Abstract: A system (1) for analyzing an audio to measure oral reading fluency or progress in oral reading fluency (2) in a text illustrated through the audio. The system (1) includes an input unit (3) which receives a target audio (4) from a user. The target audio (4) relates to an oral reading of the text by the user. The system (1) further includes a transcribing unit (5) which receives and processes the target audio (4) and generates a target transcription (6) of the target audio (4). The system (1) also includes a processing unit (7) which receives and processes at least one of the target transcription (6), the text (8), the target audio (4), or a reference audio (9), or combination thereof, and generates a primary metrics (10) having various parameters measuring reading fluencies. The system supports user specific dictionary customization to incorporate non-dictionary words in the analysis.

Abstract: An example operation may include one or more of sending a plurality of anchor words to a user device to be displayed on a user interface of the dyslexia treatment application; providing at least one prompt to the user of the dyslexia treatment application to create tiles based on the plurality of the anchor words; responsive to receiving the tiles and associated responses from the user of the dyslexia treatment application, analyzing the tiles and the associated responses; and generating a score based on analysis of the tiles and the associated responses.

Abstract: A dynamic-state recording apparatus according to the present disclosure includes an input device configured to be operated by a user; a display; display control means for displaying, on the display, a dynamic-state recording screen containing a plurality of report items required to be reported at a disaster site; and first storage means in which, each time the user selects a next report item to be reported among the plurality of report items through the input device, the selected report item and a report date and time of the selected report item are accumulated in a state in which the report item and the report date and time are associated with each other.

Abstract: A computing device translates a spoken word into a corresponding ordered set of spoken phonemes and analyzes correctness of the spoken word relative to a target word. The analyzing includes attempting to locate each of the spoken phonemes in an ordered set of grapheme-phoneme correspondences (GPCs) describing the target word, and determining whether or not the ordered set of spoken phonemes comprises a same number of phonemes as in the ordered set of GPCs. The analyzing also includes comparing the order of the ordered set of spoken phonemes against the order of the ordered set of GPCs. The computing device generates a report, based on the analyzing, that identifies at least one of the GPCs in the ordered set of GPCs as having been incorrectly applied in decoding the target word.

Abstract: A communication apparatus includes a communication unit that repeatedly transmits an advertising signal, and a control unit that, in a case of being not connected with a central device via the communication unit, controls the communication unit to transmit an advertising signal that includes information based on not being connected with the central device, and, in a case of being connected to the central device via the communication unit, controls the communication unit to transmit an advertising signal that includes information based on being connected with the central device, when receiving from another central device a connection request with respect to an advertising signal that includes information based on being connected with the central device, the control unit disconnects a BLE connection with the connected central device, and establishes a BLE connection with the another central device.

Abstract: Computer-based processes are disclosed for analyzing and improving document readability. Document readability is improved by using rules and associated logic to automatically detect various types of writing problems and to make and/or suggest edits for eliminating such problems. Many of the rules seek to generate more concise formulations of the analyzed sentences, such as by eliminating unnecessary words, rearranging words and phrases, and making various other types of edits. Proposed edits can be conveyed, e.g., through a word processing platform, by changing the visual appearance of text to indicate how the text would appear with (or with and without) the edit.

Abstract: A method for inserting objects from a 2D image into another environment while keeping the spatial relationships of the objects in the 2D image intact is provided. A device comprising circuitry configured to carry out the method and a computer program product adapted to carry out the method are also provided.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a book comprising a first outer cover having a substantially planar body defining a first aperture extending therethrough; a second outer cover having a substantially planar body defining a second aperture extending therethrough; and at least one inner element located between the first and second outer covers, the or each inner element having a substantially planar body defining an inner element aperture extending therethrough; wherein at least a portion of the first and second apertures and the or each inner element aperture are aligned with one another to define a receiving aperture extending through the book.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure provide a method and an apparatus for training a machine reading comprehension model, and a storage medium. The method includes: training an initial model to generate an intermediate model based on sample data; extracting samples to be processed from the sample data according to a first preset rule; generating a noise text according to a preset noise generation method; adding the noise text to each of the samples to be processed respectively to generate noise samples; and performing correction training on the intermediate model based on the noise samples to generate the machine reading comprehension model.

Abstract: A processor-implemented electronic device input method includes: identifying input items configured to receive information on a displayed screen, by performing either one or both of a layout analysis and an image analysis with respect to the screen; tagging one of the input items with a text token extracted from a speech recognition result of a speech signal; and inputting the tagged text token into the one of the input items.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure relate to administration of an electronic survey to collect perception ratings for an event. For example, an electronic survey system provides a perception survey question to a respondent client device for an event (e.g., a digital media event or a live user experience). As a user associated with the respondent client device experiences the event, the user indicates a perception rating over time for the event by interacting with a graphical input element corresponding to the perception survey question. The survey system collects perception data points indicating the perception rating of the user and associates information about the user with the perception data points. The survey system can generate response data for the perception survey question based on the perception data points. The survey system can also generate a perception data report using the user profile information.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a sound-collecting method, apparatus, device and computer storage medium, wherein the method comprises: a sound-collecting apparatus collecting first sound data while playing a preset speech section; collecting sound data of a user following and reading the speech section; subjecting the sound data of following and reading the speech section to interference removal processing by using a sound interference coefficient to obtain second sound data, wherein the sound interference coefficient is determined with the speech section and the first sound data; obtaining training data for speech synthesis by using the second sound data. The quality of the collected sound data can be improved in a manner provided by the present disclosure.

Abstract: Providing targeted, evidence-based recommendations to improve digital content quality, in one aspect, may include partitioning digital content into a sequence of logical content modules. Quality scores for the logical content modules along a plurality of quality dimensions may be determined. User interactions with the digital content on a user interface are monitored. Raw events generated from user interaction in accessing the digital content are captured. Raw event patterns for the logical content modules are detected. The raw event patterns of user interaction are transformed into a set of dynamic states representing potential user experience and performance. The set of dynamic states are associated with a respective logical content module. The quality dimensions of the logical content modules and associated quality scores are correlated with the dynamic states.

Abstract: Examples associated with reading difficulty level based resource recommendation are disclosed. One example may involve instructions stored on a computer readable medium. The instructions, when executed on a computer, may cause the computer to obtain a set of candidate resources related to a source document. The candidate resources may be obtained based on content extracted from the source document. The instructions may also cause the computer to identify reading difficulty levels of members of the set of candidate resources. The instructions may also cause the computer to recommend a selected candidate resource to a user. The selected candidate resource may be recommended based on subject matter similarity between the selected candidate resource and the source document. The selected candidate resource may also be recommended based on reading difficulty level similarity between the selected candidate resource and the source document.

Abstract: Methods, systems, and apparatuses are described for identifying potential identity fraud by tracking a user's typical communication patterns. If a new communication is received from someone who purports to be a trusted user, but the communication exhibits communication traits that are not typical for the user, additional identity fraud prevention steps may be taken.

Abstract: Dynamic semantic processing of text in a word processing application with engagement of question-answering system. A user provides a text stream to a computer system via an input source. The input text stream includes a first natural language statement. The system determines that the first natural language statement includes a fact-based component expressed in natural language form. The system identifies an initial span and an alternative span of the first natural language component, based on the determining. The system engages a question-answering (QA) system by providing the initial span and the alternative span of the first natural language component to the QA system, and by receiving, in response to the providing, a set of natural language results from the QA system. The system evaluates the initial span and the alternative span of the first natural language component based on the received natural language results.

Abstract: A programming device including a planar shape indication section which receives at least one first user operation for indicating a planar shape by specifying two or more portions among a plurality of portions arranged at different positions in a planar direction; a height reception section which receives at least one second user operation for indicating a height that is a position in a direction intersecting with the plane or a displacement amount of the height in association with a portion of any of the two or more portions; and a control section which generates a command list for moving a control target section along a three-dimensional shape indicated by the planar shape indication section and the height reception section.

Abstract: A system and method for teaching users reading comprehension. In an aspect, user's educational teaching system and method utilizes visual representations on a user's device display of a focusing point called a Bindu and a viewpoint called a Mind's Eye to assist in the learning of words. The combination of the Bindu with the Mind's Eye force a user to align the two with one another in order to present an unobstructed view of a 3-D representation of 2-D letters, numbers, punctuations, and words.

Abstract: A method of providing multiple reading skill level texts integrated into a same story. Each of the multiple reading skill level texts is assigned a unique visual identification of at least one of a different color, varying relative text size, varying relative typeface, capitalization, and bolded text. Each of the multiple reading skill level texts is an adapted version of the same story, with all reading skill levels arranged in a same paragraph of the same story, allowing a single book to be used with children whose ages range from infant to upper elementary school age and still maintaining age and skill appropriate content in the single book.

Abstract: Systems and methods of improving reading fluency by presenting a virtual reading partner that takes turns reading aloud with a reader, are presented. First audio data comprising speech corresponding to the reader reading aloud from a first portion of a written transcript is received. The first audio data is processed to identify spoken words from the speech. The reader's speaking of the words in the first portion of the written transcript are compared to correct speaking of words in the first portion of the written transcript. A reading fluency of the reader is assessed. Second audio data comprising a pre-recorded narration of a second portion of the written transcript or automatically generated text to speech of the second portion is generated. The virtual reading partner is presented to the reader and takes turns reading aloud with the reader until the end of the written transcript has been reached.

Abstract: A computer-implemented method, system, and computer program product for analyzing readability of a communication intended for a target audience includes: analyzing the communication to determine a first readability measure associated with the communication; determining a second readability measure associated with the target audience based on one or more historical communications previously transmitted or received by the target audience; and generating a readability feedback signal for the communication based on the first readability measure and the second readability measure.

Abstract: A method, computer program product, and computing system for administering an alertness test on a client electronic device to determine a result for a user, wherein the result is indicative of a level of alertness of the user. Biometric information concerning the user may be received from a biometric device. The result for the user may be adjusted based, at least in part, upon the biometric information.

Abstract: A communication system and method are provided to assist a user in conveying and/or exchanging a communication. The present communication system and method provide a low tech platform that enables a user to utilize an icon exchange communication system and method while allowing the integration of core vocabulary instructional concepts and techniques. The present communication system and method allows for seamless presentation of core vocabulary while also providing access to fringe vocabulary words.

Abstract: This document describes a method for preparing narrative content, particularly for presentation as a multi-sensory experience including audio and visual effects and the like. The method involves stripping details from the narrative content and replacing some of them with sensory effects so as to avoid providing too much detail. The method should enable content designers to better adapt content to be expressed on modern storytelling devices. A system is described to assist with the transformation and suggested output devices are also presented.

Abstract: In non-limiting examples of the present disclosure, systems, methods and devices for mapping hyperarticulated sounds to text units are presented. A plurality of textual units may be received. The plurality of textual units may be processed with a natural language processing engine. A sentence structure for the plurality of textual units may be identified, wherein the sentence structure comprises a plurality of words. The plurality of words may be processed with a text-to-speech engine. A text-to-speech output comprising a plurality of pronunciations may be identified, wherein each of the plurality of pronunciations corresponds to a syllabic unit of one of the plurality of words. A hyperarticulated vowel sound may be mapped to each syllabic unit from the text-to-speech output. A pronunciation instruction corresponding to each hyperarticulated vowel sound may be caused to be surfaced.

Abstract: Technologies are described herein for providing an assistive graphical user interface for preserving document layout while improving readability, such as for persons with dyslexia or another type of reading disability. A document including one or more lines of text can be edited in first and second editing modes. When a request is received to edit the document in the second editing mode, the width of the lines when displayed using a non-assistive font is computed. The width of the lines when displayed using an assistive font, such as a font configured for use by persons with dyslexia, is also computed. A ratio between the width of the lines when displayed using the non-assistive font and the width of the lines when displayed using the assistive font is also computed. The width of the page is then expanded based upon the ratio and the lines are displayed using the assistive font.

Abstract: A method and associated computer system and computer program product for monitoring the use of language of a patient that may enable the identification, analysis and reporting on of the natural progression of various neurological or speech disorders, is provided. The method includes obtaining a verbal response of the patient to a stimulus, converting the verbal response into text and the generating of verbal and textual response data by analyzing the verbal response and response text, respectively. A response vector may be formed base on the verbal and textual response data, which may then be used to determine a reply to the patient. Improved accuracy and consistency of monitoring the use of language associated with neurological and speech disorders is achieved, leading to a greater rate of success in the treatment of these conditions.

Abstract: Systems, methods, and computer program products for generating a normalized assessment of instructors include calculating a first relative value unit (RVU) score for didactic instruction provided by the instructor, calculating a second RVU score for at least one of online instruction, seminar instruction, laboratory instruction, and/or simulation instruction provided by the instructor, calculating a third RVU score for practical experience instruction provided by the instructor, generating a normalized score for the instructor based on the first RVU score, the second RVU score, and the third RVU score, and displaying the normalized score for the instructor, where the first, second, and third RVU scores are each time-normalized scores.

Abstract: An interactive storytelling kit. The interactive storytelling kit has a story source material and a main container. The main container includes a base, at least one sidewall, and a removably securable lid, thereby defining a main container interior volume. A plurality of small containers fit inside the main container's interior volume. The plurality of small containers each include a base, at least one sidewall, and a removably securable small container lid, thereby defining a small container interior volume. The small container lid has indicia disposed on an external surface. Storytelling aids fit inside the small containers interior volume. In use an individual reads a story from the source material and opens corresponding small containers at defined key points in the story to reveal storytelling aids that aid in engaging an audience with the story.

Abstract: Embodiments can provide a computer implemented method in a data processing system comprising a processor and a memory comprising instructions which are executed by the processor to cause the processor to implement a reading skill assessment system, the method comprising: processing a body of text; applying one or more text mutators to the body of text to produce a mutated text output; presenting the mutated text output to a reader; prompting the reader to provide one or more answers to one or more questions regarding the mutated text output; processing the one or more answers provided by the reader; processing one or more metrics collected from the reader; calculating a reader skill score for the reader; mapping the calculated reader skill score against one or more baseline reading skill score levels; and suggesting a reading skill level to the reader.

Abstract: Embodiments can provide a computer implemented method in a data processing system comprising a processor and a memory comprising instructions which are executed by the processor to cause the processor to implement a reading skill assessment system, the method comprising creating one or more sets of parameterized text mutators for one or more different reading skill levels; applying a reading skill score function to calculate baseline scores for one or more tested reading skill levels; adjusting the reading skill score function to best match with the one or more tested reading skill levels; optimizing the parameters of the one or more sets of text mutators; creating one or more baseline reading skill score levels for each of the one or more tested reading skill levels; and associating one or more sets of text mutators with the one or more tested reading skill levels.

Abstract: A hiding board includes a flat surface; and a plurality of containers arranged in a random fashion on the flat surface and secured thereto, each container being configured to receive a three-dimensional object from a user. A method for neuropsychological assessment includes presenting one or more three-dimensional objects to a participant in a first arrangement on a hiding board; removing the one or more three-dimensional objects from the hiding board; re-presenting the one or more three-dimensional objects to the participant in an arrangement that is different from the first arrangement; and tasking the participant with recreating the first arrangement.

Abstract: One embodiment provides a method, including: obtaining a first question on a multiple choice exam comprising a plurality of possible answers; receiving his or her answer selection of one of the plurality of possible answers; identifying an answer time corresponding to the amount of time between presentation of the question and receiving the answer selection; determining if the test taker is guessing the answer to the question, wherein the determining comprises (i) comparing the answer time to a predetermined threshold answer time and (ii) ascertaining that the test taker is guessing when the answer time is outside the threshold answer time; providing to the test taker one or more additional questions, wherein the one or more additional questions are related to the first question; and evaluating the test taker using at least one of: the answer selection and any test taker response to the one or more additional questions.

Abstract: A system and method for document recommendation combines linguistic and term frequency approaches in order to improve overall performance and recommendation. Hypernyms are added to the source document set so that related documents can be recommended from the source document set. There are a variety of different parameters to configure that change operation of the document recommendation system.

Abstract: Providing targeted, evidence-based recommendations to improve digital content quality, in one aspect, may include partitioning digital content into a sequence of logical content modules. Quality scores for the logical content modules along a plurality of quality dimensions may be determined. User interactions with the digital content on a user interface are monitored. Raw events generated from user interaction in accessing the digital content are captured. Raw event patterns for the logical content modules are detected. The raw event patterns of user interaction are transformed into a set of dynamic states representing potential user experience and performance. The set of dynamic states are associated with a respective logical content module. The quality dimensions of the logical content modules and associated quality scores are correlated with the dynamic states.

Abstract: A concealment device comprising an opaque, removable, reusable sheet of static cling material sized to match up with a notary book having a plurality of pages, the sheet having an upper surface and a lower surface, the lower surface configured to secure to the notary book pages by static cling. A combination of a notary book having a plurality of pages and a concealment device comprising an opaque, removable, reusable sheet of static cling material sized to match up with the notary book, the sheet having an upper surface and a lower surface, the lower surface configured to secure to the notary book pages by static cling. A method of utilizing a notary book comprises the steps of providing a notary book and placing the concealment device thereon.

Abstract: An architecture and processes enable computer learning and developing an understanding of arbitrary natural language text through collaboration with humans in the context of joint problem solving. The architecture ingests the text and then syntactically and semantically processes the text to infer an initial understanding of the text. The initial understanding is captured in a story model of semantic and frame structures. The story model is then tested through computer generated questions that are posed to humans through interactive dialog sessions. The knowledge gleaned from the humans is used to update the story model as well as the computing system's current world model of understanding. The process is repeated for multiple stories over time, enabling the computing system to grow in knowledge and thereby understand stories of increasingly higher reading comprehension levels.

Abstract: A bath book and a puppet combination and method of manufacturing a bath book and a puppet combination, wherein a first intermediate assembly is bonded to a second intermediate assembly to create a third intermediate assembly. A second jersey backing layer is secured to the third intermediate assembly to create a fourth intermediate assembly. The fourth intermediate assembly may be flipped inside-out through a hole opening in the second jersey backing layer. The hole may then be sealed. The second jersey backing layer may be pushed upwards into the further intermediate assembly. An adhesive film may be applied to the terry cloth ring and the non-woven material ring of the second intermediate assembly to create a puppet assembly. The puppet assembly is positioned into a center aperture in a book assembly and bonded therein.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a system and method for automatically assessing a user's basic literacy skills. More specifically, the invention relates to a system and method for monitoring, tracking, capturing and analyzing information about a user's reading and writing behavior. An input device receives data involving literacy-related activities of a user. A processor executes a predetermined literacy assessment program for implementing a pre-analysis module which performs pre-analysis of the received data, an analysis module which performs a literacy assessment analysis on the pre-analyzed data and a post-analysis module which performs post-analysis assessment of the results of the literacy assessment analysis. An output device outputs the post-analysis assessment assessing the literacy of the user.

Abstract: A method and tool to give a multi-dimensional profile of a student's individual difficulties regarding a rules-based system such as reading or literacy. A sub-set of rules of the rules-based system are selected. Tasks related to the rules are presented to the student via, for example, the internet. The tasks are varied according to at least a plurality of classifications of type of rule and a plurality of different task types. The sub-set of rules and number of classification and task types are limited to allow exposure of all tasks within a manageable assessment period. Data from student responses to the tasks, both accuracy and other attributes (e.g. word vs. non-word, speeded vs. non-speeded, and others) of responses, can be evaluated across tasks and classifications to give a quite specific picture or profile of the student's knowledge and skills regarding the rules-based system. This assists better and targeted intervention steps.

Abstract: A server apparatus according to the invention obtains, from a terminal apparatus, scroll operation information conducted on a display area of the terminal apparatus, and obtains content identification information for identifying the content displayed at the display area, and calculates the user's degree of interest in the content identified by the obtained content identification information.

Abstract: One embodiment provides a method, including: receiving, at a wearable device, electronic text data; separating the electronic text data to segment the electronic text data into separate parts; and presenting, on a display screen of the wearable device, the separate parts of the electronic text data in a serial visual presentation, each part substantially occupying the display screen. Other embodiments are described and claimed.

Abstract: An apparatus comprising: a processor; and a memory including computer program code, the memory and the computer program code configured to, with the processor, cause the apparatus to perform at least the following: in response to detecting a progressive dragging input gesture provided by a user via a graphical user interface, enable: revealing one or more menu items, such that the one or more revealed menu items are visible; highlighting at least one said visible menu item in correspondence with the progressive dragging input gesture; and selecting the highlighted menu item in response to detecting the completion of the progressive dragging input gesture.

Abstract: A user device determines a first rate of consumption value for at least one measurable unit of a content item and determines that the first rate of consumption value does not exceed a threshold value. The user device determines a representative rate of consumption value for the content item, wherein the representative rate of consumption value is determined using at least the first rate of consumption value, and provides a feature associated with the content item based on the representative rate of consumption value.

Abstract: Disclosed is a system and method for suggesting messages that are automatically learned, personalized and diversified by leveraging messages sent by a large number of users in order to provide message completions that are as engaging as possible. The disclosed systems and methods learn from recurrent messages sent to a recipient, and suggest message completions based upon user behavior. The systems and methods compute a ranked list of suggested message completions after every key stroke or character input, and if the list satisfies a given confidence threshold, it is returned and displayed to the user.

Abstract: A method and system for self-interference cancellation in a wireless communication device. The wireless communication device can include a first interference detector, a second interference detector, an interference canceler, and a controller. The first interference detector can be configured to detect interference in a received signal. The interference canceler can be configured to perform one or more interference cancellation processes on the received signal. The second interference detector can be configured to detect interference remaining in an interference canceled signal processed by the interference canceler. The controller can be configured to enable or disable the interference canceler based on the detection of the first and/or the second interference detectors.

Abstract: Systems and methods are disclosed enabling recommendations of content items available in multiple formats based on an expected difficulty of a user in comprehending individual formats of the content item. For example, a user wishing to increase reading fluency may be provided with a recommendation for a multi-format content item including both an e-book and an audiobook. The recommended multi-format content item may be selected such that the e-book is expected to be somewhat difficult for the user to comprehend, and such that the audiobook is expected to be relatively less difficult for the user to comprehend. Thereafter, the user may simultaneously consume multiple formats of the recommended content item (e.g., by listening to the audiobook simultaneously to reading the e-book) in order to increase reading fluency.

Abstract: A method and system for self-interference cancellation in a wireless communication device. The wireless communication device can include a first interference detector, a second interference detector, an interference canceler, and a controller. The first interference detector can be configured to detect interference in a received signal. The interference canceler can be configured to perform one or more interference cancellation processes on the received signal. The second interference detector can be configured to detect interference remaining in an interference canceled signal processed by the interference canceler. The controller can be configured to enable or disable the interference canceler based on the detection of the first and/or the second interference detectors.

Abstract: A method for automatically generating an image description includes following steps of: obtaining a first image data; analyzing a text file corresponding to the first image data; calculating occurrences and distribution ratios of terms, each of which contains a target word, from the text file, so as to obtain a plurality of the terms having the distribution ratios greater than a threshold; comparing the distribution ratios of the terms so as to find out at least one key term; finding out one of a plurality of lexical chains containing the key term with a greatest distribution ratio so as to generate a narrative language chain; and setting the narrative language chain as a description of the first image data. A system for automatically generating an image description and a non-volatile computer-readable storage media are also disclosed.

Abstract: Systems and methods are disclosed enabling recommendations of content items based on a difficulty of the content item as well as a skill level of the user. Skill-based content recommendations may be utilized, for example, in recommending content to language learners. Skill-based recommendations may be based on a variety of difficulty metrics of the content item, such as vocabulary and complexity of the language (e.g., words per paragraph, syllables per word, etc.), as well as a variety of skill metrics of the user (e.g., as explicitly provided by the user or implicitly determined based on a user's interaction with content items). Advantageously, such metrics can enable generation of recommendations based on a multi-dimensional difficulty assessment. Further, difficulty metrics, skill metrics, or the relationship between such metrics may be dynamically updated over time based on continued feedback from users, such that recommendations are dynamically improved.