Abstract: An educational evidence and evaluation system for generating media files and context parameters and linking the media files and context parameters to education profiles during evaluation of a subject is disclosed. An example educational evidence and evaluation system comprises a capture engine that captures two media files, a context engine that tags the media files with context parameters, and a linking engine that links the media files and their tagged context parameters to an education profiles of a subject, wherein the evaluation engine links a first media file and its first context parameter to the education profile of a first subject before the capture engine captures a second media file.

Abstract: A webpage is presented to a student upon beginning an examination. Text of the question is provided to the student on the upper part of the page. The student is shown a timer that shows how much time has elapsed since the student has begun taking the examination. The webpage permits the student to hide the timer or to show how much time is remaining. The student begins typing the answer in the text box provided. As the student types the answer in the text box, the text is communicated asynchronously request to a web application. The web application is executing on a web application server and stores the received answer of the student in a database at various time intervals. For example, every minute, the web-application stores the answer of the student. An instructor is able to see exactly how issues, rules, and facts are discussed throughout the exam.

Abstract: An educational evidence and evaluation system for generating media files and context parameters and linking the media files and context parameters to education profiles during evaluation of a subject is disclosed. An example educational evidence and evaluation system comprises a capture engine that captures two media files, a context engine that tags the media files with context parameters, and a linking engine that links the media files and their tagged context parameters to an education profiles of a subject, wherein the evaluation engine links a first media file and its first context parameter to the education profile of a first subject before the capture engine captures a second media file.

Abstract: Systems and methods for increasing data transmission rates through a content distribution network by generating a customized aggregation comprising data packets selected to maximize a data acceptance rate are disclosed herein. The system can include a memory having a content library database storing a plurality of data packets and a user profile database. The system can further include a server that can receive aggregation information identifying a plurality of delivery data packets and a plurality of assessment data packets, receive data packet data from the content library database, and generate an updated aggregation by removing at least one data packet from the aggregation.

Abstract: A method includes receiving data about potential impairment of a vehicle operator, wherein the data about potential impairment is generated by: (i) monitoring the vehicle operator with a first optical sensor, and (ii) monitoring an environment ahead of a vehicle operated by the vehicle operator with a second optical sensor. The computer-implemented method further includes assigning a plurality of scores based on the data about potential impairment, wherein each of the plurality of scores corresponds to a respective impairment indicator, and determining an impairment score for the vehicle operator by performing a mathematical operation on the plurality of scores, the impairment score summarizing a level of impairment of the vehicle operator.

Abstract: A charging method and apparatus are provided. The charging method includes obtaining power supply energy needed by a storage system during a power failure, detecting a temperature of an environment in which a supercapacitor is located in order to obtain environmental temperature information of the supercapacitor, where the supercapacitor is configured to provide the power supply energy to the storage system, determining a charging voltage of the supercapacitor according to the environmental temperature information and the power supply energy, and charging the supercapacitor according to the determined charging voltage. Therefore, the supercapacitor can be charged according to an actual charging voltage of the supercapacitor such that a life of the supercapacitor is prolonged.

Abstract: A method to refine topic representations is described. The method may include identifying an original topic representation for a set of electronic documents stored at least temporarily in a non-transitory storage media. The method may include performing, by a processor, an informativeness analysis on the original topic representation. The method may also include performing a topic consistency analysis on the original topic representation. The method may include performing a topic redundancy analysis on the original topic representation in view of a second topic representation. The method may also include generating a refined topic representation based on the informativeness analysis, the consistency analysis and the redundancy analysis.

Abstract: Systems and methods for accelerated stabilization of data packet metadata are disclosed herein. The system can include a memory having a content database and a user profile database. The system can include a user device having a first network interface and a first I/O subsystem. The system can include one or more servers. The one or more servers can: retrieve data packet metadata for a data packet; determine that the data packet metadata is unstable; identify a set of potential recipients of the data packet; select one of the set of potential recipients as the recipient of the data packet; provide the data packet to the recipient of the data packet; receive a response from the recipient to the provided data packet; and automatically update the data packet metadata based on the response received from the recipient.

Abstract: A system for augmenting social information processing and emotional and social intelligence for use in technology mediated communications sessions is disclosed. The system may gather data associated with users participating in a project conducted via the technology mediated communication. The data may include emotional and social data generated by the plurality of users. The system may query the plurality of users for information associated with a deliverable for the project and the users' participation in the project. The system may receive, in response to the querying, the information associated with the deliverable and the participation in the project. Furthermore, the system may generate, based on the data, the information, and variables, recommendations for the users. The recommendation may indicate how each user should interact with at least one other user so as to enhance an outcome associated with the project.

Abstract: A system and method to build feature evolution models for existing applications (“apps”) in the market based on open app data repositories). A feature evolution model of an app depicts the app name, its historical versions (historical version labels, release timestamps of each version), rating values of each version, and structured features (e.g., umbrella features and low-level features) each version introduces, improves or deletes. There is further extracted from the app description and release logs the app name, historical version labels, release timestamps, use the rating info of the app to extract and assign rating values for each version of the app, and apply NLP techniques and source code analysis techniques to extract “structured features” of the app through analyzing the app description, the release logs, and corresponding source code revisions of the app. Upon the built feature evolution models, various feature insights may be easily extracted and generated.

Abstract: Disclosed aspects relate to generating rationales for treatment options. A set of preference scores that indicates a first preference score for a first treatment option of a set of treatment options may be received. A rank-order that indicates a first ranking for the first treatment option may be received. The set of preference scores may be analyzed with respect to the rank-order to determine a relationship between the first preference score and the first ranking for the first treatment option. Based on the relationship between the first preference score and the first ranking, a set of rationale data for the first treatment option may be generated with respect to the first rank. Based on a user profile for a user, the set of rationale data may be configured for the user. The set of rationale data which is configured for the user may be provided.

Abstract: The disclosed embodiments include computerized methods and systems, including computer programs encoded on a computer storage medium, for objectively characterizing an impact of an intervention on individuals or groups. For example, a computing system may obtain, and store in a data lake, intervention data identifying interventions, and objective data characterizing an impact of these interventions on at least one individual. The computer system may also populate a queryable interface with query parameters (e.g., at least one of the interventions and at least a portion of the objective data), which may be presented to a user via a device. The computer system may obtain stored intervention and objective data consistent with a received query, which may be provided to the device for presentation to the user. The disclosed embodiments also provide a visual representation of trends in the stored data and candidate interventions the address the identified trends without user input.

Abstract: Systems, devices, and methods associated with interactive educational tools are described herein. One device includes instructions executable by a processor to cause a plurality of mobile devices to each represent a respective subsystem associated with an objective, cause an interaction between at least two of the plurality of mobile devices to represent a relationship between the respective subsystems represented by the at least two mobile devices, and aggregate a number of interactions between the at least two of the plurality of mobile devices to form a coordinated response associated with achieving a particular objective.

Abstract: Systems and methods described herein utilize a distributed server network to allow for the real-time distribution of copies of a data stream uploaded from a computing device. The uploaded data stream corresponds to an environment surrounding a user (exam taker) of the computing device during execution of a testing routine for an examination. Providing copies of the data stream in real-time allows proctors as well as other test assessment authorities to ‘peek in’ on the exam taker's environment surrounding the exam. As a result, the environment surrounding the exam taker can be monitored in real-time to determine whether any visual or audio activity in the environment constitutes activity not in accordance with the exam protocol. Following an affirmative determination that the exam taker violated an exam taking protocol, the proctor or other test assessment authority can then make a final or early decision regarding disciplinary action.

Abstract: Methods, systems, and apparatus, including computer programs encoded on a computer storage medium, for context scoring adjustments for candidate answer passages. In one aspect, a method includes scoring candidate answer passages. For each candidate answer passage, the system determines a heading vector that describes a path in the heading hierarchy from the root heading to the respective heading to which the candidate answer passage is subordinate; determines a context score based, at least in part, on the heading vector; and adjusts answer score of the candidate answer passage at least in part by the context score to form an adjusted answer score. The system then selects an answer passage from the candidate answer passages based on the adjusted answer scores.

Abstract: Disclosed are a smart learning system using a device social relation and a method thereof. The smart learning system includes a first device that generates a device social relation and shares learning content, and at least one second device that executes an event related to the learning content by acquiring the shared learning content when is included in the device social relation.

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

Abstract: Systems and methods for time-segmented multimedia game playing and authoring to create promotional videos and games, for creating games that provide brand advertising, and for gathering player data and analytics are described.

Abstract: Techniques and apparatuses enabling multi-story visual experiences are described. These techniques and apparatuses enable a user to view multiple storylines through their view selections. By so doing, a user may enjoy either or both of the stories without sacrificing the storytelling experience or a user's ability to determine a manner in which to engage with the stories.

Abstract: A computer-implemented method of evaluating information confidence based on a cognitive trait of a user, is provided, the method including receiving information from a user as an answer to a question in an active learning question and answer system; monitoring a user for a cognitive behavior indicator when the user is providing the information; determining a cognitive trait based on the cognitive behavior indicator; determining a quantified level of information confidence for the information based on the cognitive trait; and annotating the information with the cognitive trait and the quantified level of information confidence. A system and a computer program product for evaluating information confidence based on a cognitive behavior of a user are also provided.

Abstract: The methods, apparatus, and systems described herein facilitate decision-making by providing predictions of student outcomes and behaviors. The methods include receiving a communication posted by a student, identifying keywords in text of the communication associated with one or more student metrics, scoring the communication for at least one student metric, and predicting a likelihood of a student outcome based on the score.

Abstract: A method, system and computer program product for building a custom publication is provided. A user may access a library of electronic source publications having defined units of content within the source publications, the library storing source publication metadata for the defined units of content. The user may select units of content from source publications for inclusion in an unpublished custom publication. The unpublished custom publication may be published in an electronic or printed format, wherein publishing the unpublished custom publication comprises applying consistent styling to common structural elements in the set of custom publication units of content to create a published custom publication with consistent styling.

Abstract: An approach for identifying missing content is provided. An approach includes: receiving a search string; determining a skill rating associated with a searcher that generated the search string; and searching a database using the search string. The approach also includes: updating at least one of a first score associated with the search string and a second score associated with the database based on the skill rating; and generating an alert based on one of the first score exceeding a first threshold and the second score exceeding a second threshold.

Abstract: When an MFP receives selection of any one of a plurality of folders managed in a hierarchy, the MFP displays, if the selected folder has subfolders, a list of the subfolders on a display unit, and displays, if the selected folder has no subfolders, a setting screen for setting a reading parameter for a document on the display unit.

Abstract: A system and method is disclosed for providing differentiated content to a user comprising determining a skill level of the user, obtaining unmodified content, aligning the unmodified content to a set of content standards, modifying the aligned content in accordance with the user's skill level, providing the modified aligned content to the user, re-assessing the user's skill level based on a response from the user to the modified aligned content, and modifying new aligned content in accordance with the re-assessed user's skill level.

Abstract: A method of encouraging actions by users with respect to a game networking system is disclosed. An indication of a presence of a user of a game networking system at a physical location is received. An opportunity for the user to perform an action within a game associated with the game networking system to obtain an achievement pertaining to the game is identified. The availability of the opportunity is triggered based on the presence of the user at the physical location. A notification to the user of information pertaining to the opportunity is communicated.

Abstract: A docking station configured to mate to an electronic device enables methods of interacting with the electronic device by impacting (e.g., knocking) on a table on which the device and/or the docking station are disposed and by means of contactless gestures. The electronic device may remain in a powered off state while the docking station continuously monitors for user input. The docking station may have a processor that is capable of detecting a user's impact and contactless gesture inputs.

Abstract: An approach for identifying missing content is provided. An approach includes: receiving a search string; determining a skill rating associated with a searcher that generated the search string; and searching a database using the search string. The approach also includes: updating at least one of a first score associated with the search string and a second score associated with the database based on the skill rating; and generating an alert based on one of the first score exceeding a first threshold and the second score exceeding a second threshold.

Abstract: A method and apparatus wherein a plurality of functions are implemented on a multimedia presentation device. A user can access several of the functions by depressing a single button. A particular function is specified by the duration of the button depression. For one embodiment the functions affect a favorite program list and allow a user to access the list, update the list, and delete entries from the list depending upon button depression duration. For example, the user may depress button number (#) 3 of a remote control device. A brief depression (e.g., less than 1 second), results in the remote control interpreting this click as a digit for selecting a channel, and the system will tune to channel #3. A longer depression (e.g., between 1 and 2 seconds), results in the system recalling previously programmed selection #3. Likewise, other functions are implemented by depression the button for various durations.

Abstract: A device for determining the result of digit multiplication based-on diagram-configured carrier rotation and transition path is proposed. Firstly, one of three types of visual teaching tools including first type of visual teaching tool, second type of visual teaching tool and third type of visual teaching tool is selected, then, the first type of or the second type of diagram-configured carrier is rotated to determine an initial node, and thereby transferring multiplicand from digit 1 to digits 3, 7, or 9, or transferring multiplicand from digit 2 to digits 4, 6, or 8. Finally, proceeding number (PN) of the first transition paths, the second transition paths or the third transition paths reaching to an object node is determined to obtain a multiplier and product value of the multiplicand and the multiplier.

Abstract: An intelligent tutoring system can be implemented using filters, predictive modeling, and a knowledge warehouse, which allows content to be dynamically selected for individualized presentation to a learner. Such an intelligent tutoring system can be implemented using a variety of techniques, including polynomial vector equations in modeling, extensible markup language storage formats for presentation data, and a knowledge warehouse with information stored in data cubes.

Abstract: Methods, computer program products and systems for generating at least one factual question from a set of seed questions and answer pairs. One method includes: obtaining at least one seed question and answer pair from the set of seed question and answer pairs; extracting a set of features associated with the at least one seed question and answer pair using at least one common analysis system (CAS) in a set of CASs and a specific knowledge base; generating a set of candidate questions from the extracted set of features using a logistic regression algorithm and the specific knowledge base, wherein each candidate question includes an expansion of each of the extracted set of features; and ranking each candidate question relative to a remainder of candidate questions in the set of candidate questions based on the extracted set of features and the at least one seed question and answer pair.

Abstract: A learning management system and method displays corresponding learning environments for delivery of instructional material to a plurality of geographically dispersed remote student workstations located in a plurality of regions after the learning system authenticates a corresponding plurality of students at the plurality of geographically dispersed remote student workstations. Each learning environment displays a user interface on a respective remote student workstation located in one region of the plurality of regions. At least one region profile stores information specifying a rule associated with communication of information between a first region and another second region. Messages are communicated amongst the geographically dispersed remote student workstations located in the plurality of regions in accordance with the region profile.

Abstract: According to one embodiment, a voice conversation support apparatus includes an input unit, a first determination unit, a second determination unit, a third determination unit, and a scoring unit. The input unit accepts a text data input according to a voice input mode and another input mode. The first determination unit extracts at least one subject keyword representing a current subject from the text data input. The second determination unit estimates a category of a word that can be an answer. The third determination unit calculates a question pair likelihood. The scoring unit calculates a score about a priority of each input mode.

Abstract: Methods disclosed for lead generation relate to matching prospective applicants with educational institutions. Prospective applicants provide personal information and educational background information which are used to find matching educational institutions. Methods include enhancing connections between education institutions and prospective applicants by setting up mutually agree appointments. Systems and apparatuses are also disclosed to implement the disclosed methods.

Abstract: A method/apparatus/system for generation of a cross-dimensional gaming network is described herein. The gaming network contains a plurality of gaming objects each made of an aggregation of gaming content. The gaming objects of the gaming network are interconnected based on one or several skill levels embodied in the gaming content of the gaming objects. These skill levels can be based on the subject matter of the gaming content and/or can be independent of the subject matter of the gaming content. A new gaming object can be placed within the gaming network based on the skill level of the gaming object.

Abstract: Systems and methods are described for generating a scoring model for responses. A computer-implemented method of calibrating a scoring model using a processing system for scoring examinee responses includes accessing a plurality of training responses for training the scoring model. The plurality of training responses are analyzed to derive values of multiple features (variables) of the training responses. The scoring model is trained based on the values of the multiple features of the training responses and one or more external measures of proficiency for each individual associated with a training response utilized in the training. The one or more external measures are not derived from the training responses. Based on the training, a weight for each of the multiple features is determined. The scoring model is calibrated to include the weights for at least some of the features for scoring examinee responses.

Abstract: A method/system for learning system self-optimization is disclosed. The learning system can include a plurality of learning objects that are connected to each other by a plurality of learning vectors. The learning vectors can identify a prerequisite relationship between the connected learning objects and include data indicating a likelihood of success of a student in traversing the learning vector and/or an expected speed for traversing the learning vector. Data generated from a student's traversal of one of the learning vectors can be used to strengthen or weaken the traversed learning vector based on the student experience.

Abstract: A method of matching a first entity to a second entity by evaluating Boolean expressions includes identifying a set of criteria vertices for a second entity vertex by traversing a graph database in a manner constrained to fact vertices identified for the second entity. The graph database relates fact vertices to the criteria vertices by edges corresponding to Boolean expressions for satisfying criteria for matching first entities to second entities. The method additionally includes selecting one of the first entities based on the criteria vertices of the set. The method further includes matching the first entity to the second entity based on the selection.

Abstract: Computer-implemented systems and methods are disclosed for indexing and aggregating proxy server data. In accordance with some embodiments, the systems comprise a memory device configured to store a set of instructions, and one or more processors configured to execute the set of instructions to receive a plurality of log lines of proxy server data comprising a plurality of data components and index one or more of the plurality of data components for the plurality of log lines. The processors also generate a plurality of log data records, each including the one or more indexed data components, and generate a summarized data record by aggregating one or more log data records having at least one matching indexed data component.

Abstract: A method for training a machine learning model for open domain question answering includes receiving trained classifiers for question answering. The received trained classifiers are used to generate a set of candidate answers to a question. Second trained classifiers are used for scoring each of the candidate answers. The scoring indicates a measure of how well each candidate answer answers the question. Using the second trained classifiers for scoring each of the candidate answers includes comparing each candidate answer to a first ground truth corresponding to the question. A set of top-scoring candidate answers is presented to a human operator who marks each as correct or incorrect. The correct candidate answers are treated as additional ground truths for further training the first trained classifiers.

Abstract: A method is provided for organizing data sets. In use, an automatic decision system is created or updated for determining whether data elements fit a predefined organization or not, where the decision system is based on a set of preorganized data elements. A plurality of data elements is organized using the decision system. At least one organized data element is selected for output to a user based on a score or confidence from the decision system for the at least one organized data element. Additionally, at least a portion of the at least one organized data element is output to the user. A response is received from the user comprising at least one of a confirmation, modification, and a negation of the organization of the at least one organized data element. The automatic decision system is recreated or updated based on the user response. Other embodiments are also presented.

Abstract: Mechanisms are provided, in association with a Question and Answer (QA) system, for implementing corpus identified reasoning when evaluating questions. An input question is received and an answer to the input question and supporting evidence for the answer are determined based on an evaluation of a corpus of information. The supporting evidence is analyzed to identify reasoning criteria specifying a reason as to why the answer is considered to be a correct answer by a provider of the supporting evidence. Rules are generated based on the identified reasoning criteria with the rules correlating the answer with the identified reasoning criteria and features of the input question. The rules are stored as entries in a reasoning data structure a subsequent question is processed based on the reasoning data structure.

Abstract: Mechanisms for clarifying an input question are provided. A question is received for generation of an answer. A set of candidate answers is generated based on an analysis of a corpus of information. Each candidate answer has an evidence passage supporting the candidate answer. Based on the set of candidate answers, a determination is made as to whether clarification of the question is required. In response to a determination that clarification of the question is required, a request is sent for user input to clarify the question. User input is received from the computing device in response to the request and at least one candidate answer in the set of candidate answers is selected as an answer for the question based on the user input.

Abstract: The system and method to advance human performance in sighting, tracking, recognizing, and reacting to (collectively “engaging”) moving and stationary stimuli, for example, advancing skill in engaging targets with a firearm. System components include software and hardware that provide target and non-target image stimuli that can be manually or automatically generated as stationary or moving stimuli in a blank, gridded, or a rendered scene environment. The methods including an initial phase providing increasing stimuli rigor, for example, movement speeds and/or reducing the interval between or the time for which stimuli are displayed, a plateau level of stimuli rigor which is above that which any trainee can properly engage the stimuli, and then a reduced stimuli rigor level, for example, the movement speeds and/or increase the interval time to levels at which the trainee properly engages the stimuli.

Abstract: The invention provides an integration method for an electronic device having a display and an integrated database storing learning data corresponding to an individual. The display displays an operative frame having icons representing categories respectively and each of the learning data is associated to at least one of the categories. The method comprises displaying a first set of learning data associated to one of the categories at the operative frame and receiving a first signal. When the first signal is for selecting one of the icons representing another one category, a second set of learning data associated to another one category is displayed at operative frame. When the first signal is for selecting one datum among the displayed first set of learning data, a third set of learning data is displayed at the operative frame, wherein the third set of learning data is related to the selected datum.

Abstract: Mechanisms for clarifying an input question are provided. A question is received for generation of an answer. A set of candidate answers is generated based on an analysis of a corpus of information. Each candidate answer has an evidence passage supporting the candidate answer. Based on the set of candidate answers, a determination is made as to whether clarification of the question is required. In response to a determination that clarification of the question is required, a request is sent for user input to clarify the question. User input is received from the computing device in response to the request and at least one candidate answer in the set of candidate answers is selected as an answer for the question based on the user input.

Abstract: The invention provides a method and system for the automated post production of a single video file, the method comprising the steps of gathering video data from a plurality of camera sources; gathering audio data from a plurality of microphone sources; using an automated tracking offline algorithm to track a sound emitting from a moving target object in a 3D space, to provide localization data of said target object to identify an optimum camera source to provide video data of said target object; and composing a composite video sequence of said moving target from a plurality of identified optimum camera sources in a single video file. The algorithm relies on both video data from multiple camera views and audio data from multiple microphone arrays to infer the 3D position of the active speaker over the duration of the captured presentation.

Abstract: Systems and methods are disclosed for establishing a connection between a provisioning environment having one or more virtual provisioning machines associated therewith and a set of devices located remotely from the provisioning environment, and for facilitating establishment of a provisioned state for the set of remote devices based at least in part on a provisioning state associated with the virtual provisioning machines.

Abstract: Methods disclosed for lead generation relate to matching prospective applicants with educational institutions. Prospective applicants provide personal information and educational background information which are used to find matching educational institutions. Methods include enhancing connections between education institutions and prospective applicants by setting up mutually agree appointments. Systems and apparatuses are also disclosed to implement the disclosed methods.