Abstract: A teaching aid has visual indicia thereon simulating the circulatory system of an organism. The teaching aid includes (i) a template having visual indicia thereon simulating the circulatory system of an organism; and (ii) a plurality of connectors for connecting a medical device to the template. The template comprises (a) a base, and (b) visual indicia on the base, simulating the circulatory system of an organism.

Abstract: A spine surgery modeling system simulates the spine with various vertebral body or disc conditions and allows a user to make adjustments and examine the three dimensional outcome of such adjustments. The spine surgery modeling system includes a spine model and a drive mechanism. The spine model has vertebral bodies and a disc space defined between adjacent vertebral bodies. The drive mechanism includes a worm gear, a worm, a rigid shaft, and a button. The worm engages the worm gear such that rotation of the worm causes rotation of the worm gear. The rigid shaft extends through a through hole defined in the worm and is configured to rotate the worm. The button is operatively engaged with the worm gear such that rotation of the worm gear causes movement of the button between collapsed and expanded states to change a height of the disc space.

Abstract: A system for mounting items or displaying items on either wall or tabletop includes a mounting interface that can be an actual or simulated animal part. Optionally a bracket allows adjustability of orientation of the animal head relative to the mounting interface.

Abstract: A tactile display apparatus renders information to a user, and comprises multiple braille cells attached adjacent to each other along a predefined path, a set of pins housed within the braille cells, and a set of pin holders inserted on the braille cells. The braille cells are moved periodically at a predefined speed via a driving assembly. The pins are selectively actuated by actuators, where the linear motion of the braille cells allow the user to contact the pins to read the information represented by the arrangement of the pins. The pin holders are moved along a defined path to contact the pins, and each pin holder comprises a rigid body and multiple elastic rings attached along the rigid body. The number of elastic rings is equal to the number of pins to allow the pin holder to selectively hold or release a pin.

Abstract: An inhalation training system and a method for practicing of an inhalation process and a method of operating a portable communications device in this respect and to an information storage medium are improved. An air flow during inhalation is converted into an acoustic signal, especially a whistling tone. The acoustic signal is picked up by a microphone of a portable communications device, such as a smartphone, and is electronically evaluated. The inhalation training system has a mouthpiece and a converter apparatus for converting the air flow into the acoustic signal and in addition has a holding apparatus for especially detachable holding of the communications device.

Abstract: 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.

Abstract: A battle simulation system includes a limb immobilization device. The limb immobilization device is operative for immobilizing a limb of a user in response to receipt of the control signal indicating a hit to the limb of the user. The limb immobilization device may at least partially immobilize the limb. The immobilization may be voluntary or involuntary.

Abstract: The present invention provides a surgical training device for training laparoscopic first entry surgical techniques. The training device includes a simulated abdominal wall that is penetrable with an optical trocar. A receptacle containing a tissue simulation is located inside the receptacle. The tissue simulation is observable via scope placed inside the optical trocar. Upon penetration of the one or more of the simulated abdominal wall and receptacle, the tissue simulation appears to translate distally relative to the simulated abdominal wall. The distal translation is effected by a variety of ways including the release of negative pressure inside the receptacle upon penetration and the expansion of an elastic wall of the receptacle with the introduction of fluid under pressure into the receptacle.

Abstract: A fluid analysis simulation and training system and method. An embodiment includes an educational monitor that allows desired data and results to be displayed on a simulated glucometer as part of a faculty computer. In this embodiment, a faculty member controls the data displayed depending on the action of the learners. The present invention also discloses a model allowing the opportunity to practice the skill of obtaining a blood sample in a simulated environment. The model includes a simulated finger configured for placement over a manikin or simulated patient's finger and for holding a simulated patient fluid. In an exemplary embodiment, the simulated patient fluid includes a predetermined amount of glucose and is configured for testing with a standard glucometer. In another embodiment, the simulated patient fluid is inert, and a faculty member, or instructor, controls the display on a simulated glucometer.

Abstract: A method of automated ranking of segments of learning materials includes calculating a window similarity between first-window content of a first window in a learning material and second-window content of a second window in the learning material. The method may also include in response to the window similarity between the first-window content of the first window and the second-window content of the second window meeting a similarity threshold, generating a first segment that includes at least the first-window content and the second-window content. The method may include calculating a first-segment consistency measurement for the first segment based on a first-segment similarity between the first-segment content in the first segment and a knowledge point.

Abstract: A method for guiding a user in performing a Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) procedure on a patient involving a user portable device comprising a camera, and a display. The method includes receiving a video of the patient captured by the camera, and processing the video to segment a chest region of the patient. A target position on the chest where to position hands for performing CPR is then determined, and this position is then shown on the display, hereby guiding the user in obtaining a suitable hand position for performing CPR. The method can be implemented as a software application in a personal portable device such as a smart phone, a tablet application software, a wearable computer with head-mounted display etc. Further, the video of the scene captured by the camera can be processed to provide information regarding functional quality of CPR, e.g. compression frequency and depth, during the CPR procedure.

Abstract: An automatic page detection method for a print article and a print article using the same are provided in the present invention. The automatic page detection method for the print article includes the steps of: disposing N receiving units at N first preset position of a cover of the print article; disposing a transmitting unit at the second preset position of the cover of the print article; disposing N thin conductors respectively at N pages, wherein the a thin conductor is disposed between Kth first preset position of the Kth page and the second preset position of the Kth page; emitting a detection signal by the transmitter; and determining the present page according to the receiving unit(s) of the N receiving units which receive(s) the detection signal.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are methods, systems, computer readable media, and apparatuses for conveying chorded input to a user. Chorded input can be conveyed by one or more sequences of stimulation events, wherein each sequence represents a particular chorded input.

Abstract: A torso simulant for use as a training device for stemming blood flow is presented. The simulant includes a mandrel, a compressible tube(s), a plate, a patch, a compressible layer, and a structure(s). The mandrel includes an exterior surface simulating at least a portion of a trunk. The compressible tube simulates a vascular element. The plate partially covers the mandrel and the compressible tube so that the compressible tube is disposed between the mandrel and the plate. The plate is movable toward the mandrel enabling compression of the compressible tube when a force is applied onto the plate. The patch completely covers the plate and partially covers the mandrel and the compressible tube. The patch is secured to the mandrel about a perimeter of the plate. The compressible tube extends from under the patch. The compressible layer covers the mandrel, the compressible tube and the patch. The compressible layer simulates skin. The structure is disposed along the compressible layer to simulate an injury.

Abstract: An interactive exercise instruction system and method for providing interactive multimedia information to an exerciser and for providing the exerciser the ability to provide information back to the system before, during or after exercising. The interactive exercise instruction system and method generally includes receiving a selection of an exercise to perform on an exercise machine, displaying a visual indicator on the exercise surface indicating where on the exercise surface the exerciser is to make contact to perform the selected exercise, determining whether the contact area corresponds to a location of the visual indicator on the exercise surface and determining as to whether or not the exerciser is properly positioned to perform the exercise as signaled.

Abstract: A computer-implemented method for modifying one or more contents of an electronic learning system for a user impaired by a color vision deficiency. The method includes: generating a vision profile for the user, the vision profile indicating at least a type of the color vision deficiency, identifying, from the one or more contents, a content to be modified, the content including at least two portions formed of a first color and a second color, respectively, the first color being different from the second color but the first color being at least partially indistinguishable from the second color by the user due to the color vision deficiency, identifying a content transformation to be applied to the content based on the vision profile, the content transformation including one or more adjustments of the content to accommodate the color vision deficiency impairing the user; and applying the content transformation to the content.

Abstract: A new information processing device for presenting information and allowing a user to input sound in relation to the presented information is provided. An information processing device 10 includes: a display section 104 that displays a sentence that is a reading-aloud target; a sound input section 102 to which sound is input; a time measuring section 105 that measures a sound input time in which the sound is input to the sound input section 102; and a test execution section 103 that determines whether or not the reading-aloud target is read aloud based on the sound input time and a silent time after the sound is input to the sound input section.

Abstract: Systems and methods for electronic test delivery are described herein. A host computer is in electronic communication with one or more devices over a wireless private network. The host computer is configured to transmit data describing a plurality of test unit components to at least one of the devices. Each of the devices is configured to request from the host computer certain of the data describing the plurality of test unit components that form a test unit, receive the certain data, assemble the certain data, and display the assembled certain data as the test unit. The host computer is further configured to receive data describing one or more responses associated with the test unit from at least one of the devices.

Abstract: A snore module device that simulates patients' breathing patterns by producing pressure and flow oscillations similar to those encountered in actual patients for use with a breathing simulator generating breathing waveforms and controller/interface includes a moving platen driven by a linear motor or voice coil providing changes in the aperture of a passage of air through an air gap by moving the platen relative to the ceiling of a chamber.

Abstract: A model for an endoscope includes a tissue holding portion including: a first member which has a through hole, which is hard, and which is formed in a frame shape; and a second member which is formed in a sheet shape with a material that is more flexible than the first member and is elastically deformable, which has a window portion that penetrates the second member in a thickness direction of the second member, and which is attached to the first member. A piece of tissue is attached to the second member such that the piece of tissue overlaps the window portion, and the second member is attached to the first member in a state in which the second member is elastically deformed so that tension acts on the second member.