Abstract: A method including: providing a workspace user interface to one or more users for the meeting; displaying on the workspace user interface of each of the one or more users in the planning mode the plurality of topic items in the agenda list; receiving from the one or more users through the workspace user interface in the planning mode a first input to reorder the plurality of topic items in the agenda list; displaying on the workspace user interface of each of the one or more users in the planning mode the plurality of topic items in the agenda list as reordered by the first input; receiving from one of the one or more users a second input though the workspace user interface in the planning mode to activate the meeting mode; displaying on the workspace user interface of each of the one or more users in the meeting mode the plurality of topic items in the agenda list with a budgeted time for each of the plurality of topic items; receiving from one of the one or more users through the workplace user interface in

Abstract: A method including: providing a workspace user interface to one or more users for the meeting; receiving from the one or more users a first input though the workspace user interface to create a plurality of topic items in the two or more lists; displaying on the workspace user interface the plurality of topic items in each of the two or more lists simultaneously; receiving from the one or more users a second input through the workspace user interface to move a first selected topic item of the plurality of topic items from a first list of the two or more lists to a second list of the two or more lists; updating at least one of the two or more lists based on the second input; and displaying on the workspace user interface the two or more lists simultaneously as updated based on the second input. Other embodiments are provided.

Abstract: A method including: providing a workspace user interface to one or more users for the meeting; automatically recording first data including a join time and a leave time associated with each of the one or more users when the workspace user interface is in the meeting mode; automatically recording second data including a topic creation time and a topic creation user of the one or more users for each of the plurality of topic items when the workspace user interface is in either the planning mode or the meeting mode; automatically recording third data including an order in which the plurality of topic items were discussed when the workspace user interface is in the meeting mode; automatically recording fourth data including a start discussion time and a discussion timer for each of the plurality of topic items that were discussed when the workspace user interface is in the meeting mode; automatically recording fifth data including a note creation time, a note creation user of the one or more users, and a note top

Abstract: A marking detection system detects markings on a printed medium, such as pencil markings in bubbles on the printed medium. The marking detection system includes a circuit board with a plurality of components thereon, including an optical subsystem and an electronic subsystem including circuitry. The marking detection system further includes a shroud for optically isolating a plurality of emitting and detecting elements of the system.

Abstract: A wireless classroom response system includes multiple wireless networks, each serving a different classroom. Each network has a computer located proximate to the classroom that the wireless network serves. The computer executes a communications server and an application program, wherein the application program facilitates classroom activities. The system also includes a wireless access point located proximate to the classroom. The wireless access point is communicatively linked to the computer. The system also has a plurality of handheld units. Each handheld unit displays, to a user, a list of the networks, and receives a user input indicating which one of the wireless networks the handheld unit should connect. The handheld unit connects to the chosen wireless network, thereby becoming a node in the wireless network. It also transmits data to the application program via the wireless access point and the communications server.

Abstract: A device and method for reading optical marks are disclosed. The device, an optical mark reader (OMR) has an array of photo sensors with light-emitting diodes (LEDs), which are driven by digital-to-analog converters (DACs), which are in turn controlled by a microcontroller. When calibrating the OMR, the sensors read a white card, and the microcontroller adjust the DACs so that the outputs of all sensors are at a voltage close to the saturation points of the photo-transistors in the sensors so that the maximum useable ranges of the sensors are utilized. The sensors then read one or more patterns of known grayscales and their response voltages are recorded. The microcontroller generates an array of voltage values as a function of grayscale for each sensor and store the values in a memory device. When reading an optical marks, the sensor output voltage in response to a mark is looked up in the table of voltages values stored in the memory device to determine the grayscale of the mark.

Abstract: An optical mark reader includes a housing formed by a base and an upper housing assembly. A scanner is associated with the upper housing assembly for performing scanning operations on cards that are input into the housing. The base and the upper housing are detachably connected to each other by a quick connect/disconnect fastening system which permits easy access to the lens of the scanner, whereby the lens can be cleaned as needed. In addition, the housing includes a unique card path defined, in part, by a pair of guide walls on the base. The card path includes an inlet that is tapered both vertically and horizontally make insertion of cards into the housing easier. Further, a single, offset drive wheel is used to transport cards through the housing.

Abstract: An optical mark reader includes a housing formed by a base and an upper housing assembly. A scanner is associated with the upper housing assembly for performing scanning operations on cards that are input into the housing. The base and the upper housing are detachably connected to each other by a quick connect/disconnect fastening system which permits easy access to the lens of the scanner, whereby the lens can be cleaned as needed. In addition, the housing includes a unique card path defined, in part, by a pair of guide walls on the base. The card path includes an inlet that is tapered both vertically and horizontally make insertion of cards into the housing easier. Further, a single, offset drive wheel is used to transport cards through the housing.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a data form for use with an optical mark reading apparatus, the form including rows and columns of data marks locations, the first column comprising timing marks, the second column including a form compatibility mark and a third column including data mark locations indicating form length and type. The present invention further relates to a data form including rows and columns of data marks locations, at least two of the rows proximate the top of the form designated control rows and data marks within the control rows in a first column indicating timing marks, in a second column indicating form compatibility and in a third column indicating form length and layout.

Abstract: A device and method for reading optical marks are disclosed. The device, an optical mark reader (OMR) has an array of photo sensors with light-emitting diodes (LEDs), which are driven by digital-to-analog converters (DACs), which are in turn controlled by a microcontroller. When calibrating the OMR, the sensors read a white card, and the microcontroller adjust the DACs so that the outputs of all sensors are at a voltage close to the saturation points of the photo-transistors in the sensors so that the maximum useable ranges of the sensors are utilized. The sensors then read one or more patterns of known grayscales and their response voltages are recorded. The microcontroller generates an array of voltage values as a function of grayscale for each sensor and store the values in a memory device. When reading an optical marks, the sensor output voltage in response to a mark is looked up in the table of voltages values stored in the memory device to determine the grayscale of the mark.