Abstract: An instructional system for placing headgear on an animal such as a horse including a headgear assembly such as a halter or bridle, wherein the headgear assembly further includes multiple interconnected structural components; and a plurality of individual color-coded sleeves releasably mounted on certain of the independent interconnected components, wherein the color of each of the color-coded member corresponds both to a predetermined location on the head of the animal and to a particular step in a predetermined method for placing the headgear assembly on the head of the animal.

Abstract: A method of enabling adaptable demonstrations of products provides products with an internal communications network among at least two components, and includes distributing the products to vendors in different markets, providing to each vendor at least one smart device capable of assuming control of a component in the products, and distributing demonstration software to the vendors having smart devices. The demonstration software is unique to the vendor and/or the market so that the smart devices in different markets or among different vendors can be uniquely adapted to cause demonstration of the components in the products.

Abstract: A demonstration device provides a demonstration session for an interactive demonstration. The demonstration device receives a request to share the interactive demonstration along with an identification of at least one of a social network account, an email address or a network location from the user by the demonstration device. The demonstration device shares the interactive demonstration by causing a link to the interactive demonstration to be sent to at least one of the social network account, the email address or the network location.

Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to model figures of beings or objects, such as animate and inanimate objects. Animate objects include living beings, such as humans, animals, plants. Such models may comprise a wire frame formed of body segments movably connected with three-way, two-way and one-way joints. The frame may be wrapped with an additional wire. The joints may also include multi-axial joints.

Abstract: An acceleration sensation presentation apparatus includes: a frame to be worn on the head of a user; at least one or more weights provided to the frame; and a vibration driving unit configured to vibrate the weight to be moved.

Abstract: A method includes receiving data associated with a characteristic of a set of students from a educational delivery system. The characteristic can include, for example, a demographic characteristic, a geographical location, a score of an assessment associated with a learning objective from the plurality of learning objectives, a time to complete the assessment, a number of attempts to complete the assessment and/or an indicator of knowledge of the learning objective based on prior educational experience. A first group of students and a second group of students are automatically selected from the set of students based on the data such that first group of students is substantially identical to the second group of students. A first educational material is delivered to the first group of students. A second educational material is delivered to the second group of students.

Abstract: A plant management method using augmentation reality is provided. A method for providing a plant management screen overlaps and displays a real image of facilities in the plant and a virtual image indicating a facility to check. Hence, by displaying the facilities in the plant using the augmentation reality, the facility inspector can detect and access the facility having a problem more easily.

Abstract: The language-based video game places a player avatar into a game environment contained within a display field following a story narrative or an adventure for completing an objective. The gameplay reinforces pronunciation and writing of a given language. The display field includes a minor head graphic, as can be highlighted text in the given language, interactive text objects, and can include a control icon and a progress icon. The minor head graphic is a representation of a human head, or portion thereof, animated to show pronunciation of the highlighted text. As the player progresses through the game, the player encounters the interactive text objects that, upon activation, transform into useful objects for overcoming challenges present in the game environment, the interactive text object being the same as, substantially the same as, or corresponding to the highlighted text. Avatar movement and interactions are controlled through a control scheme via an interface.

Abstract: An interactive educational and entertainment system comprised of a toy as an avatar in the physical world and a digital environment, where the represented avatar has a corresponding physical toy. The system enables three way communications among the player, the physical toy and the digital environment or the avatar presented in digital environment. The physical toy acts as a bridge to transfer the state in physical world to digital world and vice versa. The physical toy is capable of measuring the activities and actions of physical player directly or indirectly, transfer the collected data to the virtual space and also use the recommendations from virtual space to engage/coach the human player.

Abstract: An electronic clipboard with an optional associated remote personal unit worn by a player. The clipboard can include a flat electronic unit with an optionally writeable flat display. The associated unit can be a wrist or other unit with a small display worn by a player. A protective cover can be pulled over the display to protect it during play. Plays from a library of plays, or plays written on the electronic clipboard, can be transmitted by radio to the remote personal unit and displayed. The electronic coach's clipboard that could store and recall images of plays that the coach could carry or have immediately available. Optionally real-time game photographs can be displayed on the coach's electronic clipboard.

Abstract: A system including an object-oriented programming language for building state-based applications with flow control, event loops, measures of similarity, and Boolean logic to dynamically control the interaction between members in a social network around content and, in particular, project-based activities, where the system collects and groups individuals who are members of a social network, projects or assignments and their content, and activities or processes within projects based on the attributes of the objects and runtime events to create a social context for learning or for other interaction.

Abstract: A system for demonstrating a path of a projectile comprises a flexible wire, a first attachment device connected to a first end of the flexible wire, a second attachment device connected to a second end of the flexible wire, a coupling assembly comprising a trajectory rod attachment device configured to attach to a trajectory rod and a wire attachment device movably connected to the trajectory rod attachment device and configured to attach to the flexible wire.

Abstract: Board-based machines assembled from components including crank and winch attributes which allow for coupling between the components, and which allows the user to position various elements into desired positions. A kit of components including coupling attributes which allow for assembly into a large number of different types of machines and structures of different types and shapes. A book adapted to teach children about mechanical aspects of design in concert with a kit of components adapted to be used to create board based machines.

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: The present disclosure relates to a computer-optimized academic credential structure, model and processes, with academic integrity, and associated marketing, for existing or new programs at regionally and nationally accredited and other postsecondary, higher education institutions. In one illustrative embodiment, an academic structure is provided to allow student's individually generated content from parts of multiple courses to be aggregated into a new academic credential, the focus credential. In another illustrative embodiment, a developed and highly innovative computer-enabled Internet-optimized academic credential model and processes, with academic integrity, for existing or new programs at regionally and nationally accredited and other postsecondary, higher education institutions is provided. This model allows a postsecondary student to earn an individualized credential within existing academic program formats.

Abstract: Methods, systems, and structures are provided to creating a simulated structure for urban operations training based on a structure to be simulated. The simulated structure can include a base structure having at least one wall thereon. The simulated structure can also include one or more wall segments having a textured surface to securement to the at least one wall of the base structure. One or more wrapping material panels with one or more images printed thereon applied to the textured surface of the one or more wall segments so that the simulated structure has realistic visual characteristics representative of a mission site or a mission scenario.

Abstract: A testing system for use in conducting testing of a structure, and a method for configuring a testing system are provided. The testing system includes a testing device that includes a presentation interface, a user input interface, a memory device and a processor coupled in communication with the presentation interface, the user input interface, and the memory device. The processor causes the testing device to present to a user, prior to a test session, at least one demonstrative instruction for conducting a test session using the testing device, and at least one test instruction for use while the user is conducting a test session using the device.

Abstract: An electronic word wall system and a method for displaying information such as vocabulary words with an electronic word wall. The electronic word wall system includes an electronic word wall for displaying the information. Further, it includes an interactive control to upload the information to the electronic word wall. Finally, it includes at least one student interactive control device to interact with the information on the electronic word wall and generate data corresponding to the interaction.

Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to a toilet training apparatus for use by a user with a toilet including a bowl and a tank when the user is facing the tank and sitting on or squatting above the bowl. In some examples, the toilet training apparatus further includes a support member mounted to the toilet in a position between the bowl and the tank and at least selectively moveable to a position proximate the tank, the support member including an interaction face distal the tank when the support member is in position proximate the tank, and an interaction feature supported on the interaction face of the support member and configured to entertain the user as the user interacts with the interaction feature when the user is facing the tank and sitting on or squatting on the bowl. In other examples, the toilet training apparatus includes a support member that is integrally formed with a sleeve member.

Abstract: A method/apparatus/system for educational intervention based on a response metric is disclosed. The notice is generated in response to the collection of user and question data, the sending of questions, the receipt of answers, the evaluation of the correctness of the answers, the generation of a response metric, the comparison of the response metric to a threshold, and the generation of the report or notice. The response metric can be reflect the scatter, randomness, and/or slope of student provided answer data, and can be a fractal dimension.

Abstract: The present specification discloses a method of creating and presenting one or more versions of content derived from an original content. The method includes obtaining the original content, obtaining an identifier of the original content; defining one or more subsets of the original content, saving the defined subsets as different versions of content, and presenting one or more of the saved versions of content.

Abstract: Method, systems, and media for participating in and conducting a learning session of a collaborative network. Various embodiments of methods, systems, and media for participating in a learning session of a collaborative network are presented. User image data is received. The user image data is converted into expressive avatar information comprising an avatar identifier and an avatar emotion identifier. The expressive avatar information is transmitted. Altered instructional content is received, wherein the altered instructional content is an alteration of the instructional content and the alteration is based on a plurality of avatar identifiers and a plurality of avatar emotion identifiers, wherein the plurality of avatar identifiers comprises at least the avatar identifier, and wherein the plurality of avatar emotion identifiers comprises at least the avatar emotion identifier. User image data may be converted into expressive avatar data using facial expression recognition techniques.

Abstract: A mnemonic system provides a method for creating virtual and real places that can be experienced in person or virtually to cause users to remember and retain presented information. When the place is real, the method can be embodied in a curatorial or thematic experience. The method can be used to create tangible items like a book or game that are written according to the method of the invention. The method can be placed on computer readable media. When the method is executed by a computer, a virtual place, such as a palace, is created for a user to virtually experience. A method is taught for collaborative creation of mnemonic experiences. The collaborative co-creation application of the invention works by allowing people to co-create, contribute, information/facts and images into the standardized architecturally created palace (adhering to all the co-creation steps mentioned herein) creating a complete concentration-specific palace.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are e-learning lesson delivery platforms, products, programs, and methods comprising a digital processing device and a program that creates a lesson delivery server, wherein said server comprises: a plurality of learning activities, wherein said activities are organized according to an instructional plan designed to accomplish one or more educational objectives in at least one subject, wherein said plan identifies one or more activities for use in a guided environment and one or more activities for assignment as independent work; a module for displaying and providing access to said one or more activities in a guided environment; a module for assigning said one or more activities as independent work to one or more learners, wherein said module is only accessible by a mentor; and a module for displaying and providing access to activities assigned as independent work, wherein said module is accessible by a mentor or a learner.

Abstract: A web-based educational system comprising at least one area of skill, interest, or expertise, a plurality of activities associated with each area of skill, interest, or expertise, and at least three navigational modes, wherein the navigational modes comprise a sequenced navigational mode, a guided navigational mode, and an independent navigational mode. Optionally, the learner can switch between available navigational modes.

Abstract: The present invention relates to systems and techniques for stimulating a user. For example, materials and methods for manipulating nystagmus and the related vestibular system with coupling of galvanic vestibular stimulation (GVS) and visual cueing are provided herein. Use of GVS within the present invention may be applied to simulation, alleviating motion sickness, and directional cueing of a user to a precise target location.

Abstract: 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.

Abstract: A system and method for making use of formative assessment data collected is disclosed that identifies clusters of students and concurrently determines the characteristics of the student clusters. A decomposition of the data is performed with spectral theories of graphs and fuzzy logic algorithms to identify the clusters of students, clusters of assessment data and relationships between them. An actionable output is presented to teachers for the evaluation of educational progress.

Abstract: A method for providing multi-touch input training on a display surface is disclosed. A touch/hover input is detected at one or more regions of the display surface. A visualization of the touch/hover input is displayed at a location of the display surface offset from the touch/hover input. One or more annotations are displayed at a location of the display surface offset from the touch/hover input and proximate to the visualization, where each annotation shows a different legal continuation of the touch/hover input.

Abstract: A challenge-based innovation kit includes a first piece and a second piece. The first piece includes a hub member and a wheel member. The wheel member is rotatably coupled to the hub member. The hub member defines a first mount portion. The wheel member defines a second mount portion opposing the first mount portion. The second piece includes a plurality of third mount portions for coupling the second piece to the first mount portion or the second mount portion.

Abstract: A rehearsal mode is used to rehearse presentations. While in rehearsal mode, a time spent rehearsing each portion of the presentation (e.g. each slide) is determined. A user may also tag a portion of the presentation during the rehearsal. When the user finishes the rehearsal, an interactive performance assessment for the rehearsal is displayed. The performance assessment visually displays a graphical indicator (e.g. a graphical bar) for each of the portions of the presentation that includes a time spent on each portion. A user may interact with the performance assessment. For example, a user may drill down into the performance assessment and show more detail, set a time target for a portion of the presentation, and the like. When the user rehearses the presentation, the time targets are used to provide user feedback (e.g. haptic/visual) to indicate if more time is spent on the slide than the user set.

Abstract: Described herein are methods and apparatus for providing mobile automated training. In certain embodiments, the disclosed technology includes a mobile automated trainer for providing real time training to operators while the operator is performing the task for which they are receiving the training. In some implementations, the training is provided in normal work situations and/or environments. In certain embodiments, the disclosed technology includes a mobile automated trainer. The mobile automated trainer may include a computing device and video monitor mounted on a moveable stand. The operator may view training materials on the mobile automated trainer for a task they are performing while actually performing the task or immediately before performing the task in addition to other times as well.

Abstract: An educational toy has four panels. Each panel is joined to the next panel with a hinge. Each panel has an outwardly facing surface. Educational information is disposed on each said surface. In an open position, the panels define a hollow cube, and in a closed position, the panels define a flat structure. The educational information may include, without limitation, letters, numbers, pictures, phrases, and combinations thereof. When the toy is in the closed position, one toy may be nested into another toy.

Abstract: Student growth can be defined, tracked, and analyzed using a method that comprises PLAN, ASSESS and REFLECT steps, potentially in conjunction with related sub-steps. This type of method can be facilitated using computer software that can be deployed over a remote network, and that can present a number of screens relevant to defining, tracking and analyzing student growth to a user.

Abstract: In one embodiment, the methods and apparatuses detect a plurality of targets; select one of the plurality of targets as a selected target; detect a profile associated with the selected target; and display information associated with the selected target, wherein the information is referenced in the profile associated with the selected target.

Abstract: The invention is a crawling pad for the babies with a replaceable intelligence patch. The characteristic lies in: The crawling pad is divided into several areas based on different colorful design with allocated pockets by suture. The LED lamination and sound chips formed an intelligence patch can be inserted into individual pocket on the pad. The inserted intelligence patch comprises of: printed circuit board, LED lamination, sound chip and a controller with the automatic time-delay switch. All these components are set inside a fully heat-sealed patch that is formed: a printed decorative vinyl cover; then a soft lining on top of the electronic components; and the bottom is a clear/solid color vinyl. The bright patterns and sound enhance the cause and effect development to the babies at their early age. The variety choices of changeable patch with different patterns and sound empower the babies gaining new knowledge over time.

Abstract: A system and method for assisting individuals in developing and refining memory skills is disclosed. The computer-base memory enhancing system provides users with a memory enhancing process, memory enhancing interface, memory enhancing files, and memory enhancing methods that provide users with tools to enhance memorization. Among the features and functionalities associated with the computer-base memory enhancing system are: (i) a memory enhancing method that suggests components from queries, (ii) a memory enhancing method that suggests component structures for arranging components, and (iii) a memory enhancing method that superposes components in real-world locations (“the augmented reality memory enhancing method”).

Abstract: An exemplary proficiency examination system includes a collaborative system allowing multiple administrators across multiple educational institutions to add questions to a bank of questions from which an administrator at a single educational institution may select for a proficiency examination. The questions may be used in a placement examination for placing students into a class of an appropriate skill level.

Abstract: An appliance having a smart device in communication with multiple components of the appliance and a user interface of the appliance, the smart device having an updatable demonstration software that takes over control of the multiple components from the controller when executing the demonstration software to implement a demonstration of the appliance by controlling the actuation of the components and display related multimedia information on the multimedia user interface.

Abstract: A method and system for playing web-based training content on a client computer system are provided. The method includes accessing previously downloaded web-based training content stored in a first memory coupled to the client computer system and playing a portion of the web-based training content on the client computer system while the client computer system is offline. The method further includes storing results associated with playing the portion of the web-based training content in a second memory coupled to the client computer system. The method further includes, in response to detecting the client is online, synchronizing results of the playing with a host computer system.

Abstract: Conducting a video conference as part of the operation or demonstration of an appliance.

Abstract: A product in the form of a household appliance has an internal communications network connecting two or more components, and software architecture implemented on the network that identifies the components, communicates the capabilities of each identified component, communicates the status of each identified component, provides a command interface for operating the components, and facilitates communication between the components and devices external to the product. An external smart device having demonstration software communicates with the internal communications network and is in control of at least one of the components to effect a demonstration of features of the product.

Abstract: A device for demonstrating and comparatively testing the effectiveness of an antireflection treatment for an ophthalmic lens, the device comprising an image (2, 20) and a mirror (3, 30). According to the invention, the device further comprises a part (1, 10) having a first face (1A, 10A) for supporting said image (2, 20), a second face (1B, 10B) for supporting said mirror (3, 30) substantially perpendicularly to said first face, and a third face (1C, 10C) for positioning at least one ophthalmic lens, the third face being situated. facing said second face and being provided with a positioning arrangement for positioning said lens (4?, 4?, 40), the arrangement comprising at least one orifice (4A, 4B, 40A) arranged in said third face facing said mirror, in such a manner that when a user looks through said orifice, the user can see the resulting reflection of said image on said lens by means of said mirror (3, 30).

Abstract: A learning support method and system for a classroom includes a monitoring device configured to capture real-time participant events and stimuli in a learning environment. The participant events include classroom and collaboration-oriented input. A database is configured to store and organize a-priori skills of a typical student and a-priori knowledge a participating student. A set of cognitive model profiles are stored in system memory representing typical student behaviors and participant student behaviors with access to the captured participant events, the stimuli and the a-priori knowledge and skills. An interaction manager is configured to be responsive to the participant events and stimuli to perform interactive tasks during a class session. The interactive tasks may include posing a question, supplementing a lecture, tracking progress and rating teacher performance.

Abstract: A method of demonstrating a household appliance by executing a demonstration software to cause demonstration of at least one component of the appliance and to display related information on a user interface of the appliance by a multimedia program.

Abstract: Methods, systems, and media for computer-based learning are provided. In some embodiments, methods for leaching a student in a computer-based learning environment are provided, the methods comprising: identifying a concept to be taught to the student; accessing a learning profile for the student, wherein the learning profile identifies at least one category of content as being more successful than other categories in teaching the student; selecting content based on the student learning profile, the concept to be taught, and a categorization of the content; and presenting the content to the student.

Abstract: a disposable and/or recyclable combination lock comprises: a plurality of combination dials that lock or unlock the disposable and/or recyclable combination lock, each one of the plurality of combination dials having a corresponding unlocking dial position and being rotatably adjustable to its corresponding unlocking dial position; and a locking latch plate including a plurality of locking latches that is movable between a locked position and an unlocked position, such that the disposable and/or recyclable combination lock is attached to a disposable and/or recyclable lockable article including a plurality of locking latch plate holes, an interior region, and a lockable lid, the disposable and/or recyclable combination lock has a substantially flat geometry, and the disposable and/or recyclable combination lock is made of recyclable and/or disposable materials.

Abstract: A Portal Assessment Design System includes a system for designing assessment models and assessments (e.g., standardized tests). In assessment design, specifications are organized around three basic elements: 1) what knowledge, skill or abilities are important to measure; 2) what is necessary evidence of that knowledge, skill or ability; 3) what performance situations are needed to elicit the required evidence from students and other assessment users. The system includes three modules (i.e., Domain Analysis, Domain Modeling, Conceptual Assessment Framework), each of which targets a specific phase of the design process, for designing an assessment in accordance with the three basic elements. The sequence of modules represents the structure of a design process that helps assessment developers work through successive stages or phases of assessment design, from the gathering of raw information to the creation of a complete set of specifications for an assessment product.

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

Abstract: A first processing component is configured to create at least a first slide from electronic media selected from an electronic media repository. A computer communications interface is configured to access via a computer network a training electronic media repository. A first user interface is configured to permit selecting from the training electronic media repository a training course that includes at least a first slide including a presenter screen and further including at least a first presentee screen. A second processing component is configured to generate an image of the at least first slide for display by a first display subsystem. A third processing component is configured to generate an image of the at least first presentee screen for display by a second display subsystem to at least one presentee without displaying the presenter screen to the presentee.