Abstract: The system set forth herein relates to a network formed between an instructor device and one or more student devices where the system monitors sensors in the student devices to determine whether the student is distracted. The instructor is able to identify operating parameters for the system in the form of rules. The student devices must follow the rules, and where the system detects a rule violation, a warning may be issued to the instructor, student, or both. This allows students to have their mobile devices (such as cell phones or tablets) in class, and even use the mobile devices to participate in class, but also allows the instructor to remotely control and monitor how those student devices are being used.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to an audience response communication system that enables a user to submit multiple responses to a single question from a presenter. The system comprises a base unit and a plurality of remove input devices. The base unit and the remote input devices include processing units and communication devices such that data is transmitted between the base unit and the input devices. A user is provided with a plurality of input options via the remote input device. Responses are generated by the remote units by receiving an input indicator from the user based on user selection, which are then transmitted to the base unit. While a polling period is open, the input devices may receive additional selections from the user, and generate further response messages that include the user's previous responses as well as any additional selections, which are then transmitted to the base unit.

Abstract: A wireless sensor probe is used for performing experiments in an interactive laboratory. The probe may include a plurality of sensors for collecting experimental data during an experiment and a transmitter for wirelessly transmitting the collected data to a receiver module. The receiver module is adapted for transferring the data to a computer where a software component may process the data for presentation of the resultant processed data on a display substantially in real-time.

Abstract: A wireless sensor probe is used for performing experiments in an interactive laboratory. The probe may include a plurality of sensors for collecting experimental data during an experiment and a transmitter for wirelessly transmitting the collected data to a receiver module. The receiver module is adapted for transferring the data to a computer where a software component may process the data for presentation of the resultant processed data on a display substantially in real-time.

Abstract: An audience response system comprising a base unit and a plurality of remote units communicating using wireless communication operating on a frequency pair. When a response key on a remote unit is activated, the remote unit transmits a voting signal packet to the base unit. The base unit registers the vote and transmits an acknowledgment signal to the remote unit. When the remote unit receives an acknowledgment signal, the remote unit certifies to the operator that the vote was received. If an acknowledgment signal is not received, the remote unit will attempt at least one retransmission after a random delay before alerting the operator that the vote attempt has failed.

Abstract: An audience response system comprising a base unit and a plurality of remote units communicating using wireless communication operating on a frequency pair. When a response key on a remote unit is activated, the remote unit transmits a voting signal packet to the base unit. The base unit registers the vote and transmits an acknowledgment signal to the remote unit. When the remote unit receives an acknowledgment signal, the remote unit certifies to the operator that the vote was received. If an acknowledgment signal is not received, the remote unit will attempt at least one retransmission after a random delay before alerting the operator that the vote attempt has failed.

Abstract: The present invention provides systems and methods for an instructor to periodically poll students to ensure that educational material being presented is being comprehended by students. The systems and methods may be utilized at large learning institutions such as universities as the system supports numerous users. The systems and methods provide two-way communication and allow for feedback from students at a reasonable cost.