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.

Abstract: In some embodiments, a method includes receiving, at a processor, audio data related to a verbal conversation between a first user and a second user and converting, using a natural language processing algorithm, the audio data into a set of text data portions. The method further includes analyzing the set of text data portions to determine a domain of the verbal conversation and a set of concepts associated with the domain and retrieving a set of educational content files associated with the set of concepts to provide educational content related to and during the verbal conversation to the first user or the second user. The method includes sending at least one notification to cause at least one pause of the verbal conversation and automatically sending, during the at least one pause of the verbal conversation, a signal to playback at least one educational content file.

Abstract: An example system for demonstrating at least one aspect of an orthopedic surgical procedure includes a first device and a second device. In this example, the first device is configured to display a presentation to a first user, wherein the presentation includes one or more virtual elements and wherein the one or more virtual elements comprise a three-dimensional (3D) virtual representation of one or more anatomical features associated with the orthopedic surgical procedure. In this example, the second device is configured to display the presentation to a second user. In this example, the one or more virtual elements demonstrate at least one aspect of the orthopedic surgical procedure and wherein control of at least some of the one or more virtual elements are assignable from the first device to the second device.

Abstract: A virtual reality training and evaluation system may comprise a visual display device, one or more user input devices, one or more computer processors, a memory, and a network communication device. Computer-executable instructions are stored in the memory and configured to cause the one or more computer processors to execute a virtual reality training program that simulates a virtual environment displayed on the visual display device. A user is typically prompted to complete a task within the virtual environment. The task may be an electrical, gas, or water construction, maintenance, or service task. User interactions with the virtual environment in order to complete the task are received via the one or more user input devices. The user's performance of the task (and related subtasks) is typically monitored and compared to defined evaluation criteria. Thereafter, the user may be provided with an evaluation.

Abstract: Disclosed is a control method of an electronic device. The control method includes receiving an input of an essay written by a student with respect to at least one question, identifying an attribute value of the essay for each parameter by analyzing text constituting the essay, and displaying the text constituting the essay and displaying an indicator that emphasizes at least one sub-text related to the attribute value of the essay for each parameter within the displayed text, wherein a probability of acceptance is predicted by comparing award information and activity of the student with award information and activity information of successful applicants.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention comprise a dynamic motion seat with at least five directions of motion for vehicle simulation.

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: An augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) system and methods therefore are provided for assisting in learning to read. The system stores book data capturing the sequence of a book and dictionary which is used by a display controller for displaying symbols on an AAC reading user interface. This enables set of symbols to be displayed for each word which include a symbols having a contextually appropriate meaning for the current word being read within a displayed group of symbols. A reader conveys their understanding of the word by selecting the correct symbol. Selecting a symbol triggers audio output of the word associated with the symbol.

Abstract: A phonics prism system includes a transparent base having lights and filters that illuminate text located under the base. A sensor reads text located under the transparent base and a microphone receives input from a user's voice. A feedback program control the lights and filters based on input from the sensor and the microphone to determine how to illuminate the text. A mirror is located at a rear side of the base allowing a user to view themselves as they read text under the base. A transparent cover extends from a top portion of the mirror diagonally to a front side of the base.

Abstract: Techniques are disclosed for machine learning optimized storage system simulation in a virtual environment. For example, a system includes at least one processing device including a processor coupled to a memory; the at least one processing device being configured to implement the following steps: receiving a series of action alerts from a virtual reality system concerning a virtual reality representation of a storage system; translating each action alert in the action alert series into a corresponding storage system simulator event state, to generate a series of event states; using a machine learning model to determine a new event state based on the series of event states; generating a new event based on the new event state and on the series of event states; and updating a storage system simulation corresponding to the virtual reality representation of the storage system to display the new event in the virtual reality system.

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.

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: Good health is one of the paramount essentials for any human being. A method and system for assessing and improving wellness of a person using body gestures have been provided. The system is configured to address fitness, wellness and physical movement related problems for both the abled and the differently abled society. The disclosure provides an intelligent and adaptive system that will comprehend the gestures and postures of the person to assess his capability of undertaking wellness activities. The person's movement capabilities and the environment are learnt by the system to track the gestures for the activities. Based on his gestures, the extent of activity achievement is calculated. The system also has the feature of provisioning dynamic activities to the person based on prior attempts and levels of achievements. Additionally, the system also providing the fitness routine in an AR environment by human-to-object mapping through object detection and augmentation.

Abstract: A system includes wearable devices positioned on a subject in different locations. Each wearable device includes motion sensors that measure the subject's movement in three dimensions. The motion sensors generate raw sensory data as the subject performs a physical movement. A data filter is selected based on a condition of the subject and a designated movement corresponding to the physical movement, and used to convert the raw sensory data into formatted data. A level of compliance of the physical movement with a movement model for the designated movement is determined by applying comparative modeling techniques to the formatted data and the movement model. Real-time feedback is delivered dynamically to the subject by the wearable devices during the performance of the physical movement based on the level of compliance. The movement model can be generated, and the comparative modeling techniques can be selected, based on the condition of the subject.

Abstract: A method for providing feedback to a skier includes: receiving, by a feedback computer, sensor data from a plurality of sensors located in a ski boot of the skier, the sensor data representing a movement of the skier during a ski run; receiving, by the feedback computer, video data representing a video recording of the skier during the ski run; after the ski run, synchronizing, by the feedback computer, the sensor data and the video data; and simultaneously displaying, on a display screen in electrical communication with the feedback computer, the video recording and the sensor data.

Abstract: An example method embodying the disclosed technology comprises: digitally storing Teacher models and a Student model at a server computer; training each model with a corpus of unlabeled training data using Masked Language Modeling; fine-tuning each Teacher model for an ASAG task with labeled ground truth data; executing each Teacher model to generate and digitally store a respective set of class probabilities on an unlabeled task-specific data set for the ASAG task; further training the Student model by a linear ensemble of the Teacher models using KD; receiving, at the server computer, digital input comprising a target response text and a corresponding target reference answer text; programmatically inputting the target response text and the corresponding target reference answer text to the Student model, thereby outputting a corresponding predicted binary label; displaying correction data indicating the corresponding predicted binary label in a GUI; and, optionally, displaying explainability data in the GUI.

Abstract: A device for presentation and training in project work or group work includes a housing with cages configured in the interior to be adjacent to a surface segment at least in each corner and/or in the edges and/or in grids. A permanent magnet is arranged in each of the cages so that all magnets can orient themselves. The housing includes an electronic unit having a data memory on which at least one ID number is stored, a switch, and a transmitter connected to the switch and having an antenna. The transmitter wirelessly transmits the ID number to a controller and trigger a further process, which assigns the device a meaning within the scope of the project or group work. A related set comprises at least two devices, and can be used for presentation, training, project work or group work. A related method for digitalizing manually compiled specifications uses the set.

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: 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.