Abstract: A system, method, and computer readable-storage medium establishing a communication path between a mobile device and a non-mobile device. The method includes controlling display of a webpage for display on the non-mobile device, receiving data input via the webpage, the data including a mobile number associated with the mobile device, transmitting a message using the mobile number received from the non-mobile device, the message including a hyperlink that includes a uniform resource locator (URL), in response to performing a function at the mobile device, receiving a response associated with the function performed, coordinating communication between the mobile device and the non-mobile device to transmit the response through a communication path to the non-mobile device, and controlling display of the response received from the mobile device in the webpage of the non-mobile device.

Abstract: A system, method, and computer readable-storage medium establishing a communication path between a mobile device and a non-mobile device. The method includes controlling display of a webpage for display on the non-mobile device, receiving data input via the webpage, the data including a mobile number associated with the mobile device, transmitting a message using the mobile number received from the non-mobile device, the message including a hyperlink that includes a uniform resource locator (URL), in response to performing a function at the mobile device, receiving a response associated with the function performed, coordinating communication between the mobile device and the non-mobile device to transmit the response through a communication path to the non-mobile device, and controlling display of the response received from the mobile device in the webpage of the non-mobile device.

Abstract: A decision assistance device provides a user the ability to access and obtain actionable intelligence or other information to make tactical and strategic decisions. The decision assistance device allows the user to obtain information for future, near-future, and/or real time scenarios. The device advantageously provides the information to the user in a manner that minimizes an amount of attention and interaction required by the user while still permitting the user to rapidly manipulate the device while moving down a desired decision path. The decision assistance device may take a physical or virtual form.

Abstract: A hand-holdable, durable digital writing and sketching device or assembly having rugged construction that houses an on-board camera with a view through an optical window of a writing surface brought in view by a user moving the device. The device is rugged, sealed, and is capable of withstanding dropping, water submersion, abrasive incursions, and resistance to chemical and fungal degradation. The optical window and optic channel to the camera is protected by a durable and replaceable light-transmitting shield that provides a sealed barrier to the environmental elements harmful to the functioning of the device. The writing and sketching device oscillates between a stowed and a deployed state. The deployed state includes the camera being in view the writing surface and the stowed state includes the camera being either masked from viewing the writing surface or aimed internally from viewing the writing surface.

Abstract: A decision assistance device provides a user the ability to access and obtain actionable intelligence or other information to make tactical and strategic decisions. The decision assistance device allows the user to obtain information for future, near-future, and/or real time scenarios. The device advantageously provides the information to the user in a manner that minimizes an amount of attention and interaction required by the user while still permitting the user to rapidly manipulate the device while moving down a desired decision path. The decision assistance device may take a physical or virtual form.

Abstract: A hand-holdable, durable digital writing and sketching device or assembly having rugged construction that houses an on-board camera with a view through an optical window of a writing surface brought in view by a user moving the device. The device is rugged, sealed, and is capable of withstanding dropping, water submersion, abrasive incursions, and resistance to chemical and fungal degradation. The optical window and optic channel to the camera is protected by a durable and replaceable light-transmitting shield that provides a sealed barrier to the environmental elements harmful to the functioning of the device. The writing and sketching device oscillates between a stowed and a deployed state. The deployed state includes the camera being in view the writing surface and the stowed state includes the camera being either masked from viewing the writing surface or aimed internally from viewing the writing surface.

Abstract: An interactive training system includes computer vision provided by at least one video camera for obtaining trainee image data, and pattern recognition and image understanding algorithms to recognize features present in the trainee image data to detect gestures of the trainee. Graphics coupled to a display device is provide for rendering images of at least one virtual individual. The display device is viewable by the trainee. A computer receives the trainee image data or gestures of the trainee, and optionally the voice of the trainee, and implements an interaction algorithm. An output of the interaction algorithm provides data to the graphics and moves the virtual character to provide dynamically alterable images of the virtual character, as well as well as an optional virtual voice. The virtual individual can be a medical patient, where the trainee practices diagnosis on the patient.