Abstract: A Chinese input system and method that utilizes phonetic identification technology for assisting a user in processing selections from candidate sentences and associated categories. Through the phonetic input method, the invention enables a user to select a candidate sentence that s/he wants to input, reducing the input error rate and increasing his/her input speed.

Abstract: A multimedia foreign language sentence making training system and method without hints in the parent language employs multimedia contents for training sentence making and enabling users to understand the contents quickly, thereby enhancing users' sentence making ability and self expression in a foreign language.

Abstract: An input system and method with a categorized database that classifies and stores sentences according to different classifications and attributes, enabling a user to accurately locate sentences and improve input speed. The invention further provides a simplified integral administrative operation interface for a user to process inserting, deleting, and instantly updating sentences at any time.

Abstract: A Chinese spelling input system and method with the multimedia Chinese spelling learning function is disclosed. Through expandable multimedia learning materials, one can quickly learn the tricks and skills in Chinese spelling input without the limitation of the software platform. The invention further provides a learning process recording function for the user to review learning. The disclosed method includes at least the following steps: starting an input method interface through hot keys, running a learning materials generating module by clicking, the learning materials generating module generating learning materials, and a learning process recording module storing learning data. The disclosed system includes at least an interface function starting module, a learning materials generating module, an output presentation control module, and a learning process recording module.

Abstract: A method and a system for implementing a multi-way game are disclosed, wherein a combination of a learning software and a game software is used, and the user can still perform the game playing procedure. The present invention first divides the game software into a number of game stages, according to the difficulty level or the procedure property of the game software. Then, a source weight for each of a number of game sources needed by each of the game stages is determined, so that a game evaluating module is set up. According to the difficulty level and content of the learning software, a learning weight is respectively determined, so that a learning evaluating module is set up. Next, a related database is set up according to the source weight, the learning evaluating weight, and a transformation function, so that the source weight and the learning evaluating weight can be exchanged to each other.

Abstract: The partially prompted sentence-making system and method of the invention applies various prompted test types to enable a learner to master major syntactic components through repetitive practice during sentence-making training. The system enables a learner to achieve the goal of having good command of sentence making in a foreign language and further develop his/her proficiency in that foreign language.

Abstract: A Chinese phonetic transcription input system and method that applies the comparison functions of imperfect and fuzzy phonetic transcriptions. The disclosed invention employs classified input methods for Chinese characters, phrases or sentences to process documentary editing. Users are able to make an immediate selection in the input system for relevant Chinese characters, phrases and sentences from the database through the comparison functions of imperfect and fuzzy phonetic transcriptions after inputting a phonetic transcription message in the input edit column. Through the input system, relevant Chinese characters and phrases can be rapidly found and listed in the elected characters and phrases column, so that users are able to choose a desired character, phrase or sentence with a hotkey. Moreover, the input system also provides an automatic store function for expanding Chinese characters, phrases and sentences.

Abstract: A system and method for learning language through a role-playing game. The role-playing game integrates the learning process of making sentences. The game includes role and situation simulations, interactive learning and versatile scene and events. Therefore, the learner feels interested, pays attention to learning and fully utilizes his or her imagination and memorization so that learning can be efficiently achieved.

Abstract: A language listening and speaking teaching system and method that utilize a random tests function to provide full-scale and various language training subjects and enable a learner to set up the listening and speaking training process according to his/her preference and create a more well-chosen shadowing learning process. Moreover, it assists a learner by enhancing and deepening the listening and speaking training content through an instant paraphrase and definition function, following completion of the shadowing learning process.

Abstract: A system and method of input with the function of dynamic database adjustment. The object of the invention is to increase input speed of a user by providing a convenient and adjustable database (i.e. for expanding and removing sentences). The system employs the method of dynamically retrieving a sentence from an editable file in another application program and processing divisions of the sentence to be expanded into the database while the input method is activated. It also enables the system to dynamically retrieve and display a chosen sentence from the database to be deleted upon the user's request.

Abstract: A computer-assisted language listening and speaking teaching system and method that combines the functions of listening and speaking teaching and ability assessment with circumstantial teaching journeys to enhance a learner's language listening and speaking abilities through the process of repeatedly listening, shadowing and assessing. The system further includes the following units: an input control unit, a circumstantial database, a test unit, a play unit, a display unit and a recording unit. The method consists of the following steps: starting up the teaching system, entering into a teaching journey and executing a initial task; preparing a test and displaying shadowing teaching content based on test results; recording a shadow sound; playing a shadow sound; and processing teaching content assessment to complete a teaching journey.

Abstract: A conversation practice system with a dynamically adjustable play speed and the method thereof are disclosed. A user can perform dynamical parameter settings at any time during the learning process through a UI. The system immediately updates according to the settings to create a reading environment satisfying the user's needs. The system contains: a material database, a problem-making module, a follow-reading practice module, and a dynamical parameter setting module. The method includes the steps of: starting the conversation practice system and performing initialization of parameter settings, obtaining material sample data and beginning the follow-reading practice process, the user's dynamical parameter settings during the follow-reading process, re-starting the follow-reading practice process according to the dynamical parameter setting contents, and completing the whole follow-reading practice process by the user.

Abstract: A system and method of foreign language training by making questions and sentences within a limited time are disclosed. Through the disclosed method, the learner at the user end can perform real-time foreign language sentence-making training. The disclosed system includes at least: a central message control module, a sentence-making setting control mode, a sentence-making input determination module, and a sentence pattern database. The disclosed method includes at least the steps of: using a sentence-making setting control module to complete practice settings through, using a sentence-making problem generating module to generate output practice sentences, using a sentence-making input determination to carry out a sentence-making practice process, and the learner completing the sentence-making practice process.

Abstract: The specification discloses a method and system for directly starting a PDA OS on a portable PC using a hardware device. Through the design of a hardware PDA starting element (such as a hot key), refreshing the BIOS bootstrap, and a built-in PDA OS, the system can directly start the bootstrap of the PDA OS once the PDA starting element is detected to be enabled. Otherwise, the basic OS preloaded in the portable PC (such as the Windows OS) is started. By using the disclosed method users can avoid the complicated power on procedure and achieve the goal of directly starting a PDA OS by the hardware of the invention.

Abstract: A method and system for starting a multiple PDA OS through a menu is disclosed. The invention mainly modifies the BIOS booting procedure in a notebook PC installed with multiple OS's. After the notebook PC is turned on, the multiple OS's are detected. These multiple OS's, including a PDA OS and a normal notebook PC basic OS (such as the Windows OS), are displayed on a menu. By ignoring some hardware diagnostic steps during the BIOS booting procedure and only performing hardware diagnoses for those input devices that support menu manipulations, the starting speed of the laptop can be accelerated. The user can thus start any OS by clicking the desired item in the OS menu.

Abstract: A method of supporting multiple PDA systems on a notebook PC is disclosed. The method includes the steps of: making two basic partitions for Windows and the PDA on the HD of a notebook PC; providing the options of using the Windows system or the PDA system for a user to select when the notebook PC is turned on; initializing and testing the Windows system and running the Windows OS when the user selects the Windows system; initializing and testing the PDA system and running the PDA OS when the user selects the PDA system.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a process for the preparation of zirconium tungstate (ZrW2O8) ceramic body, comprising a reactive sintering step to react and sinter powders of the raw materials comprising a Zr-containing compound and a W-containing compound to form a zirconium tungstate ceramic body. The addition of zirconium tungstate powders as the seeds in the process can effectively reduce the steps, shorten the preparation time, lower the sintering temperature and duration, save the cost, and provide the zirconium tungstate ceramic body with uniform microstructure. Also, a process for the preparation of modified zirconium tungstate ceramic body is disclosed, by forming a second phase in the zirconium tungstate ceramic body to tune the thermal expansion coefficient of the zirconium tungstate ceramic body. The present invention also relates to the use of the modified zirconium tungstate ceramic body to provide a temperature compensated fiber bragg grating (FBG) device.

Abstract: A skateboard includes a wood-made base plate (10) and a graphite fiber-made resilient plate (20) to make the skateboard has excellent resilient and endurance. Additionally, the skateboard has the resilient plate (20) embedded inside so that the graphite fiber does not crack at edges to form sharp thorns to make users hurt.

Abstract: A skateboard includes an elongated body having a top plate, a bottom plate and two opposite closed side plates each located between the top plate and the bottom plate, a support base formed on the mediate portion of the top plate, a plurality of reinforcing ribs each longitudinally arranged in the elongated body and each supported between the top plate and the bottom plate, two strengthened frames each longitudinally arranged in the elongated body located adjacent to the support base, and each supported between the top plate and the bottom plate, and a foam core material inside the elongated body located between the strengthened frames and the reinforcing ribs.

Abstract: The present invention, provides natural-source compositions having consistent, effective antibrowning and antioxidant characteristics. Additionally, the present invention provides methods for making the antibrowning/antioxidant compositions of the present invention. More specifically, the present invention provides natural-source, browning and oxidizing inhibitor compositions comprising S-sinapyl-L-cysteine, N-L-&ggr;-glutamyl-S-sinapyl-L-cysteine, S-sinapyl glutathione, or various mixtures thereof. Methods for making such natural, antibrowning/antioxidant compositions from pineapple juice and/or from pineapple processing plant waste streams include efficient and effective separation of the present invention compositions from unwanted sugars, acids, phenolic compounds, and other undesirable compounds present in pineapple juice and/or pineapple processing plant waste streams.