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: 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: 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.

Abstract: A system for evaluating an operator in a training mission on a training element, including a first processing unit configured to receive and process first data to generate converted data according to an operating frequency; a second processing unit configured to receive and process the converted data and mission support data according to the operating frequency to generate second data; and a third processing unit configured to receive and compare the converted data with the second data according to the operating frequency such to generate, based on said comparison, response data. Response data comprise visualisation data and the evaluation system further includes a graphic process unit configured to receive visualisation data and generate a map of the operating environment wherein the training element operates.

Abstract: Systems and methods are disclosed for evidence-based training of aircraft operators. For example, a computer-implemented method may include: analyzing aircraft flight data indicative of actions performed by an aircraft operator in operating aircraft, to thereby determine an assessment of a performance of the aircraft operator in operating aircraft; based on the assessment, determining a training scenario to be presented to the aircraft operator via a training simulator as part of training for the aircraft operator; providing, to the training simulator, information indicative of the determined training scenario; receiving, from the training simulator, training flight data indicative of actions performed by the aircraft operator during a simulation of the scenario using the training simulator; and based on the training flight data and the assessment, determining an evaluation of the training for the aircraft operator.

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 interrupter, 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: A virtual reality system with an inspecting function of assembling and disassembling and an inspection method of assembling and disassembling based on virtual reality are presented. A learning-end acquires an inspection data and a teaching assembling-disassembling record being set with a plurality of checkpoints, plays the teaching assembling-disassembling record, modifies a learning assembling-disassembling status of a plurality of virtual objects based on user's operations for assembling or disassembling. The learning-end issues an assembling-disassembling error reminder when the learning assembling-disassembling status is inconsistent with a teaching assembling-disassembling status at any of the checkpoints.