Abstract: Disclosed herein are methods and systems for user-interface-assisted composition construction. In an embodiment, a plurality of input fields, each having an argument-element type, is presented via a client-side user interface, initially arranged according to a predefined sequence. Textual inputs are received via the input fields, and corresponding argument-building-block elements are responsively presented via the client-side user interface according to a current arrangement on the client-side user interface of the input fields. Each presented argument-building-block element has the same argument-element type and the received textual input of the corresponding user-interface input field.

Abstract: The present invention relates to designing a performance-learning solution and related methods for managing the learning and training needs of an organization in a manner that is responsive to dynamic business needs. In particular, the present invention relates to solutions that are performance-based and provide a learning environment that is targeted towards the improvement of worker productivity and the accomplishment of specific goals.

Abstract: Methods and systems are described regarding vehicular driver evaluation. Various aspects may include monitoring a vehicle operating environment in which a vehicle is operating. A target vehicle operating within the vehicle operating environment may be identified based upon sensor data from one or more sensors associated with the vehicle. An indication of an identity of the target vehicle may be recorded and an indication of an evaluation of an operation of the target vehicle may be received by the operator of the vehicle. The indication of the evaluation of the operation of the target vehicle may indicate the quality of operation of the target vehicle. The indication of the identity of the target vehicle and the indication of the evaluation of the operation of the target vehicle may be transmitted to a remote server.

Abstract: A finger reading method and device based on visual gestures. A user makes a circle on a required finger reading region on a book by using a finger; a camera captures the circle making action of the finger, and an image processing module acquires the position a fingertip according to a profile analysis algorithm, acquires the endpoints of the track edge in upper, lower, left and right directions, and fits a rectangle according to the upper, lower, left and right end points in order to identify content such as characters or graphs of rectangular region content. A voice synthesis technology is performed. Voice information is fed to the user to realize a finger reading functions. The device can be worn on the head of the user, and includes camera and bone conduction earphones arranged on both sides thereof.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention utilize mobile devices to provide information on a user's behaviors during transportation. For example, a mobile device carried by a user can be used to detect and analyze driving behaviors during trips in vehicles. The mobile device can further be used to assign and display scores relating to the driving behaviors, scores for individual trips, and an overall driving score for the particular user.

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 interruptor, 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.

Abstract: In one embodiment, the invention can be an oral care system that includes a toothbrush; a user interface configured to receive a brushing goal from a user; and a programmable processor operably coupled to the user interface. The programmable processor can be configured to receive brushing goal data indicative of the brushing goal received by the user interface; and determine, based at least in part on the brushing goal data, at least one of a suggested brushing routine and a brushing evaluation for a brushing session.

Abstract: According to some aspects there is provided a learning system including at least one capture device for monitoring activity of at least one learner and at least one processor configured to: monitor the activity of the at least one learner during a learning event using the at least one capture device to generate learner activity data associated with the at least one learner; generate learner engagement data based upon the learner activity data associated with of the at least one learner, the learner engagement data being indicative of how engaged the learner is during the learning event; generate at least one learner engagement report based upon the learner engagement data; and provide the at least one learner engagement report to a computing device associated with an instructor.

Abstract: A text-to-Braille service is disclosed herein that includes an imaging module. The imaging module includes multiple cameras arranged to image part of a page of text. Each camera has a different field of view of the page, so each camera images a unique portion of the page. The multiple images can be combined to form a single image upon which optical character recognition is performed. The text of the page can be converted into Braille characters and displayed on a refreshable Braille device.

Abstract: Disclosed are various embodiments for using sensor devices that include accelerometers and gyroscopes to detect and monitor movement of a body. The sensor devices may be coupled to a body in a predefined arrangement, where a sensor device is positioned on a particular portion of the body in accordance with the predefined arrangement. The sensor devices measure a position of the portion of the body to which the band is secured during movement and communicate the position to a client device to be used in generating and updating a three-dimensional reconstruction of the movement performed in near-real-time. Further, the client device may determine whether the movement performed conforms to a predefined movement and, in response to the movement not conforming to the predefined movement, a suggested change in the movement is identified that, if performed, would conform to the predefined movement.

Abstract: Some embodiments and methods described herein relate to fire training systems and to fire simulators or fire training apparatus. In some embodiments, an apparatus includes a housing with a surface and an interior volume. A smoke generator is disposed within the interior volume of the housing and is configured to selectively generate smoke. A port is extended between the smoke generator and the surface of the housing and is configured to permit at least a portion of the smoke to be discharged through the port from the smoke generator to an exterior of the housing. A light emitter is coupled to the housing and configured to emit a light. The light and the portion of smoke are collectively configured to simulate a flame or electric arc above the surface of the housing such that the simulated flame or electric arc is viewable from more than 180 degrees about the surface of the housing.

Abstract: Textual indicators are extracted from an electronic document. A rule for monitoring information technology user behavior is generated from the extracted textual indicators.

Abstract: A method for enhancing speech performance includes communicating, via an input/output (I/O) device, speech data of a patient with speech problems, segmenting the speech data, generating one or more feature vectors based on at least the segmented speech data, determining whether the one or more feature vectors match with one or more recognition objects pre-trained using clinical data of one or more other patients, determining a speech disorder based on a matched result between the one or more feature vectors and the one or more recognition objects, and communicating, via the I/O device, one or more ameliorative actions for mitigating the determined speech disorder.

Abstract: In a system for monitoring and assessing subject response to programmed physical training, a client application provides an intake form, into which subject information, such as contact information, demographics and history may be entered. At least part of the subject information may be stored in a central repository for aggregation with other subject data, for analysis and reporting. Parameterized descriptions of exercises produce a binary string for each exercise, the resulting in a binary map of an entire exercise system, such as the PILATES system. Using a digital session planner, a practitioner selects from filtered lists of exercises to generate a customized exercise sequence for a subject. After the training session, the binary strings for the session are aggregated and a summary of the session displayed for user and/or practitioner. Session data may be uploaded to the repository for aggregation with data from other subjects/session for analysis and reporting.

Abstract: A learning sub-system models search patterns of multiple experts in analyzing an image using a recurrent neural network (RNN) architecture, creates a knowledge base that models expert knowledge. A teaching sub-system teaches the search pattern captured by the RNN model and presents to a learning user the information for analyzing an image. The teaching sub-system determines the teaching image sequence based on a difficulty level identified using image features, audio cues, expert confidence and time taken by experts. An evaluation sub-system measures the learning user's performance in terms of search strategy that is evaluated against the RNN model and provides feedback on overall sequence followed by the learning user and time spent by the learning user on each region in the image.

Abstract: A device and method for monitoring exercise performance and configured to be worn on a limb of a user. The device includes a position determining module configured to generate position data for a present exercise session of the user utilizing one or more signals; a motion sensor configured to detect motion of the device and generate motion data; and a processor. The processor is operable to calculate at least one of speed, pace, and distance of the device; calculate a limb motion of the user to obtain limb motion data throughout the present exercise session; determine whether an inaccurate interval is present during the present exercise session; obtain a matching interval; and replace at least one of the speed, pace, and distance data during the inaccurate interval with a corresponding at least one of speed, pace, and distance data of the matching interval.

Abstract: Systems and methods for providing a virtual heads up display in a vehicle simulator include a vehicle simulator. The vehicle simulator includes a visual projector including visual system optics, a virtual heads up display (VHUD) projector mounted within the visual system optics of the visual projector and a projection screen configured to project images generated by the visual projector and the VHUD projector. The vehicle simulator also includes a VHUD eye reference frame mounted within the vehicle simulator, the VHUD eye reference frame configured to allow viewing therethrough of the projected images.

Abstract: An embodiment provides a method, including: operating a sensor of an information handling device to capture location information of a user; determining, using a processor to analyze the location information, a position of a finger of a user relative to a keyboard location; determining, using the processor, a difference between an expected location for the finger and the position of the finger of the user relative to the keyboard location; and offering, using the processor, feedback regarding the difference determined. Other aspects are described and claimed.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a braille display and an electronic device including the same. The braille display according to an aspect of the present invention includes: a base configured to be provided as a perpendicularly polarized plate-shaped magnet and have through holes formed in a perpendicular direction according to a predetermined arrangement; pins configured to be respectively inserted in the through holes so that an upper end of each pin perpendicularly moves between a first position at which the pin protrudes from an upper surface of the base and a second position at which the pin is accommodated in one of the through holes, the pins expressing braille by means of a combination of individual pins located at the first position; and coils configured to be installed to be respectively wound around the pins and move the pins up and down by receiving current and interacting with the magnet.

Abstract: The present disclosure features systems and methods for analyzing student learning and calibrating the difficulty of questions on a test or examination. In one embodiment, a method for analyzing the learning of a student includes administering, by an assessment agent, a task to a student, the task comprising a question having an associated difficulty. The assessment agent receives a response to the question from the student and evaluates the response to generate an observable, the observable comprising information related to the response. A posterior determination of the student's ability is then calculated by incorporating the observable into an ability model associated with the student, and the posterior determination of ability may be compared with the difficulty of the question, a skill acquisition probability, or other measure. The student's response, or a plurality of responses from students within a cohort, may be used to determine the difficulty of each question.