Abstract: A computerized system for assessing performance includes an interactive computer simulation station for providing a simulation of a machine to train a student in how to operate the machine and an instructor operating station communicatively connected to the interactive computer simulation station to receive instructor assessment data from an instructor at the instructor operating station. The system includes an automatic rules-based assessment module for automatically assessing a performance of the student during the simulation based on one or more rules to thereby provide automatic assessment data. The system includes an artificial intelligence (AI) module for receiving both the instructor assessment data and the automatic assessment data and for providing a hybrid performance assessment of the student based on an AI assessment model trained using training sets of instructor assessment data and training sets of automatic assessment data.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for creating a deteriorated video feed from actions of a user. The apparatus receives a video feed from one or more cameras, within an enclosed area comprising one or more tangible instruments of a system on which the user performs the actions, wherein the video feed provides images related to the actions performed by the user interacting with the system through the one or more tangible instruments. The apparatus captures one or more visual-perception inhibitors affecting the user, wherein the one or more visual-perception inhibitors affect the user while performing the actions in the system. The apparatus comprises a video processing module for deteriorating the video feed by selectively modifying images from the video feed into a deteriorated video feed considering the captured one or more visual-perception inhibitors.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for creating a deteriorated video feed from actions of a user. The apparatus receives a video feed from one or more cameras, within an enclosed area comprising one or more tangible instruments of a system on which the user performs the actions, wherein the video feed provides images related to the actions performed by the user interacting with the system through the one or more tangible instruments. The apparatus captures one or more visual-perception inhibitors affecting the user, wherein the one or more visual-perception inhibitors affect the user while performing the actions in the system. The apparatus comprises a video processing module for deteriorating the video feed by selectively modifying images from the video feed into a deteriorated video feed considering the captured one or more visual-perception inhibitors.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for generating a stream of images representing a sequence of events related to a system. The apparatus defines a field view of a user from a 3D location within an enclosed area. The apparatus comprises a network interface module for receiving, from a first data source, the sequence of events related to the system, the sequence of events comprising actions of the user performed on one or more tangible instruments of the system, and for receiving, from a second data source, images related to at least a portion of the enclosed area within the field of view of the user. The apparatus further comprises an image generator module for determining a virtual camera position in the enclosed area from the 3D location, and for rendering the stream of images from the virtual camera position to produce a rendered stream of images.

Abstract: A simulation server capable of configuring events of a lesson plan through interactions with a computing device. The simulation server stores in a memory at least one lesson plan. Each lesson plan comprises at least one event, and each event comprises at least one rule. The simulation server receives a lesson plan selection from the computing device. The simulation server extracts from the memory the at least one event corresponding to the lesson plan selection and the corresponding at least one rule, and transmits the extracted at least one event and at least one rule corresponding to the selected lesson plan to the computing device. The simulation server further receives from the computing device, a selection of at least one event to be used for the selected lesson plan with a configuration of the at least one rule for each selected event.

Abstract: A cartridge razor sharpening device is provided. The sharpening device is configured to sharpen blades of cartridge razors, allowing for extended life and use. The device may operate to either slide over the blades to sharpen the blade edge, or may allow the blades to slidably move on the cartridge over the sharpening device. In some embodiments, a blade adjustment mechanism may be utilized to adjust a position of the blades after sharpening.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for creating a deteriorated video feed from actions of a user. The apparatus receives a video feed from one or more cameras, within an enclosed area comprising one or more tangible instruments of a system on which the user performs the actions, wherein the video feed provides images related to the actions performed by the user interacting with the system through the one or more tangible instruments. The apparatus captures one or more visual-perception inhibitors affecting the user, wherein the one or more visual-perception inhibitors affect the user while performing the actions in the system. The apparatus comprises a video processing module for deteriorating the video feed by selectively modifying images from the video feed into a deteriorated video feed considering the captured one or more visual-perception inhibitors.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for generating a stream of images representing a sequence of events related to a system. The apparatus defines a field view of a user from a 3D location within an enclosed area. The apparatus comprises a network interface module for receiving, from a first data source, the sequence of events related to the system, the sequence of events comprising actions of the user performed on one or more tangible instruments of the system, and for receiving, from a second data source, images related to at least a portion of the enclosed area within the field of view of the user. The apparatus further comprises an image generator module for determining a virtual camera position in the enclosed area from the 3D location, and for rendering the stream of images from the virtual camera position to produce a rendered stream of images.

Abstract: A cartridge razor sharpening device is provided. The sharpening device is configured to sharpen blades of cartridge razors, allowing for extended life and use. The device may operate to either slide over the blades to sharpen the blade edge, or may allow the blades to slidably move on the cartridge over the sharpening device. In some embodiments, a blade adjustment mechanism may be utilized to adjust a position of the blades after sharpening.

Abstract: A cartridge razor sharpening device is provided. The sharpening device is configured to sharpen blades of cartridge razors, allowing for extended life and use. The device may operate to either slide over the blades to sharpen the blade edge, or may allow the blades to slidably move on the cartridge over the sharpening device. In some embodiments, a blade adjustment mechanism may be utilized to adjust a position of the blades after sharpening.

Abstract: A simulation server capable of creating events of a lesson plan based on simulation data statistics. The simulation server comprises memory for storing simulation data, and a processing unit. The processing unit executes a plurality of simulations functionalities according to a lesson plan. The processing unit collects simulation data representative of the execution of the plurality of simulations functionalities according to the lesson plan. The processing unit stores the simulation data in the memory. The processing unit processes the simulation data to generate simulation data statistics. The processing unit creates at least one event having at least one rule based on the simulation data statistics. The at least one rule consists in at least one measurable value to be measured by at least one of the simulation functionalities.