Abstract: Method, apparatus and computer program for providing a personalized study plan to a learner through cognitive and behavioral diagnosis of the learner. A learner who uses a data input device such as a smart pen and a stylus pen by using data obtained from the data input device. The method, apparatus and computer program relate to technology for obtaining input data based on information inputted by a user for at least one question with the data input device, creating test behavior data on the user from the obtained input data, analyzing cognition and behavior of the user based on at least one of metadata on the at least one question and the created test behavior data, and providing a personalized study plan to the user through an algorithm using machine learning based on the cognition and behavior analysis.

Abstract: Aspects of the present disclosure are directed to devices, systems, and methods for optimized integration of a human operator with a machine for safe and efficient operation. Accordingly, aspects of the present disclosure are directed to systems, methods, and devices which evaluate and determine a cognitive state of an operator, and allocate tasks to either the machine and/or operator based on the cognitive state of the operator, among other factors.

Abstract: A system and method for predicting risk of violence for an individual (primarily school violence, but not limited to school violence) performs the following steps: (a) receiving responses to questions from an individual; (b) extracting by a computerized annotator words or phrases from the questions and responses; (c) assigning by the annotator extracted word(s) or phrase(s) to at least one of a plurality of pre-defined categories; and (d) automatically identifying and scoring words or phrases that could be classified into the pre-defined categories by a trained machine-learning engine to produce a score reflecting relative risk of violence by the individual. The pre-defined categories include: expression of violent acts or thoughts of the individual; expression of negative feelings, thoughts or acts of others; expression of negative feelings, thoughts or acts of the individual; expression of family discord or tragedies; and expression of protective factors.

Abstract: A system and method for providing live gameplay updates receives a modification for a videogame, the modification affecting a gameplay aspect of the videogame during execution of the videogame. The system and method determine a target group for deploying the modification. The target group includes first one or more live instances of the videogame. The system and method deploy the modification to the target group and receive gameplay data associated with the gameplay aspect from the target group. The system and method deploy the modification to second one or more live instances of the videogame based at least in part on an analysis of the received gameplay data.

Abstract: A patient simulator may include a pump, a compressor, a power source, and a simulated torso in which the pump, the compressor, and the power source are contained. The compressor may include an inlet to which a bellows is coupled. A head coupling may detachably couple a simulated neck to the simulated torso. Similarly, an extremity coupling may detachably couple a simulated lower extremity to a simulated upper extremity, which simulated upper extremity is coupled to the simulated torso. The pump, the compressor, and/or the power source may provide hydraulic fluid, pneumatic fluid, and or electrical power, respectively, into: the simulated neck via the head coupling; or the simulated lower extremity via the extremity coupling. In addition, or instead, the patient simulator may include an invasive blood pressure (IBP) assembly having an armature adapted to contact a tube to change a fluid pressure in the IBP assembly.

Abstract: A game development method and apparatus, a game running method and apparatus, and an electronic device. The game development method comprises: receiving a development instruction for a target function of a game (S101); obtaining a target prefabricated part corresponding to the target function from a preset database on the basis of the development instruction, a plurality of prefabricated parts being pre-stored in the database, each prefabricated part corresponding to one function setting, and each prefabricated part comprising a control configured with a preset logic, an application interface, and a backend invocation cloud function (S102); and developing the target function of the game according to the target prefabricated part (S103). According to the method, the development workload can be effectively reduced, the development labor cost and the later server maintenance cost are reduced, and thus the development efficiency is effectively improved.

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.

Abstract: Using an observation platform for training, monitoring, and mining structured communications. A signal is received from a first communication device at a second communication device associated with a computer system, wherein a first characteristic of the signal corresponds to an audible source and a second characteristic of the signal corresponds to information indicative of a geographic position of the first communication device.

Abstract: An assistive fitness system, assistive fitness method, and fitness equipment are provided. The assistive fitness system includes a thermal imaging device configured to receive an infrared signal from a human body and perform thermal imaging processing based on the infrared signal to generate a human body image; a comparing device configured to compare the human body image with a reference image of a standard fitness movement to generate a comparison result; and a display device configured to display the human body image and the comparison result of the human body image and the reference image.

Abstract: Provided is a social game capable of, when a new group is created, allowing such a group to progress a game smoothly. A server device that provides a game, in which a plurality of players can participate, is connected to terminal devices operated by the players via a communication line, and comprises: an information storage unit; and a control unit. The information storage unit stores information on a first group, in which the players participate, and information on a second group, in which the players are supposed to participate; the control unit receives notification on acceptance of participation in the second group from the terminal devices, and when it is determined that the number of players in the second group reaches a certain number, stores the second group as a new first group at the information storage unit.

Abstract: Implementations relate to anatomical models and surgical training. In some implementations, an anatomical training model includes a base portion and a top portion that form a hollow space between the base portion and top portion. A plurality of holes are positioned in the top portion. The model includes a plurality of cannula supports, where each cannula support is aligned with one or more corresponding holes in the top portion.

Abstract: A content generation system, the system comprising an input obtaining unit operable to obtain one or more samples of input text and/or audio relating to a first content, an input analysis unit operable to generate n-grams representing one or more elements of the obtained inputs, a representation generating unit operable to generate a visual representation of one or more of the generated n-grams, and a display generation unit operable to generate second content comprising one or more elements of the visual representation in association with the first content.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to providing an online shooting game by a game server communicatively connected to a player terminal. The player terminal may display a virtual online shooting game environment based on information received from the game server. Providing an online shooting game may include: selecting a basic identification range within a virtual online shooting game environment displayed on the player terminal; detecting one or more enemy characters that are within the basic identification range; determining one of the detected one or more enemy characters as an automatic tracking object; and allowing an aiming point to automatically track movement of the automatic tracking object within the basic identification range.

Abstract: The gaming system and method of the present disclosure provide a Class II bingo game with a player-selectable wild spot feature. Generally, for a play of the Class II bingo game and for each player, the gaming system provides that player a bingo card and enables the player to affirmatively designate up to a designated quantity of spots of the bingo card as wild spots. The wild spots are guaranteed marks. The gaming system then draws bingo numbers until a game-winning pattern is marked on one of the players' bingo cards.

Abstract: A system that incorporates the subject disclosure may include, for example, a processor coupled to a memory storing instructions and to a near field sensor. Execution of the instructions can cause the processor to perform operations including defining a zone corresponding to a portion of an accessory comprising the sensor, detecting a gesture of an object in the zone by sensing the object with the sensor, determining that the gesture is a new gesture not previously associated with the zone and not previously associated with a gaming action controlling presentations produced by a gaming application, associating the gesture with the zone and with the gaming action, subsequently detecting the gesture in the zone, obtaining the gaming action associated with the gesture, and transmitting the gaming action to the gaming application. Other embodiments are disclosed.

Abstract: A method of managing an interaction of a student with a class about a subject, the subject having at least one lesson having at least one topic, the topic having at least one of exposition content, demonstration content and test content, the test content having a query and a scheme for mapping a response to a result, comprising: presenting content to the student and storing the interaction of the student with the content presented.

Abstract: A system for improving physical motor control of affected human extremities and related cognitive and nervous system processes improvement includes a computer device having a display device and an input device each disposed in communication with the computer device. The computer device is configured to display to a user at least one virtual body part that represents a corresponding body part portion of the user requiring improvement. The virtual body part(s) is shown in a first configuration on the display device. The computer device receives user input that causes the virtual body part(s) to move in a user-directed motion. The computer device displays the user-directed motion of the virtual body part to a second configuration based on the user input. The user repeats the user input to cause improvement of physical motor control of the corresponding body part of the user.

Abstract: Aspects of the disclosure include methods and systems for pre-action training. 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. The user-controllable image may be configurable to a user. At least a moveable portion of the user-controllable image may be constructed to move based on input from a user. The user-controllable image may be constructed to enable pre-action training of 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. Additionally, the methods and systems described provide pre-action training control of non-virtual prostheses, exoskeleton body parts, powered orthotic devices, robots or other motile or audiovisual output devices.

Abstract: In some embodiments, a system is provided that includes a portable electronic device; and an application executable on the portable electronic device, the application including computer program code that (a) monitors acceleration data during a flight of an airplane; and (b) displays a representation of the acceleration data in relation to a threshold acceleration of the airplane. Numerous other aspects are provided.

Abstract: An information handling system may include a processor, a data storage device, a power management unit, a thermo-haptic mouse, including an array of thermoelectric generators of a thermo-haptic module to selectively heat or cool a portion of the thermo-haptic mouse to be felt by a user of the thermo-haptic mouse, and a piezoelectric actuator of the thermo-haptic module to selectively apply a vibration to the portions of the thermo-haptic mouse to be felt by the user of the thermo-haptic mouse, and the processor executing code of a mouse training machine learning system to: receive, as training input, captured images during the execution of a gaming application and provide, as output, image recognition dataset descriptive of recognized game action event environmental data during execution of the gaming application, the image recognition dataset to be used by the processor executing a thermo-haptic feedback model evaluation system to provide thermo-haptic signals to the array of thermoelectric generators and th