Abstract: Systems and methods are described for grapheme-phoneme correspondence learning. In an example, a display of a device is caused to output a grapheme graphical user interface (GUI) that includes a grapheme. Audio data representative of a sound made by the human user is received based on the grapheme shown on the display. A grapheme-phoneme model can determine whether the sound made by the human corresponds to a phoneme for the displayed grapheme based on the audio data. The grapheme-phoneme model is trained based on augmented spectrogram data. A speaker is caused to output a sound representative of the phoneme for the grapheme to provide the human with a correct pronunciation of the grapheme in response to the grapheme-phoneme model determining that the sound made by the human does not correspond to the phoneme for the grapheme.

Abstract: Provided is a flight simulation system for an unmanned aerial vehicle capable of performing pilot training of the unmanned aerial vehicle in an environment closer to a real environment. The flight simulation system for an unmanned aerial vehicle includes: an operation data acquisition unit configured to acquire operation data of a virtual unmanned aerial vehicle performed by a trainee; a simulator unit configured to calculate, based on geospatial data of a real space and the operation data, a current position of the virtual unmanned aerial vehicle in the real space; and a display unit configured to generate an image of the virtual unmanned aerial vehicle so that the virtual unmanned aerial vehicle is visually recognizable at the current position in the real space, and to output the generated image to the trainee.

Abstract: An information processing device in an instruction-side system of an assistance system comprising an operation-side system and the instruction-side system separated from the operation-side system, the information processing device comprising a processor configured to transmit drawing information based on an operation input to the operation-side system, generate annotation image data based on the drawing information, and receive image data from the operation-side system and combine the image data with the annotation image data.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an augmented reality system (AR system) for teaching a user of an application. The AR system comprises a detection unit that detects a real environment and provides it as environmental data, wherein at least one work unit is arranged in the environment; a communication unit that receives process data from the work unit; a control unit that processes the process data and environmental data, wherein a virtual image can be created based on the process data; and a display unit that displays the real environment and the virtual image in relation to one another to a user. The AR system further comprises an audio output unit that, on the basis of the process data, outputs audio signals for instructing a user, wherein the audio signals are preferably matched to the virtual image.

Abstract: Systems and methods for automatically revising feedback in an electronic learning system are provided. The method involves operating at least one processor to: receive feedback text data submitted by a user to evaluate another user; identify a plurality of sentiment groups in the feedback text data, each sentiment group consisting of a portion of the feedback text data associated with a common sentiment; select at least one feedback processing module to process each sentiment group, the at least one feedback processing module comprising at least one machine-learned model; for each sentiment group, process the corresponding portion of the feedback text data using the at least one machine-learned model to determine at least one suggested revision for the portion of the feedback text data; and generate a revised version of the feedback text data indicating each suggested revision for the feedback text data.

Abstract: A method is provided that includes predicting, using a language model, one or more words from a first set of words expected to be difficult for a reader, and providing the first set of words for display to the reader. The predicted one or more words in the first set of words are displayed differently from non-predicted words in the first set of words.

Abstract: Systems for flight simulation, and methods for operating the same. The system may include a 6 degree of freedom devices, a multi-point harness configured to suspend a user above a ground surface, and a sensor circuit integrated with a user-facing surface of the multi-point harness to detect changes in distribution of weight across the user-facing surface. The system includes a processor coupled to the sensor circuit, where the processor may be configured to: detect a shift in weight distribution across the user-facing surface of the multi-point harness. The processor may generate at least one virtual physics parameter associated with the detected shift in weight distribution. The at least one virtual physics parameter representing a force associated with a change in center of gravity of the user. The processor may modulate the 6 DOF device to orient the multi-point harness based on at least one virtual physics parameter to simulate a resultant trajectory of the user during the flight simulation.

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.

Abstract: Apparatuses, systems, interfaces, and implementing methods including constructing training programs or routines and predictive training programs and routines implemented in a VR, AR, MR or XR environments, preparing non-predictive and/or predictive tools for use in predictive and/or non-predictive training programs or routines implemented in the VR/AR/MR/XR environments, converting non-computer assisted training programs into predictive and/or non-predictive training programs implemented in a VR and/or AR/MR/XR environments, and implementing avatars to assist trainees in performing training programs routines or any aspects thereof.

Abstract: A search request for content can be initiated by a user, and the content that is relevant to the search request can be identified and presented in a manner that indicates the content's trustworthiness or relevancy. The identified content can be ranked based on the number of times the content has been referenced as well as by source that referenced the content. The relevant identified content can then be displayed in an ordered list that is ordered based on the number of times the content has been referenced. In some cases, the order may be modified by the authority of the source.

Abstract: A software platform creates and maintains a data structure in the form of a decision tree, with each location or node of the decision tree being associated with certain action steps that are automatically initiated, or are initiated in response to student assessment scores. The “trunk” of the decision tree includes a plurality of screening skills, while a plurality of branches extend outwards from each screening skill, with each branch node being a subsequent skill associated with the screening skill. Entire classes or individual students may traverse the tree based upon periodic time intervals (e.g., weekly assessment of screening skills) and results of prior assessments. Scores indicating mastery of assessed material will traverse the taker towards the trunk, while poor scores will traverse the taker away from the trunk into follow-up assessments. Interfaces are provided for teachers and administrators to monitor progress and generate materials for each node.

Abstract: A demonstration device for demonstrating at least one thermally-reversible characteristic of a photochromic optical article, such as an optical article having a photochromic material, having a housing defining an interior, and an inspection platform within the interior of the housing configured for supporting at least a portion of the optical article. The demonstration device further has at least one ultraviolet light source configured to radiate ultraviolet light into the interior of the housing, and at least one inspection light source configured to illuminate at least a portion of the interior of the housing. The demonstration device further has at least one heating device configured to heat at least a portion of the interior of the housing. The at least one heating device has at least one heat source and at least one fan.

Abstract: Methods, systems, and apparatus, including computer programs encoded on a computer storage medium, for implementing an olfaction training program by an online service executing on a server. A first object and an aroma of the first object is transmitted to the client device of a user that presents the first object in a virtual reality environment and disperses the first aroma. In response, the user interacts with the vital reality environment. The user response is transmitted back to the online service. The user response is stored in a database along with the first data and the first aroma. The online service determines a second object and an aroma of the second object based on the user response. The second object and the aroma of the second object is transmitted to the client device.

Abstract: A digitally administered assignment includes a workspace for a student and an internal automated grading code hidden from and not accessible by the student, the internal automated grading code configured to execute on the student's local computing device and to evaluate work performed by the student in the workspace. A method for digital assignment administration includes making an assignment with internal automated grading criteria available to a student and evaluating the assignment using the internal automated grading criteria on the student's local computing device.

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.

Abstract: A system for aiding in the probation, parole, and social reentry of a justice-involved person (JIP) is provided. The system may be used by both the probation and parole officers, and other justice team members (referred to generally as the justice team), as well as the justice-involved person to better connect JIPs to local services and for engagement and progress tracking.

Abstract: A method, a personal care system and a shaving device for providing staged shaving advice include a processor configured to receive usage data from the shaving device and personal assessment data from a user. The processor is further configured to determine and provide a shaving advice instruction presented to the user based on the usage data and/or the personal assessment data.

Abstract: A compact and versatile mixed reality simulator system and methods may comprise a mixed reality processing engine and a haptic control engine to control a linear electromagnetic motor (LEM) of 1 degree of freedom made of a handheld instrument replicate and a trocar-like instrument hosting duct. The compact and versatile mixed reality simulator system may comprise multiple interchangeable instrument hosting ducts and handheld instrument replicates and the mixed reality processing engine may automatically detect, from sensors, which instrument replicate has been inserted in which duct. The mixed reality processing engine may detect a virtual contact between the handheld instrument replicate and a virtual object in a mixed reality scenario.

Abstract: The computer system displays a user interface that represents text information by an improved method of phonics-based approach for teaching reading, especially for those with dyslexia or other neurological disorders. The interface enlarges a line of text to be read by a user and places the cursor/pointer under the first word in the line of text in a direction of reading on the computer screen. The user interacts with the interface by a cursor/pointer. The system calculates the cursor/pointer position and highlights font and background of the traversed part of the text line/element under which the cursor is located. The elements can be letters, syllables and words. In the voiceover mode, the pointer/cursor moves automatically and the user follows the cursor/pointer at the speed suggested by the system and the system voices the word/syllable being read. In the non-voiceover mode, the user drags the cursor along the text line.

Abstract: A system for improving performance of chest compressions includes at least one mobile computing device, an accelerometer configured to measure a vertical displacement of a user's hands to determine information relating to rate and depth of chest compressions, and a processor; and a computer device configured to send information to and receive information from the mobile computing device(s). The system associates the information relating to the rate and depth of the chest compressions with the user; sends the information to the computer device; analyzes the information to determine a proficiency level of the user; compares the proficiency level of the user to a proficiency standard required to be certified in life saving activities; and provides an indication of whether the user of the mobile computing device is ready for certification if the proficiency level of the user meets the proficiency standard. Also, a method for certification is provided.