Abstract: A device for measuring and indicating reading speed in words per minute. The length of any reading assignment up to 9,999 words is set on an input counter on the device. The device is turned on when the reader starts reading the text. At the end of 1 minute, and for every 3 seconds thereafter, light emitting diodes on the device display the reading speed in words per minute. The reader determines his reading speed by observing the reading speed device immediately after reading the passage.

Abstract: Design and implementation of an ‘Auto Multi-Project Server System’, which automates the tasks of Project Management Coordination, for organizational work-group team members. The ‘Auto Multi-Project Server’, referred to as AMPS, consists of a core piece of software running on a host server computer system and interacting with a messaging system such as electronic mail, fax etc. Once the AMPS system is configured for the work environment, all interactions with it by work-group team members is via messages. First the AMPS system compiles multi-project plans into a multi-project database, and tracks the ownership of projects, tasks and resources within the plans. Second the AMPS system performs automatic checking of resource requests, if resource availability limits are exceeded then resources are re-allocated to projects based on priorities, and project plans are accordingly changed Third the database is processed periodically to send out reminder follow-ups and project status reports.