Abstract: A system and computerized method is provided that controls a reading slot to provide aid to a user in reading a passage. The computerized method includes generating a mask having an opaque portion and a reading slot. The opaque portion covers a plurality of lines having characters that are visible through the slot. The plurality of lines includes at least a first line and a second line. The method includes advancing the slot at a midline velocity in relation to the first line of the passage, and increasing the velocity of the slot in accordance with a digital transition velocity profile when the slot enters a transition zone of the passage.

Abstract: A method and software for presenting reading fluency training to a user via a computer. The method includes presenting reading lessons to the user in a variety of formats and automatedly collecting data on the user's performance. The method uses the collected data to dynamically vary presentation formats, rates and content of the reading lessons throughout a reading fluency training session.

Abstract: A synchronized audio visual system including an audio program source capable of producing a film advance signal at predetermined intervals and a projector interconnected therewith. The projector has a source of light for passing light through an aperture in the projector and film is directed along a pathway into and out of alignment with the aperture for projection of individual frames thereof in sequence. A motor is used for initiating advance of the film in response to advance signals from the audio source in a predetermined sequence. The motor directs an advance mechanism including a rotating member with a drive projection extending therefrom for rotating into and out of engagement with film support and drive structure for the film. The period of advance of the film is controlled by each stroke of the rotating member and is related to a film advance signal from the audio source.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for aural and visual program correspondence for the improvement of reading by training the reader. A visual program is presented in line-by-line sequence with each line being held in position during a predetermined viewing time and a single line being observable during the predetermined viewing time. An aural program including spaced signals thereon is coordinated with the visual program so that pulses on the aural program advance the visual program in coordination and in a manner that maintains a constant rate of presentation of the aural and visual programs. The presentation of the aural and visual line-by-line programs are offset in time sequence but not to the degree that would affect the coordination of both aural and visual and as a result the reader is provided with a conditioning bimodal reading improvement experience.