Patents Examined by Sadaruz Zaman
  • Patent number: 11922825
    Abstract: A method and system for online proctoring of tests while preserving privacy of test-taker is disclosed. Proctoring data, which include video and audio data from at least one camera and a microphone monitoring the test-taker and the test environment, is chopped up into data fragments. Each fragment is altered to replace personally identifiable information, and the altered fragment is encrypted using a cryptographic key. The chronological order of fragments is also scrambled. Encrypted and altered data fragments are distributed to a pool of proctors who review the encrypted fragment for suspicious behavior. Suspicious fragments are further compared with original, unaltered versions of the fragments to confirm suspicious behavior, and render a verdict. The test-taker is aware of, and explicitly consents to the processing of a fragment by a proctor. A secure, custom viewer for the fragments also allows the test-taker to control the number of times a proctoring data segment can be viewed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 27, 2021
    Date of Patent: March 5, 2024
    Inventor: Anjali Chakradhar
  • Patent number: 11908346
    Abstract: A system for evaluating an operator in a training mission on a training element, including a first processing unit configured to receive and process first data to generate converted data according to an operating frequency; a second processing unit configured to receive and process the converted data and mission support data according to the operating frequency to generate second data; and a third processing unit configured to receive and compare the converted data with the second data according to the operating frequency such to generate, based on said comparison, response data. Response data comprise visualisation data and the evaluation system further includes a graphic process unit configured to receive visualisation data and generate a map of the operating environment wherein the training element operates.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 18, 2020
    Date of Patent: February 20, 2024
    Assignee: LEONARDO S.P.A.
    Inventors: Roberto Ciccarelli, Emanuele Rovea, Francesco Ollosu, Paolo Rigato
  • Patent number: 11893907
    Abstract: Systems and methods are disclosed for evidence-based training of aircraft operators. For example, a computer-implemented method may include: analyzing aircraft flight data indicative of actions performed by an aircraft operator in operating aircraft, to thereby determine an assessment of a performance of the aircraft operator in operating aircraft; based on the assessment, determining a training scenario to be presented to the aircraft operator via a training simulator as part of training for the aircraft operator; providing, to the training simulator, information indicative of the determined training scenario; receiving, from the training simulator, training flight data indicative of actions performed by the aircraft operator during a simulation of the scenario using the training simulator; and based on the training flight data and the assessment, determining an evaluation of the training for the aircraft operator.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 10, 2020
    Date of Patent: February 6, 2024
    Assignee: Honeywell International Inc.
    Inventors: Raghu Shamasundar, Mahesh Sivaratri, Kalimulla Khan, Srihari Jayathirtha
  • Patent number: 11830379
    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 said to be multi-tasking. Inputs are then also received from the individual pertaining to this secondary task. The methods encompass iterations of these presentating steps and receiving of the input, and generation of analysis and/or feedback to the individual. The methods can further include conducting an analysis and/or generating feedback to the individual. The analysis can include a comparison of the performances with or without each type of interference.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 11, 2021
    Date of Patent: November 28, 2023
    Assignee: The Regents of the University of California
    Inventor: Adam Gazzaley
  • Patent number: 11823587
    Abstract: A virtual reality system with an inspecting function of assembling and disassembling and an inspection method of assembling and disassembling based on virtual reality are presented. A learning-end acquires an inspection data and a teaching assembling-disassembling record being set with a plurality of checkpoints, plays the teaching assembling-disassembling record, modifies a learning assembling-disassembling status of a plurality of virtual objects based on user's operations for assembling or disassembling. The learning-end issues an assembling-disassembling error reminder when the learning assembling-disassembling status is inconsistent with a teaching assembling-disassembling status at any of the checkpoints.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 16, 2022
    Date of Patent: November 21, 2023
    Assignee: DELTA ELECTRONICS, INC.
    Inventors: Yao-Han Yen, Wen-Hsin Lo, Yu-Ting Liu, Guan-Jhih Liou
  • Patent number: 11790804
    Abstract: Devices used to cue a user to take a step when experiencing a walking disorder, such as a freezing of gait episode, are disclosed. The devices are configured to cue the user with a visual and/or audible cue. The devices include an activation module and a cueing module. The cueing module includes a metronome and a laser light source. The devices are mounted on an assistive mobility device or on the user.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 13, 2019
    Date of Patent: October 17, 2023
    Assignee: De Oro Devices, Inc.
    Inventors: Sidney Collin, Adam Schwartz, William Thompson
  • Patent number: 11783725
    Abstract: A cloud-based operator training system includes a snapshot management architecture, which provides a hybrid system for generation of control system level scenarios and system-state snapshots, and which can improve the fidelity of a training simulation. By implementing the simulation system on a cloud platform, the system can generate a large and growing set of snapshot files representing various control states and corresponding process states. These files can then be leverage during operator training sessions to yield high fidelity simulated system operation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 4, 2022
    Date of Patent: October 10, 2023
    Assignee: ROCKWELL AUTOMATION TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
    Inventors: Francisco P. Maturana, Bryan N. Siafakas, Andrew R. Stump, Ryan Cahalane, Alexander B. Cherpakov
  • Patent number: 11766605
    Abstract: In a system having multiple coupling elements configured for single-handed coupling and single-handed de-coupling, each coupling element includes a body portion defining an opening and having a base configured to be free-standing. The body portion has an outer limb defining a hook member and at least one slot formed therein, the respective slot of a second initially free-standing coupling element being accessible to the respective hook member of a first suspended coupling element or vice versa. The coupling elements being configured so that mutual points of contact between the first and second coupling elements are maintained during both lifting and lowering the second coupling element thereby facilitating a one-handed intercoupling or decoupling operation with respect to a free standing coupling element disposed upright on a horizontal support surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 17, 2020
    Date of Patent: September 26, 2023
    Inventor: Shoshana Menkes
  • Patent number: 11769425
    Abstract: A computer processing system is provided for enhancing video-based language learning. The system includes a video server for storing videos that use one or more languages to be learned. The system further includes a video metadata database for storing translations of sentences uttered in the videos, character profiles of characters appearing in the videos, and mappings between the sentences and a learner profile. The system also includes a learner profile database for storing learner profiles. The system additionally includes a semantic analyzer and matching engine for finding, for at least a given video and a given learner, alternative sentences for and responsive to the translations of the sentences uttered in the given video that conflict with a respective learner profile for the given learner. The computer processing system further includes a presentation system for playing back the given video and providing the alternative sentences to the given learner.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 2, 2018
    Date of Patent: September 26, 2023
    Assignee: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION
    Inventors: I-Hsiang Liao, Cheng-Yu Yu, Chih-Yuan Lin, Yu-Ning Hsu
  • Patent number: 11756444
    Abstract: A system and method for providing private message monitoring in a virtual class session monitors student private messages using natural language processing. The system is configured to communicatively couple a teacher computer, one or more student computers, and a web server over the Internet. The web server captures a private message between a first student computer and a second student computer, extract message text from the private message, process the extracted message text using natural language processing to identify a message topic, and when the message topic is not a current topic in a virtual class session, transmit a message to the first student computer and the second student computer to stay on topic of the virtual class session.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 27, 2020
    Date of Patent: September 12, 2023
    Inventors: Andrew Li, Katelynn E Wang
  • Patent number: 11741844
    Abstract: A screenless smart toy device may be a block made of natural or wooden material and may include a transparent or semi-transparent panel allowing one or more LEDs, from within the smart toy device, to be visible when illuminated. The smart toy device may read RFID values from various objects, such as tiles having objects depicted thereupon and RFID tags embedded within, and play different sounds and/or illuminate its LEDs with different colors based on the RFID tag that was read. The smart toy device may operate in a variety of modes, such as in a play/explore mode, quiz mode, definition mode, etc. The smart toy device may be configured into different modes and/or language settings by use of a mode card or separate application.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 14, 2021
    Date of Patent: August 29, 2023
    Assignee: Kiri, Inc.
    Inventors: Nicholas Porfilio, Jacob Starley, Justin Egbert, Robert Monson
  • Patent number: 11741845
    Abstract: Exemplary embodiments described herein are directed to systems and methods of immersive language learning that employ positionable visual aids and an associated software application with which the visual aids can interact through scanning by the application. The visual aids may include a word to be learned. The word may be presented in one or more languages. The application is loaded onto a smart phone or other microprocessor-based device with imaging capability. Scanning of the visual aid using the application on the microprocessor-based device results in a presentation by the application that facilitates learning of the word in meaning and pronunciation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 7, 2018
    Date of Patent: August 29, 2023
    Inventors: David Merwin, Carrie Chen, Susann Moeller, Xutao Shi
  • Patent number: 11740321
    Abstract: Systems, methods, and computer readable media to track and estimate the accuracy of a visual inertial odometry (VIO) system. Various embodiments are able to receive one or more VIO feature measurements associated with a set of image frames from a VIO system and generate a plurality of feature models to estimate health values for the VIO system. The various embodiments determine a plurality of feature health values with the feature models based on the VIO feature measurements and compare the feature health values with ground truth health scores associated with the set of image frames to determine one or more errors. The feature model parameters are updated based on the comparison with the feature health values with ground truth health scores.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 20, 2018
    Date of Patent: August 29, 2023
    Assignee: Apple Inc.
    Inventors: Oleg Naroditsky, Kuen-Han Lin, Dimitrios Kottas
  • Patent number: 11741851
    Abstract: A cognitive aid device is disclosed, including a shell configured as a plush toy and a management system located at least partially within the shell. The management system includes a control module, a position module, a communication module, a proximity module, and an audio/visual (A/V) module. The cognitive aid device is arranged and configured to execute the instructions, and executing the instructions includes the cognitive aid device prompting an individual using the cognitive aid to perform an exercise or other cognitive movement routine described by the cognitive aid device, monitoring the individual, processing data received, and providing responsive stimulus to the individual indicating successful completion of the exercise or other cognitive movement routine or further prompting the individual to perform the exercise or other cognitive movement routine. A method for assisting an individual with the exercise or other cognitive movement routine is disclosed including providing the cognitive aid device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 1, 2020
    Date of Patent: August 29, 2023
    Assignee: GETTYSBURG COLLEGE
    Inventors: Rodney S. Tosten, Roger Nelson, Waldemar Hogerwaard, Olivia Young
  • Patent number: 11727822
    Abstract: A method for guiding installation of an accessory device in a low voltage switching device having one or more mounting locations for one or more accessory devices using guided mounting means including an image acquisition device, a display, and processing means executing a guided mounting program for guiding installation of the accessory device in the low voltage switching device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 4, 2020
    Date of Patent: August 15, 2023
    Assignee: ABB S.p.A.
    Inventors: Stefano Gerolamo Besana, Gabriele Perrone
  • Patent number: 11721235
    Abstract: A method of simulating a quadcopter includes recording camera output for one or more video cameras under constant conditions and subtracting a constant signal from the recorded camera output to obtain a camera noise recording. Simulated camera noise is generated from the camera noise recording and is added to a plurality of simulated camera outputs of a quadcopter simulator to generate noise-added simulated camera outputs. The noise-added simulated camera outputs are sent to an Artificial Intelligence (AI) controller coupled to the quadcopter simulator for the AI controller to use to pilot a simulated quadcopter of the quadcopter simulator.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 21, 2019
    Date of Patent: August 8, 2023
    Assignee: Performance Drone Works LLC
    Inventor: Vedran Skarica
  • Patent number: 11699355
    Abstract: Devices used to cue a user to take a step when experiencing a walking disorder, such as a freezing of gait episode, are disclosed. The devices are configured to cue the user with a visual and/or audible cue. The devices include an activation module and a cueing module. The cueing module includes a metronome and a laser light source. The devices are mounted on an assistive mobility device or on the user.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 13, 2019
    Date of Patent: July 11, 2023
    Assignee: De Oro Devices, Inc.
    Inventors: Sidney Collin, Adam Schwartz, William Thompson
  • Patent number: 11676512
    Abstract: An injection training device for association with a skin of a user and simulating an injection event is provided herein. In a non-limiting embodiment, the injection training device comprises a housing having an opening for receiving a container, the housing comprising at least one sensor for detecting a condition of use of the device, wherein the housing is configured to be positioned at the skin of a user during an injection event.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 17, 2018
    Date of Patent: June 13, 2023
    Assignee: NOBLE INTERNATIONAL, INC.
    Inventors: Jeff Baker, Francis Michael Siemer, Christopher Wai Yin Chung, Steven H. Madole, Joseph Reynolds, Seth Freytag
  • Patent number: 11651703
    Abstract: A system and method for a mobile flight simulator of an electric aircraft is illustrated. The first simulator housing instrument is configured to house a plurality of first flight simulator components. The second simulator housing instrument is configured to house a plurality of second flight simulator components. The pilot control is configured to receive a pilot command and transmit the pilot command to a computing device. The computing device is configured to communicatively connect each first flight simulator component of the plurality of flight simulator components and each second flight simulator component of the plurality of flight simulator components, generate a mobile flight simulation as a function of the pilot command, the mobile flight simulation including an electric aircraft model, and update the electric aircraft model as a function of the pilot command, the mobile flight simulation and a feedback datum.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 16, 2021
    Date of Patent: May 16, 2023
    Assignee: BETA AIR, LLC
    Inventor: Edward Hall
  • Patent number: 11645938
    Abstract: A method and system for simulating pilot controls in a cockpit simulator by controlling one or more arms on which is/are mounted a control grip, pedal or the like, to locate the grip at different positions and allow movement of the grip in a plurality of movement directions and trajectories while allowing varying force feedback.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 17, 2019
    Date of Patent: May 9, 2023
    Assignee: RATIER-FIGEAC SAS
    Inventor: Cedric Antraygue