that manages organization of selected music files and video instruction files into a coordinated music stream and a coordinated video instruction stream using a processor;d. a tempo registration module that selectably alters an effective tempo of each of the music stream and the video instruction stream to each match a selectable desired tempo using a processor; ande. a tempo selection module in communication with the tempo registration module that permits a user to select a value for the desired tempo.2. The system of claim 1 , further comprising a management module in communication with the builder module that authorizes and manages a plurality of ...

Computer systems for capturing student performance

A method of capturing student performance can be provided that includes enabling a course creator to generate assessment data related to learning assessments for an online course and to generate learning outcomes for the online course, associating the assessment data with the learning outcomes, such that at least some of the learning assessments correspond to at least some of the learning outcomes, and generating an online classroom. The method may further include providing the learning assessments to students enrolled in the online course using the online classroom, wherein the students can generate completed learning assessments, and determining, for each of the completed learning assessments, whether one or more of the learning outcomes were met by each of the students.

MECHANISM FOR AUTOMATING THE PROCESS OF INDIVIDUAL LEARNER COURSE SELECTION IN A LEARNING MANAGEMENT SYSTEM (LMS)

Embodiments include a method, system and computer program product for automating individual learner course selection. The method includes accessing, by a computer processor, course descriptions for a plurality of variants of a course. The course descriptions include course variant characteristics and course variant titles. The course variant characteristics define target audiences for each of the variants of the course. Information about a user, including user characteristics is received. The course variant characteristics are compared to the user characteristics. Based on the comparing, a specificity value is calculated for each of the variants of the course. The specificity value indicates a degree of match between the user and a target audience of the variant of the course. A variant of the course is selected for the user based on the specificity values, and the course title of the selected variant of the course is output. 1. A method for automating individual learner course selection , the method comprising:accessing, by a computer processor, course descriptions for a plurality of variants of a course, the course descriptions including course variant characteristics and course variant titles, the course variant characteristics defining target audiences for each of the variants of the course;receiving information about a user, the information including user characteristics;comparing the course variant characteristics and the user characteristics;based on the comparing, calculating a specificity value for each of the variants of the course, the specificity value indicating a degree of match between the user and a target audience of the variant of the course;selecting a variant of the course for the user based on the specificity values; andoutputting a course title of the selected variant of the course.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the course descriptions are stored in a database.3. The method of claim 1 , further comprising assigning weights to one or more of ...

METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR HYBRID OVERSIGHT OF SAMPLE COLLECTION

Methods for obtaining a sample from a subject include providing a sample collection room. Samples may be small, e.g., a finger-stick. A method is provided for sample collection comprising: obtaining, in a sample collection room, a sample from said body part of said subject; monitoring activity in the sample collection room using at least two motion capture devices positioned to view a field of interest in the sample collection room; and alerting a technician performing the sample collection if a non-conforming action by the technician is detected by at least one of the motion capture devices. 1. A method for sample collection from a subject , said subject having a body part , the method comprising:obtaining, in a sample collection room, a sample from said body part of said subject;monitoring activity in the sample collection room using at least two motion capture devices positioned to view a field of interest in the sample collection room; andalerting a technician performing the sample collection if a non-conforming action by the technician is detected by at least one of the motion capture devices.2. The method of wherein alerting comprises providing instructions for at least one corrective action to the technician to remedy the non-conforming action.3. The method of wherein alerting further comprises connecting a human by way of a telecommunication link to the technician to guide the technician in at least one corrective action related to the non-conforming action.4. The method of wherein the corrective action comprises changing angulation of a sample collection device relative to horizontal.5. The method of wherein the corrective action comprises using a sample collection device with a different anti-coagulant therein.6. The method of wherein the corrective action comprises applying a warming device to a target tissue for a longer period of time.7. The method of further comprising attaching at least one motion capture reflective element to the technician.8. The ...

Monitoring Fitness Using a Mobile Device

Athletic performance monitoring and tracking may provide multiple ways in which to track athletic movement and activity. Workouts may also be tagged with various parameters including mood, weather, terrain, athletic equipment, friends used and the like. Workout information may be shared to social messaging and networking outlets. Workout information shared may include map information including images of maps, interactive maps, links to maps, route information and the like and/or combinations thereof. Additionally or alternatively, an application may be configured to execute within a context of a social networking system to facilitate athletic activity data transfer and generation of workout entries in the social networking site.

EXERCISE SCHEDULE OPTIMIZER SYSTEM

An exercise schedule optimizer system includes a user interface to receive data input from an exerciser and provide data output to the exerciser. The system also includes an exercise goal generator to generate an exercise goal based on at least data regarding the exerciser, an exercise schedule proposer to propose one or more exercise schedule proposals based on at least a historical exercise pattern of the exerciser, and an optimal exercise scheduler to determine an optimal exercise schedule based on at least the one or more exercise schedule proposals. 1. An exercise schedule optimizer system , the system comprising: receive data input from an exerciser; and', 'provide data output to the exerciser;, 'a user interface toan exercise goal generator to generate an exercise goal based on at least data regarding the exerciser;an exercise schedule proposer to propose one or more exercise schedule proposals based on at least a historical exercise pattern of the exerciser; andan optimal exercise scheduler to determine an optimal exercise schedule based on at least the one or more exercise schedule proposals.2. The system of claim 1 , further comprising a schedule modifier to modify the optimal exercise schedule at a time after determining the optimal exercise schedule based on at least new data acquired after determining the optimal exercise schedule.3. The system of claim 1 , wherein the optimal exercise schedule is additionally determined based on the data regarding the exerciser claim 1 , the data regarding the exerciser including at least one data type selected from the group consisting of the historical exercise pattern of the exerciser claim 1 , physical fitness data of the exerciser claim 1 , calendar age of the exerciser claim 1 , metabolic age of the exerciser claim 1 , weight of the exerciser claim 1 , height of the exerciser claim 1 , body fat percentage of the exerciser claim 1 , body mass index of the exerciser claim 1 , an exerciser-specified goal claim 1 , ...

SYSTEMS, APPLICATIONS, AND METHODS FOR EXERCISE WORKOUT GENERATION

In some embodiments, an automated system comprises one or more biometric sensors, an interactive screen, and an exercise routine generation application communicable with a mobile application. In some embodiments, the mobile application receives data from an automated station and displays exercise routines, other exercise information, or both. In some embodiments, the mobile application includes a scanner to scan labels, other indicia, or physical or other features of an exercise machine or other exercise apparatus to identify the machine or apparatus. In some embodiments, the mobile application communicates with one or more local or remote databases identifying differing exercise facility locations within a geographic area and identifying exercise apparatus available in each of the differing facilities. 1. An automated exercise workout generation method comprising:A. measuring, using a weighing scale, a user's weight;B. measuring, using voltage and current associated with two or more electrical sensors in communication with the user's body, the user's bioimpedance;C. electronically receiving or determining a location of the user;D. electronically obtaining information on exercise resources located at multiple facilities within the geographic locale of the user's location;E. selecting exercise resources and associated exercises for the user based on said exercise resource information and said measured weight and measured bioimpedance; andF. providing the user with the selected exercises and the exercise resources, including the location of said exercise resources.2. The method of further comprises a step of determining the user's body fat percentage using said measured bioimpedance.3. The method of further comprising a step of using said with two or more electrical sensors in communication with said user's body to measure said user's heart rate.4. The method of wherein the step of receiving or determining a location of the user comprises the use of GPS.5. The method ...

Biometric assessment in fitness improvement

In some embodiments, an automated system comprises one or more biometric sensors, an interactive screen, and an exercise routine generation application communicable with a mobile application. In some embodiments, the mobile application receives data from an automated station and displays exercise routines, other exercise information, or both. In some embodiments, the mobile application includes a scanner to scan labels, other indicia, or physical or other features of an exercise machine or other exercise apparatus to identify the machine or apparatus. In some embodiments, the mobile application communicates with one or more local or remote databases identifying differing exercise facility locations within a geographic area and identifying exercise apparatus available in each of the differing facilities.

Information processing apparatus, information processing method, and non-transitory storage medium

There is provided a technology that can improve the convenience of users who are reading books. An information processing apparatus has a controller that determines a focus sentence in a subject book that a user is reading. The focus sentence is a sentence on which the user is focusing attention. The controller analyzes what the focus sentence describes and obtains related information relating to what the focus sentence describes. Moreover, the controller executes the processing for causing a user's terminal that the user is using to display the related information.

INTERACTIVE PHYSICAL & COGNITIVE EXERCISE SYSTEM AND METHOD

A system and method for enhancing cognitive function of an individual during exercising use stationary exercise equipment to self-propel the individual's avatar or avatar's point of view through a virtual pathway while interacting to complete a cognitive task including registration of the task, verification of discrimination of basic learning, and performance of manipulation of the cognitive task. 1. A method for enhancing cognitive function of an individual , comprising:self-propelling with an exercise apparatus the individual's avatar or avatar's point of view through a virtual pathway performing an interactive physical and a cognitive task for a predetermined period of time, frequency, or a combination thereof;measuring a cognitive function on the performance of the cognitive task by the individual;evaluating a responsive feedback loop to assess the individual's level, andadjusting the task to match the individual's level.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the individual's level is cognitive status.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the exercise apparatus is a stationary exercise equipment.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein measuring a cognitive function comprises assessing a cognitive function by recalling claim 1 , verifying claim 1 , or manipulating stimuli.5. The method of claim 4 , wherein the stimuli are selected from words claim 4 , items claim 4 , locations claim 4 , faces claim 4 , drawings claim 4 , or combinations thereof.6. The method of claim 1 , wherein measuring a cognitive function comprises a neuropsychological cognitive measure selected from the group consisting of a verbal memory measure claim 1 , an executive function measure claim 1 , an attention measure claim 1 , a Stroop test claim 1 , a digit span claim 1 , an auditory test claim 1 , a visuospatial function measure and combinations thereof.7. A method of claim 1 , wherein the cognitive function is a generalized cognitive function.8. The method of claim 1 , further comprising adding levels ...

Real-Time Operation-Based Onboard Coaching System

A method for coaching an operator of an earthmoving machine is disclosed. The machine may have a controller in communication with a plurality of sensors configured to generate actual data indicative of real-time parameters associated with an operation of the machine. In this aspect, the method comprises the controller receiving actual data related to the operation of the machine performed by the operator. The controller determines a type of operation being performed based on the actual data. The controller compares the actual data to expected data for the type of operation being performed as preprogrammed in a memory associated with the controller. The controller provides notification of performance to the operator in real-time based on the comparison of the actual data to expected data. 1. A method for coaching an operator of a machine having a controller in communication with a plurality of sensors configured to generate actual data indicative of real-time parameters associated with an operation of the machine , the method comprising:the controller receiving actual data related to the operation of the machine performed by the operator;the controller determining a type of operation being performed based on the actual data;the controller comparing the actual data to expected data for the type of operation being performed as preprogrammed in a memory associated with the controller; andthe controller providing notification of performance to the operator in real-time based on the comparison of the actual data to expected data.2. The method of claim 1 , further comprising the controller detecting a coachable action if the actual data is outside of the expected data.3. The method of claim 2 , wherein the notification of performance to the operator is in a form of at least one of a sound claim 2 , a buzzer claim 2 , an audio warning claim 2 , an audio description claim 2 , a visual alert claim 2 , a display claim 2 , and a light.4. The method of claim 2 , further ...

METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR AUTOMATICALLY SYNCHRONIZING ELECTRONIC DEVICES

A method for automatically synchronizing two different electronic devices is provided. The method includes when a user event is detected in a first electronic device, performing the user event; and generating status information corresponding to the user event, and transmitting the status information to a second electronic device to thereby request synchronization of the second electronic device. 1. A method for automatically synchronizing two different electronic devices , the method comprising:when a user event is detected in a first electronic device, performing the user event; andgenerating status information corresponding to the user event, and transmitting the status information to a second electronic device to thereby request synchronization of the second electronic device.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the status information includes at least one of current displayed data claim 1 , a page of current displayed data claim 1 , or final changing time information.3. The method of claim 1 , further comprising claim 1 , when lecture joining request information is received from the second electronic device claim 1 , registering the second electronic device as a slave electronic device claim 1 , and transmitting information on electronic devices participating in a lecture to the second electronic device.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein the first electronic device is a teacher electronic device that is connected with student electronic devices in a lecture claim 1 , and the second electronic device is another teacher electronic device.5. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:when the first electronic device receives status information from the second electronic device, comparing the received status information with status information possessed by the first electronic device; andif the status information received from the second electronic device is the latest status information, synchronizing the first electronic device with the status of the second ...

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR SUPPORTING TRAINING OF AIRPORT FIREFIGHTERS AND OTHER PERSONNEL

A method includes generating a graphical user interface for presentation on at least one display device. The graphical user interface includes one or more first screens that display different types of aircraft. The one or more first screens include first controls that allow a user to navigate around both an exterior of each aircraft and an interior of each aircraft within the one or more first screens. The graphical user interface also includes one or more second screens that display at least one airport. The one or more second screens include second controls that allow the user to navigate around each airport within the one or more second screens. 1. A method comprising the step of: one or more first screens that display different types of aircraft, the one or more first screens including first controls that allow a user to navigate around both an exterior of each aircraft and an interior of each aircraft within the one or more first screens; and', 'one or more second screens that display at least one airport, the one or more second screens including second controls that allow the user to navigate around each airport within the one or more second screens., 'generating a graphical user interface for presentation on at least one display device, wherein the graphical user interface includes2. The method of claim 1 , wherein:for each type of aircraft, the one or more first screens display an image of an exterior of the aircraft and multiple features of the aircraft; andupon a selection of one of the features, the one or more first screens display an animated operation of the selected feature.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein:for each type of aircraft, the one or more first screens display an image of an exterior of the aircraft and a list of different parts of the aircraft; andupon a selection of one of the parts, the one or more first screens highlight the selection part of the aircraft.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein:for each type of aircraft, the one or more ...

SEARCHABLE ANNOTATIONS-AUGMENTED ON-LINE COURSE CONTENT

A method for augmenting or enhancing on-line course content includes displaying an on-line education course video to one or more viewers on network-connected viewing devices, receiving viewer annotations data including viewer annotations of video fragments, segments or frames of the displayed course video, and accumulating the viewer annotations data as annotation data records in in a searchable database. Each annotation data record includes annotation text for a respective video fragment, segment or frame of the displayed course video to which the annotation text applies. When a user query or search term has a match in the annotation text in an accumulated annotation data record, the method returns a search result based on information in the accumulated annotation data record including a link to the specific video fragment of course video to which the annotation text applies. 1. A system comprising:a server configured to provide a video to a client device for rendering on the client device; anda database configured to receive and accumulate annotation data records, each annotation data record including a viewer annotation of a segment of the rendered video and a time definition of the segment of the video, wherein the annotation is associated with the time definition.2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the database is configured to receive and accumulate multiple annotation data records including viewer annotations of the video made by multiple viewers.3. The system of claim 1 , wherein the database is made accessible to external query or search engines.4. The system of claim 1 , wherein the viewer annotation of the segment of the course video presented on the computing device includes textual information.5. The system of claim 1 , wherein an accumulated annotation data record includes a link to the segment of the course video defined in the accumulated annotation data record.6. The system of claim 5 , wherein the database is configured to return the link to the ...

TOUCH-BASED INTERACTIVE LEARNING ENVIRONMENT

In an example method, a user interface is presented by a device on a touch sensitive surface of the device. The user interface includes a first portion for displaying a sequence of code and a second portion for displaying suggested bracketed functions. The device receives a first touch gesture dragging a suggested bracketed function from the second portion to the first portion of the user interface. Responsive to receiving the first touch gesture, the suggested bracketed function is inserted into the sequence of code. The bracketed function encloses at least a portion of the sequence of code. The device receives a second touch gesture dragging an end bracket associated with the inserted bracketed function. Responsive to receiving the second touch gesture, the sequence of code is modified such that the bracketed function encloses an additional portion of the sequence of code. 1. A method comprising:presenting, by a device, a user interface on a touch sensitive surface of the device, the user interface having a first portion for displaying a sequence of software code, and a second portion for displaying suggested bracketed functions, wherein the sequence of software code and the suggested bracketed functions include executable sequences of code to be compiled for execution;receiving, by the device, a first touch gesture dragging a suggested bracketed function from the second portion to the first portion of the user interface;responsive to receiving the first touch gesture, inserting the suggested bracketed function into the sequence of software code, wherein the bracketed function encloses at least a portion of the sequence of software code;receiving, by the device, a second touch gesture dragging an end bracket associated with the inserted bracketed function;responsive to receiving the second touch gesture, modifying the sequence of software code such that the bracketed function encloses an additional portion of the sequence of software code; andcompiling the ...

METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR VISUAL PEDOMETRY

A system and method for calculating step count and associated physical movement intensity. In some embodiments, the system includes at least a camera to capture video of user motions, which are analyzed, and the corresponding step count and physical exercise intensity are deduced by the disclosed method. 1. A method for measuring step count and movement intensity of an object based on visual pedometry , comprising:receiving one or more image frames from an image capturing device;selecting the received image frames that include at least a portion of the object;determining a trajectory of the object in image space from the selected image frames, wherein the determined trajectory includes at least a horizontal motion or a vertical motion;determining a peak horizontal frequency for the horizontal motion trajectory;determining a peak vertical frequency for the vertical motion trajectory; andsetting the step count based on the peak vertical frequency and the peak horizontal frequency.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein said selecting the received image frames further includes maintaining object tracking information of the object for each received image frame.3. The method of claim 2 , wherein said maintaining object tracking information comprises identifying an image appearance of the object claim 2 , a representation of selected image features being tracked claim 2 , or a bounding box coordinate of the object.4. The method of claim 2 , wherein said maintaining object tracking information is based on robust image features.5. The method of claim 1 , wherein said determining the peak horizontal frequency includes applying a spatial to frequency domain transform on the horizontal motion trajectory and said determining the peak vertical frequency includes applying a spatial to frequency domain transform on the vertical motion trajectory.6. The method of claim 1 , wherein said determining the peak horizontal frequency is based on a frequency of local extremal points of the ...

ONLINE EDUCATION PLATFORM HAVING AN INSTRUCTOR DASHBOARD

According to an aspect, an online education platform may be configured to provide an online course over a network to a plurality of computing devices. The online course may provide education content in which learners view and interact with the education content. The online education platform may include an online course analyzer to determine performance data associated with learners' engagement with the education content including an engagement metric indicating a level of engagement of the learners with the education content during a session of the online course, and provide the performance data via an instructor dashboard. The online course analyzer may include a content editor configured to edit the education content based on the performance data including changing at least a portion of the education content based on the performance data before a completion of the online course. 1. A system comprising:at least one processor; ["an online course analyzer configured to provide an instructor dashboard on a computing device associated with an instructor of the online course, the online course analyzer configured to determine performance data associated with learners' engagement with the education content including an engagement metric indicating a level of engagement of the learners with the education content during a session of the online course; and", 'a content editor configured to edit the education content based on the performance data including changing at least a portion of the education content based on the performance data before a completion of the online course., 'a non-transitory computer-readable medium configured to store executable instructions that when executed by the at least one processor are configured to implement an online education platform configured to provide an online course over a network to a plurality of computing devices, the online course providing education content in which learners view and interact with the education content, the ...

Method for implementing intelligent flash cards in mobile device having touch screen, and mobile device having touch screen for implementing intelligent flash cards

A method for implementing intelligent flash cards in a mobile device having a touch screen includes: displaying cards of a first group in a scrollable scheme on the touch screen, the cards including an identifying element in which the number of times of memorization iteration is visually displayed; detecting a touch event for a first region of a specific card selected among the cards of the first group; comparing the number of times of memorization iteration with the pre-stored reference number of times of completion when the touch event is detected; and excluding the specific card from the first group, changing the specific card into a card of a second group having an attribute distinguished from that of the cards of the first group, and adding the changed card to the second group in the case in which the number of times of the memorization iteration is smaller than the pre-stored reference number of times of the completion, and excluding the specific card from the first group, changing the specific card into a card of a third group having an attribute distinguished from that of the card of the first group and the card of the second group, and adding the changed card to the third group in the case in which the number of times of the memorization iteration is the same as the pre-stored reference number of times of the completion.

PORTABLE LAPAROSCOPIC TRAINER

A portable surgical training device is provided. The trainer includes a top cover spaced apart from a base to form a simulated body cavity for locating model organs that are substantially obscured from the field of view of the user. The top cover includes a video display, fixed insertion ports and interchangeable inserts containing simulated tissue layers. The training device has open sides for demonstrating and training lateral surgical techniques including a simulated or live tissue colon attached to a support leg for simulating transanal minimally invasive surgery. A training endoscope with an adjustable focal length for use with the trainer and, in particular, with optical trocars is disclosed. The surgical trainer can be angled and is well suited for training laparoscopic surgery techniques and demonstrating surgical instruments. 1. A surgical training device , comprising:a base;a top cover connected to and spaced apart from the base by at least one leg to define an internal cavity between the top cover and the base with substantially open sides;a first insert connected to the top cover; the first insert includes a top portion removably connected to a bottom portion to form an encasement having an opening in the top portion and an opening in the bottom portion; the first insert further includes a removable insert material simulating human tissue disposed between the top portion and the bottom portion of the first insert providing a penetrable tissue simulation region for accessing the internal cavity.2. The surgical training device of wherein the top cover includes a first opening configured to receive a second insert; the second insert being removably inserted into the first opening and removably connected to the top cover; the second insert includes a second opening configured to receive the first insert; the first insert being inserted into the second opening and connected to the second insert.3. The surgical training device of wherein the second insert ...

PROCESS, SYSTEM, AND METHOD FOR COLLECTING, PREDICTING, AND INSTRUCTING THE PRONUNCIAITON OF WORDS

The present disclosure relates to a system and method. The system includes a computer server and a processor, which receives a request for pronunciation of a target name by a user. A database may store one or more name pronunciations for one or more names. The computer server compares the target name received in the requested pronunciation of the target name with one or more of the name pronunciations in the database to identify a ranked list of pronunciations of the target name. The computer server may provide the ranked list of pronunciations of the target name to a user device associated with the user. 1) A system comprising:a computer server, including a processor, which receives a request for pronunciation of a target name by a user;a database storing one or more name pronunciations for one or more names;wherein the computer server compares the target name received in the request for pronunciation of the target name with the one or more name pronunciations for one or more names in the database to identify a ranked list of pronunciations of the target name received in the request for pronunciation of the target name, and wherein the computer server transmits the ranked list of pronunciations of the target name received in the request for pronunciation of the target name to a user device associated with the user.2) The system of claim 1 , wherein the server receives the target name for which a request for pronunciation of the target name by the user as text from a user device.3) The system of claim 1 , wherein the server estimates a preferred pronunciation for a user.4) The system of claim 3 , wherein the estimated preferred pronunciation of the user is based on known demographic information for the target name.5) The system of claim 4 , wherein the demographic information is the full target name.6) The system of claim 5 , wherein the demographic information is one or more of a phone number of a person with the target name and an address of a person with the ...

SYSTEMS, METHODS, AND MEDIA FOR PROVIDING VIRTUAL MOCK TRIALS

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. 1. A method of providing a presentation to a plurality of remote participants for evaluation of the presentation by at least some of the remote participants , the method comprising:receiving at a hardware processor information pertaining to a presentation that comprises a mock trial for evaluation;receiving at the hardware processor information pertaining to a plurality of evaluation participants that comprises a mock jury;receiving at the hardware processor a request to initiate an interactive presentation session;generating a first display of the presentation and a second display of the presentation, the first display of the presentation and the second display of the presentation each comprising an arrangement of content, the content comprising at least one of a live-action video, a pre-recorded video, an image, text, interactive actuators or icons, or a combination thereof and comprising at least one of a representation of the mock jury, an evidentiary demonstrative, or a representation of an attorney, wherein the first display has a first set of interactive ...

ADAPTIVE, IMMERSIVE, AND EMOTION-DRIVEN INTERACTIVE MEDIA SYSTEM

An interactive, educational system that provides an immersive and adaptive environment for a user to explore content through dimensional, time-sensitive, and emotion-sensitive inputs and outputs. The system is implemented on a networked device, such as a mobile tablet, and can contain a real-time, three-dimensional, content delivery engine that is capable of providing an augmented reality interaction model for the user. Therefore, a real world, physical movement that the user takes with the networked device will be reflected on the device. The system can use image recognition technology to recognize objects within the real world and display those objects on the interface. Further, the system can superimpose computer-generated images onto the virtual display of objects from the user's real world environment. 1 the three-dimensional, content-delivery engine is capable of providing an augmented reality interaction model for a user; and', use image recognition technology to recognize a real world object;', 'display the real world object on a user interface; and', 'superimpose a computer-generated image onto the real world object on the user interface., 'the memory device stores information that, when executed by the processing device, causes the processing device to], 'a networked computing device having a three-dimensional, content delivery engine, a processing device, and a memory device, wherein. An interactive, educational system comprising: This application claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 62/019,866, filed on Jul. 1, 2014, titled TIME-BASED INTERACTIVE MEDIA SYSTEM AND METHOD.The disclosed invention relates to the field of interactive, educational technology. More specifically, it relates to a system that provides an immersive and adaptive environment for content, wherein a user can explore the content through dimensional, time-sensitive, and emotion-sensitive inputs and outputs.Social and emotional learning (SEL) involves the ...

SYSTEMS, ARTICLES AND METHODS RELATED TO PROVIDING CUSTOMIZED COOKING INSTRUCTION

Systems, methods, and articles to provide customized cooking instructions to users via a communications device. The user is provided with audio/visual prompts depicting one or more ending characteristics of a food product, such as texture or doneness. The user provides a selection of the one or more ending characteristics according to the user's preferences. A processor-based device determines one or more output food preparation parameters based on the user's selection of the one or more ending characteristics for the food product. The one or more determined output food preparation parameters are provided to a communication device of the user so that the user may cook the food product according to the output food preparation parameters. 1. A method of operation in a processor-based food preparation guidance system , the method comprising:receiving, via a communications device, a request for preparation guidance for a food product;in response to the received request, causing at least one of a first set of at least two graphical prompts to be displayed by the communications device, each of the graphical prompts in the first set of at least two graphical prompts depicting a respective gradation of at least one first characteristic of the food product, the respective gradations being different from one another;receiving, via the communications device, a selection of one of the gradations of the at least one first characteristic of the food product; anddetermining at least one food preparation parameter for the food product based at least in part on the received selection of one of the gradations of the at least one first characteristic of the food product.2. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:causing the at least one food preparation parameter to be displayed by the communications device.3. The method of wherein receiving a selection of one of the gradations of the at least one first characteristic of the food product comprises receiving claim 2 , via a ...

INFORMATION PROCESSING DEVICE AND STORAGE MEDIUM

There is provided an information processing device including: an estimation unit configured to estimate a used quantity of at least one of an ingredient to be cooked and a seasoning used in cooking, on the basis of a signal detected by a sensor; an index computation unit configured to compute a prescribed cooking index according to the estimated result by the estimation unit; and a notification control unit configured to perform control to issue a notification of the cooking index computed by the index computation unit. 1. An information processing device comprising:an estimation unit configured to estimate a used quantity of at least one of an ingredient to be cooked and a seasoning used in cooking, on the basis of a signal detected by a sensor;an index computation unit configured to compute a prescribed cooking index according to the estimated result by the estimation unit; anda notification control unit configured to perform control to issue a notification of the cooking index computed by the index computation unit.2. The information processing device according to claim 1 , further comprisinga cooking method identification unit configured to identify a cooking method,wherein the index computation unit converts the computed cooking index according to the cooking method identified by the cooking method identification unit.3. The information processing device according to claim 1 , further comprisinga display unit configured to display the cooking index according to the control by the notification control unit.4. The information processing device according to claim 1 , whereinthe index computation unit accumulates the computed cooking index.5. The information processing device according to claim 1 , whereinwhen the cooking index computed by the index computation unit approaches a prescribed value, the notification control unit performs control to present a warning notification to a user.6. The information processing device according to claim 5 , whereinthe ...

DEVICE FOR TEACHING THE AMHARIC LANGUAGE

A device designed to teach the Amharic language and standardize its script, including a computer keyboard containing a number of keys, including: an initial group of n biunivocal keys corresponding to n most frequent consonants or main consonants shown in the order 6; a second group of biunivocal keys, with a ≦n corresponding respectively to the main consonants presenting under order 1; a third group of biunivocal keys corresponding respectively to consonants other than the main consonants or secondary consonants presenting under order 6; and a keypad of eight silent keys corresponding respectively to eight orders, where pressing one of the silent keys on this keypad before pressing a biunivocal key corresponding to a main consonant or a secondary consonant will result in printing the main or secondary consonant under the order corresponding to the silent layer. 18-. (canceled)9. A device for use in facilitating the teaching of the Amharic language and standardizing its script , the Amharic language including schematically twenty-nine consonants presentable under eight orders , the device comprising:a computer keyboard including a set of keys, the keys actuable to transmit to a computer a specific, encoded signal to enable the computer to print an associated alphanumeric character associated with the signal, the Amharic keyboard comprising:an initial group of n biunivocal keys corresponding to n most frequent consonants or main consonants presenting under order 6;a second group of biunivocal keys, with ≦n corresponding respectively to the main consonants shown under order 1;a third group of biunivocal keys corresponding respectively to consonants other than the main consonants or the secondary consonants presenting under order 6; anda keypad of eight silent keys corresponding respectively to the eight orders, wherein the activation of any of the silent keys, prior to actuation of a biunivocal key corresponding to a main consonant or secondary consonant, will print a ...

MICROSCOPE-BASED LEARNING

Systems and computer-implemented methods for microscope-based learning including providing a first menu on a GUI to allow a user to identify or view a cell category of interest on a digital slide image that is simultaneously displayed with the first menu on the GUI. The systems and methods further include providing a navigation system on the GUI to allow the user to navigate the digital slide image and select proportional x and y coordinates on the digital slide image. A second menu is also provided on the GUI to allow the user to identify a cell type for the selected proportional x and y coordinates. The systems and methods are capable of automatically determining if the cell type identified by the user matches a predetermined cell type within the x and y coordinates from a database. The systems and methods further indicate whether the identified cell type matches the predetermined cell type on the GUI and display a summary of the total matches on the GUI. 1. A system , comprising:a display screen;one or more processors;memory; and displaying, in a first area of the display screen, a list of cell morphology categories;', 'detecting a first selection in the first area of the display screen corresponding to the list of cell morphology categories;', 'creating a preview area in a second area of the display screen that is separate from the first area, in response to the first selection;', 'displaying, in the second area of the display screen, an image corresponding to the first selection of the list of cell morphology categories;', 'displaying, in the second area of the screen display, a list of cell types related to the first selection of the list of cell morphologies;', 'displaying, in the second area of the screen display, a navigation system for increasing or decreasing magnification of the image in the second area of the display screen corresponding to the first selection of the list of cell morphology categories;', 'detecting a second selection in the second area ...

METHOD AND SYSTEMS FOR ANTICIPATORILY UPDATING A REMOTE REPOSITORY

Method and systems for executing an interactive computer simulation of a simulated vehicle. A central repository comprises a synthetic natural environment database (SNEDB) that comprises data for a plurality of geographically-located terrain skin representations of a computer generated. A remote data management system maintains the remote repository comprising a subset of the SNEDB accessible to an interactive computer simulation station. The interactive computer simulation station sends, over the network, a data request for geographical locations from the SNEDB and allows users to interact in the interactive computer simulation for controlling the simulated vehicle. The remote data management system computes a plurality of expected geographical positions for the first simulation station and anticipatorily updates, via the network, the subset of the SNEDB stored in the remote repository with a supplemental subset of the SNEDB corresponding to one or more of the computed expected geographical positions. 1. A remote data management system for supporting an interactive computer simulation system that executes an interactive computer simulation for training personnel on complex and/or risky tasks , comprising:a network interface module providing network access towards a central repository for storing a synthetic natural environment database that comprises data for a plurality of geographically-located terrain skin representations of a computer generated environment and towards a plurality of interactive computer simulation stations, each one of the plurality of interactive computer simulation stations allowing one or more users to interact in the interactive computer simulation for controlling a vehicle in the computer generated environment thereof;a data storage system comprising a remote repository, distinct from the central repository and remote therefrom, accessible through the network interface module for storing a subset of the synthetic natural environment ...

Dementia patient training system using virtual reality

Disclosed is a dementia patient training system using virtual reality (VR).

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PERSONALIZED RENDERING OF DIGITIZED INSTANCES OF MODELING OF USER-IDENTIFIED MICROSKILLS

A system and method for characterizing, selecting, ordering and rendering discrete elements of digitized video content to teach communications and pedagogic skills. Each of a plurality of observed or computer-generated instances of modeling of distinguishable teaching skills are recorded as digitized assets. Microskills are identified and deconstructed in the abstract from one or more of the visual and audible recordings of teaching skills modeling moments. Identifiers of microskills are associated by a human editor with recorded modeling instances and/or portions thereof. Modeling presentations are dynamically generated by a user asserting one or more microskill identifiers and a network-enabled selection, ordering and rendering of portions of modeling instances that are associated with the asserted microskill identifiers. 1. A method for generating modular microskills training sessions comprising:assigning a unique information identifier to each of a plurality of unique information elements in a one-to-one correspondence;selecting a plurality of microskills to be modeled for observation by a user;assigning a unique microskill identifier of a plurality of microskill identifiers to each microskill in a one-to-one correspondence;digitizing a plurality of video models, wherein each digitized video model (“video model”) records a demonstration of at least one microskill;assigning a first microskill identifier to at least one video model of the plurality of video models;assigning a first information identifier to the at least one video model;receiving a request to select at least one video model to which both the first microskill identifier is assigned and the first information identifier is assigned; andrendering to the user the at least one video model meeting the selection criteria of having been assigned the first microskill identifier and the first information identifier.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the rendering the first group of video models is performed ...

Smart Defaults Based on Previous Settings for Presentation Slides

Disclosed herein are system, method, and computer program product embodiments providing color theme maintenance for presentations. An embodiment operates by receiving original content for placement on a first slide of a presentation. Additional content for placement on the first slide is received and it is determined that the original content and the additional content exceeds a content-threshold of the first slide. A second slide is created using a format of the first slide based upon the determining. The additional content and at least a portion of the original content is moved onto the second slide upon a completion of the creating. 1. A method for creating a presentation , comprising:receiving original content for placement on a first slide of a presentation, wherein the first slide displays the content in accordance with a format of the content;receiving additional content for placement on the first slide;creating a second slide using the format based on a determination that the original content and the additional content exceeds a content-threshold of the first slide; andmoving the additional content and at least a portion of the original content onto the second slide upon a completion of the creating, wherein both the additional content and the original content are displayed in the slides using the same format.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the receiving claim 1 , comprises:determining, based on the format, an original font size of an original font of the original content on the first slide;selecting one of a new font or a smaller font size of the original font;reformatting the original content based on the smaller font size, wherein the reformatted content is less than the content-threshold.3. The method of claim 2 , wherein the new font enables more text characters to fit on the first slide than the original font.4. The method of further comprising:repeatedly reducing a font size of the selected font until a font-size threshold is exceeded, wherein upon ...

Color Theme Maintenance for Presentations

Disclosed herein are system, method, and computer program product embodiments providing color theme maintenance for presentations. An embodiment operates by receiving a border image, a background color rule, a text color rule, and compiling the rules into a theme for a presentation. The compiled theme is provided to an application configured to display the presentation including the compiled theme in accordance with the background color rule and the text color rule. 1. A method for creating a theme for a presentation of an application , comprising:receiving a border image, wherein the border image is for display within a border image area of a slide of the presentation;receiving a background color rule comprising a rule for selecting a background color corresponding to a background area of the slide based at least in part on the border image;receiving a text color rule comprising a rule for selecting a text color of text displayed on the slide, wherein the text color rule indicates which of a plurality of available text colors to select based on a change of the background color;compiling, by a processor, the border image, the background color rule, and the text color rule into the theme for the presentation; andproviding the compiled theme to an application configured to display the presentation including the compiled theme in accordance with the background color rule and the text color rule.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the receiving the border image comprises:determining one or more colors associated with the border image.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein receiving the background color rule comprises:indicating a criteria as to which of a plurality of background colors to select based on an image for display in the slide, wherein the image includes one or more of a plurality of image colors, and wherein the criteria specifies which background color to select based on which image colors are represented in the image.4. The method of claim 3 , wherein the ...

Augmented Reality Mathematics in Learning Platforms

A method of automatically providing personalized augmented mathematical learning content and activities to users of an online learning platform is described. Upon detecting that a user has captured an image or a video stream, one or more points of interest in the image or video stream are determined. Augmented mathematical information is then detected for the one or more points of interest and superimposed on the captured image or video stream. 1determining one or more points of interest in a captured image;determining mathematical information corresponding to the one or more points of interest; andvisually augmenting the captured image with the mathematical information.. A method of delivering mathematical content to a client device, the method comprising: This application claims the benefit of U.S. provisional application No. 62/733,425 titled “Augmented Reality Mathematics in Learning Platforms” filed on Sep. 19, 2018, which is herein incorporated by reference in its entirety for all purposes.The following relates to automatically providing mathematical information related to a point or object of interest overlaid onto a video feed of a location or area in which the point or object exists to users of an online learning platform.Augmented reality systems supplement reality, in the form of a captured image or video stream, with additional information. In many cases, such systems take advantage of a portable electronic device's imaging and display capabilities and combine a video feed with data describing objects in the video. In some examples, the data describing the objects in the video can be the result of a search for nearby points of interest.While many types of supplemental information for a point or object of interest are available, none provide mathematical information. There is a need for an online learning platform that provides mathematical information for points or objects of interest.Like reference numerals refer to corresponding parts throughout the ...

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DISPLAYING A LARGE NUMBER OF PARTICIPANTS IN A VIDEOCONFERENCE

Systems and methods for displaying a large number of participants in videoconference are described. The participant's video feeds are presented in a continuous scrolling manner, such that each participant's video feed is visible for a part of the time. The participants may select the number of videos displayed at one time on a grid. The system and method monitor which video feeds are being, or about to be displayed, and streams the feeds accordingly. The system and method also provide for classroom-like settings by allowing students to “raise their hand” and be “called on” by an instructor. By scrolling though all of the videos in a meeting, people that are running a session can monitor the other participants, permitting them to select someone to focus on, and allows the other participants to see each other, producing a “sense of belonging.” 1. A method for displaying a plurality of video feeds of a videoconferencing system on the display of a user's device , said method comprising: virtually arranging the plurality of video feeds on a rectangular grid, where the rectangular grid has a height;', 'moving the virtual arranged plurality of video feeds across a rectangular area, where the rectangular area corresponds to a rectangular area in the browser, and where the moving is performed at incremental periods of time in a direction perpendicular to the height;', 'streaming, to the browser, only video feeds of the plurality of video feeds that, at the current time and at the next increment of time, are at least partially within the rectangular area, and', 'displaying, in the browser, the portions of the streamed video feeds within the rectangular area of the browser., "scrolling the plurality of video feeds in a browser on a display of a user's device, where said scrolling includes"}2. The method of claim 1 , where said method further comprises:accepting the selection of one video feed of said plurality of video feeds, andenlarging the selected video feed to occupy the ...

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR GENERATING CUSTOM ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS FOR PRODUCT PACKAGES

A method for generating assembly instructions may include receiving inputs from a user, such that the inputs may include an indication of components of a product package. The method may also include retrieving assembly attribute data for each component from a first storage component, such that the assembly attribute data includes information regarding compatibility properties between two or more of the plurality of components. The method may then involve retrieving model data for each component from a second storage component, such that the model data is representative of physical properties of a respective component. The method may also include generating the assembly instructions for assembling the components together based on the attribute data and the model data, such that the assembly instructions include visualizations representative of at least a portion of a process for assembling the plurality of components together. The assembly instructions are then presented via an electronic display. 1. A non-transitory computer-readable medium comprising computer-executable instructions that , when executed , are configured to cause a processor to:receive one or more inputs from a user, wherein the or more inputs comprise an indication of a plurality of components of a product package;retrieve assembly attribute data for each component of the plurality of components from a first storage component, wherein the assembly attribute data comprises information regarding compatibility properties between two or more of the plurality of components;retrieve model data for each component of the plurality of components from a second storage component, wherein the model data is representative of one or more physical properties of a respective component of the plurality of components;generate assembly instructions for assembling the plurality of components together based on the assembly attribute data and the model data, wherein the assembly instructions comprise one or more ...

CONFIGURABLE MONITOR AND PARTS MANAGEMENT SYSTEM

A monitoring and maintenance system that utilizes imperial and theoretical data to compare parts, vehicles, users, regions, wear intensity indexes over time and tracking information to provide a sophisticated data collection system for heavy-duty equipment or rental equipment. This tracking is designed to better the specifications, designs, training, preventative maintenance, and replacement wear understanding of fleet management. 1. An HDi monitor comprising:a housing configured for affixing to a heavy-duty vehiclememory that stores a plurality of patterns representing heavy-duty vehicle operation events in memory;a sensor that collects sensor data as the heavy-duty vehicle is operated;a controller coupled to the memory and the sensor configured to identify a heavy-duty vehicle operation event by comparing the sensor data with the plurality of patterns stored in memory.2. The HDi monitor of wherein the sensor data includes vibration data and the method includes analyzing the vibration data to track wear associated with a heavy-duty vehicle wear part.3. The HDi monitor of wherein the controller is configured to provide vehicle operator coaching information to a user related to a heavy-duty vehicle operation event based on identifying that heavy-duty vehicle operation event.4. The HDi monitor of wherein the controller is configured to calculate an operator rating.5. The HDi monitor of wherein the controller is configured to associate a heavy-duty vehicle and a work tool.6. The HDi monitor of wherein the controller is configured to associate an operator to at least one of a heavy-duty vehicle and a work tool claim 1 , and monitoring wear of the work tool based on the sensor data.7. The HDi monitor of wherein the controller is configured to limit vehicle functionality based on an operator profile.8. The HDi monitor of wherein the sensor data includes acceleration data.9. The HDi monitor of wherein the heavy-duty vehicle operation event includes at least one of digging ...

CUSTOM EDUCATIONAL DOCUMENTS

Example implementations disclosed herein can be used to generate student user-specific customized hybrid educational documents. Such implementations include systems, methods, and devices for determining an attention span profile associated with a particular student user, and generating a custom educational document in response to the attention span profile. Student user experience feedback and test results determined from the use of the customized educational document can be assessed to update the student user's attention span profile. The updated student user attention span can then be used to update the customized educational document. 1. A method comprising:determining, by a computing system, an attention span profile associated with a particular student user; andgenerating, by the computer system, a custom educational document in response to the attention span profile.2. The method of wherein determining the attention span profile comprises receiving student user input comprising an attention span score.3. The method of wherein determining the attention span profile comprises administering a test to the particular student user.4. The method of wherein generating custom educational document comprises:determining a layout definition based on the attention span profile;determining a set of educational content;generating the custom educational document comprising the set of educational content arranged according to the layout definition.5. The method of wherein the custom educational document comprises:a section of text having a length corresponding to the attention span profile; andan intervention point comprising supplemental educational content associated with the layout definition.6. The method of wherein the supplemental educational content comprises an optical code or a hyperlink associated with an electronic file.7. The method of wherein the custom educational document comprises a physical document or an electronic file.8. The method of further comprising ...

Dynamic and adaptive learning system generator

A method is disclosed including receiving, by a user interface, an activation of at least one activatable element indicating a selected concept, and in response to receiving the activation indicating the selected concept, identifying at least one prerequisite concept to the selected concept, determining a readiness score of a group of students for learning the at least one identified prerequisite concept, determining a readiness score of the group of students for learning the selected concept based at least in part on the determined readiness score for learning the at least one identified prerequisite concept, determining a total teaching cost for teaching the group of students the selected concept, generating a learning system for teaching the selected concept based at least in part on the determined total teaching cost, and presenting the recommended learning system to the user via the user interface.

ANALYZING 2D MOVEMENT IN COMPARISON WITH 3D AVATAR

A processing device receive a two dimensional (2D) video recording of a subject user performing a physical activity and provides a three dimensional (3D) visualization comprising a virtual avatar performing the physical activity. The processing device causes display of the 3D visualization comprising the virtual avatar at a first key point in performing the physical activity, receives first user input to advance the 2D video recording to a first position corresponding the first key point, and receives second user input comprising a first synchronization command. In response, the processing device generates a first synchronization marker to indicate the first position in the 2D video recording corresponding to the first key point. 1. A method comprising:receiving a two dimensional (2D) video recording of a subject user performing a physical activity;providing a three dimensional (3D) visualization comprising a virtual avatar performing the physical activity;causing display of the 3D visualization comprising the virtual avatar at a first key point in performing the physical activity;receiving first user input to advance the 2D video recording to a first position corresponding the first key point;receiving second user input comprising a first synchronization command; andgenerating, by a processing device, a first synchronization marker to indicate the first position in the 2D video recording corresponding to the first key point.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the 3D visualization is based on 3D motion capture data corresponding to one or more target users performing the physical activity.3. The method of claim 2 , wherein the 3D motion capture data comprises one or more of positional data claim 2 , rotational data claim 2 , or acceleration data measured by a plurality of motion capture sensors.4. The method of claim 2 , wherein the one or more target users share one or more attributes with the subject user.5. The method of claim 4 , wherein the one or more ...

COMPUTER READABLE RECORDING MEDIUM AND SYSTEM FOR PROVIDING AUTOMATIC RECOMMENDATIONS BASED ON PHYSIOLOGICAL DATA OF INDIVIDUALS

A method and system for providing automatic recommendations for a group of individuals based on physiological data of the individuals measured by sensors are provided. The method includes acquiring, from sensors, first physiological data from individuals of a group, prior to a point of time of a change in the group; acquiring, from sensors, second physiological data from the individuals of the group, after the point of time of the change; determining physiological condition of an individual of the group, based on the acquired first physiological data and the acquired second physiological data of the individuals of the group; and determining a recommendation fir the individual of the group based on the determined physiological condition,and the first and second physiological data. 1. A system for providing a recommendation for a group of individuals , the system comprising: acquire, from one or more sensors, a plurality of physiological data from a plurality of individuals of a group;', 'determine a state of interrelationship between group members, based on the acquired plurality of physiological data; and', 'determine a recommendation for the group of the individuals based on the determined state of interrelationship., 'at least one microprocessor configured to2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the recommendation is for actions to be taken by the individual or the group.3. The system of claim 2 , wherein the recommendation is that the individual whose physiological data is changed needs to learn to relax more.4. The system of claim 2 , wherein the recommendation is to separate individuals whose physiological data is changed as much as possible.5. The system of claim 2 , wherein the recommendation is to discuss how a new position is going with a manager and with the individuals of the group.6. The system of claim 2 , wherein the recommendation is to avoid suffering of depression or other stress-related condition. This application is a Divisional Application of U. S. ...

INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS, INFORMATION PROCESSING METHOD, AND STORAGE MEDIUM

An information processing apparatus acquires first physical makeup information representing a physical makeup of a first object. The first physical makeup information is information generated based on images obtained by imaging the first object with a plurality of imaging apparatuses in a plurality of directions. The information processing apparatus acquires second physical makeup information representing a physical makeup of a second object and motion information representing motion of a plurality of parts of the second object. The information processing apparatus generates motion information associated with the first physical makeup information based on the second physical makeup information and the motion information relating to the second object. 1. An information processing apparatus , comprising:a first acquisition unit configured to acquire first physical makeup information representing a physical makeup of a person as a first object, the first physical makeup information generated based on images obtained by imaging the first object with a plurality of imaging apparatuses in a plurality of directions;a second acquisition unit configured to acquire second physical makeup information representing a physical makeup of a person as a second object and motion information representing motion of a plurality of parts of the second object; anda generation unit configured to generate motion information associated with the acquired first physical makeup information based on the acquired second physical makeup information and the acquired motion information representing the motion of the plurality of parts of the second object.2. The information processing apparatus according to claim 1 , further comprising a display control unit configured to display claim 1 , on a display unit claim 1 , a first image representing motion of the first object based on the imaging of the first object and a second image based on the generated motion information associated with the acquired ...

Cleaning System with On-Board User-Training Functionality

A cleaning system with on-board user-training functionality may include: a cleaning machine; an electronic playback device constructed and arranged for user training, with the playback device connected to the cleaning machine; and an electronic storage unit on which one or more items of training information are stored, with the training information relating to training a user in the operation or use of the cleaning machine. In this fashion, a user may select and play training information on the playback device to train the user in the operation or use of the cleaning machine. The playback device may include play, pause, rewind, fast-forward, and stop functions, whereby a user may select an item of training information, play the item, pause or stop play of the item, and practice performing the item on or with the cleaning machine to which the playback device is connected. 2. The cleaning system of wherein the electronic playback device includes play claim 1 , pause claim 1 , rewind claim 1 , fast-forward claim 1 , and stop functions claim 1 , whereby a user may select an item of training information claim 1 , play the item claim 1 , pause or stop play of the item claim 1 , and practice performing the item on or with the cleaning machine to which the electronic playback device is connected.3. The cleaning system of wherein the electronic storage unit is removably positionable in the electronic playback device.4. The cleaning system of wherein the electronic storage unit includes a memory card.5. The cleaning system of wherein the memory card is a micro secure digital (“SD”) memory card.6. The cleaning system of wherein the electronic playback device is indirectly connected to the cleaning machine.7. The cleaning system of wherein the electronic playback device is indirectly connected to the cleaning machine by at least one cable tie.8. The cleaning system of wherein the cleaning machine is manually propelled.9. The cleaning system of wherein the cleaning machine ...

Notification System For Educational Reinforcement

A training reinforcement notification system including an authoring platform computer, a notification computer, a notification database, and a trainee device having a display. The authoring platform computer generates a training program including reinforcement content. The notification computer receives the reinforcement content and stores it in the notification database. The trainee device generates customization data which is received by the notification computer, where a content delivery program running on the notification computer processes the customization data and generates delivery preferences which are stored in the database. The content delivery program retrieves the reinforcement content and delivery preferences from the database, and generates a plurality of notifications having reinforcement content. Each of the plurality of notifications generated by the content delivery program is delivered to the trainee device based on delivery preferences.

REPRESENTATION OF GROUP EMOTIONAL RESPONSE

One embodiment provides an apparatus. The apparatus includes a group response logic. The group response logic is to determine a respective user emotional response to a relevant content provided to each user of a plurality of users. The respective emotional response is determined based, at least in part, on a respective user objective data captured for each user in response to exposure of each user to the relevant provided content. The relevant content is provided to at least some of the plurality of users across at least one of a plurality of points in time and/or a plurality of locations. The group response logic is further to aggregate a plurality of respective user emotional responses to yield a first aggregated emotional response. 1. An apparatus comprising:a group response logic to determine a respective user emotional response to a relevant content provided to each user of a plurality of users, the respective emotional response determined based, at least in part, on a respective user objective data captured for each user in response to exposure of each user to the relevant provided content,the relevant content provided to at least some of the plurality of users across at least one of a plurality of points in time and/or a plurality of locations,the group response logic further to aggregate a plurality of respective user emotional responses to yield a first aggregated emotional response.2. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the group response logic is further to provide a selected aggregated emotional response to a requesting user device for display to a requesting user.3. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the group response logic is further to determine whether the provided content is relevant to a selected group of users.4. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the group response logic is further to determine whether at least one of the respective user objective data and/or emotional response can be tracked.5. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the group ...

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR A WELD TRAINING SYSTEM

Systems and methods for a weld training system are disclosed. An example weld training system includes: a mobile device configured to be attached to a welding accessory using a mount, the mobile device comprising one or more sensors, wherein the mobile device is configured to: gather, via the one or more sensors of the mobile device, information indicative of dynamic position or orientation of the mobile device during a welding procedure; and display, via a display of the mobile device, a welding environment based on the information. 1. A weld training system , comprising: gather, via the one or more sensors of the mobile device, information indicative of dynamic position or orientation of the mobile device during a welding procedure; and', 'display, via a display of the mobile device, a welding environment based on the information., 'a mobile device configured to be attached to a welding accessory using a mount, the mobile device comprising one or more sensors, wherein the mobile device is configured to2. The weld training system of claim 1 , further comprising a welding torch claim 1 , the mobile device configured to be communicatively coupled to a welding torch.3. The weld training system of claim 2 , wherein the welding torch is configured to perform a simulated welding procedure on a simulated weld joint on a simulated work surface claim 2 , and wherein the mobile device is configured to display a simulated welding environment based at least in part on the information.4. The weld training system of claim 2 , wherein the welding torch is configured to perform an actual welding procedure on an actual weld joint with a live arc claim 2 , and wherein the mobile device is configured to display an augmented welding environment based at least in part on the information.5. The weld training system of claim 4 , wherein the display of the augmented welding environment comprises a live video of actual objects used in the actual welding procedure with one or more virtual ...

Dental Indirect Vision Training Apparatus

A dental indirect vision training apparatus is provided devised to assist in the development of indirect vision eye-hand coordination among dental students. A prosthetic jaw member is rotatably positioned upon a base stand and each of a maxillary and mandibular denture is attachable into the jaw member in positions appropriate to resemble human anatomy. Target members disposed upon each of the maxillary and mandibular teeth enable practiced movements with dental tools wielded to contact the target members by indirect sighting via a manually coordinated dental mirror. Dental students thereby learn spatial relationships and eye-hand coordination interior to an oral cavity while visually apprehending images reflected at angles atypically experienced in everyday life. Indirect vision and coordinated movements are thereby explored, strengthened, and developed. 2. The dental indirect vision training apparatus of wherein the target member comprises indicia having at least one line demarked for tracing engagement with a dental pick whereby a user develops indirect vision as a result of tracing the extent of said at least one line.3. The dental indirect vision training apparatus of wherein the target member comprises a recess disposed upon an occlusal surface of at least one of the plurality of maxillary and mandibular teeth claim 1 , said recess devised for insertable and fitting engagement with a replica dental drill claim 1 , said replica dental drill having a replica drill bit devised to signal contact with an interior surface of the recess whereby a user develops indirect vision as a result of inserting the replica drill bit into targeted recess.4. The dental indirect vision training apparatus of wherein the indicia is colored in a contrasting pigment relative each tooth cusp for visual apprehension of the user.5. The dental indirect vision training apparatus of wherein the drill bit is configured to color the interior surface of the recess whereby the user is apprised ...

KNOWLEDGE-DRIVEN DIALOG SUPPORT CONVERSATION SYSTEM

Systems and devices to perform knowledge-driven dynamic conversations and select content within automated agents such as chatbots and virtual assistants are disclosed. In an example, operations to facilitate a knowledge-based conversation session with a human user using an automated agent include: receiving a conversational input regarding a support issue; analyzing the conversational input to determine an intent and applicable entity properties associated with the intent; performing a multi-turn conversation to identify a solution using the intent and the applicable entity properties, by exchanging iterative questions and answers between the automated agent and the user to dynamically recalculate applicability of the solution to the support issue; and outputting information associated with the identified solution. In further examples, the operations include a dynamic application of a solution policy and a diagnosis policy in the multi-turn conversation, to determine whether to deliver a solution or ask diagnosis questions. 1. A computing device , comprising:a processor; and receiving, from the human user in the conversation session, a conversational input regarding a support issue;', 'analyzing the conversational input to determine an intent and applicable entity properties associated with the intent;', 'performing a multi-turn conversation with the human user in the conversation session to identify a solution using the intent and the applicable entity properties, wherein the multi-turn conversation uses iterative questions and answers exchanged between the automated agent and the human user to dynamically recalculate applicability of the solution to the support issue; and', 'outputting, to the human user in the conversation session, information associated with the identified solution., 'a memory device including instructions embodied thereon, wherein the instructions, when executed by the processor, cause the processor to perform operations to facilitate a ...

ACCOUNT SHARING PREVENTION AND DETECTION IN ONLINE EDUCATION

An application delivers educational, entertainment or work-related content including videos and documents to any computing device of a user via an account, each account being uniquely identified. Upon each login, the application checks whether the user is already logged in on another computing device and issues a warning or logs out the new device. The application also checks all user accounts periodically to determine whether one account is logged into more than one computing device. Each video or document is associated with a course and has a corresponding course code. An institution database lists courses that a student is currently enrolled in. Another database records videos watched or documents viewed via a student account. Each student account is allowed a maximum number of courses or is limited by the courses in which they are actually enrolled. The application checks whether the videos watched correspond to more than the courses allowed and if so, then access by the student account is blocked. 1. A method of preventing account sharing , said method comprising:receiving first information from an authentication computer that has authenticated a user of a first computing device, said first information identifying a user account of an application;logging in said first computing device to said application and delivering content from a server computer to said first computing device;receiving second information from said authentication computer that has authenticated a user of a second computing device different from said first computing device, said second information also identifying said user account of said application, said receiving occurring while said first computing device is logged in;determining that said first information and said second information both identify said user account; andpreventing said second computing device from logging in to said application.2. A method as recited in further comprising:only preventing said second computing device from ...

Program Products, Methods, and Systems for Providing Location-Aware Fitness Monitoring Services

Program products, methods, and systems for providing location-aware fitness monitoring services are disclosed. In an embodiment of the present invention, a method of displaying a route traversed by an athlete equipped with a location-aware portable fitness monitoring device includes the steps of (a) receiving data describing a plurality of satellite navigational system waypoints that are acquired as the athlete engages in a fitness activity, (b) identifying a map area based on a location indicated by the data describing the plurality of satellite navigational system waypoints, (c) determining the route traversed by the athlete based on the data describing the plurality of satellite navigational system waypoints and based on the location of one or more known paths associated with the map area, and (d) displaying the route traversed by the athlete on top of the map area. 126.-. (canceled)27. A method of presenting motivational content to an athlete during an athletic activity , the method , comprising:notifying a remote user that the athlete is participating in the athletic activity, wherein the notification of the remote user comprises the display of performance information about the athlete;in response to issuing the notification, receiving data from the remote user while the athlete is participating in the athletic activity on a portable electronic device, wherein the data received from the remote user includes multimedia content, and wherein the portable electronic device including a microprocessor, a display screen, a user input, a satellite positioning system receiver, a memory, and a wireless communication transceiver, the data being stored in the memory; andin, response to receiving the data presenting motivational content to the athlete during the athletic activity via the portable electronic device, wherein the motivational, content includes an indication of the identity of the remote user.28. The method of claim 27 , wherein the notification of the remote ...

Adaptive Exercise Circuit Training for Health and Fitness

A computer-implemented system for improving a circuit training exercise routine at an exercise facility having at least two pieces of exercise equipment. The system using a smart device, and having steps including: initiating a program on the smart device upon use of a first piece of exercise equipment; displaying exercise instructions to the user on the smart device; initiating a timer on the smart device with a pre-selected amount of time in which the user must complete the exercise instructions on the first piece of equipment; recording if the user is successful in accomplishing the first set of exercise instructions; and prompting the user to move to a second piece of exercise equipment. The steps may also include displaying additional exercise instructions. The system includes monitoring the user's health functions and rewarding the user for successful accomplishment of the first and additional sets of exercise instructions. 1. A computer-implemented system for improving circuit training exercise routine at a facility having at least two pieces of exercise equipment , each of which have at least two weight settings , said system using a using a smart device , said system allow in , a user as an exerciser to:initiate a program on the smart device upon use of a first piece of exercise equipment;whereupon the system carries out steps comprising:displaying a first set of exercise instructions to the user on the smart device:initiating a timer on the smart device with a pre-selected amount of time in which the user must complete the exercise instructions on the first piece of equipment;detecting and recording if the user is successful in accomplishing the first set of exercise instructions;prompting the user to move to a second piece of exercise equipment;displaying a second set of exercise instructions to the user on the smart device;initiating a timer on the smart device with a pre-selected amount of time in which the user must complete the exercise instructions ...

METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR DISPLAYING REPRESENTATIONS OF FACIAL EXPRESSIONS AND ACTIVITY INDICATORS ON DEVICES

A method for displaying representations of facial expressions on devices includes receiving, by a processor on a device, data from a sensor coupled to the device. The method includes identifying, by the processor, responsive to the received data, a level of progress that a user of the device made towards a goal. The method includes selecting, by the processor, responsive to the identification, an icon representing a facial expression. The method includes modifying, by the processor, a level of power for each of a plurality of light indicators embedded in the device to display the icon. 119-. (canceled)20. A method , comprising:receiving user data from a sensor associated with the device;identifying based on the user data, a goal;selecting, based on the user data and the goal, a sequence of power modification instructions for a set of light indicators associated with the device; andexecuting the sequence of power modification instructions for illuminating the set of light indicators in a pattern resembling a facial expression of an activity.21. The method of claim 20 , the device including a power control component coupled to the set of light indicators claim 20 , the executing the sequence of power modification instructions including transmitting the sequence of power modification instructions to the power control component.22. The method of claim 20 , the sequence of power modification instructions including one or more instructions for:powering on one or more light indicators of the set of light indicators;powering off one or more light indicators of the set of light indicators;lowering the power to one or more light indicators of the set of light indicators; andincreasing the power to one or more light indicators of the set of light indicators.23. The method of claim 20 , the set of light indicators including a set of light emitting diodes (LEDs).24. The method of claim 20 , wherein the pattern resembles a facial expression claim 20 , the facial expression ...

METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR PROVIDING BRUSHING SESSION FEEDBACK

A method () for providing feedback to a user of an oral cleaning device (). The method includes the steps of: (i) receiving (), from a sensor () of the oral cleaning device, data about a plurality of orientations of the oral cleaning device within the user's mouth during a cleaning session; (ii) extracting (), from the received data, information about one or more stable orientations of the oral cleaning device within the user's mouth during the cleaning session, where a stable orientation is an orientation of the oral cleaning device maintained by the user for a period of time above a threshold; (iii) fitting () the information about the one or more stable orientations of the oral cleaning device to one or more expected orientations; and (iv) providing () feedback to the user about the cleaning session based on an analysis of the fitted one or more stable orientations. 1. A method for providing feedback to a user of an oral cleaning device , the method comprising the steps of:receiving, from a sensor, data about a plurality of orientations of the oral cleaning device within the user's mouth during a cleaning session;extracting, from the received data, information about one or more stable orientations of the oral cleaning device within the user's mouth during the cleaning session, wherein a stable orientation is an orientation of the oral cleaning device maintained by the user for a period of time above a threshold;fitting the information about the one or more stable orientations of the oral cleaning device to one or more expected orientations; andproviding feedback to the user about the cleaning session based on an analysis of the fitted one or more stable orientations.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the step of fitting each of the one or more stable orientations of the oral cleaning device to an expected orientation comprises the steps of:clustering the one or more stable orientations of the oral cleaning device by identifying a mixture distribution; ...

Systems and Methods for Time-Based Athletic Activity Measurement and Display

An athletic parameter measurement device worn by an athlete during an athletic activity session includes a housing which attaches to the athlete, a display, a processor associated with the display, and an athletic parameter measurement sensor. During the athletic activity, the device detects, using the sensor, a vertical jump height of the athlete, and displays, during the performance of the athletic activity session, a representation of the vertical jump height on the display. 1. An athletic parameter measurement device configured to be worn by an athlete comprising:a housing having an attachment mechanism configured to be attached to the athlete during an athletic activity session;a display;a processor; andat least one athletic parameter measurement sensor, detect athletic data of the athlete during the athletic activity session while the housing is worn by the athlete;', 'receive, by the processor, video data of the athlete during the athletic activity session, wherein recording of the video data is triggered by detection of an electronic tag in an item of apparel worn by the athlete;', 'calculate, by the processor, at least one metric of the athlete using the detected athletic data and the received video data, wherein the at least one metric includes a balance metric of the athlete; and', 'display, by the processor on the display, during performance of the athletic activity session, a representation of the at least one metric., 'wherein the athletic parameter measurement device is configured to2. The athletic parameter measurement device of claim 1 , wherein the representation of the at least one metric is displayed in real time.3. The athletic parameter measurement device of claim 1 , wherein the at least one athletic parameter measurement sensor includes an accelerometer.4. The athletic parameter measurement device of claim 3 , wherein the accelerometer is a piezoelectric accelerometer.5. The athletic parameter measurement device of claim 1 , wherein the ...

METHODS AND SYSTEMS OF VIRTUAL REALITY (VR) BEHAVIOR MODIFICATION

One aspect of the invention provides a system for virtual reality (VR) behavior modification. The system includes a VR headset adapted or configured to generate a VR environment comprising at least one VR object corresponding to a behavioral condition of a user; display the VR environment to the user; receive a response from the user comprising an interaction of the user with the at least one VR object; determine a behavioral modification score for the user based on the received response; and alter the at least one VR object based on the received response and the determined behavioral modification score. 1. A system for virtual reality (VR) behavior modification , the system comprising: generate a VR environment comprising at least one VR object corresponding to a behavioral condition of a user;', 'display the VR environment to the user;', 'receive a response from the user comprising an interaction of the user with the at least one VR object;', 'determine a behavioral modification score for the user based on the received response; and', 'alter the at least one VR object based on the received response and the determined behavioral modification score., 'a VR headset adapted or configured to2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the behavioral condition is binge eating or binge eating disorder.3. The system of claim 1 , wherein the at least one VR object comprises a graphical depiction of food. This application claims the benefit of priority of U.S. Provisional Patent Application Ser. No. 62/871,921, filed Jul. 9, 2019. The entire content of this application is hereby incorporated by reference herein.Binge eating (consuming unusually large amounts of food within a discrete time period, while experiencing a sense of loss of control) and its severe manifestation, binge eating disorder (BED) are debilitating conditions that affect 12.5 million Americans (and 133 million worldwide). Over 45 million people will experience clinically significant binge eating in their lifetime. ...

STUDY AIDS AND METHODS OF TEACHING A PROCESS TO A STUDENT

It is an object of the invention to provide a study aid including: a blank flowchart including a plurality of states, but omitting text from the plurality of states; and a plurality of tiles bearing a description of each of the plurality of states. It is a further object of the invention to provide a method of teaching a process to a student. The method includes: providing a blank flowchart associated with the process, the blank flowchart including a plurality of states and transitions between the plurality of states, but omitting text from the plurality of states; providing a plurality of tiles bearing a description of each of the plurality of states; and instructing the student to place the tiles over each one of the plurality of states with which each of the descriptions is associated. 1. A study aid comprising:a blank flowchart including a plurality of states, but omitting text from the plurality of states; anda plurality of tiles bearing a description of each of the plurality of states.2. The study aid of claim 1 , wherein the blank flowchart includes transitions between the plurality of states.3. The study aid of claim 1 , wherein the blank flowchart omits transitions between the plurality of states.4. The study aid of claim 1 , wherein the blank flowchart is applied to a substrate.5. The study aid of claim 4 , wherein the substrate is selected from the group consisting of: paper claim 4 , cardstock claim 4 , cardboard claim 4 , plastic claim 4 , and rubber.6. The study aid of claim 4 , wherein the substrate and the plurality of tiles both include ferromagnetic materials.7. The study aid of claim 1 , wherein the blank flowchart and the plurality of tiles are graphical user interface elements implemented by an application stored in computer-readable media.8. The study aid of claim 7 , wherein the computer-readable media further includes computer program instructions adapted and configured to assess whether the tiles were accurately associated with the plurality ...

INTERACTIVE MEDIA-BASED CREATIVITY GAME SYSTEM WITH A PLAYING ACTIVITY PROGRESS CONTROLLED BY A PROCESSOR

A game method includes receiving player preferences regarding a story represented as a digital media sequence. The story is chosen by the player, among a plurality of stories. The game method includes receiving a player's choice regarding a first digital media sequence comprising instruction for continuing the story, transmitting the first digital media sequence to a computerized device operated by the player, receiving a completion digital media sequence from an electronic device used by the player, indicating that the player has completed a mission, and transmitting another digital media sequence with another instruction to the computerized device operated by the player. 1. A method operated by a processor , comprising:receiving player preferences regarding a story represented as a digital media sequence, wherein the story is chosen by the player, among a plurality of stories;receiving a player's choice regarding a first digital media sequence comprising instructions for continuing the story;transmitting the first digital media sequence to a computerized device operated by the player;receiving a completion digital media sequence from an electronic device used by the player, wherein said completion digital media sequence indicates that the player has completed a mission;transmitting another digital media sequence to the computerized device operated by the player, said another digital media sequence comprises another instruction.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the another digital media sequence is compatible with the progress of the playing activities of the player.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the mission is to perform a task on a physical item claim 1 , and wherein the completion digital media sequence documents the physical item after the task is performed by the player.4. The method of claim 3 , wherein the completion digital media sequence is embedded in the digital media sequence transmitted to the computerized device.5. The method of claim 1 , further ...

Guided exploration of an exhibition environment

Systems and methods to create an interactive experience for visitors of an exhibition environment. The system harmonizes interpretation, learning, and personalization through the use of interactive media to enhance the visitor experience in the exhibition environment and, thereby, enrich the visitors to a greater extent. Interactive systems are employed to cultivate, in the visitor, knowledge on interpretative concepts, which can be leveraged throughout the exhibition environment. Visitors learn tools to facilitate engagement with works in the exhibition environment and to better explore personal interests. These tools, learned through the interactive systems, empower visitors to explore the exhibition environment, to attach personal meaning to the works in the exhibition environment, and to increase an overall appreciation of the works in the exhibition environment.

DIRECTIVE DETERMINATION FOR BEHAVIOR ENCOURAGEMENT

A method may include determining a priority score for a directive based on a priority ranking of the directive. The directive may be associated with a goal of a user. The method may also include determining an opportunity score for the directive based on opportunity data related to opportunity of performance of the directive by the user. Additionally, the method may further include determining a total score for the directive based on the priority score and the opportunity score. Moreover, the method may also include presenting the directive to the user based on the total score. Further, the method may include crowdsourcing a plurality of goals entered by a plurality of other users and generating the goal based on crowdsourced input. The method may also include crowdsourcing a plurality of directives entered by a plurality of other users and generating the directive based on crowdsourced input. 1. A method comprising:acquiring a first directive that corresponds to a goal of a user;acquiring a second directive that corresponds to the goal;determining a first priority score for the first directive based on a first priority ranking of the first directive;receiving first opportunity data related to opportunity of performance of the first directive;determining a first opportunity score for the first directive based on the first opportunity data;determining a first total score for the first directive based on the first priority score and the first opportunity score;determining a second priority score for the second directive based on a second priority ranking of the second directive;receiving second opportunity data related to opportunity of performance of the second directive;determining a second opportunity score for the second directive based on the second opportunity data;determining a second total score for the second directive based on the second priority score and the second opportunity score;determining that the user is more likely to perform the first directive as ...

EXTRACTION OF KNOWLEDGE POINTS AND RELATIONS FROM LEARNING MATERIALS

A method of automated domain knowledge structure generation includes crawling learning materials. The method may include extracting structural information from the learning materials. The method may include extracting knowledge points from the learning materials. The method may include inferring dependency relationships between the knowledge points. The method may include aligning one or more of the knowledge points with one or more of the learning materials. The method may also include generating a domain knowledge structure. The domain knowledge structure may include the extracted knowledge points organized at least partially according to the inferred hierarchy and dependency relationships. The extracted knowledge points may include the aligned learning materials. 1. A method comprising:crawling, by one or more processors, electronic learning materials stored at least temporarily in one or more non-transitory storage media;extracting, by the one or more processors, structural information from the electronic learning materials;extracting, by the one or more processors, knowledge points from the electronic learning materials;inferring, by the one or more processors, hierarchy and dependency relationships between the knowledge points;aligning, by the one or more processors, one or more of the knowledge points with one or more of the learning materials; andgenerating, by the one or more processors, a domain knowledge structure including the extracted knowledge points organized at least partially according to the inferred hierarchy and dependency relationships and including the aligned learning materials.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the learning materials include one or more of open courseware claim 1 , massive open courses (MOOC) claim 1 , personal home pages claim 1 , department home pages claim 1 , and electronic books (e-books).3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the structural information are extracted from learning materials metadata of the electronic ...

Ranking of segments of learning materials

A method of automated ranking of segments of learning materials includes calculating a window similarity between first-window content of a first window in a learning material and second-window content of a second window in the learning material. The method may also include in response to the window similarity between the first-window content of the first window and the second-window content of the second window meeting a similarity threshold, generating a first segment that includes at least the first-window content and the second-window content. The method may include calculating a first-segment consistency measurement for the first segment based on a first-segment similarity between the first-segment content in the first segment and a knowledge point. The method may also include ranking the first segment with respect to one or more of the following: a second segment in the learning material and a third segment in a different learning material, wherein the ranking of the first segment is based on one or more of the following: a quality measurement, a learning material type of the learning material, a length of the first segment, and the first-segment consistency measurement of the first segment.

Recipe system

In one aspect, a method for guiding one or more users through steps of a recipe is described. A recipe is obtained. One or more users are identified. A cooking proficiency of each of the users is determined. A sequence of cooking steps is determined based on the recipe and the cooking proficiency of the users. The sequence is transmitted to one or more appliances. Various implementations involve appliances, devices, systems and software that relate to the above method.