СПОСОБ ОБУЧЕНИЯ И НОСИТЕЛЬ ЗВУКОЗАПИСИ ДЛЯ ОСУЩЕСТВЛЕНИЯ ЭТОГО СПОСОБА

Способ обучения включает формирование на носителе информации последовательности аудиозаписей уроков учебного материала, состоящих из основной информации, предназначенной для заучивания, и описательной информации, предназначенной для понимания основной информации. В качестве носителя информации используют носитель звукозаписи уроков, сформированных по схеме: описательная информация - первая пауза - основная информация - повторение описательной информации - вторая пауза. В соответствии со способом, последующее воспроизведение сформированных на названном носителе аудиозаписей уроков осуществляют дискретно по одному уроку, а прослушивание аудиозаписи проводят по меньшей мере дважды с проговариванием обучающимся основной информации текущего урока в течение первой и второй пауз. Формирование заучивания основной информации осуществляют дискретно по каждому прослушанному уроку путем воспроизведения между первым и вторым прослушиванием одного урока аудиозаписи любого другого урока, основная информация ...

ТАКТИЛЬНО-ЗВУКОВАЯ МНЕМОСХЕМА

Тактильно-звуковая мнемосхема, содержащая корпус с первой поверхностью и второй поверхностью, первую область, вторую область и третью область с элементами схемы объекта, причем первая область снабжена текстом, выполненным стандартным шрифтом, вторая область снабжена текстом, выполненным шрифтом Брайля, отличающаяся тем, что в нее введены блок питания, блок памяти, цифро-аналоговый преобразователь, кнопка, динамик, при этом блок питания, блок памяти и цифро-аналоговый преобразователь размещены в корпусе, кнопка размещена в пределах третьей области с обеспечением ее доступности с внешней стороны корпуса, а динамик размещен с обеспечением возможности прослушивания излучаемой им информации с внешней стороны корпуса, блок питания, блок памяти, цифроаналоговый преобразователь, кнопка и динамик электрически соединены с обеспечением работоспособности устройства и передачи от блока памяти в цифроаналоговый преобразователь части информации, записанной в блоке памяти и соответствующей кнопке, и передачи ...

УЧЕБНОЕ УСТРОЙСТВО ДЛЯ ОТРАБОТКИ НАВЫКОВ ПРИ ИЗУЧЕНИИ ЯЗЫКОВ

... 1. Учебное устройство для отработки навыков при изучении языков, включающее средство воспроизведения обучающих записей с дисплеем и средством ввода, содержащее хранилище данных, блок выбора контента, блок управления типом и объемом задания, блок ввода ответа, блок проверки и коррекции ошибок 8, блок статистических данных и оценки, отличающееся тем, что снабжено блоком обработки и подготовки аудио- и видеообъектов 1, выполненным с возможностью нарезки выбранного объекта на фрагменты, содержащие аудиофразы, их распознания с последующей записью текста аудиофразы, блок навигации по аудиофразам выбранного объекта 4, содержащий бар прокрутки, позволяющий осуществлять переход к выбранной аудиофразе объекта, блок воспроизведения 5, при этом блок обработки и подготовки данных аудио- и видеообъектов 1 связан с хранилищем данных 2 и блоком выбора контента 3; блок навигации 4 имеет четыре выхода для соединения с блоком воспроизведения 5, блоком управления типом и объемом задания 6, блоком проверки ...

СПОСОБ ВОССТАНОВЛЕНИЯ ЗВУЧНОЙ РЕЧИ У БОЛЬНЫХ ПОСЛЕ ПОЛНОГО УДАЛЕНИЯ ГОРТАНИ

Изобретение относится к области медицины и может быть использовано для восстановления звучной речи у больных после полного удаления гортани. Голосовые тренировки проводят путем введения речевого сигнала пациента через микрофон в компьютерно-програмный комплекс, спектрального анализа полученного речевого сигнала с помощью комплекса алгоритмов, позволяющих выделить частоту основного тона речи и определить пороговое значение. Проводят голосовые тренировки, по мере овладения навыком речи пороговое значение повышают и проводят последующие голосовые тренировки. На первых этапах продолжительность голосовых тренировок составляет 4-6 минут 2-3 раза в день через 45-60 минут. По мере овладения пациентом звучной речью это время увеличивается до 8-10 минут 2-3 раза в день через 30-45 минут. Способ позволяет восстановить звучную речь у больных после полного удаления гортани.

СПОСОБ ОЦЕНКИ ВРЕМЕНИ РЕАЛИЗАЦИИ ОБРАЗОВАТЕЛЬНОЙ ПРОГРАММЫ

СПОСОБ ОБУЧЕНИЯ И СИГНАЛОГРАММА ДЛЯ ЕГО РЕАЛИЗАЦИИ

... 1. Способ обучения посредством записи на носителе информации по двум каналам сигналов двух и более групп речевых сообщений, например, текстов на языке обучения и их перевода на родной язык, с последующим воспроизведением сигналов речевых сообщений, преобразованием воспроизведенных сигналов в два разных акустических сигнала, соответствующие левому и правому уху обучаемого, и прослушиванием этих сигналов, отличающийся тем, что сигналы одной из групп речевых сообщений записываются по первому каналу - с уровнем, близким к номинальному, а по второму каналу - с уровнем минус 15 дБ и ниже относительно уровня первого канала, при этом прослушивание акустических сигналов производится в два этапа, на первом этапе оба воспроизведенных сигнала преобразуются в разные акустические сигналы, на втором этапе воспроизведенный сигнал первого канала отключается, а воспроизведенный сигнал второго канала одновременно преобразуется в оба акустических сигнала. 2. Способ по п. 1, отличающийся тем, что уровень сигнала ...

УСТРОЙСТВО И СПОСОБ ДЛЯ ПРОИЗНЕСЕНИЯ ФОНЕМ И КЛАВИАТУРА ДЛЯ ЭТОГО УСТРОЙСТВА

... 1. Устройство для произнесения фонем, содержащее клавиатуру, содержащую по меньшей мере один опорный элемент и множество клавиш, соединенных с опорным элементом, причем каждая клавиша из по меньшей мере части клавиш обозначает по меньшей мере один лингвистический символ, электронный блок обработки, подключенный к клавиатуре для записи нажатий на клавиши, звуковоспроизводящее средство, подключенное электрически к блоку обработки, отличающееся тем, что блок обработки содержит средство преобразования по меньшей мере одного нажатия клавиш в сигнал для фонемы, соответствующей лингвистическому символу по меньшей мере одного нажатия, причем звуковоспроизводящее средство адаптировано для произнесения фонем. 2. Устройство по п.1, отличающееся тем, что по меньшей мере один фонетический символ изображен на каждой клавише из по меньшей мере части клавиш клавиатуры. 3. Устройство по п.1, отличающееся тем, что блок обработки электрически подключен к средству визуализации для визуализации фонем при нажатии ...

Система управления звуковым сопровождением фильмов для обучения языками

AUSSTELLUNGSVORRICHTUNG

Carrying case for use in giving presentations has built in microphone loudspeakers and amplifier

The carrying case provides storage for electronic equipment and documents and has facilities for making presentations. A microphone unit [4] is installed and loudspeakers [1] set into the base and are connected to an amplifier [2].

MAGNETTONWIEDERGABEANLAGE FUER LERNZWECKE

Sprachlabor-System

IMPROVEMENTS IN AND RELATING TO RECORDING AND PLAYBACK APPARATUS

... 1298562 Teaching apparatus; associated working of tape recorders MATSUSHITA ELECTRIC INDUSTRIAL CO Ltd 8 Dec 1969 [6 Dec 1968 9 Dec 1968 10 Dec 1968] 59894/69 Heading G5R An instructional tape recorder 810, having instructional programmes recorded at intervals along a tape, works in association with at least one student's practice recorder 822 which is of the type having a facility for automatically rewinding a tape to the starting point of a recording just made and immediately playing it back. An instructional programme played back by the instructional recorder 810 is heard by the student on his headphones 812 and simultaneously recorded on his practice recorder 822 on which the student then records his response through a microphone 825 after the cessation of signals from the instructional recorder 810 has caused first detecting and control means 818, 820 to switch the inputs of the practice recorder 822 and start the operation of a memory 821. When the instructional recorder 810 reaches ...

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.

Device for inducing and maintaining sleep

An interactive system

An arrangement in sound reproducing appliances having tapelike sound recording carriers, particularly for teaching purposes

... 1,070,864. Recording and playback. G. K. TOLNAI. Aug. 4, 1964 [Dec. 10, 1963], No. 30720/64. Heading G5R. Recording and play-back apparatus for teaching purposes including an endless tape 12 associated with a number of heads 16 arranged in a line transverse to the tape is characterized in that a first group of the heads scan a lesson recorded on respective tracks and a second group of the heads are arranged to record sounds on adjacent tracks. The lesson is first recorded on to the tape loop 12 from a master tape 4, both tapes being driven from a common capstan 9 by means of separately engageable pinch rollers 7, 11. The loop 12 is first wound to a " start " mark, and each sentence of the lesson is then recorded on to a separate track, e.g. A. . . E, Fig. 3, each sentence commencing at the start mark. The drive to the master tape may now be disengaged, and students, e.g. 32, 40 may select any of the sentences by means of switches 28, 39. Having listened to the selected sentence, the student ...

An audio-vocal integrator apparatus

An audio-vocal integrator apparatus to develop the listening and language functions of a subject. The ear of the subject is alerted to an acoustical signal by osseous conduction and the signal is only transmitted to the ear after the ear has been previously alerted by osseous conduction.

Improvements in or relating to magnetic tape recording or playback apparatus

... 922,841. Selective magnetic tape recorders. R. J. M. GAUBERT. Jan. 31, 1962 [April 14, 1961], No. 3715/62. Class 40 (2). Endless magnetic tapes in rack-stored cassettes 37, are selectively engaged for play or held out of engagement by cam-operated levers 79 engaging the inner ends 38 of the cassettes. In playing position, a pinch-roller 28 engages a capstan 50 common to all the cassettes and guides 29, 31 wrap the tape about appropriate heads in the stacks 69-71, pressure being exerted by a spring 47 forcing a roller 42 (dotted position) against the outer end of the cassette. A finger-lever 39 enables the roller 42 and its lever to be snapped over to the solid-line position whereupon a hook-form member 51 sufficiently ejects the cassette for manual exchange. A local circuit (Fig. 8, not shown) responsive to a prolonged silent portion of the tape, energizes a semi-rotary solenoid and ratchet means associated with cams 77 operating the levers 79 and in one embodiment, notches 83 in one cam ...

Language-adapted user interfaces

A computer-implemented training system comprising: data storage storing in a non-transient manner: (i) a first set of visual instruction materials, (ii) a second set of audio instruction materials and (iii) a set of user data comprising, for each of a plurality of users, (a) a first indication of a visual instruction status and (b) a second indication of an audio instruction status; and a presentation control processing arrangement configured for selecting an instruction material of the first set or the second set and causing it to be presented to a user; the presentation control processing arrangement being configured to, for a specific user, select one of (a) a visual instruction material from the first set in dependence on the stored first indication for that user and (b) an audio instruction material from the second set in dependence on the stored second indication for that user, and to cause the selected instruction material to be presented to the user.

SIGNAL DELAYING APPARATUS

PRERECORDED MAGNETIC AUDIO TAPE FOR LEARNING

Method of remote teaching using magnetic bands supplementing a traditional teaching.

MECHANISM FOR THE SWITCHING OF TRAVEL INFORMATION USING A TONWIEDERGABEEIRICHTUNG

Electric information control system

An information control system is presented which comprises at least one transmit station for transmitting information identification codes, and at least one information provision station which comprises a receive device for transmitted information identification codes, a compact disc player for reproducing information stored on compact disc, and a control device for controlling the compact disc player as a function of received information identification codes. Each transmit station 1 is an independent station which emits the prescribed information identification codes, stored in a code module 15-1 to 15-10 in each case, at regular intervals. The control device includes a decoder 22 for decoding the received information identification codes, a number memory 23 for buffering the decoded information identification codes as well as the information identification codes of that information which is contained on a compact disc located in the compact disc player 28, and a comparator for checking ...

Lesestift und Verfahren zur Ausgabe von Audiodateien

The invention relates to a reading pen (1) comprising: an acoustic output (3), in particular a loudspeaker (2); a detection device (4) for detecting data (5) dependent on a text to be read aloud; a data store (8) containing audio data (7); a control device (6) that can be connected to the data store (8) to select audio data (7) depending on the data (5) detected via the detection device (4) and to the acoustic output (3) to output the selected audio data (7); and an acoustic input (11), in particular a microphone (10). To improve the attention of the listener and to make the text read aloud more varied, according to the invention the reading pen (1) has an acoustic distorter (13), which is connected to the acoustic input (10, 11) and modifies the sound of the acoustic input data (12) depending on the data (5) detected by the detection device (4), wherein the control device (6) is connected to the acoustic output (3, 2) to output either the audio data (7) selected from the data store (8) ...

PORTABLE DEVICE FOR LEARNING A LANGUAGE

PROCEDURE AND DEVICE FOR THE PRODUCTION OF SUBLIMINALER CLAY/TONE PHOTOGRAPHS

SYSTEM FOR THE PRODUCTION OF RECORDINGS FOR THERAPEUTIC PURPOSES

INTERACTIVE LANGUAGE TRAINING SYSTEM.

TUTOR TO LEARNING READING AND DISCUSSION

PROCEDURE AND DEVICE FOR THE DETERMINATION OF COMBINED INFORMATION FROM SPRACHSIGNALEN FOR ADAPTIVE INTERACTION IN INSTRUCTION AND EXAMINATION

INTERACTIVE LEARNING DEVICE THE PHONEMES, WORDS AND SOUNDS EXPRESSES

PHOTO EQUIPMENT FOR LEARNING PURPOSES

INTERRELATIONAL AUDIO KINETIC ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM

Storage of audio and text

Methods for the automated generation of speech sample asset production scores for users of a distributed language learning system, automated accent recognition and quantification and improved speech recognition

Methods for automated generation of speech sample asset production scores for users of a distributed language learning system, automated accent recognition and quantification and improved speech recognition. Utilising a trained supervised machine learning module which is trained utilising a training set comprising a plurality of production speech sample asset recordings, associated production scores generated by system users performing perception exercises and user background information. The trained supervised machine learning module may be configured for automated accent recognition, by feeding a candidate production speech sample asset so as to automate the generation of a speech sample asset production score and user background information. As such, the user background information may be translated into an accent type categorisation and the speech sample asset production score may be translated into an accent strength. In further embodiments, the accent type categorisation generated ...

Exhibition apparatus

Instructional apparatus, instructional method and a kit

Reading and spelling skill diagnosis and training system and method

Method and device for enhancing the recognition of speech among speech-impaired individuals

SIGNAL TRANSMISSION IN TEACHING SYSTEM

SO11O5 SIGNAL TRANSMISSION IN TEACHING SYSTEM In a teaching system having a central or master station and one or more student stations remote from the master station, there are provided, at the master station, at least one source of main signals in a first frequency band, which source may be constituted by a tape or other record player for reproducing Leaching or instructional materials, a microphone or other source of audio signals from a proctor or supervisor of the teaching system, and a source of control signals which may include address signals for identifying one of the student stations and command signals for controlling various operations of the addressed student station. The audio and control signals are employed to modulate respective carriers so as to provide first and second auxiliary signals, respectively, in frequency bands which are removed from each other and from the first frequency band of the main signals, whereupon the main signals and the first and second auxiliary ...

VOCALIZING APPARATUS

VOCALIZING APPARATUS Vocalizing apparatus for use in a doll which has a synthesizer for producing speech sounds. The synthesizer is controlled by a digital controller having a memory which stores information representing a vocabulary of infant-like sounds. A motion detector activates the controller so as to cause the synthesizer to produce a pattern of sound simulating happy infant sounds when the doll is moved and when it is cuddled, and fussing or crying sounds when it is thereafter not moved for a time. The electronic apparatus is shut down if the doll is left unmoved for a time after it no longer emits the fussing sounds but is automatically activated when again it is moved.

AUDIO INFORMATION DEVICE

A tape playback unit is designed to transmit messages recorded on an endless loop dual channel recording tape. The tape contains a series of independent messages recorded on one channel and stop-start signals coordinated with the beginning and end of each message on the other channel. A multiple of receiving units each having an audio receiver as in a telephone receiver, hereafter referred to as an earphone, are connected to said playback unit and the independent messages contained on the tape are transmitted to the earphones. A control unit associated with each receiving unit intercepts the message being transmitted by the playback unit and permits transmitting thereof to the earphone only upon activation of a switch associated with the receiving unit, e.g. activated by a coin. The control unit further includes a timer associated with detecting means for detecting the beginning and end of each message, i.e. it detects the stop-start signals on said other channel. The earphone receives ...

VOCALIZING APPARATUS

BEHAVIOUR MODIFICATION

SENSORY ADAPTOR,PARTICULARLY FOR TAPE RECORDERS

METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR RAPID LANGUAGE ACQUISITION

This invention demonstrates a method and apparatus for learning and mastering a foreign language conversation in a short period of time, by hearing it spoken at variable rates. The methods of side-by-side translation of phrases, and accelerated and decelerated listening, are employed to this end. Appropriate apparatus are described which facilitate these methods. Using this language learning system effectively enhances the listener's power of concentration and information processing capability, resulting in improved language abilities.

INTERACTIVE TOY

An interactive toy apparatus including a toy (10) having a fanciful physical appearance (17, 18, 19, 20), a speaker (58) mounted on the toy (10), a user input receiver (28), a user information storage unit (74) storing information relating to at least one user, a content controller (82) operative in response to current user inputs received via the user input receiver (28) and to information stored in the storage unit (74) for providing audio content to the user via the speaker (58).

Appareil électro-acoustique

Appareil pour l'enseignement d'une langue

Installation destinée à la reproduction de recettes de cuisine par voie accoustique

Rücksteller für den Tonabnehmer an Grammophonen, insbesondere für den Sprachunterricht

Unterrichtspult

Ubungsgerät für Sprach- und Tonübungen

Procédé de préparation d'une bande magnétique et bande magnétique résultant du procédé

Zweispur-Kassetten-Tonbandgerät für Sprachkurse

Tonbandgerät für Lehr-, insbesondere Sprachlehrzwecke

Installation pour l'enseignement de la musique ou des langues

ZWEISPUR-KASSETTEN-TONBANDGERAET FUER SPRACHKURSE.

DISPOSITIF POUR L'EXERCICE DE L'ART VOCAL OU INSTRUMENTAL.

Selbstlehrgerät

Elektroakustisches Lehrgerät, insbesondere Sprachlehrgerät

Installation d'enseignement permettant l'audition objective par un individu de sa propre parole

Dispositif d'arrêt pour support d'enregistrement sonore

Installation à machine parlante pour laboratoire de langues

Installation électronique à machine parlante, pour laboratoire de langues

Installation à machine parlante pour laboratoire de langues

Installation à machine parlante pour laboratoire de langues

Gerät zur Wiedergabe eines auf einem Tonträger aufgezeichneten Lehrprogramms

Wiederholungseinrichtung, insbesondere für Lehrzwecke

CONTROL DEVICE FOR A TAPE-UNIT.

APPARATUS AUDIO INTEGRATOR-VOICE.

MECHANISM FOR THE EXECUTION OF HYPNOSETHERAPIEN.

hearing training unit for training of the human ear.

Eine erfindungsgemässe Gehörtrainingseinheit zum Training des menschlichen Gehörs besteht aus einem mobilen Kleincomputer (1), der über eine interaktive Benutzerschnittstelle für eine Eingabe- und Ausgabeeinheit und mindestens eine Trainings- und Auswertungssoftware verfügt. Weiterhin ist eine Vorrichtung zur Verarbeitung analoger und digitaler Audiosignale am Kleincomputer (1) angeschlossen. Mindestens zwei Lautsprecher (2) sind an Lautsprecherarmen (3) rechts und links am Kleincomputer (1), am Bildschirm (1) oder an einer separaten Halteeinrichtung mit einem vorzugsweise festen Beschallungswinkel zwischen Lautsprecher (2) und Benutzer (4) und somit mit einem definierten Abstand zwischen Lautsprecher (2) und Benutzer (4) in Stellung gebracht. Die Trainingsmodule können durch den Benutzer über die Eingabeeinheit aktiviert werden. Der Benutzer (4) wird über einen berührungsempfindlichen Bildschirm (1) und/oder über Audioausgaben am Lautsprecher (2) durch das Trainingsprogramm geführt. Durch ...

Hearing training unit for the training of the human hearing and procedure for interactive hearing training.

Eine erfindungsgemässe Gehörtrainingseinheit zum Training des menschlichen Gehörs besteht aus einem mobilen Kleincomputer (1), der über eine interaktive Benutzerschnittstelle für eine Eingabe- und Ausgabeeinheit und mindestens eine Trainings- und Auswertungssoftware verfügt. Weiterhin ist eine Vorrichtung zur Verarbeitung analoger und digitaler Audiosignale am Kleincomputer (1) angeschlossen. Mindestens zwei Lautsprecher (2) sind an Lautsprecherarmen (3) rechts und links am Kleincomputer (1), am Bildschirm (1) oder an einer separaten Halteeinrichtung mit einem vorzugsweise festen Beschallungswinkel zwischen Lautsprecher (2) und Benutzer (4) und somit mit einem definierten Abstand zwischen Lautsprecher (2) und Benutzer (4) in Stellung gebracht. Die Trainingsmodule können durch den Benutzer über die Eingabeeinheit aktiviert werden. Der Benutzer (4) wird über einen berührungsempfindlichen Bildschirm (1) und/oder über Audioausgaben am Lautsprecher (2) durch das Trainingsprogramm geführt. Durch ...

Device and method for recording and reproduction of stories read.

L’invention a pour objet un dispositif (1) pour l’enregistre-ment et la restitution d’une ou plusieurs histoires lues par un récitant, correspondant à une ou plusieurs pages d’un livre. Ce dispositif comporte: un ou plusieurs éléments de fixation amovible (10) pour le fixer de manière amovible audit livre pendant la durée de la lecture, un microphone (M) arrangé pour enregistrer la ou plusieurs histoires et générer un fichier audionumérique correspondant, une mémoire numérique permettant de stocker ledit fichier audionumérique, un haut-parleur (H) pour restituer un signal audio correspondant audit fichier audionumérique en fonction d’une sélection d’un utilisateur des organes de commande haptiques (20; 30; V; O; R; 40; 42; 44) et un microcontrôleur exécutant un programme informatique de commande. En outre, les organes de commande haptiques (20; 30; V; O; R; 40; 42; 44) comprennent une touche de pagination (O) permettant audit récitant d’introduire des marques de pagination dans ledit fichier ...

Sound recorder and reproducer for language laboratory - uses memory and timing system to control visual display and phrase repetition

The tape recorder has immediate or delayed playback, uses discs or tape cassettes, and incorporates a timing system. The 80 character LCD display system can show written and time information received from an 8 bit microprocessor, the sound and timing data being stored in a memory. A press button arrangement permits rewind, record, pause, fast forward wind and stop. The encoder allows phrases etc. to be repeated frequently, and allows the position of information to be accurately determined. Electronic control is used, and the equipment is portable and can be used with a 12 volt battery as well as 220 volt mains supply. ADVANTAGE - Convenience of display combined with phrase repetition.

Computer system for automatic generation of quiz objects for internet-based quiz, has question and response generator that is provided with control unit and data processing unit for generating quiz objects based on objective criteria

The computer system has a question and response generator (100) that is provided with a control unit (110), an input unit (120), an output unit (130), an interface unit (150), a search engine (160), a language converter (170) and a data processing unit (140). The quiz objects are generated automatically based on autonomous created objective criteria for objects. The text based on quiz objects in language files is converted by the language converter. The responses of the players and alternative responses of the players are checked independent on the correctness. Independent claims are included for the following: (1) a method for providing internet based quiz; and (2) a method for generation of questions and responses with question and response generator.

Method for an Internet-based quizzes.

Die Erfindung beschreibt ein Verfahren für auf dem Internet (240) basierte interaktive Quiz und insbesondere Wissensquizspiele. Das Verfahren kann selbständig und fortwährend Quizaufgaben automatisch generieren basierend auf autonom erstellten Zielkriterien, welche die zu erstellenden Aufgaben beschreiben. Die Aufgabenstellungen und Antworten sind in einer Datenbank gespeichert, welche auch aktualisiert werden kann. Dem Spieler können immer neue Quizaufgaben vorgelegt werden. Die Erfindung erlaubt den Einsatz von Quiz für ein breites Anwendungsspektrum wie zum Beispiel Bildung, Verkauf, Marketing und Unterhaltung.

METHOD OF TRAINING

СПОСІБ НАВЧАННЯ

Винахід відноситься до галузі навчання і може знайти застосування при вивченні іноземних мов, переважно граматики, самостійно або з викладачем, з допомогою аудіокасет, відеокасет або оптичних дисків. У тексті, на мові, що вивчається, перед або в процесі запису основної інформації або/і її подальшого сприйняття, частину інформації частково або повністю виділяють, заміняють іншою інформацією, або/і стирають. У процесі навчання проводять візуальне або/і акустичне сприйняття інформації одного і більше каналів основної інформації, і, використовуючи цю інформацію, письмово або вголос представляють закриту в даний час повторну інформацію. При необхідності отримання підказки, відкривають один або більше каналів повторної інформації для візуального або/і акустичного її сприйняття. При одночасному візуальному і акустичному сприйнятті повторної інформації відрізки тексту речення виділяються синхронно з проходженням акустичної інформації. Кількість символів в одному слові дорівнює 1, а кількість символів ...

Voice interaction point-reading pen

Multifunctional practical children toy car

Intelligent learning lamp based on machine recognition

English comprehensive ability training system

Sounding reading matter and pickup

Wall map pronouncing through wall map board

Novel machine is read to point

The utility model discloses an electron education product, especially a novel machine is read to point, read quick -witted body including putting swing joint had the lightmap apex to read the eyeshield lamp of quick -witted body on quick -witted body was read to the point. It has been solved and has a little read the technical problem that user (especially children) eyes were enough protected to the function. The utility model provides a when novel machine is read to point used in night or dim environment, the user can directly turn on the eyeshield lamp, improves user's kopiopia, played effectual protection to user's eyes. Simultaneously it is good that novel machine is read to point still has a structural stability, advantage such as permanent durable.

Spoken english trains ware

Multi -functional liberal art history branch of academic or vocational study teaching board

Children education robot

Earphone is used in college english hearing exercise examination

Multi-functional english phonetics exerciser

Japanese fifty sound figure teaching device

myWriteRightpen

A digital pen designed to assist users in spelling words as they write. The invention is an electronic pen with a speaker located near the top of the device. A microphone may be located directly under the speaker in the form of a small screened concave or convex aperture. A switch on the back of the pen allows the user to choose between three settings: Dictionary (D), Off (O), and Thesaurus (T). The device works by the user speaking the desired word into the microphone. The word will then appear on the illuminated digital display screen which lights up. The pen asks the user to confirm or deny the displayed word. The user says “yes” or “no” into the microphone. If denied, the pen displays another word until the correct word is located. Once confirmed, the pen will audibly and visibly spell the word one letter at a time as the user writes. The pen may be switched to the thesaurus mode when synonyms/antonyms are needed.

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

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

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.

Voice pronunciation for text communication

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

Learning another Language through Song

This application is for the purpose of obtaining a Utility Patent titled “”. This method is a new way to learn another language. As explained in the application another language will be learned almost entirely through one line, or chorus or verse in one language and repeated in a second language in song. 1. I claim that learning an additional language through song is a new use for learning another language. Songs are song in two languages and will enable the listener to learn pronunciation and words of another language. This is an application for a Utility Patent for a new method to learn another language through song. A song is sung in whole or parts in two languages, to help the listener learn how to understand another language.This is an application for a Utility patent for “Learn another Language through Song”, this invention is a new and useful way to learn another language. A song is sung in whole or parts in two languages, to help the listener learn how to understand another language.Description, songs will be sung in two languages, song lines, or phrases, or chorus will be in one language then repeated in another language this will help the listener learn another language.Feature description. Words or phrases from songs will be repeated in a different/second language. For instance: In song, What's Happening? Then repeated in song, Que Pasa? The songs will range from simple to complex.

Multi-level color based communication system and method

A method for performing multi-level color based communication includes the steps of creating a plurality of individual color patterns, associating each of the plurality of individual color patterns with a known language character, and composing a message containing one or more of the individual color patterns.

Audio guiding device and audio guiding method

An exemplary audio guiding method includes obtaining signals transmitted by one booth/spot. The method analyzes and determines an identifier contained in the signal, determines an audio file corresponding to the determined identifier according to a stored first table, and obtains the determined audio file from a storage unit. Next, the method determines whether the obtained signals contain the exhibiting information of the exhibit. If yes, the method determines the playing time point of the obtained audio file corresponding to the exhibiting information of the exhibit according to the stored first table. The method then controls an audio playing unit to play the obtained audio file from the determined playing time point.

Language learning assistant

A system and method for learning a language includes displaying set of first terms that enables the user to begin a sentence. A selection of a first term of the set of first terms causes a first set of child terms to be retrieved based on the selection of the first term and is displayed to the user. The first set of child terms may combine with the first term based on grammatical rules or semantic conventions. A second set of child terms may be displayed based on the first set of child terms and/or completion of the sentence. The meaning of the sentence may determine at least one of (a) a subsequent display of first terms, (b) modification of a previously presented display of terms, (c) subsequent display of a question or dialog that is responsive to the formed sentence, and (d) subsequent display of a narrative element. 1. A method for assisting a user in learning a target language , the target language comprising a plurality of terms , the plurality of terms comprising a plurality of words and a plurality of phrases , the method comprising:displaying a set of first terms of the plurality of terms, each first term of the set of first terms enabling the user to begin a sentence in the target language;receiving a selection of a first term of the set of first terms from the user;retrieving a first set of child terms of the plurality of terms from a repository based on the selection of the first term; anddisplaying the first set of child terms, each child term of the first set of child terms capable of being combined with the first term based on at least one of grammatical rules and semantic conventions of the target language, the first term being a parent term of the first set of child terms;wherein a term of the plurality of terms is associated with a meaning, the meaning being represented visually, andwherein a first child term of the first set of child terms is a parent term for a second set of child terms, the second set of child terms displayed subsequent to the ...

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 Making and Playing Soundtracks

A composite variable duration soundtrack for a user to play while reading a text source, the soundtrack duration being defined by a soundtrack timeline. The soundtrack comprises multiple sound layers configured to play concurrently through the soundtrack timeline, each sound layer having an arrangement of one or more audio features that are configured to play at preset start times in the soundtrack timeline. At least one sound layer is adapted for modifying the preset start and stop times of its audio features to match the reading speed of a user based on a reading speed input.

Method for teaching a second language using an infant situational approach

Learning a language and speaking a language are two completely different processes which are in no way related. Learning a language is cognitive, linking it to cause and effect, reasoning, and intelligence. Speaking a language is not cognitive and therefore is in no way related to cause and effect, reasoning, and intelligence. 1. A method for second language oral expression teaching called D-Block , where the teacher eliminates physical barriers , which can produce a lack of muscle co-ordination preventing speech production in situations where oral responses are needed to communicate , by transitioning the student back to the age of approximately one to two years old.21. A method as described in , where the transition of the student occurs by inducing a positive effect on the brain of the subject as a result of the verbal repetitive stimuli offered by the teacher indicating to the subject that he is a baby or a small child.31. A method as described in , where the student is offered a credible explanation that he cannot control his speech output in the early stages of oral development in second language , just like a very small child. The student is reminded that his speaking behaviour closely resembles the behaviour of a very small child , without cognition or the power to reason. The idea that speaking and intelligence are not related re-enforces the transition back to the age of a very small child.41. A method as described in , where the student is offered the explanation that cognition actually prevents oral production , which is why a very small child with very limited cognitive powers is able to produce oral production freely at will. This re-enforces the transition back to the age of 1 or 2 years old.51. A method described in , where the transition back to the age of 1 or 2 years old is re-enforced by explanations that the student is not responsible for oral production errors , just like the very small child does not suffer consequences for his oral production ...

METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR TRANSLATION

Latin-derived letters may be converted into Arabic letters by performing processing associated with causing, with a display module in communication with a processor circuit and a display, the display to display a wheel comprising a Latin-derived letter and a corresponding Arabic letter; performing processing associated with receiving, with a UI module in communication with the processor circuit and an input device, a selection of a Latin-derived letter via the input device; and performing processing associated with causing, with the display module, the display to display an Arabic letter corresponding to the Latin-derived letter in a window on the wheel. 1. A system for converting Latin-derived letters into Arabic letters , comprising:a processor circuit;a display;input device;a display module in communication with the processor circuit and the display; anda user interface (UI) module in communication with the processor circuit and the input device; whereinthe display module is configured to cause the display to display a wheel comprising a Latin-derived letter and a corresponding Arabic letter;the UI module is configured to receive a selection of a Latin-derived letter via the input device; andthe display module is configured to cause the display to display an Arabic letter corresponding to the Latin-derived letter in a window on the wheel.2. The system of claim 1 , wherein a letter is determined to be corresponding if the pronunciation of the Arabic letter corresponds to the pronunciation of the Latin-derived letter.3. The system of claim 2 , wherein the wheel shows all Arabic letters corresponding to the Latin-derived letter.4. The system of claim 1 , wherein all versions of the Arabic letter are shown.5. The system of claim 4 , wherein the versions comprise the version of the letter at the beginning claim 4 , middle claim 4 , or end of a word claim 4 , or any combination thereof.6. The system of claim 1 , wherein the display module is configured to cause the ...

LANGUAGE LEARNING PLATFORM USING RELEVANT AND CONTEXTUAL CONTENT

A method and system for displaying translated text for language learning having content in a first language and a translation thereof in a second language. A user can hover over the content with a mouse to display a popup box containing a content component in the second language corresponding to a content component in the first language. The content components are highlighted as the user hovers over them with the mouse to identify corresponding content components between the first language and the second language. Also provided is an electronic flashcard generated by the user from the content. 1. A method comprising:receiving first content information in a first language, the first content information including at least one paragraph, the at least one paragraph comprising at least one sentence, the at least one sentence comprising a first plurality of words;receiving input specifying a phrase included within the first content information wherein the phrase includes ones of the first plurality words;receiving a translated phrase corresponding to the phrase, the translated phrase comprising a second plurality of words in a second language;storing, within a memory, correspondence information mapping one or more of the second plurality of words to one or more of the first plurality of words; andstoring, within the memory, the first content information and the translated phrase in association with the correspondence information so as to form dual language content associated with the first content information.2. The method of further including receiving input specifying additional phrases included within the first content information and additional translated phrases corresponding to the additional phrases;wherein the first content information includes a plurality of paragraphs and wherein the correspondence information includes first correspondence information identifying, for the translated phrase and for each of the additional translated phrases, a corresponding one 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 ...

Onboard Operator Coaching System with Show Me Feature

A method is provided for coaching an operator of an earthmoving machine having a controller. The method may include the controller presenting a list of coaching points to the operator. The controller receives input to execute a coaching point selected by the operator. The controller accesses memory to retrieve a predetermined method for execution of the coaching point. The controller manipulates the machine to execute the coaching point according to the predetermined method.

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 AND METHODS FOR PROVIDING A DIALOG ASSESSMENT PLATFORM

One embodiment includes a processor and a memory component coupled to the processor. The memory component stores logic that, when executed by the processor, causes the system to provide a first user interface for a trainee to practice a skill, receive a first recording from the trainee practicing the skill, provide the first recording to a trainer, and provide a second user interface for the trainer to provide comments to the first recording. In some embodiments, the logic causes the system to receive a comment from the trainer at a first section of the first recording, save the comment as a previously recorded comment, perform an analysis of the first recording to determine a feature of the interaction that corresponds to the previously recorded comment, and predict when the trainer will provide the previously recorded comment to a second section of the recording, based on the analysis of the feature. 1. A method for providing a dialog assessment platform comprising:providing, by a computing device, a first user interface for a trainee to practice a skill, wherein the first user interface provides an interaction with the trainee;receiving, by the computing device, a first recording from the trainee practicing the skill;determining, by the computing device, whether the trainee has reviewed the first recording; and providing, by the computing device, the first recording to a trainer;', 'providing, by the computing device, a second user interface for the trainer to provide comments to the first recording;', 'receiving, by the computing device, a comment from the trainer at a first section of the first recording;', 'saving, by the computing device, the comment as a previously recorded comment;', 'performing, by the computing device, an analysis of the first recording to determine a feature of the interaction that corresponds to the previously recorded comment;', 'predicting, by the computing device, when the trainer will provide the previously recorded comment to a ...

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 ...

AUDIO LEARNING SYSTEM AND AUDIO LEARNING METHOD

An audio learning system, which is applied to a vehicle and provides a learning content to a user staying in the vehicle in audio manner, includes: a learning element storage unit storing multiple learning elements; an in-vehicle duration estimation unit estimating an in-vehicle duration during which the user is in the vehicle; a learning program generation unit generating one batch of a learning program to be completed within the in-vehicle duration estimated by the in-vehicle duration estimation unit by combining the plurality of learning elements; and an execution unit executing the learning program. When a driving load estimated by a driving load estimation unit is higher than a predetermined load, the learning program generation unit generates the learning program to mainly include the learning elements that have been executed. 111.-. (canceled)12. An audio learning system applied to a vehicle and providing a learning content to a driver of the vehicle in audio manner , the audio learning system comprising:a learning element storage unit storing a plurality of learning elements prepared for the learning content;an in-vehicle duration estimation unit estimating an in-vehicle duration during which the driver stays in the vehicle;a load information acquisition unit acquiring load information used for estimating a driving load of the driver of the vehicle;a driving load estimation unit estimating the driving load of the driver based on the load information;a learning program generation unit generating, as the learning content, one batch of a learning program to be completed within the in-vehicle duration estimated by the in-vehicle duration estimation unit by combining the plurality of learning elements;an execution unit executing the learning program; anda learning history storage unit storing a learning history of the learning program executed by the execution unit, wherein,when the driving load estimated by the driving load estimation unit is higher than a ...

High Voltage Training Device and System and Method Thereof

A high voltage training system is provided comprising a high voltage training device in connection with one or more energized lines, and configured to detect a trigger event involving the interaction of a user with the energized lines, modulating/regulating current output in response, and engage one or more of an alert from an alert system, whereby the training system aids in the behavioral modification of the user in a training scenario. A trigger event comprises an event occurring between a user and the energized lines, or contact between a grounding conductor and the energized lines. An alert comprises one or more of an audible alarm, a visual indicator of alarm, or an electrical current (of less than 20 mA) emitted from the energized lines and contacted with the skin of the trainee engaged with the training system. 1. A high-voltage training system , comprising:a training yard circuit to characterized by an excitation current less than operational current associated with high-voltage lines;at least one safety relay, current transducer, and current-limiting transformer, the foregoing being electrically connected in series in the training yard circuit;a controller programmed to receive input from at least one of the current transducer and the safety relay, and to provide output to the safety relay;wherein the current transducer is adapted to generate, in real time, an actual current signal corresponding to the actual current in the training yard circuit;wherein the controller is programmed with executable instructions to be capable of performing any of the following operations:(a) generating a threshold current value in response to receiving a signal corresponding to the excitation current;(b) receiving the actual current signal from the current transducer;(c) comparing the actual current signal and the threshold current value;(d) determining if the actual current exceeds the threshold current;(e) determining if at least one of the current transducer and the ...

Electronic Health and Nutrition Educational Toy

An electronic health and nutrition education toy created to teach children the importance of eating healthy foods and engaging in physical activities daily. The invention was created with five buttons at its front, with each labeled either MORNING, NOON, EVENING, NIGHT or YAY, and each play a pre-recorded audio message when pressed. All the buttons, except the YAY button, will teach children the best foods to eat at that particular time of the day and the physical activities they should engage in at that time. Additionally, the MORNING button teaches the importance of washing hands while the NIGHT button also teaches the importance of good oral hygiene. The YAY button was created to offer words of praise when users engage in a healthy activity. The buttons were created in colors that are bright and appealing to children and the invention can work either while lying down or standing upright. 1. The invention claimed is an electronic toy that provides health and nutrition education , comprising of the following:A MORNING button with a pre-recorded audio message that encourages children to have some milk and fruit with their breakfast and to wash their hands for at least 20 seconds;A NOON button with a pre-recorded audio message that encourages children to drink 100% juice and no sodas and move around whether they are inside or outside;An EVENING button with a pre-recorded audio message that encourages children to eat foods with protein, iron and vitamins for dinner, to drink some milk, and how these foods will benefit their bodies;A NIGHT button with a pre-recorded audio message that encourages children to floss and brush their teeth before bed and to drink only water after they brush; andA YAY button with a pre-recorded audio message that offers words of support and praise.2. An electronic educational toy as recited in claim 1 , wherein provides education on the best foods to eat based on the time of day claim 1 , recommends different health-related activities to ...

INTELLIGENT VOICE INTERACTION METHOD, DEVICE AND COMPUTER READABLE STORAGE MEDIUM

Embodiments of the present disclosure provide a method, a device, and a computer readable storage medium for intelligent voice interaction. The method includes: obtaining text information or drawing information input by a user on a digitizer tablet; identifying the text information or the drawing information to obtain an identification result; and transmitting audio information corresponding to the identification result to the digitizer tablet, enabling the digitizer tablet to play the audio information. According to the embodiments of the present disclosure, the digitizer tablet performs an intelligent voice interaction with the user according to the text information or the drawing information input by the user when the user practices calligraphy or drawing, thus increasing an interactivity between the user, especially a child, with the digitizer tablet, and enhancing the child's interest in learning. 1. An intelligent voice interaction method , comprising:obtaining text information or drawing information input by a user on a digitizer tablet;identifying the text information or the drawing information to obtain an identification result; andtransmitting audio information corresponding to the identification result to the digitizer tablet, enabling the digitizer tablet to play the audio information.2. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the obtaining text information input by a user on a digitizer tablet comprises:receiving dot matrix data of each stroke of a character and dot matrix data of the character as a whole written by the user on the digitizer tablet.3. The method according to claim 2 , wherein the identifying the text information to obtain an identification result comprises:determining whether a stroke order of the character written by the user is correct according to the dot matrix data of each stroke of the character written by the user on the digitizer tablet that is transmitted by the digitizer tablet; anddetermining whether the character written ...

METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR AUSCULTATION TRAINING

This disclosure is of an auscultation training device that includes: a headpiece; at least one earpiece; tubing having a hollow interior, connected between the headpiece and the at least one earpiece, and capable of transmitting sound from the headpiece to the at least one earpiece; a speaker inserted into the hollow interior of the tubing through an insertion point that forms an airtight seal with the tubing, wherein the speaker does not fully obstruct the hollow interior of the tubing; a vent tube having a hollow interior, a first end secured to the tubing such that the tubing hollow interior and vent tube hollow interior are in fluid communication, a second end, and an opening; and a vent solenoid secured to the second end of the vent tube and capable of blocking and unblocking the vent tube opening. 1. An auscultation training device comprising:a headpiece;at least one earpiece;tubing having a hollow interior, connected between the headpiece and the at least one earpiece, and capable of transmitting sound from the headpiece to the at least one earpiece;a speaker inserted into the hollow interior of the tubing through an insertion point that forms an airtight seal with the tubing, wherein the speaker does not fully obstruct the hollow interior of the tubing;a vent tube having (a) a hollow interior, (b) a first end secured to the tubing such that the tubing hollow interior and vent tube hollow interior are in fluid communication, (c) a second end, and (d) an opening; anda vent solenoid secured to the second end of the vent tube and capable of blocking and unblocking the vent tube opening.2. The auscultation training device of claim 1 , wherein:the vent solenoid comprises a plunger having a plug;the plug is larger than the vent tube opening but smaller than the diameter of the vent tube hollow interior; andthe plug is capable of blocking and unblocking the vent tube opening.3. The auscultation training device of further comprising an input source comprising an ...

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 ...

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 ...

AN EXERCISE DEVICE AND METHOD OF EXERCISING USING SAID DEVICE

An exercise device () having a base (); a wall () extendable away from said base to a closure (). The base, wall and closure defining a space () therebetween adapted to receive exercise equipment (). A plurality of mounting means () locatable about said wall. A plurality of display means () each operatively associated with a respective one of said mounting means. The display means adapted in use to display an exercise to be performed by a user, so that in use said users positioned adjacent said device are provided information as to exercises to be performed at a particular location. 1. An exercise device having:a base;a wall extendable away from said base to a closure;said base, wall and closure defining a space therebetween adapted to receive exercise equipment;a plurality of mounting means locatable about said wall;a plurality of display means each operatively associated with a respective one of said mounting means, said display means adapted in use to display an exercise to be performed by a user, so that in use said users positioned adjacent said device are provided information as to exercises to be performed at a particular location.2. The exercise device according to claim 1 , wherein said device further includes a plurality of locators each operatively associated with a respective one of said display means claim 1 , said locators adapted to define the particular location defining an exercise station.3. The exercise device according to claim 1 , wherein said locator is adapted to be positioned at a distance from said display means.4. The exercise device according to claim 1 , wherein said locator is adapted to be positioned on said device5. The exercise device according to claim 1 , wherein each said locator includes a rigid member and a flexible elongate portion extendable between said rigid member and said base.6. The exercise device according to claim 1 , wherein each said rigid member is adapted to be received within a corresponding slot within said base.7 ...

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; ...

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.

Audio Bible Players with a Numerical Indexing System and a Multiple Bible Version Playback Function

Audio bible players with a 6-digit numerical indexing system to the chapter level or a 9-digit numerical indexing system to the verse level are disclosed. Users can not only find a particular chapter or verse of the bible quickly, but also can switch to the same chapter or verse of a different translation easily for comparison study. They are easy and convenient to use, and are great tools for bible study, bible memorization, language study, and sharing bible with people in other languages, etc.

BEHAVIOUR MODIFICATION

An apparatus comprises training means to provide training with respect to behavior modification, stimulus means to provide an association with the training means, and stimulus generating means to generate a stimulus post presentation of the training means. The stimulus generating means has a plurality of potential different stimuli types with at least two stimuli in time-spaced-apart relationship to each other to create a distinct trigger as a stimulus phrase for an individual to recall the training or therapy. The stimulus generating means makes available a number of stimulus phrases to an individual user for different environments expected by an individual user so one stimulus phrase is adopted by an individual user as their distinct trigger in an environment expected by the user. The stimulus means is arranged to provide at least a part of the distinct trigger during association with the training sufficient for recall of the training or therapy. 1. An apparatus for behavior modification , comprising:training means to provide training with respect to behavior modification;stimulus means to provide an association with the training means; andstimulus generating means to generate a stimulus post presentation of the training means,the stimulus generating means having a plurality of potential different stimuli types with at least two stimuli in time-spaced-apart relationship to each other to create a distinct trigger as a stimulus phrase for an individual to recall the training or a therapy, the at least two stimuli taken from the plurality of potentially different stimuli types within the stimulus generating means, the stimulus generating means making available a number of stimulus phrases to an individual user for different environments expected by an individual user so one stimulus phrase is adopted by an individual user as their distinct trigger in an environment expected by the individual user, the stimulus means arranged to provide at least a part of the distinct ...

TRAINING DEVICE FOR AN INHALER, AND AN INHALER

According to an aspect, there is provided a training device for use in an inhaler, the training device comprising a body that is configured to be received at a first position in a housing of an inhaler, wherein the body comprises an interface arranged to connect to a canister interface in the housing of the inhaler; an electrical circuit configured to perform one or more functions; and a circuit triggering mechanism that comprises a switch for enabling the electrical circuit to perform the one or more functions when the switch is closed, wherein the circuit triggering mechanism is configured such that the switch is closed when the body is pressed from the first position towards the canister interface and into a second position in the housing of the inhaler. 1. A training device for use in an inhaler in place of a medication canister , the training device comprising:a canister-shaped body that is configured to be received at a first position in a housing of an inhaler, wherein the body comprises an interface arranged to connect to a canister interface in the housing of the inhaler;an electrical circuit configured to perform one or more functions; anda circuit triggering mechanism that comprises a switch for enabling the electrical circuit to perform the one or more functions when the switch is closed, wherein the circuit triggering mechanism is configured such that the switch is closed when the body is pressed from the first position towards the canister interface and into a second position in the housing of the inhaler; wherein the electrical circuit and circuit triggering mechanism are contained within the body.2. A training device as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the circuit triggering mechanism comprises a resilient component configured to provide a force that resists the pressing of the body into the housing of the inhaler.3. A training device as claimed in claim 2 , wherein the resilient component is configured to return the body to the first position in the ...

FRAMEWORKS, DEVICES AND METHODOLOGIES CONFIGURED TO ENABLE DELIVERY OF INTERACTIVE SKILLS TRAINING CONTENT, INCLUDING CONTENT WITH MULTIPLE SELECTABLE EXPERT KNOWLEDGE VARIATIONS

The present invention relates to delivery of content that is driven by input from one or more performance sensor units, such as performance sensor units configured to monitor motion-based performances and/or audio-based performances. Embodiments of the invention include software and hardware, and associated methodologies, associated with the generation, distribution, and execution of such content. Particular attention is paid to technologies that enable the delivery of skills training content that provides for expert knowledge variations in training content for various skills. 1. A computer implemented method for enabling a user to configure operation of local performance monitoring hardware devices , the method including:enabling the user to select a set of one or more skills from multiple skills;in response to the user's selection of the set of one or more skills, enabling the user to select an expert knowledge variation from multiple expert knowledge variations for the set of one or more skills; and (i) sensor configuration data that enable sensor strands to operate in a defined manner thereby to provide representative data of an attempted performance of the set of one or more skills, the sensor strands each comprising connected and interchangeable performance sensor units;', '(ii) state engine data that enable a processing device to identify attributes of the attempted performance of the set of one or more skills based on the representative data provided by the performance sensor units; and', '(iii) user interface data that enable a user interface to provide instructions or feedback based on the attributes of the attempted performance of the set of one or more skills., "in response to the user's selection or the expert knowledge variation, providing downloadable data to the local performance monitoring hardware devices, the downloadable data including:"}2. A method according to claim 1 , wherein multiple expert knowledge variations include:a first expert ...

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

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

System and Method for Language Teaching

As one implementation example, a system is described which comprises a display media adapted to display a plurality of known words, which form a first grammatical unit, and a plurality of unknown words, which form a second grammatical unit. The plurality of known words and the plurality of unknown words are associated with each other on a word per word basis by a code. 1. A language teaching system comprising: a plurality of unknown words adapted to form a first grammatical unit; and', 'wherein the plurality of unknown words and the first plurality of known words are associated with each other by a code.', 'a first plurality of known words adapted to form a second grammatical unit,'}], 'a display media adapted to display2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the first grammatical unit and the second grammatical unit are oriented to be displayed in a substantially linear fashion.3. The system of claim 1 , wherein the first grammatical unit and the second grammatical unit are oriented to be displayed in a stacked fashion.4. The system of claim 1 , wherein said code is a color claim 1 , a number claim 1 , a letter claim 1 , parenthesis claim 1 , other indicator or any combination of a color claim 1 , a number claim 1 , a letter claim 1 , parenthesis or other indicator.5. The system of claim 1 , wherein the display media is further adapted to display a second plurality of unknown words adapted to form a third grammatical unit claim 1 ,wherein the third grammatical unit is displayed in proximity to the first grammatical unit and the second grammatical unit, the second plurality of unknown words being in a different dialect than the first plurality of unknown words.6. The system of claim 1 , wherein the display media is further adapted to display a grammatical rule in proximity to the first grammatical unit and the second grammatical unit.7. The system of claim 1 , wherein the first grammatical unit and the second grammatical unit form a first grammatical unit pair claim 1 , ...

Listening lab kits and methods of making and using the same

Listening lab kits are disclosed. Methods of making listening lab kits and methods of using listening lab kits are also disclosed.

CONTROLLING MULTI-FUNCTION COOKING APPARATUSES

Control system, method, and computer program product for partitioning machine readable recipe programs to control one or more multi-function cooking apparatuses for processing one or more food products. The system may include recipe program interface configured to receive one or more separate recipe programs for preparing food products. A partitioning module is configured to identify, in accordance with predefined partitioning rules, subsets of recipe program instructions in the one or more recipe programs. A first subset includes recipe program instructions for executing food processing steps with compatible ingredient information at temperatures below a predefined temperature threshold and a second subset includes recipe program instructions for executing food processing steps with compatible ingredient information at temperatures equal to or above the predefined temperature threshold. 1. A control system for partitioning machine readable recipe programs wherein the machine readable programs , when executed by one or more multi-function cooking apparatuses cause the one or more multi-function cooking apparatuses to process one or more food products , the system comprising:a recipe program interface configured to receive, from a storage component, one or more separate recipe programs for preparing one or more food products, wherein the one or more separate recipe programs include machine readable recipe program instructions configured to control functions of a particular multi-function cooking apparatus for executing food processing steps to prepare the one or more food products in accordance with the one or more separate recipe programs;a partitioning module configured to identify, in accordance with predefined partitioning rules, subsets of recipe program instructions in the one or more recipe programs wherein at least a first subset includes recipe program instructions for executing food processing steps with first compatible ingredient information, and at least ...

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR DELIVERING SENSORY INPUT DURING A DREAM STATE

Embodiments of the invention provide apparatus, systems and methods for detecting neurological activity indicative of a dream state of a human. Many embodiments of the invention provide apparatus, systems and methods for detecting neurological activity of a human indicative of a dream state or the onset thereof and delivering an input to the user (such as an audio or other sensory input) during the dream state. Particular embodiments of the invention provide systems and methods for detecting neurological activity indicative of the onset or occurrence of a dream state of a human and delivering an audio or other sensory input during the user's dream state. The audio input may be used for learning, delivering messages to the user's subconscious, and/or promoting a state of relaxation. 1. (canceled)2. A system for delivering audio content to a user during a dream state , the system comprising:a headband configured to be worn on the head of the user and extend over at least the user's forehead,a plurality of electrodes positioned on an inside surface of the headband to make electrical contact with user's skin in a pattern configured to detect electrical signals of the user's brain or head indicative of the dream state, the headband being configured to bend and flex with movement of the user's head to maintain electrical contact between the electrodes and the user's skin during head movement;logic resources operably coupled to the plurality of electrodes, the logic resources being configured to analyze the electrical signals to determine when the dream state occurs;an audio storage device operably coupled to the logic resources; the audio storage device configured to store audio content to be delivered to the user; andan audio output device operably coupled to at least one of the logic resources or the audio storage device, the audio output device configured to output an audio signal to the user containing the audio content.3. The system of claim 2 , further comprising ...

Frameworks, devices and methodologies configured to provide of interactive skills training content, including delivery of adaptive training programs based on analysis of performance sensor data

The present invention relates to delivery of content that is driven by input from one or more performance sensor units, such as performance sensor units configured to monitor motion-based performances and/or audio-based performances. Embodiments of the invention include software and hardware, and associated methodologies, associated with the generation, distribution, and execution of such content. Attention is paid to implementations whereby performance sensor units provide input to an adaptive training program.

ACTIGRAPHY BASED BIOLOGICAL RHYTHM MODIFICATION METHODS AND SYSTEMS THAT RESULT IN A GREATER EFFICACY OF APPLIED MEDICAL TREATMENT TO A PATIENT

There is a monitoring system that can be employed by any number of users that monitors their physiological state and environmental surroundings. Based on this information, the system provides recommendations for the changing and/or modification of certain behaviors. These modified and/or changed behaviors are directly related to the perceived biological rhythm disruption registered by the system. By modifying and thereby tuning these biological rhythm disruptions, users can help prevent disease, improve quality of life, and alleviate certain conditions. 1. A system for modifying at least one biological rhythm of an individual , the system comprising: 'wherein the at least one monitoring apparatus has an accelerometer and an ambient light sensor;', 'at least one monitoring apparatus capable of monitoring at least one biorhythmic process,'} 'wherein the index of circadian entrainment is used to present feedback to a user.', 'wherein the at least one program analyzes data from the monitoring unit to calculate an index of circadian entrainment,'}, 'wherein the electronic device has a processor, a memory, and instructions for executing at least one program contained thereon,'}, 'an electronic device capable of communicating with the at least one monitoring unit,'}2. The system of further comprising a pair of eyeglasses that selectively filters light by wavelength.3. The system of wherein the pair of eyeglasses attenuates light having a wavelength of about 400 nm to about 500 nm.4. The system of wherein the at least one electronic device is capable of operating a web and/or mobile application thereon.5. The system of wherein the at least one monitoring apparatus further comprises at least one touch sensitive button.6. The system of wherein the at least one touch sensitive button enables tracking of time.7. A system for modifying at least one biological rhythm of an individual claim 5 , the system comprising: at least one sensing module, the at least one sensing module ...

Feedback Signals From Image Data of Athletic Performance

Aspects of this disclosure relate to improving an athlete's ability to synchronize the movement of their body in time. Certain embodiments provide a feedback system that allows an athlete (or another individual, such as a trainer) to comprehend and optimize the timing of one or more components or features of an athletic movement. Image data such as video, of an athlete performing physical activity may be utilized (alone or in combination with non-image data) may be used to generate and emit real-time feedback signals to provide an indication of tempo to the athlete. Still further aspects relate to using image and/or other sensor data to detect improper timing and/or movements of an athlete, and in response generating real-time feedback signals. 1. A computer-implemented method for providing audible feedback to an athlete during performance of an physical activity comprising:receiving in real-time, a plurality of sequential ages during an athlete's performance of an physical activity;processing in real-time, the plurality of sequential images to identify image data of the first athlete performing a first feature of a first athletic movement during the physical activity;in response to identifying the performance of the first feature, transmitting a real-time first audio feedback signal;detecting, as part of the real-time processing, image data within the plurality of images indicative that the first athlete is performing a second feature of a first athletic movement;outputting, in real-time, a second audio feedback signal based upon the movement properties of the second feature such that the athlete receives audio feedback during performance of the athletic movement configured to provide audible tempo feedback in regards to the athlete's performance of the first and second features of the athletic activity.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the first audio feedback signal is a first audible tone at a first frequency and generating the second audio feedback signal ...

COMPUTER SYSTEM METHODS FOR GENERATING COMBINED LANGUAGE CONTENT

Natural language learning in context is provided by generating combined text of a user's native tongue and language to be learned. The combined text is generated based on elements of code-switching including syntax and semantics. Combining text based on elements of code-switching maximizes the learnability or the likelihood of retaining certain text of a foreign language. 1. A computer system method for generating content including words from at least two different languages , the computer system including a processor configured to execute the steps of:receiving input of a first language a user is fluent and a second language the user is not fluent;assessing one or more semantic elements of each of the first text and the second text in order to align the first text in the first language with the second text in the second language to obtain aligned text;considering one or more syntax elements of the aligned text in order to obtain selected text, wherein the selected text is the second text to combine with the first text;determining the position of the selected text within the first text, wherein said determining step includes the step of maximizing a recall probability value of the selected text from context;replacing a portion of the first text with the selected text to obtain combined content;communicating the combined content to the user;receiving feedback from the user;evaluating the feedback to determine an actual recall probability value of the second language of the user.2. The computer system method for generating content including words from at least two different languages according to claim 1 , wherein said evaluating step further comprises the steps of:comparing the recall probability value and the actual recall probability value; andadjusting the recall probability value based on the actual recall probability value.3. The computer system method for generating content including words from at least two different languages according to claim 1 , wherein the ...

Sequence of contexts wearable

In an embodiment, an apparatus comprising a processor ( 108 ) is presented that tracks a plurality of events experienced by a subject using data from wearable sensors ( 38 ) and network-connected devices ( 50 ), determines whether each of the events complies with a personalized schedule, and provides feedback related to the determination.

INTERACTIVE SHOE

A shoe for use in motivating and teaching children or adults comprises a sole and an upper connected to the sole. The shoe further comprises a tongue connected at one end to the upper. The shoe also comprises an electronic device arranged in the upper or the tongue, wherein the electronic device plays music, teaches and motivates the shoe user. 1. A shoe for use in motivating and teaching the wearer , said shoe comprising:a sole;an upper connected to said sole;a tongue connected at one end to said upper; andan electronic device arranged in said upper or said tongue, said electronic device plays music, teaches, or motivates the shoe wearer.2. The shoe of further comprising a speaker arranged in said tongue.3. The shoe of further comprising lights claim 1 , said lights flash to said music.4. The shoe of further comprising at least one button arranged on said tongue.5. The shoe of further comprising a plurality of said buttons claim 4 , a first of said plurality of buttons is an on/off switch claim 4 , a second of said plurality of buttons is a volume switch claim 4 , and a third of said plurality of buttons is a skip/level or songs switch.6. The shoe of further comprising a speaker arranged in said upper.7. The shoe of further comprising at least one button arranged on said tongue.8. The shoe of further comprising a plurality of said buttons claim 7 , a first of said plurality of buttons is an on/off switch claim 7 , a second of said plurality of buttons is a volume switch claim 7 , and a third of said plurality of buttons is a skip level or songs switch.9. The shoe of wherein said electronic device having a speaker and at least one button arranged therein.10. The shoe of wherein said electronic device having an integrated circuit claim 1 , said integrated circuit is programmable.11. The shoe of wherein the shoe is a slip on and has a hard toe cap.12. The shoe of further comprising a battery claim 1 , said battery is electronically connected to said electronic device. ...

Menu Hierarchy Skipping Dialog For Directed Dialog Speech Recognition

A method and a processing device for managing an interactive speech recognition system is provided. Whether a voice input relates to expected input, at least partially, of any one of a group of menus different from a current menu is determined. If the voice input relates to the expected input, at least partially, of any one of the group of menus different from the current menu, skipping to the one of the group of menus is performed. The group of menus is different from the current menu include menus at multiple hierarchical levels. 1. A method comprising:determining, via a processor, whether a voice input matches expected input of a different menu from a current menu in a menu system; and identifying the voice input as from one of an expert and a non-expert based on interactions with the menu system; and', 'when the voice input is from the non-expert, providing a tutorial describing how to skip to the different menu., 'when the voice input does not relate to the expected input2. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:when the voice input is from the expert, not presenting the tutorial.3. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:when the voice input relates to the expected input, skipping to the different menu.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein the record is modified in real-time as the menu traversal tracks are modified.5. The method of claim 1 , further comprising using a single grammar with respect to both the different menu and the current menu.6. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:informing a user how to cause a menu skip when the voice input relates to the expected input.7. The method of claim 1 , wherein determining whether the voice input matches expected input further comprises:recognizing one of a key phrase and a keyword in the voice input; andmatching the one of the key phrase and the keyword to data associated with the different menu.8. The method of claim 6 , wherein each of the current menu and the different menu have one of an associated ...

EAR-WORN ELECTRONIC DEVICE FOR CONDUCTING AND MONITORING MENTAL EXERCISES

An ear-worn electronic device includes a right ear device comprising a first processor and a left ear device comprising a second processor communicatively coupled to the first processor. A physiologic sensor module comprises one or more physiologic sensors configured to sense at least one physiologic parameter from a wearer. A motion sensor module comprises one or more sensors configured to sense movement of the wearer. The first and second processors are coupled to the physiologic and motion sensor modules. The first and second processors are configured to produce a three-dimensional virtual sound environment comprising relaxing sounds, generate verbal instructions within the three-dimensional virtual sound environment that guide the wearer through a predetermined mental exercise that promotes wearer relaxation, and generate verbal commentary that assesses wearer compliance with the predetermined mental exercise in response to one or both of the sensed movement and the at least one physiologic parameter. 1. A method implemented by an ear-worn electronic device configured to be worn by a wearer and comprising a right ear device and a left ear device , the method comprising:producing, by the ear-worn electronic device, a three-dimensional virtual sound environment comprising relaxing sounds;generating, by the ear-worn electronic device, verbal instructions within the three-dimensional virtual sound environment that guide the wearer through a predetermined mental exercise that promotes wearer relaxation;sensing, during the predetermined mental exercise, at least one physiologic parameter from the wearer by the ear-worn electronic device;sensing, during the predetermined mental exercise, movement of the wearer by the ear-worn electronic device; andgenerating, by the ear-worn electronic device, verbal commentary that assesses wearer compliance with the predetermined mental exercise in response to one or both of the at least one physiologic parameter and the sensed ...

SYSTEM FOR TRAINING VISUAL ACUITY

A system for training visual acuity includes an audio player and a controller. The audio player includes a database which stores plural pieces of music, and a headphone with which a user listens to the pieces of music so as to stimulate a visual cortex of the user, where each of the pieces of music contains two audio frequency components that have a frequency difference therebetween ranging from 1 to 45 Hz. The controller is electrically connected to the audio player, and is configured to control the audio player to play the pieces of music. 1. A system for training visual acuity , said system comprising:an audio player including a database which stores plural pieces of music, and a headphone with which a user listens to the pieces of music so as to stimulate a visual cortex of the user, where each of the pieces of music contains two audio frequency components that have a frequency difference therebetween ranging from 1 to 45 Hz; anda controller electrically connected to said audio player, and configured to control said audio player to play the pieces of music.2. The system as claimed in claim 1 , further comprising an electrical stimulator that includes two first electrodes via which an electric current ranging between 0 and 100 micro-Amperes is to be outputted claim 1 , said first electrodes being configured to be respectively attached to temples or cheeks of the user.3. The system as claimed in claim 2 , further comprising:a motion picture device configured to generate a motion picture for guiding eye movement of the user,wherein said controller is electrically connected to said motion picture device, and is configured to activate or deactivate said motion picture device.4. The system as claimed in claim 3 , further comprising:a main console to which said audio player, said motion picture device, said electrical stimulator and said controller are connected, a housing,', 'an input device disposed on said housing and configured to be operated by the user to input ...

Tourniquet With Audio Instructions

A tourniquet with audio instructions comprising: a tourniquet with a belt, clip, securing strap, and instruction module; a release switch can be activated when the tourniquet is put in use so that audio instructions are provided to the user for using the tourniquet. The invention can include the instruction module being carried by a holster that also carries the tourniquet. The instruction module can be activated when the tourniquet is removed from the holster, unfolded or manually actuated. The tourniquet can be retained in a holster and the instruction module is activated when the tourniquet is removed from the holster.

INFORMATION PROCESSING SYSTEM AND CONTROL METHOD

Provided is an information processing system that acquires normative behavior information serving as an interaction with a specific object by a user and an evaluation value corresponding to the normative behavior information, associates and registers the normative behavior information and the evaluation value in a behavior database, and performs control such that an evaluation value of specific behavior information acquired through the communication unit is calculated using the evaluation value corresponding to the normative behavior information in accordance with a comparison result of comparing the specific behavior information with normative behavior information corresponding to the specific behavior information registered in the behavior database, an emotion value of the user is calculated on the basis of the calculated evaluation value, and the calculated emotion value is transmitted to an information processing device corresponding to the user who is a provision source of the specific behavior information. 1. An information processing system , comprising:a communication unit configured to acquire normative behavior information serving as an interaction with a specific object by a user and an evaluation value corresponding to the normative behavior information;a registering unit configured to associate and register the normative behavior information and the evaluation value in a behavior database; anda controller configured to perform control such that an evaluation value of specific behavior information acquired through the communication unit is calculated using the evaluation value corresponding to the normative behavior information registered in the behavior database in accordance with a comparison result of comparing the specific behavior information with normative behavior information corresponding to the specific behavior information registered in the behavior database, an emotion value of the user is calculated on the basis of the calculated evaluation ...

LEARNING SUPPORT DEVICE, LEARNING SUPPORT METHOD, AND RECORDING MEDIUM

A learning support device acquires sound data; extracts a letter string representing content of an utterance for each utterance by a learner included in the sound data; identify, for each utterance, a learner who has made the utterance from among a plurality of learners based on the sound data; identify emotion information representing an emotion of the learner in the utterance, based on at least one of the sound data and data of a moving image captured together with the sound data; and outputs, for each group to which learner belongs, the plurality of pieces of emotion information in time series order with being associated with the plurality of letter strings. 1. A learning support device comprising:at least one memory configured to store instructions; and{'claim-text': ['acquire sound data;', 'extract a letter string representing content of an utterance for each utterance by a learner included in the sound data;', 'identify, for each utterance, a learner who has made the utterance from among a plurality of learners based on the sound data;', 'identify emotion information representing an emotion of the learner in the utterance, based on at least one of the sound data and data of a moving image captured together with the sound data; and', 'output, for each group to which learner belongs, the plurality of pieces of emotion information in time series order with being associated with the plurality of letter strings.'], '#text': 'at least one processor configured to execute the instructions to:'}2. The learning support device according to claim 1 , wherein outputting the plurality of pieces of emotion information comprises outputting display information in which utterance information including the letter string and the emotion information is arranged in time series order for each group.3. The learning support device according to claim 1 , wherein the at least one processor is configured to execute the instructions to:identify a time series of an utterance quantity of ...

SIGNAL PROCESSING SYSTEM FOR COMPARING A HUMAN-GENERATED SIGNAL TO A WILDLIFE CALL SIGNAL

Systems and methods for training users to more proficiently make wildlife calls, whether for hunting or other purposes, are described herein. For instance, an embodiment of an interactive learning system can train an enthusiast to more consistently and proficiently make calls that are efficacious with attracting wildlife. The system may implement advanced signal processing techniques that can compare a user-generated signal (attempting to mimic a wildlife call) with a prerecorded wildlife call. The system may provide feedback to the user to enable the user to assess his or her performance in reproducing the wildlife call. The user can use the feedback to improve reproduction of the wildlife call. 1. A method of conducting interactive training for producing a wildlife call , the method comprising:electronically generating a wildlife call training user interface for output on a display of a computing device;outputting master wildlife call audio associated with a master wildlife call with the computing device;receiving practice audio input from a user via a microphone of the computing device, the practice audio input comprising data representing a practice wildlife call;programmatically comparing at least one characteristic of the practice audio input with at least one characteristic of the master wildlife call audio;assessing a quality of the practice wildlife call based at least in part on said comparing; andelectronically generating feedback output responsive to said assessing for presentation to the user.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the at least one characteristic of the practice audio input comprises one or more of the following: volume claim 1 , tone claim 1 , pitch claim 1 , rhythm claim 1 , or length.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the at least one characteristic of the practice audio input comprises a sound characteristic specific to an animal associated with the master wildlife call audio.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein the feedback comprises a ...

SIGNAL PROCESSING SYSTEM FOR COMPARING A HUMAN-GENERATED SIGNAL TO A WILDLIFE CALL SIGNAL

Systems and methods for training users to more proficiently make wildlife calls, whether for hunting or other purposes, are described herein. For instance, an embodiment of an interactive learning system can train an enthusiast to more consistently and proficiently make calls that are efficacious with attracting wildlife. The system may implement advanced signal processing techniques that can compare a user-generated signal (attempting to mimic a wildlife call) with a prerecorded wildlife call. The system may provide feedback to the user to enable the user to assess his or her performance in reproducing the wildlife call. The user can use the feedback to improve reproduction of the wildlife call. 1. A method of conducting interactive training for producing a wildlife call , the method comprising:electronically generating a wildlife call training user interface for output on a display of a computing device;outputting master wildlife call audio associated with a master wildlife call with the computing device;receiving practice audio input from a user via a microphone of the computing device, the practice audio input comprising data representing a practice wildlife call;programmatically comparing at least one characteristic of the practice audio input with at least one characteristic of the master wildlife call audio;assessing a quality of the practice wildlife call based at least in part on said comparing; andelectronically generating feedback output responsive to said assessing for presentation to the user.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the at least one characteristic of the practice audio input comprises one or more of the following: volume claim 1 , tone claim 1 , pitch claim 1 , rhythm claim 1 , or length.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the at least one characteristic of the practice audio input comprises a sound characteristic specific to an animal associated with the master wildlife call audio.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein the feedback comprises a ...

LANGUAGE LEARNING USING ELECTRONIC BOOK

A language learning method utilizing an interactive electronic book. The interactive book may display two identical pages, one page displaying text in the user's native language and the corresponding page displaying the appropriate translation in the target language. Selection of native-language text results in hearing the material as it normally or casually spoken in the target language. Illustrations may supplement the text and reinforce understanding of the depicted actions. 1. A method of teaching a target language to a person conversant with a primary language , comprising:presenting in a first portion of a display on an electronic device at least one sentence of text in the primary language;presenting in a second portion of the display the translation of the text in the target language;allowing the user to select sentences of text in either portion;andplaying on the electronic device a recording of a selected sentence in the target language spoken by a person proficient in the target language.2. The method of wherein further:the displayed text is accompanied by images illustrative thereof.3. The method of wherein further:as each word is being sounded in the recording the displayed text of that word is visually identified.4. The method of wherein further:visually identifying a word is accomplished by altering a display property of the word.5. Apparatus for teaching a target language to a person proficient in a primary language claim 3 , comprising:an electronic device with means for storing and displaying representations of text and means for storing and playing representations of sound;the storing means containing at least one article comprising written text in both the primary and target languages and corresponding spoken text in the target language;means for accepting from the person selection of an article,means for displaying in a first portion of the display means at least one sentence from the selected article in the primary language, andmeans for ...

EASY-ON TALKING AND DETECTION SHOES FOR KIDS

Disclosed embodiment relates to a talking shoe for kids. In a preferred embodiment, a communication apparatus is disposed with a detection device. In this embodiment, the detection device comprise of nano sensors embedded in silicon substrate disposed in micro/nano-fibers. 1. A shoe device disposed with a human voice auditory communication device: comprising; at least a sensor means disposed with at least an electrical resistance element; at least a communication means; said sensor means embedded in at least a silicon substrate and etched/fused in a microfiber material to enable an effective detection means; at least a voice auditory apparatus is disposed with said detection means; at least a wireless control device in communication with said sensor means; at least a shoe is associated with said sensor means for monitoring at least a wearer of said shoe; and at least an emitting component is associated with said wireless control device for enabling communication with said detection means.21. A shoe device for identifying sides and size as claimed in , wherein said sensor means operatively configured for detections.31. A shoe device for identifying sides and size as claimed in , wherein said detection means communicatively connected to at least a said communication means.41. A shoe device for identifying sides and size as claimed in , wherein said communication means being configured for broadcasting detections in human voice auditory.51. A shoe device for identifying sides and size as claimed in , wherein said communication means further comprises at least a remote control device.65. A shoe device for identifying sides and size as claimed in , wherein said remote control device being configured with said wearable outfit , wherein said detection means. responding to said remote control device for remotely identifying the location of at least a kid.76. A shoe device for identifying sides and size as claimed in , wherein at least a voice auditory communication is ...

INTERACTIVE DEVICE-BASED TEACHING OF LANGUAGE

Methods, computer program products, and systems are presented. The method, computer program products, and systems can include, for instance: providing to a student user prompting data, wherein the prompting data prompts the student user to enter into an electronic teaching device voice data defining a correct pronunciation for a certain alphabet letter of a language alphabet, and wherein the prompting data prompts the student user to electronically enter handwritten data into the electronic teaching device defining a correct drawing of the certain alphabet letter; and examining response data received from the student user in response to the prompting data. 1. A computer implemented method comprising:providing to a student user prompting data, wherein the prompting data prompts the student user to enter into an electronic teaching device voice data defining a correct pronunciation for a certain alphabet letter of a language alphabet, and wherein the prompting data prompts the student user to electronically enter handwritten data into the electronic teaching device defining a correct drawing of the certain alphabet letter;examining response data received from the student user in response to the prompting data; andbased on the examining indicating that the student user has correctly pronounced and drawn the certain alphabet letter, providing to the student user next prompting data, wherein the next prompting data prompts the student user to correctly pronounce a next alphabet letter, wherein the next prompting data prompts the student user to correctly draw the next alphabet letter, the next alphabet letter being successive to the certain alphabet letter in the language alphabet.2. The computer implemented method of claim 1 , wherein the prompting data includes pronunciation prompting data that prompts for correct pronunciation of the alphabet letter claim 1 , and drawing pronunciation data that prompts for correct drawing of the certain alphabet letter claim 1 , ...

PERSONALIZED POSTURE CORRECTION

A method, a system and a computer program product are provided. A posture of an individual is measured while the individual is using an application. The measuring a posture includes making multiple measurements. An amount of time that the individual is using the application is measured. The multiple measurements and the measured amount of time are analyzed to derive a posture quotient. At least one action is performed by a computing device based on the derived posture quotient. The at least one action includes adjusting execution of the application to enable correction of the posture. 1. A method for minimizing effects of incorrect postures for an individual , the method comprising:measuring, by a sensing device, a posture of the individual while using an application, the measuring a posture including making a plurality of measurements;measuring, by the sensing device, an amount of time the individual is using the application;analyzing, by a computing device, the plurality of measurements and the measured amount of time the individual is using the application to derive a posture quotient; andperforming, by the computing device, at least one action based on the derived posture quotient, the at least one action including adjusting execution of the application to enable correction of the posture.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the making a plurality of measurements comprises:measuring a distance of a face of the individual from a display of the computing device;measuring a viewing angle of the individual with respect to the display of the computing device; andmeasuring an orientation of the computing device.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the analyzing further comprises analyzing health information to determine the posture quotient.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein the deriving the posture quotient comprises:using the plurality of measurements and the measured amount of time the individual is using the application with parameters derived by performing a ...

Translator

A portable language translator and teaching device enable translating a speech from one language to a speech in another language and helpful in learning different languages. The device includes an input unit to receive a speech in a first language; a processor operatively coupled to the input unit, the processor capable of translating the speech in the first language to a speech in a language selected from a set of second languages; an output unit operatively coupled to the processor, the output unit capable of outputting the speech in the selected language of the set of second languages; a memory module operatively coupled to the processor, wherein the memory module is capable of storing the set of language. 1. A portable language translator and teaching device comprising:an input unit to receive a speech in a first language;a processor operatively coupled to the input unit, the processor capable of translating the speech in the first language to a speech in a language selected from a set of second languages;an output unit operatively coupled to the processor, the output unit capable of outputting the speech in the selected language of the set of second languages; anda memory module operatively coupled to the processor.23. The portable language translator and teaching device of , wherein said input unit is a microphone. , The portable language translator and teaching device of , wherein said output unit is a set of headphones , a built in speaker and an external speaker.4. The portable language translator and teaching device of claim 1 , wherein said wherein said memory module is capable of storing the set of language.5. A portable language translator and teaching device enable translating a speech from one language to a speech in another language comprising:a memory card for storing a standard database;a microchip having storage of around 6005 languages contained thereof;a Bluetooth;a leather padded headband;one or more USB ports to facilitate the connection or ...

Audio Choreography for Cognitive Impairment and Profound Physical Limitation

A method and process for directing and training special needs participants with cognitive or profound physical impairment to successfully perform activities of daily living. The method is comprised of easily understandable, functionally appropriate and incremental verbal prompts that seamlessly interface with segments of music providing auditory rhythmic cues that are associated and connected to the sequential steps of the task or activity creating an audio choreography that develops a conditioned set of physical responses with repeated use of the program. 1. A method utilizing a previously un-proposed combination of elements within the prior art comprising prerecorded instruction with musical accompaniment that forms a unique modification for training cognitively or profoundly physically impaired individuals that is accomplished by: issuing incremental steps for a specific task , activity or purpose of said prerecorded instruction , a series of measured pauses of sufficient duration accommodating the participant's diminished cognitive or physical functioning of said prerecorded instruction , a selection of music that is of similar duration as the specific task , activity or purpose playing in conjunction with said prerecorded instruction and utilizing alternating levels of volume between verbal prompts and musical accompaniment , a series of verbal prompts that are of easily recognizable terms and expressions to be more readily understood by participants of diminished capacity with alternating levels of volume between musical accompaniment and the verbal prompts of said prerecorded instruction , a complete set of incremental steps allowing a specific task , activity or purpose to be conducted sequentially from start to completion by participants of diminished cognitive or physical limitation of said prerecorded instruction.2. The method of wherein the modification of the prior art's auditory instruction is accomplished using a specifically selected segment of music ...

Training Apparatus and Method for Language Learning

A training method for language learning is provided, which includes: building user data of a user in a storage unit; retrieving target contents from a CTC database to a UTC database of the storage unit in accordance with difficulty levels of the target contents and the acquired level; setting a test by selecting test contents of the target contents in the UTC database as questions of the test; scoring the user's answers to the questions; performing an AL adjustment for the acquired level in accordance with a score of the test; performing a DL adjustment for the difficulty levels in accordance with correctness of each answer to the respective question in the test; and uploading the target contents with changed difficulty levels to the CTC database to update the target contents in the CTC database. 1. A training method for language learning , comprising:checking whether user data of a user exist in a storage unit by a processing unit of a remote device, and building the user data with an acquired level if the storage unit does not have the user data;retrieving target contents from a CTC database to a UTC database of the storage unit in accordance with difficulty levels of the target contents and the acquired level, wherein a corresponding group of each difficulty level has a common item identical to an item in the user data;setting a test by the remote device to select test contents of the target contents in the UTC database as questions of the test;scoring answers to the questions of the test by the remote device, wherein the answers are provided by the user;performing an AL adjustment for the acquired level in accordance with a score of the test;performing a DL adjustment for the difficulty levels in accordance with correctness of each answer to the respective question in the test; anduploading the target contents with changed difficulty levels obtained by the DL adjustment to the CTC database to update the target contents in the CTC database.2. The training method ...

LOCKDOWN APPARATUS FOR INITIATION OF LOCKDOWN PROCEDURES AT A FACILITY DURING AN EMERGENCY

Some embodiments are directed to a lockdown apparatus for facilitating initiation of lockdown procedures at a facility that includes multiple doors and is configured for occupation by facility occupants. A lockdown actuator is disposed at the facility and configured to initiate transmission of a lockdown initiation signal upon being actuated, the lockdown actuator being configured to be recognizably distinguishable from the fire alarm actuator. A lockdown communicator is configured to produce a lockdown initiation communication for communicating initiation of lockdown procedures to the facility occupants and individuals not disposed proximate the facility upon transmission of the lockdown initiation signal, the lockdown initiation communication being recognizably distinguishable from the fire alarm communication. A display is configured to indicate status of each of the multiple doors of the facility upon transmission of the lockdown initiation signal, the status including at least one of open versus closed, and locked versus unlocked. 1receiving the lockdown initiation signal transmitted by the lockdown actuator;upon receipt of the lockdown initiation signal, instructing the annunciator to communicate the audible lockdown initiation annunciation, and instructing the visual indicator to communicate the visual indication; andupon receipt of the lockdown initiation signal, instructing the display to indicate status of each of the doors upon transmission of the lockdown initiation signal, the status including at least one of open versus closed, and locked versus unlocked.. A processor based lockdown controller for use with a lockdown system configured to facilitate implementation of lockdown procedures at a facility that includes multiple doors and is configured for occupation by facility occupants and that includes a fire alarm, the fire alarm including a fire alarm actuator and a fire alarm communicator configured to produce a fire alarm communication for ...

Dynamic target rate for guided breathing

Aspects of the present disclosure provide methods, apparatuses, and systems for dynamically adjusting a breathing entrainment based on whether a user is stressing or relaxing. According to an aspect, a first target breathing period is selected, and a guiding stimulus configured to alter a current breathing period of the user towards the first target breathing period over an interval of time is output. One or more relaxation biometrics are measured and analyzed to determine whether the user is stressing or relaxing. Based on whether the user is relaxing or stressing, at least one of the guided stimulus and the first target breathing period are adjusted, where the first target breathing period is adjusted to a second target breathing period different from the first target breathing period. By making adjustments based on whether a user is relaxing or stressing, the breathing entrainment is more effective and comfortable for users.

GLOBAL LANGUAGE EDUCATION AND CONVERSATIONAL CHAT SYSTEM

Described is a global language education and conversational chat system. The system includes a user computing device, a language speaker computing device and a server having a memory, wherein the user computing device and the language speaker computing device are coupled to the server through a connection established by an app operating on each of the user computing device and the language speaker computing device. The system operates to connect the user computing device and the language speaker computing device for an audio or an audio/video chat in the language of the language speaker. The system includes components that may provide recording of chats, analysis of chats and reports on proficiency, accuracy, and the like, of the user speaking the language foreign to the user. 1. A global language chat system comprising:a user computing device;a language speaker computing device; and receive a signal that includes language speaker identity data from the language speaker computing device, process the signal, and access the language speaker information corresponding to the language speaker identity data, wherein the server places the language speaker in an available for chatting condition;', 'receive a signal that includes user identity data from the user computing device corresponding to a user of the user computing device, process the signal, and access the user information corresponding to the user identity data, wherein the server retrieves the language speaker information that is in the available for chatting condition and has a language identifier that corresponds to the at least one language identifier in the user information;', 'send for display, on the user computing device, a list of language speakers that are in the available for chatting condition and have a language identifier that corresponds to the at least one language identifier in the user information;', 'receive a signal, from the user computing device, requesting a chat with a language speaker ...

HMI System Based on A 3D TOTO Word Card

The utility model relates to a HMI system based on a 3D TOTO word card, comprising a verification activation module, a scanning module, a identification module, a matching module, a display module, a camera module, a help module, a interaction module, a storage module, a sharing module and a CPU. The scanning module comprises a single-card scanning module, a combined scanning module and an experience scanning module. The verification activation module, scanning module, identification module, matching module, display module, camera module, help module, interaction module, storage module and share module are connected with CPU, respectively. The utility model increases children's practical ability in the cognitive process of Chinese characters and improves Children's participation in the cognitive process of Chinese characters, thus improving Childeren's efficiency and fun of cognition of Chinese characters; in addition, when entering the system, the customers need to get a verification code from the merchant, and activate the system by verification activation module, to facilitate the merchant to provide customers with other follow-up services, such as notification sending or password extracting. 1. A HMI system based on a 3D TOTO word card is characterized in that: comprising a verification activation module , a scanning module , a identification module , a matching module , a display module , a camera module , a help module , a interaction module , a storage module , a sharing module and a CPU. The scanning module comprises a single-card scanning module , a combined scanning module and an experience scanning module. The verification activation module , scanning module , identification module , matching module , display module , camera module , help module , interaction module , storage module and share module are connected with CPU , respectively.2. The HMI system based on a 3D TOTO word card of is characterized in that: The identification module comprises a ...

ACTIVE LEARNING SYSTEMS AND METHODS

Methods, systems and computer readable media for active learning are described. Some implementations can include an augmented media active learning system comprising one or more processors coupled to a database, wherein the one or more processors are configured to perform operations. The operations can include receiving a media content item, and receiving one or more gate groups from a system associated with an instructor, wherein each gate groups includes a location at which the gate should appear in the media content item, gate content and one or more gate response attributes. The operations can also include combining the one or more gate groups and the media content item to generate an augmented media content item, and storing the augmented media content item in the database. 1. An augmented media active learning system comprising: receiving a media content item;', 'receiving one or more gate groups, wherein each gate groups includes a location at which the gate should appear in the media content item, gate content and one or more gate response attributes;', 'combining the one or more gate groups and the media content item to generate an augmented media content item;', 'storing the augmented media content item in the database;', 'causing the augmented media content item to be displayed on one or more user devices;', 'receiving a response from a user device; and', 'storing the response in the database., 'one or more processors coupled to a database, wherein the one or more processors are configured to perform operations including2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the media content item is text.3. The system of claim 1 , wherein the media content item is video.4. The system of claim 1 , wherein the media content item is an article.5. The system of claim 1 , wherein the media content item is an audio program.6. The system of claim 1 , wherein the operations further include preventing a user from advancing past a gate in the augmented media content item until the ...

Spatial audio triggered by a users physical environment

Techniques of providing spatial audio to a remote user involve transmitting audio data in response to sensor information sent from the remote user. Along these lines, a user remote from a server computer may have a device that is configured to provide data from a sensor, e.g., a GPS, an accelerometer, an orientation sensor, a heart rate monitor, and the like. For example, the user may have granted access to such data via a specialized website hosted by the server computer. The sensor may then send, via a user device (e.g., a smartphone), sensor information that indicates the value of the state of the user. Based on the value of the state of the user, the server computer may then produce an audio file that includes audio data. The server computer may then transmit that audio data to the user device so that the user may hear the audio data.

PREVERBAL ELEMENTAL MUSIC: MULTIMODAL INTERVENTION TO STIMULATE AUDITORY PERCEPTION AND RECEPTIVE LANGUAGE ACQUISITION

A multimodal intervention method provides instructional media that connects elements of music with non-phonemic components of spoken language to enhance receptive language acquisition and literacy learning in children with various disorders affecting language, particularly children with autism, developmental language disorders, and cochlear implant recipients. The intervention enables children with limited or no language to become meaningfully engaged in multimodal activities that encourage development of auditory cognition and cognition generally without the need for preexisting language. It uses music, to which children are naturally drawn, for exploration of connections between auditory and visual information to help them learn to differentiate and recognize objects by auditory information; compare and categorize this information; memorize and retrieve from memory; and form auditory objects. The method helps to engage both primary and higher order auditory processing simultaneously in the form of play and problem solving, and introduces children to basic reading. 2. A method for composing music for therapeutic application to improve individuals' ability to process auditory information , including extracting meaningful auditory information from the auditory scene , and stimulating auditory perception comprising: creating, composing, producing and incorporating pitch contour being configured to correspond to a spoken language segment into a musical composition;', 'creating, composing, producing and incorporating pitch contour being configured to increase attention to similarities between musical segment and spoken language segment;', 'creating, composing, producing and incorporating pitch contour being configured to increase attention to differences between musical segment and spoken language segment;', 'creating, composing, producing and incorporating pitch contour being configured to increase attention to similarities between musical segments and between spoken ...

LANGUAGE-LEARNING SYSTEM

A language learning system and method for facilitating learning of a foreign language by a human reader having relative fluency in a familiar language. 2. The system of claim 1 , a timing device being adapted to provide claim 1 , to said processor claim 1 , a series of prompts claim 1 , including said prompt claim 1 , each of said prompts pertaining to a different word or phrase of said first text claim 1 , wherein said processor is adapted claim 1 , responsive to each particular prompt of said prompts claim 1 , to identify an associated translated word or phrase of said plurality of translated words or phrases that is associated with said particular prompt claim 1 , and to control said display medium claim 1 , to modify said appearance of said associated translated word or phrase claim 1 , whereby a display of said associated translated word or phrase is imparted with a physical distinction with respect to other words on a same line within said second text.3. The system of claim 1 , said processor being further adapted to control said display medium claim 1 , in response to said prompt claim 1 , to modify an appearance of said first word or phrase of said first text claim 1 , whereby a display of said first word or phrase is imparted with a physical distinction with respect to at least a portion of said particular line of said first text.4. The system of claim 3 , said appearance of said first word or phrase being substantially identical to said appearance of said particular translated word or phrase.5. The system of claim 1 , said processor and said display adapted such that said first text and said second text are arranged in at least one of the following ways:(i) said first text and said second text are interleaved;(ii) each said line of said second text is juxtaposed above or below each said line of said first text; and(iii) each said line of said second text is substantially a linear translation of each said line of said first text.6. The system of claim 1 , ...

Electronic Health Care Coach

An Electronic Health Care Coach is provided for patients that have trouble taking their medications or remembering to test for such things as blood sugar and the like. The Electronic Health Care Coach provides voice prompts to the patient to determine compliance with dosing of medications or routine testing. The Electronic Health Care Coach takes the form of a stuffed toy such as a teddy bear and utilizes input sensors that are contained by an appendage of the stuffed toy that are sensitive to human touch. Multiple prompts are employed depending on the responses received. Statistics on patient compliance are collected. The stuffed toy and related voice prompts and input sensors provide a friendly and easy to use reminder system for medications and routine testing that creates a positive experience for the patient, thus increasing patient compliance. 1. An electronic health care coach comprising:a first input sensor that provides a first binary signal upon sensing actuation;a second input sensor that provides a second binary signal upon sensing actuation;a microprocessor configured to provide digitally encoded voice prompts and react to the binary input signals from the first input sensor and the second input sensor by providing further digitally encoded voice prompts dependent on the state of the binary input signals from the first input sensor and the second input sensor;a decoder player for converting the digitally encoded voice prompts to an analog audio signal;an acoustic speaker electrically connected to the decoder player;an energy storage device to provide electrical power to the microprocessor;computer memory electrically coupled to the microprocessor for storing digitally encoded voice prompts and response logic; anda stuffed toy containing the microprocessor, decoder player, energy storage device, speaker, input sensors and computer memory.2. The electronic health care coach of claim 1 , wherein the first input sensor is contained by a first appendage of ...

METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR SUGGESTING NUTRIENT INTAKE

A method for suggesting nutrient intake includes: by a statistical platform, the steps of obtaining a training sample, building a classification model based on physical data, nutrient intake data and effect data of the training sample thus obtained, and providing the classification model to a management platform; and by the management platform, a step of when receiving a to-be-classified sample that includes physical data from a client device, determining suggested nutrient intake data by inputting the physical data of the to-be-classified sample into the classification model to obtain an output of the classification model which serves as the suggested nutrient intake data. 1. A method for suggesting nutrient intake , to be implemented by a statistical platform , a management platform and a client device , the method comprising:a) obtaining, by the statistical platform, a training sample that includes physical data which is associated with a physical feature of a consumer, nutrient intake data which is associated with an amount of a nutrient consumed by the consumer, and effect data which is associated with an effect on a physiological parameter of the consumer after the consumer has consumed the amount of the nutrient;b) building, by the statistical platform, a classification model based on the physical data, the nutrient intake data and the effect data of the training sample thus obtained, and providing, by the statistical platform, the classification model to the management platform, the classification model mapping the physical data to the nutrient intake data associated with the amount of the nutrient which when consumed results in the effect on the physiological parameter; andc) determining, by the management platform when receiving a to-be-classified sample that includes physical data from the client device, suggested nutrient intake data which is associated with a suggested amount of the nutrient for the to-be-classified sample by inputting the physical data ...

PERSONALIZED LANGUAGE LEARNING USING LANGUAGE AND LEARNER MODELS

A two-model personalized language learning system and method that facilitates the learning of a new language (or a language not native to the learner) in a customizable way that is deeply personalized to the learner. Embodiments of the system and method define a learner model including personalized information about the learner and define a language model that describes language information specific to the language. A combination of the learner model and the language model are used to help the learner learn the language. Specifically, the learner and language models are used to create content for flashcards that are displayed to the learner. Responses from the learner are used to update both the learner and language models. Embodiments of the system and method also allow the learner to play skill-based games that teach and reinforce a particular language skill that the learner desires to master. 120-. (canceled)21. A method for personalizing learning of a language for a learner executed by a processor of a computing device , comprising:accessing, utilizing the computing device, a learner model that describes personalized information about the learner who is learning the language;accessing, utilizing the computing device, a language model that describes language information particular to the language; a cue for a language item, wherein the language item is one of a character, a word, or a phrase in the language, and wherein the cue is a question about a meaning of the language item;', 'a target for the language item, wherein the target is a correct response to the cue; and', 'a badge that links to a skill-based game that tests a language skill pertaining to the language item; and, 'creating a flashcard based upon the personalized information from the learner model and the language information from the language model, wherein the flashcard comprisesdisplaying the flashcard on a display device of the computing device.22. The method of claim 21 , wherein the computing ...

LANGUAGE DELAY TREATMENT SYSTEM AND CONTROL METHOD FOR THE SAME

The present disclosures relates to a control terminal, comprising: a data communication unit for receiving a first user voice by data communication with a first audio device and receiving a second user voice by data communication with a second audio device; a turn information generating unit for generating turn information, which is voice unit information, by using the first and second user voices; and a metalanguage processing unit for determining a conversation pattern of the first and second users by using the turn information, and outputting a reminder message corresponding to a reminder event to the first user when the conversation pattern corresponds to a preset reminder event occurrence condition.

AUDIO COMMAND SYSTEM AND METHOD OF SUPERVISING WORKERS

An audio command system is provided which allows multiple sets of spoken instructions or commands to be stored in a digital memory and later broadcast to workers in various environments. The system includes a transducer, an analog-to-digital converter, and a voice memory. A control unit is provided for selecting a desired set of commands to be accessed from the voice memory and broadcast to the workers. A method of supervising workers using the audio command includes the steps of converting a plurality of sets of spoken commands into a plurality of sets of digital signals, storing each set of digital signals in a unique location in a memory device, selecting an operation to be performed, accessing the set of stored digital signals corresponding to the selected command set, converting the digital signals corresponding to the selected operation back into spoken commands, and broadcasting the spoken commands to the at least one worker. 1. An audio command system comprising:a) audio transducer means for converting sets of acoustic signals to and from sets of analog electrical signals;b) audio input means for receiving said sets of analog signals from said audio transducer means and converting said sets of analog electrical signals into sets of digital electrical signals;c) storage means for storing said sets of digital signals;d) audio output means for receiving said sets of digital signals from said storage means, converting said sets of digital signals into sets of analog signals, and transmitting said sets of analog signals to said audio transducer means; ande) control means for assigning a unique name to each set of signals, assigning each named set a unique location in the storage means, and allowing an operator to select a named set to be output from the system.2. The audio command system according to claim 1 , wherein said audio transducer means comprise a combination speaker/microphone.3. The audio command system according to claim 1 , wherein said acoustic ...

MEDICAL PRODUCT SUPPORT PLATFORM

A system for providing medical product support to a client device in an operating room is provided. The system includes a processor and memory associated with the processor, the memory including instructions that, when executed by the processor, configures the processor to receive a product support request from the client device, transmit a web platform including at least one view to the client device in response to the product support request, the at least one view being configured to present the client device with self-help product support information for at least one medical product or medical procedure, the at least one view including a real-time product support option activatable by a user of the client device to request a real-time product support connection, and the web platform being configured to establish a communication interface with a product support staff member in response to the request. 1. A system for providing medical product support to a client device in an operating room comprising: receive a product support request from the client device; and', 'transmit a web platform including at least one view to the client device in response to the product support request, the at least one view being configured to present the client device with self-help product support information for at least one medical product or medical procedure, the at least one view including a real-time product support option activatable by a user of the client device to request a real-time product support connection, and the web platform being configured to establish a communication interface with a product support staff member in response to the request., 'a processor and memory associated with the processor, the memory including instructions that, when executed by the processor, configures the processor to2. The system according to claim 1 , wherein the web platform is configured to select the product support staff member based on the at least one medical product or medical ...

MEDICAL PRODUCT SUPPORT PLATFORM

A system for providing medical product support to a client device in an operating room is provided. The system includes a processor and memory associated with the processor, the memory including instructions that, when executed by the processor, configures the processor to receive a product support request from the client device, and transmit a web platform including at least one view to the client device in response to the product support request, the at least one view being configured to present the client device with self-help product support information for at least one medical procedure, and the at least one view further presenting at least one medical product associated with the at least one medical procedure. 1. A system for providing medical product support to a client device in an operating room comprising: receive a product support request from the client device; and', 'transmit a web platform including at least one view to the client device in response to the product support request, the at least one view being configured to present the client device with self-help product support information for at least one medical procedure, and the at least one view further presenting at least one medical product associated with the at least one medical procedure., 'a processor and memory associated with the processor, the memory including instructions that, when executed by the processor, configures the processor to2. The system according to claim 1 , wherein the self-help product support information for the at least one medical procedure presents at least one step of the at least one medical procedure.3. The system according to claim 2 , wherein the at least one medical product associated with the at least one medical procedure is associated with the at least one step of the at least one medical procedure.4. The system according to claim 1 , wherein the web platform further includes at least one product specific view configured to present the client device with self ...

AUTOMATED LANGUAGE LEARNING

A method, executed by a computer, includes prompting a user to speak an utterance comprising one or more words, recording a user speaking the utterance to produce recorded speech, converting the recorded speech to recognition data, and selecting a next utterance based on the recognition data and personality information for the user. The next utterance may be selected from a library of utterances. Selecting a next utterance may include selecting an action such as repeating, rephrasing, contrasting, elaborating, summarizing, providing a different context, and adjusting a difficulty level. A computer system and computer program product corresponding to the above method are also disclosed herein. 1. A method , executed by one or more processors , the method comprising:prompting a user to speak an utterance comprising one or more words;recording a user speaking the utterance to produce recorded speech;converting the recorded speech to recognition data; andselecting a next utterance based on the recognition data and personality information for the user.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the next utterance is selected from a library of utterances.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein selecting a next utterance comprises selecting an utterance corresponding to a next action selected from the group consisting of repeating claim 1 , rephrasing claim 1 , contrasting claim 1 , elaborating claim 1 , summarizing claim 1 , providing a different context claim 1 , and adjusting a difficulty level.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein selecting a next utterance comprises assessing a competency level for a current topic.5. The method of claim 1 , further comprising determining whether to encourage the user based on the personality information and the recognition data.6. The method of claim 1 , wherein the personality information comprises a measured characteristic selected from the group consisting of openness claim 1 , adventurousness claim 1 , artistic interest claim 1 , emotionality ...

AUTOMATED LANGUAGE LEARNING

A method, executed by a computer, includes receiving a personality profile for a user, prompting a user to speak an utterance comprising one or more words, wherein the utterance is selected from a library of utterances based on the personality profile for the user, and converting a recording of a user speaking the utterance to recognition data. The method may also include selecting a next utterance based on the recognition data and the personality profile for the user. The next utterance may be selected from a library of utterances. Selecting a next utterance may include selecting an utterance corresponding to an action such as repeating, rephrasing, contrasting, elaborating, summarizing, providing a different context, and adjusting a difficulty level. A computer system and computer program product corresponding to the above method are also disclosed herein. 1. A method , executed by one or more processors , the method comprising:determining a plurality of measured personality characteristics for a user from user written text using a personality assessment service executing on a server;prompting the user to speak an utterance comprising one or more words, wherein the utterance is selected from a library of utterances based on the plurality of measured personality characteristics for the user; andconverting a recording of the user speaking the utterance to recognition data with a computer-based speech recognizer.2. The method of claim 1 , further comprising selecting a next utterance based on the recognition data and the plurality of measured personality characteristics for the user.3. The method of claim 2 , wherein the next utterance is selected from the library of utterances.4. The method of claim 2 , wherein the next utterance corresponds to a next action selected from the group consisting of repeating claim 2 , rephrasing claim 2 , contrasting claim 2 , elaborating claim 2 , summarizing claim 2 , providing a different context claim 2 , and adjusting a difficulty ...

SIGNAL PROCESSING SYSTEM FOR COMPARING A HUMAN-GENERATED SIGNAL TO A WILDLIFE CALL SIGNAL

Systems and methods for training users to more proficiently make wildlife calls, whether for hunting or other purposes, are described herein. For instance, an embodiment of an interactive learning system can train an enthusiast to more consistently and proficiently make calls that are efficacious with attracting wildlife. The system may implement advanced signal processing techniques that can compare a user-generated signal (attempting to mimic a wildlife call) with a prerecorded wildlife call. The system may provide feedback to the user to enable the user to assess his or her performance in reproducing the wildlife call. The user can use the feedback to improve reproduction of the wildlife call. 1. A method of conducting interactive training for producing a wildlife call , the method comprising:electronically generating a wildlife call training user interface for output on a display of a computing device;outputting master wildlife call audio associated with a master wildlife call with the computing device;receiving practice audio input from a user via a microphone of the computing device, the practice audio input comprising data representing a practice wildlife call;programmatically comparing at least one characteristic of the practice audio input with at least one characteristic of the master wildlife call audio;assessing a quality of the practice wildlife call based at least in part on said comparing; andelectronically generating feedback output responsive to said assessing for presentation to the user.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the at least one characteristic of the practice audio input comprises one or more of the following: volume claim 1 , tone claim 1 , pitch claim 1 , rhythm claim 1 , or length.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the at least one characteristic of the practice audio input comprises a sound characteristic specific to an animal associated with the master wildlife call audio.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein the feedback comprises a ...

EAR-WEARABLE DEVICE PROVIDING GOLF ADVICE DATA

A computing system wirelessly receives data from an ear-wearable device and determines, based on the data received from the ear-wearable device, a current position of the ear-wearable device. Additionally, the computing system determines, based on the current position of the ear-wearable device and data regarding a golf course, golf advice data that provides a recommendation regarding play of the golf course. Furthermore, the computing system wirelessly sends audio data to the ear-wearable device. The audio data represents soundwaves of a vocalization of the golf advice data. 1. A method comprising:wirelessly receiving, by a computing system, data from an ear-wearable device, the computing system comprising one or more electronic computing devices;determining, by the computing system, based on the data received from the ear-wearable device, a current position of the ear-wearable device;determining, by the computing system, based on the current position of the ear-wearable device and data regarding a golf course, golf advice data that provides a recommendation regarding play of the golf course; andwirelessly sending, by the computing system, audio data to the ear-wearable device, the audio data representing soundwaves of a vocalization of the golf advice data.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein:the method further comprises determining, by the computing system, based on Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) data, an initial location of the ear-wearable device at a time when a signal strength of a radio signal generated by an ear-wearable device as detected by a radio of the computing system is above a threshold,the data received from the ear-wearable device comprises data indicative of movements of the ear-wearable device, andwherein determining the current position of the ear-wearable device comprises calculating, via dead reckoning using the initial location of the ear-wearable device and the data indicative of the movements of the ear-wearable device, the ...

Systems and Methods for Evaluating Difficulty of Spoken Text

Systems and methods are provided for assigning a difficulty score to a speech sample. Speech recognition is performed on a digitized version of the speech sample using an acoustic model to generate word hypotheses for the speech sample. Time alignment is performed between the speech sample and the word hypotheses to associate the word hypotheses with corresponding sounds of the speech sample. A first difficulty measure is determined based on the word hypotheses, and a second difficulty measure is determined based on acoustic features of the speech sample. A difficulty score for the speech sample is generated based on the first difficulty measure and the second difficulty measure. 1. A computer-implemented method of assigning a difficulty score to a speech sample , comprising:performing speech recognition of the speech sample to generate word hypotheses for the speech sample;performing time alignment between the speech sample and the word hypotheses to associate the word hypotheses with corresponding sounds of the speech sample;determining a first difficulty measure based on the word hypotheses for the speech sample;determining a second difficulty measure based on acoustic features of the speech sample;generating a difficulty score for the speech sample based on the first difficulty measure and the second difficulty measure; andstoring the difficulty score in a computer-readable memory.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the second difficulty measure is based on the acoustic features of the speech sample and the word hypotheses.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the second difficulty measure is based on pronunciation quality in the speech sample.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein the second difficulty measure is based on prosody of the speech sample.5. The method of claim 1 , wherein the first difficulty measure is a vocabulary measure claim 1 , a grammar measure claim 1 , or a discourse measure.6. The method of claim 1 , wherein the speech sample includes speech by ...

Exercise System With Headphone Detection Circuitry

Described is a circuit arrangement for detection of a tone whose presence indicates insertion of a headphone plug into a jack. The circuit includes a receptacle having contacts configured to receive a plug inserted into the receptacle, a current sense circuit, an amplifier coupled to the current sense circuit and a band pass filter coupled to an output of the amplifier, the band pass filter configured to pass a signal having a frequency in a range of about 2 Hz to 20 Hz. Circuitry converts the passed signal into a digital signal to provide an input signal to a controller to indicate that a headphone plug was inserted into the receptacle. 1. A circuit arrangement , comprises:a current sense circuit configured to couple between a signal source and a plug receptacle;a voltage amplifier coupled to the current sense circuit;a band pass filter coupled to an output of the amplifier, the band pass filter configured to pass a signal having a frequency in a range of about 2 Hz to 20 Hz; andcircuitry to convert the passed signal into a digital signal to provide an input signal to a controller to indicate the presence of a plug inserted into the plug receptacle.2. The circuit arrangement of claim 1 , wherein the circuitry to convert further comprises:a rectifier circuit coupled to the output of the band pass filter to convert the signal having the frequency into a DC signal.3. The circuit arrangement of claim 2 , wherein the circuitry to convert further comprises:a comparator circuit coupled to the rectifier circuit.4. The circuit arrangement of claim 3 , wherein the circuitry to convert further comprises:a driver circuit.5. The circuit arrangement of claim 1 , wherein the pass band of the filter is 2 Hz to 20 Hz.6. The circuit arrangement of claim 1 , wherein the pass band of the filter is a range of about 8 Hz to 18 Hz.7. The circuit arrangement of claim 1 , wherein the pass band of the filter is about 15 Hz.8. The circuit arrangement of claim 1 , further comprising:a ...

BODY INFORMATION ANALYSIS APPARATUS AND METHOD OF ESTIMATING REMAINING CAPACITY OF COSMETIC PRODUCT THEREOF

A body information analysis apparatus () and method of estimating remaining capacity of cosmetic product thereof are disclosed. The method includes following steps of: controlling a body information analysis apparatus () to configure a plurality of cosmetic product data respectively corresponding to different cosmetic products; updating an remaining capacity of each cosmetic product data according to a use record of the body information analysis apparatus () and a reference consumption amount of each cosmetic product data; sending a reminder message when the remaining capacity of any of the plurality of cosmetic product data is less than a safety capacity; and, retrieving feedback data corresponding to the cosmetic product data and updating the remaining capacity of the cosmetic product data according to the feedback data. 1. A method of estimating remaining capacity of cosmetic product , the method comprising:{'b': '10', 'a) using a body information analysis apparatus () to receive a cosmetic product configuration operation to configure a plurality of cosmetic product data and configure a remaining capacity for each of the cosmetic product data, wherein each of the cosmetic product data is corresponding to a cosmetic product;'}{'b': '10', 'b) adjusting the remaining capacity for each of the cosmetic product data based on a usage record of the body information analysis apparatus () and a reference consumption amount of the cosmetic product data;'}c) sending a reminder message when the remaining capacity of any of the cosmetic product data is less than a safety capacity;d) receiving a feedback operation to configure a feedback data for any of the cosmetic product data; ande) modifying the remaining capacity of the cosmetic product data based on the feedback data for the cosmetic product.2. The method in claim 1 , wherein the step a) further comprises:{'b': 20', '10, 'a1) photo-taking an image of any of the cosmetic product by an image fetching unit () of the body ...

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR COMPUTERIZED INTERACTIVE TRAINING

Interactive electronic training systems and methods are described herein. Certain embodiments provide preprogrammed video, audio, and/or textual presentations of training materials which provide information related to skills/information to be trained. A scenario including real or animated actors is presented, simulating an interaction. The training system presents related queries for the trainee who audibly responds. The training system stores a score based in part on a comparison of the trainee's response with an answer stored in training system memory. Optionally, the scores are substantially immediately presented by the system to the trainee. 1presenting to a user a first presentation of a first speaker speaking using a first speaking style and a first script via the interactive computerized training system;presenting to the user a second presentation of the first speaker speaking using a second speaking style and the first script via the interactive computerized training system so that the user can evaluate the effect of speaking style on a listener; andcausing at least in part the user to be queried as to whether the first speaker was more effective in the first presentation or the second presentation and why, wherein the user is to verbally respond and is not provided a choice of answers from which to select.. A method of computerized training using an interactive computerized training system, comprising: This is a continuation of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 12/058,493, filed Mar. 28, 2008, which application claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Patent Application 60/908,598, filed Mar. 28, 2007, U.S. Provisional Patent Application 60/948,881, filed Jul. 10, 2007, U.S. Provisional Patent Application 60/954,273, filed Aug. 6, 2007, the contents of which are incorporated herein by reference in their entirety.This application is related to copending application, entitled SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR COMPUTERIZED INTERACTIVE TRAINING, application Ser. No. 12/058, ...

SCREENLESS SMART LEARNING TOY AND SYSTEM

A screenless smart toy device may be a block made of natural or wooden material and may include a transparent or semi-transparent panel allowing one or more LEDs, from within the smart toy device, to be visible when illuminated. The smart toy device may read RFID values from various objects, such as tiles having objects depicted thereupon and RFID tags embedded within, and play different sounds and/or illuminate its LEDs with different colors based on the RFID tag that was read. The smart toy device may operate in a variety of modes, such as in a play/explore mode, quiz mode, definition mode, etc. The smart toy device may be configured into different modes and/or language settings by use of a mode card or separate application. 1. A smart toy device comprising:one or more processors;a speaker device;one or more light emitting diodes (LEDs);a sensor component; and selecting, based on a first value detected by the sensor component, a color from a plurality of candidate colors that the one or more LEDs support;', 'selecting a first audio file based on the first value and further based on a current language value; and', 'causing the speaker device to play at least the first audio file and the one or more LEDs to illuminate according to the selected color., 'a memory storing instructions that when executed by the one or more processors cause the smart toy device to perform operations comprising2. The smart toy device of claim 1 , wherein the smart toy device comprises a body at least partially made of a natural or wood material and having at least four sidewalls claim 1 , wherein the one or more processors claim 1 , the speaker device claim 1 , the one or more LEDs claim 1 , the sensor component claim 1 , and the memory are each either positioned within the body or attached to the body.3. The smart toy device of claim 2 , wherein a first sidewall of the at least four sidewalls includes a transparent or semitransparent panel that allows light from the one or more LEDs ...

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CONDITIONING A CHILD TO LEARN ANY LANGUAGE WITHOUT AN ACCENT

A system for conditioning a child to learn any language without an accent, contains a memory and a processor configured by the memory to perform the steps of: separating from a full International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) set, a native language IPA, resulting in a derivative set, wherein the native language is at least one native language of the child; sequencing the derivative set according to aspects of the derivative set, wherein aspects are selected from the group including consonants, vowels, and tones, resulting in a sequenced derivative set; selecting words in foreign languages that use at least one aspect of the sequenced derivative set each; embedding the selected words in an easy to follow format, in the native language of the child; and playing the easy to follow format with the embedded words according to the prior determined sequence of the sequenced derivative set. 1. A system for conditioning a child to learn any language without an accent , comprising:a memory; and forming a derivative set of sounds from an International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) set, by removing a native language IPA set from the IPA set, wherein the native language is at least one native language of the child;', 'forming a sequenced derivative set of sounds by sequencing the derivative set according to aspects of the derivative set, wherein aspects are selected from the group consisting of consonants, vowels, and tones;', 'selecting words in foreign languages that use at least one aspect of the sequenced derivative set each; and', 'embedding the selected words in an easy to follow format comprising a category according to one aspect, in the native language of the child., 'a processor configured by the memory to perform the steps of2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the step of sequencing the derivative set is further defined as grouping sounds into consonants from the derivative set claim 1 , vowels from the derivative set claim 1 , and tones from the derivative set.3. The system of ...

INDEPENDENT E-LEARNING STANDARD ENGINES

Various embodiments of systems and methods for developing independent e-learning standard engines are described herein. The method includes loading e-learning standard compliant content into a content player. Further, the method involves selecting one of several strategy engines that support delivering the loaded e-learning standard compliant content. The strategy engines are developed as independent tools configured to operate with a content player, irrespective of a type of the content player, to deliver the content. Further, a portion of the content and one or more user interface elements are presented on a user interface, where the one or more user interface elements are configured to navigate the content according to a learning strategy provided by the selected strategy engine. 1. An electronic learning system comprising:memory storing a plurality of learning content;a content player;one or more strategy engines communicatively coupled to the content player; and loading content into a content player;', 'selecting one of the one or more strategy engines independent of a type of the content player;', 'integrating the content player with the selected strategy engine;', 'presenting a portion of the content and at least one user interface element on a user interface, the at least one user interface element configured to navigate the content according to a learning strategy provided by the selected strategy engine; and', 'modifying the user interface of the content player in accordance with a command from the learning content, where the user interface comprising a plurality of interface elements and at least a subset of the interface elements comprising navigational controls for controlling the learning content., 'one or more processors performing the following operations2. The system of claim 1 , where the content is associated with one or more of the following representations: HTML claim 1 , SGML claim 1 , DHTML claim 1 , XML claim 1 , JavaScript claim 1 , or Flash ...

MEDICAL ATTACHMENT DEVICE POSITION DETECTION SYSTEM AND METHOD OF USE THEREOF

A medical attachment device position detection system for use during medical training including a processor and a medical attachment device communicatively coupled to the processor, a first magnetometer coupled to the medical attachment device and configured to detect a first angle, and a second magnetometer configured to detect a second angle. The second magnetometer is communicatively coupled to the processor. The processor is operably configured to compare a relationship of the first angle relative to the second angle to determine a position of the medical attachment device relative to a subject. 1. A medical attachment device position detection system for use during medical training comprising:a processor;a sound database communicatively coupled to the processor and including a plurality of sound files configured to represent a subject's medical condition;a medical attachment device coupled to a stethoscope and communicatively coupled to the processor;a speaker coupled to the medical attachment device;a first magnetometer coupled to the medical attachment device, the first magnetometer configured to produce data associated with a first angle; anda second magnetometer configured to produce data associated with a second angle, the second magnetometer communicatively coupled to the processor, the processor operably configured to compare a relationship of the first angle relative to the second angle to determine a position of the medical attachment device relative to the subject, the position corresponding to one of the plurality of sound files in the sound database.2. The medical attachment device position detection system according to claim 1 , wherein:the medical attachment device includes an orientation sensor coupled thereto.3. The medical attachment device position detection system according to claim 1 , wherein:the second magnetometer is a 3-axis magnetometer.4. The medical attachment device position detection system according to claim 1 , wherein:the ...

Wirelessly Communicative Cuddly Toy

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

SALES RESPONSE TRAINING SYSTEM AND METHODS

Embodiments of the invention describe the implementation and execution of situational response training (SRT). In some embodiments, a sales team can use an SRT to implement real-time, peer-reviewed and/or focused training. For example, a manager can prepare a training situation through a web interface and then verbally record the training through a telephone interface. The training situation can include any number of questions, scenarios, fact patterns, etc. that can require a response by members of the sales team. Once prepared, the manager can send the training situation to his sales team. The sales team can then prepare and respond to the training situation over the phone using an interactive voice response (IVR) system or through another communication channel. For example, the training situation can be sent via email requesting that each member of the sales team respond to the training situation through a telephone interface. 1. A method comprising:receiving a training situation from a manger that is directed toward members of a specified group;providing an interface within which a member can respond to the training situation;receiving a response to the training situation through the interface from members of the specified group;providing the responses to the members of the specified group; andreceiving feedback on the responses from a subset of the members of the specified group.2. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the interface includes a web interface.3. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the interface includes an interactive voice response system.4. A method for creating a training simulation claim 1 , the method comprising:receiving a training situation from a manager as text through a web interface;providing a training situation narrative through the web interface from the text; andreceiving a verbal training situation narrative from the manager.5. The method according to claim 4 , wherein the verbal training situation narrative is received ...

SALES RESPONSE TRAINING SYSTEM AND METHODS

Embodiments of the invention describe the implementation and execution of situational response training (SRT). In some embodiments, a sales team can use an SRT to implement real-time, peer-reviewed and/or focused training. For example, a manager can prepare a training situation through a web interface and then verbally record the training through a telephone interface. The training situation can include any number of questions, scenarios, fact patterns, etc. that can require a response by members of the sales team. Once prepared, the manager can send the training situation to his sales team. The sales team can then prepare and respond to the training situation over the phone using an interactive voice response (IVR) system or through another communication channel. For example, the training situation can be sent via email requesting that each member of the sales team respond to the training situation through a telephone interface. 1. A method comprising:receiving a training situation from a manger that is directed toward members of a specified group;providing an interface within which a member can respond to the training situation;receiving a response to the training situation through the interface from members of the specified group;providing the responses to the members of the specified group; andreceiving feedback on the responses from a subset of the members of the specified group.2. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the interface includes a web interface.3. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the interface includes an interactive voice response system.4. A method for creating a training simulation claim 1 , the method comprising:receiving a training situation from a manager as text through a web interface;providing a training situation narrative through the web interface from the text; andreceiving a verbal training situation narrative from the manager.5. The method according to claim 4 , wherein the verbal training situation narrative is received ...

LANGUAGE LEARNING SYSTEM AND LEARNING METHOD

Disclosed herein are a language learning system and a language learning method. A language learning system includes a user terminal configured to receive utterance information of a user as a speech or text type and to output learning data transferred through a network to the user as the speech or text type, and a main server which includes a learning processing unit configured to analyze a meaning of the utterance information of the user, to generate at least one response utterance candidate corresponding to dialogue learning in a predetermined domain to induce a correct answer of the user, and to connect a dialogue depending on the domain and a storage unit linked with the learning processing unit and configured to store material data or a dialogue model depending on the dialogue learning. 1. A language learning system , comprising:a user terminal configured to receive utterance information of a user as a speech or text type and to outputlearning data transferred through a network to the user as the speech or text type; anda main server includes:a learning processing unit configured to analyze a meaning of the utterance information of the user, to generate at least one response utterance candidate corresponding to dialogue learning in a predetermined domain to induce a correct answer of the user, and to connect a dialogue depending on the domain; anda storage unit linked with the learning processing unit and configured to store material data or a dialogue model depending on the dialogue learning.2. The language learning system of claim 1 , whereinthe learning processing unit includes:a semantic analyzer configured to recognize a meaning of a sentence of the utterance information of the user using an analysis model;a dialogue manager configured to determine whether content depending on the utterance information of the user is utterance content corresponding to the domain and to generate a connection utterance presenting or following a correct answer depending on the ...

WIRELESS STETHOBROADCASTING INSTRUMENT FOR MEDICAL TRAINING

A method and system provides improved auscultation training for medical students and other healthcare providers. The system includes an instructor stethoscope which generates an acoustic output corresponding to an ausculatory sound from the patient. The acoustic output is wirelessly transmitted to earpieces worn by one or more students such that the students can simultaneously listen with the instructor to the ausculatory sound. The acoustic output may be recorded for future listening and training The instructor stethoscope includes a resonance chamber having a capacitive pickup to receive the ausculatory sound wave from the stethoscope chest piece. The acoustic wave is converted to an analog signal and then to a digital signal, which is broadcast and then re-converted to an analog signal for the listening students. 1. An auscultation training system , comprising:an instructor stethoscope having a chest piece, an ear piece, a resonation chamber between the chest piece and the ear piece, a sound converter operatively connected to the resonation chamber to convert a sound wave from the chest piece into a digital signal; and a transmitter operatively connected to the sound converter to transmit the digital signal wirelessly;at least one student device in communication with the instructor stethoscope, and having an ear piece, a receiver to receive the digital signal, and a signal converter to convert the digital signal into an analog signal representing the sound wave.2. The system of wherein the resonance chamber includes a capacitive pickup to receive the sound wave from the chest piece.3. The system of wherein the pickup includes first and second foil plates.4. The system of wherein the first foil plate is suspended electromagnetically in air and the second foil plate is fixed to the resonance chamber.5. The system of wherein the sound converter includes an analog to digital converter.6. The system of wherein the signal converter includes a digital to analog ...

AUTOMATED EXTERNAL DEFIBRILLATOR (AED) TRAINER

An AED trainer is implemented using a special purpose hardware platform and a state machine, implemented in software, which together replicate or simulate operations of a target AED device. The state machine operates the AED trainer in an efficient and effective manner to train students to correctly perform rescue procedures on patients suffering from Sudden Cardiac Arrest. 1. A method for training a student to perform an emergency rescue procedure , comprising:providing an automatic external defibrillator (AED) trainer to the student, wherein the AED trainer comprises a special purpose hardware platform and state machine, which together simulate the appearance and operations of a target AED; andusing the AED trainer to instruct the student, using synthesized voice prompts, in performing a simulated rescue procedure on a manikin, including applying simulated cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and shocks to the manikin.2. The method of claim 1 , further comprising providing a user interface element enabling selection of a language for the voice prompts.3. The method of claim 2 , further comprising providing a user interface element enabling selection of a primary and a secondary language for the voice prompts.4. The method of claim 1 , further comprising providing a user interface element enabling selection an adult mode and a child mode of operation.5. The method of claim 1 , further comprising providing guidance for CPR in the form of audible prompts.6. The method of claim 1 , further comprising performing simulated analysis during periods of simulated charging and chest compressions.7. The method of claim 1 , further comprising providing voice prompts to encourage the student to perform simulated checks for breathing claim 1 , airway obstructions claim 1 , and blood circulation.8. The method of claim 1 , further comprising pausing the synthesized voice prompts upon detecting that the student has pressed a power button of the apparatus for less than a ...

Audio Demonstration Kit

An audio demonstration kit encourages understanding of audio concepts by enabling children to construct and study speaker performance. In a particular example, the audio demonstration kit includes a paper speaker and instructions. The paper speaker includes a backplate, a suspension, and a diaphragm cut from a single sheet of paper. The demonstration kit may feature an amplifier that is configurable to accommodate various hardware additions as a child is ready for more progressively challenging construction. For example, the amplifier of an example allows single and dual mode operation, as well as drives a rotary motor and is coordinated with a strobe light. The amplifier of an example is synchronized with the strobe light and a moveable platform to create the impression of that jiggling figures attached to the table are dancing. Interfaces with smart phone, recording, and other technologies further enhances and encourages the learning experience. 1. An audio demonstration kit comprising:a speaker element;a first rigid structure attached to the speaker element; anda second rigid structure removably attachable to the first rigid structure to form at least a partial enclosure, wherein a first edge of the first rigid structure aligns with a second edge the second rigid structure to form a seal of the partial enclosure.2. The audio demonstration kit of claim 1 , further comprising a third structure configured to be removably attached to at least one of the first rigid structure and the second rigid structure.3. The audio demonstration kit of claim 1 , wherein the first rigid structure snaps onto the second rigid structure.4. The audio demonstration kit of claim 1 , wherein the first rigid structure attaches to the second rigid structure using magnets.5. The audio demonstration kit of claim 1 , wherein the first rigid structure attaches to the second rigid structure using a rubber band.6. An audio demonstration kit comprising:an amplifier module having an input, a first ...

METHOD FOR AN AUTOMATED PREPARATION OF A PATIENT FOR A MEDICAL IMAGING EXAMINATION

In a method for an automated preparation of a patient for a medical imaging examination, the preparation of the patient being carried out within a medical preparation room, patient-specific data is automatically acquired using a communications interface, the patient-specific data is evaluated, output information is generated based on the patient-specific data, and the output information is output to the patient using the communications interface. 1. A method for an automated preparation of a patient for a medical imaging examination , the preparation of the patient being carried out within a medical preparation room having a processor and a communication interface , the method comprising:automatically acquiring, using the processor, patient-specific data via the communications interface;evaluating, using the processor, the patient-specific data;generating, by the processor, output information based on the evaluation of the patient-specific data; andoutputting, by the processor, the output information to the patient via the communications interface.2. The method as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the patient-specific data comprises an item of registration information of the patient.3. The method as claimed in claim 2 , wherein the registration information is linked to further patient information and/or patient data.4. The method as claimed in claim 2 , wherein the output information is in a language that depends on the registration information.5. The method as claimed in claim 2 , wherein the output information has an arrangement that is based on the registration information.6. The method as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the patient-specific data comprises a weight and/or size of the patient.7. The method as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the patient-specific data comprises one or more of: at least one gesture of the patient; at least one item of speech information of the patient; and at least one haptic input of the patient.8. The method as claimed in claim 1 , wherein ...

METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR CREATING CONTROLLED VARIATIONS IN DIALOGUES

A method and system for teaching a user a target language includes developing and constructing variable potential paths of nodes representing an exchange between two participants in a dialogue, prompting and selecting a path of nodes through a conversation graph of the target language, the path of nodes defining a dialogue; and determining whether the user is ready to perform the dialogue that has been constructed and defined by the path of nodes, the determination being based on a user model which represents the user's current ability in and current knowledge of, the target language. If the user is ready to perform the dialogue, the path of nodes is executed to allow the user to perform the dialogue defined thereby; and if the user is not ready to perform the dialogue, training the user on one or more nodes of the path of nodes. 1. A method for teaching a user a target language , the method comprising:selecting, in a computer process, a path of nodes through a conversation graph of the target language, the path of nodes defining a dialogue;determining, in a computer process, whether the user is ready to perform the dialogue defined by the path of nodes, the determination being based on a user model which represents the user's current ability in and current knowledge of, the target language;if the user is ready to perform the dialogue, executing the path of nodes, in a computer process, to allow the user to perform the dialogue defined thereby; andif the user is not ready to perform the dialogue, training the user, in a computer process, on one or more nodes of the path of nodes.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the conversation graph comprises a graph-based representation of content of a conversation.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein each of the nodes includes a non-player character (“NPC”) utterance that is capable of eliciting a certain utterance from the user claim 1 , the utterances forming a portion of the dialogue.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein each of ...

Computer Program Method for Teaching Languages which Includes an Algorithm for Generating Sentences and Texts

A method for computer program for studying a foreign language, which includes an algorithm that automatically generates words, word conjugations, word combination, sentences and texts in the relevant foreign language to provide the learner with a wide variety of words, word conjugations, word combinations, sentences and texts that may be used to practice the language. 1. A method for computer program for studying a foreign language , which includes an algorithm that automatically generates words , word conjugations , word combination , sentences and texts in the relevant foreign language to provide the learner with a wide variety of words , word conjugations , word combinations , sentences and texts that may be used to practice the language.21. The method for computer program mentioned in claim No. wherein it also includes the option of generating a wide variety of words , word conjugations , word combinations , sentences and texts according to the lesson topic and the learner's choice.31. The method for computer program mentioned in claim No. wherein it also includes the option of selecting the variety of words to be used by the algorithm to generate the said words , word conjugations , word combinations , sentences and texts. The present invention refers to a computer program method that teaches foreign languages, which includes a unique algorithm that generates words, word conjugations, word combinations, sentences, and texts designed to help students learn both specific topics and the relevant foreign language.Many computer programs currently exist that teach foreign languages using computers. Such computer programs include databases of sentences and texts designed to help the learner practice the topic of the specific lesson as well as the grammatical rules of the foreign language.For example, GREDINA Elena and PAVLJUCHENKO Elena in their Russian patent 2153705 (C1) “English Teaching Method” describe the method includes studying grammar and translating texts ...

Language Learning System Adapted to Personalize Language Learning to Individual Users

A learning system and a method adapted to personalize language learning to individual users. An output device generates and presents learning related data to a user associated with a user ID. An input mechanism receives, in response to the learning related data, response data from the user indicating the users response to the learning related data. A processor associates the learning related data to the response data to couple the response from the user to the learning related data. A database including a storage space associated to the user ID is used for storing the learning related and the associated response data and generates an individualized language knowledge database for the user. The processor is adapted to issue a true (t) or false (f) learning related data indicators indicating whether the response data matches the learning related data presented to the user. 117-. (canceled)18. A language learning system adapted to personalize language learning to individual users , comprising:an output means for generating and presenting learning related data to a user associated with a user ID;an input means adapted to receive, in response to said learning related data, response data from the user indicating the users response to said learning related data;a processor for associating said learning related data to said response data so as to couple the response from the user to said learning related data; anda database including a storage space associated to the user ID for storing said learning related and said associated response data and thus generating an individualized language knowledge database for the user;wherein the processor is further being adapted to:{'sub': l', 'l', 'l', 'l, 'issue a true (t) or false (f) learning related data indicator indicating whether the response data matches the learning related data presented to the user, the tor findicator subsequently being associated to said learning related data and stored at said storage space;'}{'sub': l', 'l ...

PRODUCING CONTROLLED VARIATIONS IN AUTOMATED TEACHING SYSTEM INTERACTIONS

The content of an instructor-student interaction set in an automated teaching system is represented in a graph-based format. In a graph-based representation, not only can variations branch away from each other at a node (branching point), as in the tree-based representation, but they can also merge back together. Not only does this make the -structure more compact, but it increases the number of variations that can be represented in the content while simultaneously eliminating the need to individually author each variation. 1. A method for creating the content of an instructor-student interaction set in an automated teaching system , comprising the step of structuring the interactions in a graph-based arrangement in which student interaction responses are a set of interconnected nodes arranged in a directed graph.2. The method of further comprising the step of creating node groups which are to receive specialized processing.3. The method of claim 2 , wherein the node groups include at least one of:a serial group in which the constituent nodes are processed in the same sequence whenever the group is encountered;an AND-group in which all of the constituents are processed whenever the group is encountered; andan XOR-group in which only one of the constituents is processed whenever the group is encountered.4. The method of wherein the constituents of the AND-group are processed in random order.5. The method of further comprising the step of defining one of the nodes as an optional node for which processing is inhibited upon the occurrence of predefined conditions.6. The method of further comprising the step of defining one of the nodes as an optional node for which processing is inhibited upon the occurrence of predefined conditions.7. (canceled)8. The method of further comprising the steps of defining a group of tasks for presentation to a student in an interaction claim 1 , determining the student's likelihood of success in each of the tasks in view of his ...

Customization of help information based on eeg data

A method is implemented by a computing device for helping a particular user use a user interface (UI). Electroencephalography (EEG) data is obtained that indicates brain activity of a particular user during a period in which that user views the UI and/or interprets help information that describes how to use the UI. Based on the EEG data, the computing device selects, from among multiple predefined cognitive states, the one or more cognitive states that characterize the particular user during the period. The computing device assists the particular user to use the UI by customizing the help information for the particular user based on the one or more selected cognitive states. A complementary computing device and computer program product are also disclosed.

Training Modules for an External Medical Device

An external medical device is provided which is configured to provide a user with access to one or more training modules. The external medical device includes one or more electrodes configured to detect a cardiac activity of a patient, an audio and/or visual output, and a controller coupled to the audio and/or visual output. The controller is configured to: detect at least one of a predetermined event and a device use pattern; and responsive to detecting the at least one of the predetermined event and the device use pattern, provide the patient access to one or more training modules relating to a use or a configuration of the external medical device via the audio and/or visual output. The device can also include a user interface configured to provide access to at least one training module according to a schedule of training modules for the patient. 1. An external medical device comprising:one or more electrodes configured to detect a cardiac activity of a patient;an audio and/or visual output; and detect at least one of a predetermined event and a device use pattern; and', 'responsive to detecting the at least one of the predetermined event and the device use pattern, provide the patient access to one or more training modules relating to a use or to a configuration of the external medical device via the audio and/or visual output., 'a controller coupled to the audio and/or visual output, wherein the controller is configured to2. The external medical device of claim 1 , wherein the at least one training module includes at least one of: a garment laundering training module; a device setup training module; a showering training module; a battery charging training module; an alert training module; an electrode positioning training module; and a training module providing instructions for connecting the one or more electrodes to the controller.3. The external medical device of claim 1 , wherein the controller is configured to provide the patient access to the at least one ...

IMPORTING AND 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. 120-. (canceled)21. A method for simulating GTAW welding activity , said method comprising:providing a GTAW welding tool for a simulated GTAW welding operation;providing a welding coupon;tracking said GTAW welding tool to determine movement and orientation of said GTAW welding tool during said simulated GTAW welding operation;receiving information related to said movement and orientation of said GTAW welding tool;displaying said simulated GTAW welding operation on a first display device;generating a simulated welding surface for said welding coupon;displaying said simulated welding surface on said first display device;generating a simulated weld puddle having molten metal fluidity and heat dissipation characteristics based on said information related to said movement and orientation of said GTAW welding tool during said simulated welding operation;generating a simulated weld bead based on a simulation of a solidification of said simulated weld puddle from a molten state to a solid state; anddisplaying, on said first display device, each of said simulated welding surface, said simulated weld puddle, said simulated weld bead, and said GTAW welding tool during said simulated GTAW welding operation.22. The method of claim 21 , wherein said tracking includes optically tracking ...