Abstract: A medication confirmation method and apparatus. The method of an embodiment of the invention includes the steps of capturing one or more video sequences of a user administering medication by a video capture device, storing the captured one or more video sequences to a non-transitory memory, and analyzing at least one of the stored video sequences to determine one or more indications of suspicious activity on behalf of the user.

Abstract: An embeddable video playing system and method. A user interface executing the method generates a display window for displaying video content to teach a course. The course includes a plurality of selectable lessons. The method displays a play control to play the video content and control bars to play several time-coded segments associated with the lesson. The method might also display an embedded exercise link, file attachment link and communication interface link.

Abstract: Methods and systems for an educational e-reader platform are provided. The educational e-reader platform may be configured to receive one or more attributes of a student, comprising at least an indication of the student's reading ability, and one or more attributes of digital books available in a library. Using the student and digital book attributes acquired, the educational e-reader platform may create a customized library for the student comprising one or more of the digital books available in the library.

Abstract: Aspects of the disclosure include methods and apparatuses for pre-action gaming. For example, in an aspect, a method is presented for constructing a user-controllable image, comprising obtaining anatomical and physiological data associated with a body, storing the anatomical and physiological data in a database; and creating the user-controllable image based on the stored anatomical and physiological data, wherein the user-controllable image is configurable to a user, wherein at least a moveable portion of the user-controllable image is constructed to move based on input from a user, and wherein the user-controllable image is constructed so as to enable pre-action training the user. As such, victims of traumatic brain injury or other neurological setbacks may pre-train their nervous system for use of one or more injured body parts.

Abstract: A traffic control training scenario generation apparatus generates a training scenario for traffic control communication. The apparatus includes: a display unit and a display control unit that performs display control of the display unit. The display control unit displays on the display unit form generation buttons that respectively correspond to setting forms to set processings including voice input receiving processing and voice output processing in the training scenario, displays on the display unit one of the setting form corresponding to one of the form generation buttons when the form generation button is operated by a user, and displays on the display unit a connection line connecting between the multiple setting forms when an operation is performed by a user to cause processing in the training scenario to proceed between multiple ones of the setting forms displayed on the display unit.

Abstract: There is a system and method for promoting travel education including a toy having a particular geographic association represented visually on the toy. The toy includes a unique identifier observable on the toy and associated with the particular geographic association. The system includes a management module configured to interact with the toy and thereby promote travel education. The management module includes a user account management module associated with the unique identifier of the toy and configured to manage a user account associated therewith and to receive location information in regards to the toy. The management module includes a geographic rules module in communication with the user account management module and configured to store, provide and enforce a set of rules on the user account based on the particular geographic location of the toy associated with the user account.

Abstract: Disclosed are a system and a method for evaluating exercise. The exercise evaluation system includes a program storage unit storing a plurality of recommendatory exercise programs, a measuring unit measuring exercise intensity of a user, an analyzing unit analyzing a degree of accomplishing the content of a recommendatory exercise program selected by the user from the recommendatory exercise programs by using the measured exercise intensity, and an output unit outputting a result of analysis of the analyzing unit to the user.

Abstract: A method, a computer program product, and a system for analyzing exam-taking behavior and improving exam-taking skills are disclosed, the method includes obtaining a student answering sequence and timing to an examination having a series of questions; comparing the student answering sequence and timing with results from a statistic analysis of the examination obtained from a plurality of students; and identifying an abnormality in the student answering sequence and timing according to the comparison.

Abstract: A method, computer program product, and a system for enhancing an interaction between a teacher and a student are disclosed, the method includes receiving video images of a region of interest from a plurality of multi-functional devices; comparing the video images of the region of interest received from the plurality of multi-functional devices; detecting differences in the region of interest of at least one multi-functional device in comparison to the region of interest of the plurality of multi-functional devices; and providing a signal to the at least one multi-functional device based on the detected difference in the region of interest.

Abstract: A system permitting virtual server images to be reused and repurposed to provide for different application environments for performance-based testing by providing a plurality of virtual hard drive images.

Abstract: Systems, devices, and methods associated with interactive educational tools are described herein. One device includes instructions executable by a processor to cause a plurality of mobile devices to each represent a respective subsystem associated with an objective, cause an interaction between at least two of the plurality of mobile devices to represent a relationship between the respective subsystems represented by the at least two mobile devices, and aggregate a number of interactions between the at least two of the plurality of mobile devices to form a coordinated response associated with achieving a particular objective.

Abstract: Systems and methods for training an operator of a robotic surgery system are disclosed. One such method includes enabling the operator to perform a test procedure, recording vibrations of a surgical tool of the robotic surgery system during the test procedure, and generating a score for the operator based at least in part on the recorded vibrations of the surgical tool.

Abstract: A model for practicing surgical procedures which involve the cutting of skin and or tendons. A covering representing skin is stretched around a frame. A band can be added which represents tendons or ligaments. An elongated rod assists in maintaining the position of the covering and the band. Once the covering and band is cut, a new covering and new band can be placed on the frame.

Abstract: A child hygiene training device for providing inert hygiene items for use by a child to form good hygiene habits at an early age includes a plurality of hygiene tools. Each of the hygiene tools is configured for use by a child to perform a respective hygienic task. The plurality of hygiene tools includes a mock deodorant comprising inert ingredients configured for safe application to the child while mimicking application of a genuine deodorant.

Abstract: A healthcare content authoring software platform incorporates a healthcare education content authoring assistant software with interactive suggestion interface to assist a healthcare education content author in creating computerized healthcare education contents.

Abstract: Participatory activity carried out using electronic devices is enhanced by occupying the attention of participants who complete a task before a set completion time. For example, a request or question having an expected response time less than the remaining answer time may be provided to early-finishing participants.

Abstract: Simulated pregnant abdominal systems and associated devices, systems, and methods are provided. The pregnant abdominal systems allow an interactive scenario simulating a routine gestation palpation of a fetal baby, the performance of an external cephalic version as well as the Leopold's Maneuvers. Further, the pregnant abdominal systems can be used as a platform to physically hear the fetus heartbeat using stethoscope, Doppler instrument, or a prenatal monitor. Further, in some implementations the fetus can be visualized using standard ultrasound systems.

Abstract: A training method for sclerotherapy. The method includes directing a needle tip into communication with an artificial venous structure, dispensing a fluid through the needle to force fluid from the artificial venous structure and detecting the fluid that is displaced from the artificial venous structure.

Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for measuring a user's English language proficiency. A constructed response generated by a user is received, the constructed response being based on a picture. The constructed response is processed to determine a first numerical measure indicative of a presence of one or more grammar errors in the constructed response. The constructed response is processed to determine a second numerical measure indicative of a degree to which the constructed response describes a subject matter of the picture. The constructed response is processed to determine a third numerical measure indicative of a degree of awkward word usage in the constructed response. A model is applied to the first, second, and third numerical measures to determine a score for the constructed response indicative of the user's English language proficiency. The model includes first, second, and third variables with associated first, second, and third weighting factors, respectively.

Abstract: A surgical training device includes a model comprising a simulated tissue portion mounted in selectable tension onto a plurality of posts connected to a base. Each post includes at least one notch configured for retaining the simulated tissue portion. Mounting the simulated tissue portion that is in the form of a sheet in notches of different heights creates an angled installation of simulated tissue upon which surgical techniques such as cutting and suturing can be practiced in a simulated laparoscopic environment. More than one sheet can be mounted and each sheet can be mounted with selectable tension by pulling the sheet more or less as desired onto the posts. One variation includes a simulated tumor disposed between sheets, angled or wobbly posts and textured and imprinted simulated tissue surfaces to provide various levels of dynamism and difficulty for surgical skills training in a laparoscopic environment.