Abstract: A device management server computer (“server”) and processing methods are disclosed. In some embodiments, the server is programmed to manage a plurality of input devices and output devices in a physical room. The server is programmed to analyze media data capturing actions performed by a user in real time as a participant in the physical room, determine how the user would like to connect at least one of the input devices and one of the output devices from the analysis, and enable the connection. The sever is programmed to interpret the actions and derive commands for connecting two or more devices based on predetermined data regarding the input devices and output devices and rules for referring to and connecting these devices.

Abstract: A device management server computer (“server”) and processing methods are disclosed. In some embodiments, the server is programmed to manage a plurality of input devices and output devices in a physical room. The server is programmed to analyze media data capturing actions performed by a user in real time as a participant in the physical room, determine how the user would like to connect at least one of the input devices and one of the output devices from the analysis, and enable the connection. The sever is programmed to interpret the actions and derive commands for connecting two or more devices based on predetermined data regarding the input devices and output devices and rules for referring to and connecting these devices.

Abstract: A device management server computer (“server”) is programmed to manage a plurality of input devices and output devices in a physical room. The server is programmed to analyze media data capturing actions performed by a user in real time as a participant in the physical room, determine how the user would like to connect at least one of the input devices and one of the output devices from the analysis, and enable the connection. The sever is programmed to interpret the actions and derive commands for connecting two or more devices based on predetermined data regarding the input devices and output devices and rules for referring to and connecting these devices.

Abstract: A device management server computer (“server”) is programmed to manage a plurality of input devices and output devices in a physical room. The server is programmed to analyze media data capturing actions performed by a user in real time as a participant in the physical room, determine how the user would like to connect at least one of the input devices and one of the output devices from the analysis, and enable the connection. The sever is programmed to interpret the actions and derive commands for connecting two or more devices based on predetermined data regarding the input devices and output devices and rules for referring to and connecting these devices.

Abstract: A massively multiplayer educational online game presents a computer generated gameplay world where acquiring and demonstrating mastery of educational skills is a requirement for survival and advancement of a learner's game character. The game provides a method for effectively teaching a set of target educational skills by motivating the learner to improved understanding of the skills by having to demonstrate the skills as part of the game. The skills become immediately meaningful and relevant to the learner within the game itself, as feedback on skill understanding is provided directly, indirectly, or both directly and indirectly through game performance, motivating the learner to improve understanding of the skills.

Abstract: On-line parental control systems are provided in connection with ‘activity for credit’ systems where a child earns credits into an account by performing prescribed activity. The credit earned may be spent on goods and services, and in particular in on-line transactions. Both spending and earning activity are controlled by a parent or other guardian by way of a special account login. A parent may designate earning parameters and further spending rules to control activity of her child. Accordingly, and on-line control system is coupled via the Internet to a user community including a child member and a parent member. A member account includes a parent facility with a rule library and lesson library. By way of a parent control module, a parent set parameters of the member account which cannot be manipulated by the child. Thereafter, the member account performs in a manner suitable to the parent in view of her selections.

Abstract: A machine readable instruction sheet for scanning along with a document. The machine readable instruction sheet is generally placed on top of the document prior to scanning. The machine readable instruction sheet includes at least two sets of distinct machine readable markings. Each of the at least two sets of distinct machine-readable markings include instructions for tasks.

Abstract: A machine readable instruction sheet for scanning along with a document. The machine readable instruction sheet has machine readable markings including instructions for multiple tasks, wherein at least one of the multiple tasks includes printing a copy of the document locally. A user scans the document along with a machine-readable instruction sheet exactly one time, the device scans the machine readable area and prints a copy of the document and electronically transmits a copy of the document to a recipient.