Abstract: A pillowcase alarm system is provided. The system includes a pillowcase adapted to receive a pillow; a printed circuit board, microcontroller and RF transceiver; at least one vibration motor; and executable code causing a cellular telephone, smartphone or computer to communicate wirelessly with the system; view the status of the system; and configure the user defined alarm settings. The complete system is designed to provide the user an adaptable waking experience while maintaining the integrity of the pillow and bedding.

Abstract: A system for knowledge assessment and encouraging learning comprises transmitting to the a terminal a plurality of multiple choice questions and two-dimensional answers thereto, the answers including a plurality of full-confidence answers consisting of single-choice answers, a plurality of partial-confidence answers consisting of sets of multiple single-choice answers, and an unsure answer. The system further administers a confidence-based assessment (CBA) test that presents to the test subject the plurality of multiple choice questions directed to categorical topics, and the two-dimensional answers thereto, by which the test subject indicates both their substantive answer and the level of confidence category of their answer. The system compiles a knowledge profile from the scored CBA test, and encourages learning so that the user can address knowledge deficiencies as identified through the CBA test.

Abstract: A method and system for knowledge assessment and learning that assesses the true knowledge of a human subject. The invention incorporates non-one dimensional testing techniques to obtain the subject's knowledge and associated confidence level. The invention produces an assessment or test profile, including formative and summative evaluation, which is correlated to a database of learning materials and presented to the subject for review and/or reeducation of the substantive response. The invention accommodates various test queries without regard to the specific nature of the queried subject. The present invention is adaptable for use in microprocessor-based stand alone computers, individual use or distributed in a client-server environment of a communication network.

Abstract: A method and system for knowledge assessment and learning for assessing the true knowledge of a human subject. The invention incorporates non-one dimensional testing techniques to obtain the subject's knowledge and confidence level associated with the knowledge. The invention produces an assessment or test profile, which includes formative and summative evaluation. The profile is correlated to database of learning materials and presented to the subject for review and/or reeducation of the substantive response thereby ensuring the subject's acquisition of the true knowledge or accurate information. The invention accommodates various test queries without regard to the specific nature of the subject matter on which the test subject is queried.

Abstract: A disintegrable golf tee comprised of clay, grass seed and a soil conditioner selected from among the following ingredients: a fertilizer, insecticide, herbicide, fungicide, larvacide or a mixture of same.Humus may be added to the composition as an optional ingredient.The tee thus produced can be shattered upon impact with a club head or it can be impressed into the ground. In either event, it decomposes upon contact with moisture to impart beneficial properties to the grass and soil.