Abstract: An automated assessment of various capabilities, such as cognitive, fine-motor, and memory skills, includes the use of Tangible Geometric Games (TAG-Games), which are a play-based assessment tools. TAG-Games are based on Sensor-Integrated Geometric Blocks (SIG-Blocks) and an interactive graphical user interface (GUI), which provide a means for real-time and remote monitoring of a user through operative communication between blocks and a remote computer. The data made available by employing TAG-Games includes: 1) block accelerations, 2) time at stages of assembly completion, 3) total completion time for quizzes, and 4) correctness of assembly steps. In addition, a GUI can display the real-time assembly configuration of the blocks.

Abstract: A system is disclosed that uses profiles of users, including monitored ketone levels of the users, to assess effectiveness levels of health programs (such as weight loss programs) assigned to the users, and to select health program modifications for the users. The system may use a machine learning (artificial intelligence) algorithm to adaptively learn how to classify users and to select messaging and behavioral modifications for the users. For example, in some embodiments the system classifies the users and provides associated health program recommendations using a computer model trained with expert-classified user data records. As another example, a set of rules may be used to generate the health program recommendations and related messaging, and the set of rules may automatically be modified over time based on feedback data reflective of health program effectiveness levels produced by such rules.

Abstract: A physical and cognitive field-testing apparatus has a substantially planar touchscreen display on one surface, facing on one direction, and a second display facing in an opposite direction, Internet communication functionality with at least one Internet-based computerized server, a local processor and on-board digital memory, and first software executing on the local processor, an interactive window displayed on the touchscreen display as a result of the display data, comprising at least two graphic artifacts, visually associated with at least a balancing test and a coordination test, an accelerometer installed on the portable computerized appliance, at least two graphic artifacts, at least one of which is associated with the accelerometer.

Abstract: According to some embodiments, a speech-language pathology teaching system comprises a patient device and a teaching server. The patient device transmits a teaching target to the teaching server where the teaching target comprises speech production, articulation, language, or fluency. The teaching server to receive teaching target and implement a teaching program that displays a fisherman that catches a fish or a non-fish item. The non-fish item may be related to the teaching target.

Abstract: A training manikin for practising cardiopulmonary resuscitation, said manikin including a torso part, the torso part including: a base board, a lung plate arranged at a distance to said base board, a chest board, a retaining member, a resilient member positioned between said base board and said lung plate, the resilient member having a first end and a second end opposed to said first end, each first end being connected to the base board and each second end being connected to the lung plate, the resiliency of each resilient member being adapted to simulate the resistance encountered in compressing a human chest, a lung bag positioned between said chest board and said lung plate, wherein the retaining member is adapted to retain the torso part in the storage position.

Abstract: Selecting and presenting messages to user of an activity/health monitoring platform. The health/activity monitoring platform may receive physiological data for a user. The health/activity monitoring platform may identify a set of messages based on the physiological data. The health/activity monitoring platform may also determine a set of scores for the set of messages. Each score from the set of scores may be associated with a message from the set of messages and each score from the set of scores may be indicative of whether a respective message should be presented to the user. The health/activity monitoring platform may also identify a first message from a set of messages based on the set of scores and cause the first message to be presented via a display of a computing device of the user. The health/activity monitoring platform may also update a first set of penalties associated with the first message in response to causing the first message to be presented.

Abstract: Systems and methods for automated and direct network positioning are disclosed herein. The system can include memory that can include a content library database and a structure sub-database. The system can include at least one server. The at least one server can: receive a data packet previously unassociated with the hierarchy in the structure sub-database; identify one of the plurality of positions within the hierarchy for the data packet; receive user information; present a series of assessment data packets to the user; receive a response from the user subsequent to presentation of each of the assessment data packets; evaluate the received responses; adjust a location of the user within the hierarchy based on the evaluating of the received responses; and present a content data packet to the user.

Abstract: An otologic surgical skills training method and system include a housing that receives a removably attachable simulated ear canal working port for practicing transcanal surgery skills, and a second larger working port for practicing otologic surgery skills with lower spatial constraints. The training system may be 3D printed. Dimensions of the system provide an appropriate working distance for otologic surgery simulation. Surgical instruments such as endoscopic and microscopic instruments are received via the working port to reach an otologic surgery skill exercise module. The exercise module may be attached to a platform fixed in the housing or is configured within a self-contained working port. Exercises include placing rings on pegs, stacking nuts, placing beads onto a wire, and navigating a maze with a bead, and allow for practicing with minimal depth perception, placing prostheses at a variety of angles, prostheses soft release, and instrument feel and control.

Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for acquiring physical-world data indicative of interactions of a subject with an avatar for evaluation. An interactive avatar is provided for interaction with the subject. Speech from the subject to the avatar is captured, and automatic speech recognition is performed to determine content of the subject speech. Motion data from the subject interacting with the avatar is captured. A next action of the interactive avatar is determined based on the content of the subject speech or the motion data. The next action of the avatar is implemented, and a score for the subject is determined based on the content of the subject speech and the motion data.

Abstract: The present disclosure describes systems and methods for training a user to control one or more simulated remotely operated machines. A network stream definition language file is used to identify and process simulated remotely operated machine data exchanged between a simulation computing device and a plurality of simulation stations, possibly being defined by many different Interface Control Documents (ICDs). Any exchange of simulated remotely operated machine data between the simulation computing device and a simulation station passes through a protocol gateway that implements the network stream definition language file. The protocol gateway is located at any point of the communication between the simulation computing device and the simulation station.

Abstract: A method performed using at least one processor to facilitate word learning, the method including selecting a plurality of words to be learned; generating a learning word pool including the plurality of words to be learned; selecting a determined number of words from the learning word pool; generating a learning list including the determined number of words; displaying a first word included in the learning list; receiving a selection of whether to maintain the displayed first word in the learning list or replace the displayed first word with an alternate word; excluding the displayed first word from the learning list in response to the selection to replace the displayed first word; and adding the alternate word to the learning list in response to the excluding.

Abstract: A software and hardware system is described that enables effective lifestyle management by providing a dynamic assessment of a user's physical and behavioral metrics via a high feedback ratio interface.

Abstract: A system that simulates force feedback of a remote-control vehicle in a motion chair, which includes a plurality of cameras (110,120) mounted on the vehicle (100), an image stabilization module (430) in the vehicle (100), a video processing module (440) in the vehicle (100), an information splitter (514) in the motion chair (570), a motion processing unit (520) in the motion chair (570), a control unit (550) in the motion chair (570), a G-force calculation unit (560) in the motion chair (570) and a force feedback generation unit (540) in the motion chair (570). The motion processing unit (520) calculates six degrees of freedom of motions of the vehicle based on the image stabilization signals generated from the cameras (110,120). The force feedback generation unit (540) produces force feedback signals based on the six degrees of freedom of motions of the vehicle (100) and the G-force calculated by the G-force calculation unit (560).

Abstract: A physical therapy system that includes an apparatus coupled with a plurality of techniques of use thereof. The physical therapy system includes an apparatus having a body that is manufactured from a plurality of segments. The segments comprising the body are slidably coupled and configured to telescopically move so as to provide a collapsed position and an extended position with further providing of intermediate positions. The body of the physical therapy apparatus has a bottom end and a top end wherein the body has a narrowing diameter from the bottom end to the top end. The physical therapy system further includes preferred techniques of use that include but are not limited to picking up the apparatus, walking around the apparatus, disassembly and reassembly of the system, walking to a plurality of apparatus and reaching for the apparatus. Further techniques include placing a foot on top of the apparatus.

Abstract: A training device, which is used to cause a user to be trained to operate an extra part based on a measurement result of user's brain activity, notifies the user of information indicating a degree of activation of a brain area corresponding to the extra part, as information indicating the state of the brain activity of the user who imagines trying to operate the extra part.

Abstract: The systems and methods taught herein are generally directed to a dynamic point referencing of an audiovisual performance for an accurate and precise selection and controlled cycling of portions of the performance. The dynamic point referencing can be used by a learning artist, for example, in analyzing or performing a portion of the work through an accurate and precise digital audio/video instructional method having the controlled cycling feature. Such systems and methods will be appreciated, for example, by musicians, dancers, and other enthusiasts of the performing arts.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a food swallowing simulating device, and belongs to the field of structural design of bio-simulation machinery. The device comprises an upper jaw matrix, a tongue matrix, a transmission device and a driving device; the upper jaw matrix and the tongue matrix are arranged oppositely, and opposite surfaces are curved surfaces; a channel is reserved between the curved surfaces to form a bionic oral cavity; and the tongue matrix is connected with the driving device by the transmission device, so that the motion of the tongue matrix is controlled by the driving device. Transition from static food swallowing mechanism simulation to dynamic food swallowing mechanism simulation is realized, and thus, a blank in the market is made up.

Abstract: A method to provide a remote classroom experience is provided. The method includes receiving, in a server, a data feed from multiple participants in a group meeting, merging the data feed from each of the participants into a group presentation, and providing the group presentation to one or more of the participants. The method also includes tracking at least one application data from at least one participant in the group meeting and providing an assignment to a selected group of participants in the group meeting. The method also includes generating a grade of the assignment for each of the selected group of participants based on a template document stored in a database and providing, to the second participant, the grade of the assignment for each of the selected group of participants. A system and a non-transitory, computer readable medium storing instructions to perform the above method are also provided.

Abstract: An injection simulation device for simulating one or more forces of an injection is provided herein. The device may include a housing and a retractable injection simulation member associated with the housing, wherein the retractable injection simulation member retracts according to a multi-phase force profile. The multi-phase force profile includes a first phase configured to simulate a deformation force of pressing a needle against a subject so as to deform at least a first layer of tissue prior to traversing at least the first layer of tissue of the subject, a second phase configured to simulate a puncture rebound force, and a third phase configured to simulate an insertion force.

Abstract: An anatomical model for surgical training is provided. The model includes a first layer simulating a liver and a second layer including a simulated gallbladder. A third layer having an inner surface and an outer surface is provided between the first and second layer. The outer surface of the third layer is adhered to the first layer at location around the simulated gallbladder and the simulated gallbladder is adhered to the inner surface of the third layer. A fourth layer is provided that overlays both the second layer and the simulated gallbladder. A frame is embedded within the first layer and is connectable to a support. The model provides a substantially upright projection of a simulated gallbladder and liver in a retracted orientation ideally suited for practicing laparoscopic cholecystectomy when inserted inside a simulated insufflated cavity of laparoscopic trainer.