Abstract: A teaching and learning aid for articulation of a verb-related language grammar. A number of grammar tables are gathered in structured assemblies. Each assembly describes different verb-related grammar category. A solid body unifies all assemblies into one system by providing one face to each assembly. Each face of a solid body has its assigned color to code its verb-related grammar category. Combination of sides of a solid body visualizes grammar of related colored parts in a sentence. A result is an intuitive and easy-to-use system for teaching, learning, presentation, navigation and analysis of a verb-related grammar.

Abstract: A system and method of generating a recipe player. The recipe player includes a recipe module that receives a recipe as input data and generates an ingredients file and a cooking instructions file therefrom. The recipe module also generates a graphical user interface for presenting cooking instructions and recipe information to a user. The recipe module includes an ingredients quantity engine configured to calculate an amount of each ingredient needed to cook a selected recipe based on serving size.

Abstract: Systems and methods for training raters to rate constructed responses to tasks are described herein. In one embodiment, a plurality of trainee raters are selected without regard to their prior experience. The trainee raters are then train in individual training sessions, during which they are asked to rate responses to a task. Each session presents to the trainee rater the task, a rating rubric, and training responses to the task. The training program receives ratings assigned by the trainee rater to the training responses through a graphical user interface. Upon receiving the assigned rating, the training program presents feedback substantially immediately and determines a score for the trainee rater's assigned rating. Thereafter, qualified raters are selected from the plurality of trainee raters based upon their performance during the training sessions as compared with a statistical model. Operational constructed responses are then assigned to rated by the qualified raters.

Abstract: Generating distractors for text-based MCT items. An MCT item stem is received. The stem is transmitted to a QA system and a plurality of candidate answers related to the stem is received from the QA system. Incorrect answers in the plurality of candidate answers are identified. Textual features are extracted from the stem. A set of semantic criteria associated with the extracted textual features is generated. Based on the generated semantic criteria, a subset of the incorrect candidate answers is selected.

Abstract: A multi-page illustrated and written book printed on synthetic paper with an electronics module that can record sounds through one or more microphones to solid-state, digital memory and playback pre-recorded or user recorded audio data from the digital memory device through one or more speakers is disclosed. The book may include one or more of the following either on the front or back cover or on any of the plurality of pages inside the book: mirror, signature page, pocket page, or high-contract geometric patterns.

Abstract: A client device is configured to administer unique, equivalent, computer mediated, task versions of a particular task type automatically generated by a task versioning system. Multiple task versions, each comprising of at one stimulus sequence, are generated by performing geometric, symmetric or temporal transformations on the spatiotemporal relationships between one or more stimuli in a task version. Previous user performance may be captured and analyzed to determine a next task version. Task versioning systems with the ability to automatically generate multiple unique, equivalent task versions allow for accurate measurement of neurological, cognitive, and motor skills, by ensuring that learning effects arising from repeated task administrations are eliminated.

Abstract: A rehabilitation system includes a portable patient workstation configured to facilitate in-home rehabilitation therapy. In some embodiments, the workstation includes a computing device and one or more rehabilitation devices. The computing device is configured to generate computer-based tasks associated with one or more in-home exercises. The rehabilitation devices, communicatively coupled to the computing device, includes a sensor that captures movement data for use in evaluating a patient's motor skills when instructed to perform one or more of the tasks.

Abstract: Device for training people to a preferred posture during normal gait comprising of: at least a base for stabilizing at least one rail or post coupled to said base at least one gait regulating component, which will be arranged perpendicularly with respect to said rod or post and parallel to the floor surface, with said gait regulating component provided for defining an obstacle during the normal gait of a user to impose on the latter a predetermined movement of the foot, knee, and hip, facilitating the maintenance of the user's bust erected in a position of equilibrium, with the consequent lengthening of the pushing leg, the gradual transition of the weight of the user's body by the supporting foot posterior to that of the advancing leg, and the oscillation of the arm forward opposite to the lower limb that moves, with a final effect of a steady pace.

Abstract: Parents and entities incentivize students to learn using pledges of cash, goods, and services. Students earn incentivized rewards by interacting with lessons on a digital computing device, such as a desktop computer, notebook, tablet, or “smart phone.” The lessons may include digital flash cards, text, pictures, figures, audio and video recordings ranging from classroom lectures, to classical music, to animation of scientific principles. In flashcard embodiments, the accuracy of each answer is recorded on a histogram corresponding to a particular flashcard, or the principles taught therein. The application generates performance metrics from histogram data. The performance metrics are used to generate control parameters that control the frequency and order flashcard presentation. Statistical analysis, adaptive learning and/or artificial intelligence programs refine the control parameters governing flashcard review, thereby optimizing the functionality.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a haptic system of rotating cylindrical shafts topped with caps to create a virtual sensation of Braille text by integrating a microprocessor with microdrive motors. The micro drive's shafts are crowned with plastic cylindrical caps, the top face of which are precisely flush or level with the device's display surface thereby emulating the standard diameter and feel of a Braille dot or Braille space in two dimensions. It is the rotation of the drive's shaft that spins the caps and simulates the sensation of a Braille dot that is felt with the fingertips. This sensation of a two dimensional rotating dot is the result of the top face of the capped shafts positioned flush with the device's display surface. Motors that alternate between rotating shafts and shafts at rest produce Braille cell dots and spaces, respectively.

Abstract: Methods and systems for mapping human values and purpose employ a library of value chips, each chip displaying a different human value; chip organizers comprising value and purpose prompts and input sections and values bracket template for selecting user-relevant chips from the library; and a visual values board configured to display and map the selected chips.

Abstract: Systems and methods described herein provide for administering and proctoring of a secure online examination utilizing a ‘cloud’ computing environment. The cloud computing environment provides scalable, shared computing resources such as processing, memory, communications, storage and other hardware and software resources associated with the online examination. The computing resources provided by the cloud computing environment can be provisioned dynamically to match the requirements of the particular computing tasks carried out at the client and/or server level during the administration of the examination.

Abstract: Disclosed embodiments include apparatuses, methods and storage media associated with food item categorization. In embodiments, an apparatus may include one or more processors and a food categorization engine. The food categorization engine may be operated by the one or more processors to cause the apparatus to receive a description of a food item; analyze the description of the food item; and select one or more food categories with which to associate the food item based at least in part on a result of the analysis. Other embodiments may be described and claimed.

Abstract: An electrode includes a core of beryllium copper alloy and a safe metal coating. In some embodiments, the beryllium copper alloy comprises more than three percent beryllium, less than three percent other metals and a remaining percent copper. In some embodiments, an apparatus includes a headband, and a first and second safe metal coated copper-beryllium alloy electrode. The headband is configured to fit snugly to a head of a subject in an orientation from behind a first ear, across a crown of the subject, to a position behind a second ear. The first electrode and second electrode are disposed in the headband to contact a head of the subject at a first position and a different second position, respectively, without gels. In various embodiments, the headband includes a chip to determine an analog signal and transmit data; and, a system includes the headband and a signal analyzing unit.

Abstract: A system and method for aiding in the proper placement of ECG electrodes and other resuscitation parameters. The system includes motion sensors disposed on the ECG electrodes, and a defibrillator control system operable to interpret motion signals from the motions sensors to determine that an electrode is in motion, and thus being handled by rescuer setting up the system for use, and, based on this determination, prompt the rescuer to place the electrode in its intended location on the body of the patient. The control system may also be operable to determine relative motion and/orientation of the motion sensors and control resuscitation based on the relative motion and/orientation of the motion sensors.

Abstract: Described herein are a system and method of training a motor vehicle operator in crash-avoidance skills. Critical crash-avoidance skills comprise actively scanning a driving environment to identify, recognize, and remember what is seen; adjusting vehicle speed and position to accommodate road conditions, visibility, and traffic; proactively identifying and responding to potential hazards before the potential hazards become immediate hazards; recognizing, assessing, and responding to driving risks; creating a space cushion in order to identify and maintain possible escape routes; and identifying and minimizing visual, manual, and cognitive distractions. Training comprises at least one interactive driving simulation in which use of technology by a motor vehicle operator impacts performance of the motor vehicle operator.

Abstract: A phonics learning system, comprising a letter identification board and letter manipulatives that may be placed on the letter identification board by a child, and a computing device connected to the letter identification board that identifies the letters placed on the board, generates a phonetic pronunciation for the combination of letters, and identifies any words or misspelled words.

Abstract: A process for simulating an expert experience comprises playing an expert simulation for a user, where the expert simulation is a processed video with tagged objects and untagged objects. During playback, a user may make an unprompted selection of an object in the video of the expert simulation, and the unprompted selection is received. In response to receiving the unprompted selection from the user, an entry interface for the user to enter in a freeform rationale is provided. After the user enters a freeform rationale through the entry interface, the freeform rationale is received. An expert rationale associated with a tagged object is displayed. Further, a process for creating the expert simulation comprises receiving raw video and superimposing a grid onto the raw video. An author tags objects within the video spatially, temporally, or both. Further, freeform data (e.g., an expert rationale) is associated with the tagged object.

Abstract: Simulated tissue products and methods involving an enhanced simulated tissue product, the enhanced simulated tissue product formed from a polyvinyl alcohol material having a molecular chain length in a range of at least approximately 7000 vinyl alcohol repeat units; and water, wherein the polyvinyl alcohol material has a preferred molecular chain length in a range of at least approximately 7150 vinyl alcohol repeat units; wherein the aqueous polyvinyl alcohol solution involves an additive, and, wherein the additive involves a plurality of nanoparticles. The simulated tissue products and methods are further useful with multi-metric surgery simulator devices, systems, and methods, such as those for training surgical tasks.

Abstract: The invention relates to a system for supporting an exercise movement, comprising an object, a detection device (101) for detecting an actual position of the object, a determination device (103) for determining a desired position of the object, and a display device (105) for displaying information on the desired position if the actual position and the desired position are different from each other.