Abstract: A mobile simulator for use in firefighting training exercises. The mobile simulator includes a plurality of rooms, including a room for simulating a kitchen fire, and a room for simulating a wall fire condition. The mobile simulator also includes a confined space under the trailer for simulating firefighting in a crawl space. The top surface of the trailer also includes a dome projecting upward from the trailer where the dome has a plurality of knock out panels for attic venting training.

Abstract: The present invention discloses methods and systems for providing education at a point of need. The invention includes creating granules of educational material, associating educational credits with the granules of educational material, receiving a request for at least one of the granules of educational material from the point of need, responding to the request by electronically delivering at least one of the granules of educational material to the point of need, and recording educational credits based on at least one of the granules of educational material delivered to the point of need.

Abstract: This invention relates to a method and apparatus for providing a coding competition. In one embodiment, a method for providing a coding competition includes transmitting a coding problem to contestants, receiving computer code created by a contestant determining a response of the computer code to test data, and evaluating the response of the computer code to the test data. In another embodiment, a method for evaluating a skill level of a contestant includes electronically communicating a coding problem to contestants, electronically receiving a software program in response to the coding problem from one of the contestants, evaluating the received software program, awarding points to the contestant based on the received software program, and determining a rating for the contestant for the competition based on the number of points awarded to the contestant.

Abstract: The invention is a system and method for training and organizing on-site event professionals in the hospitality and tourism industry. The system has at least one server computer having a processor, an area of main memory for executing program code under the direction of the processor, a storage device for storing data and program code and a bus connecting the processor and the storage device, at least one relational database stored on the storage device, a data communications device connected to the bus for connecting the server computer to the Internet and Web-based training for on-site event professionals computer program code stored in the storage device and executing in the main memory under the direction of the processor.

Abstract: A method and system for simulation training of one or more persons in the installation and/or repair of telecommunications equipment. The method includes presenting a plurality of scenarios associated with the installation and/or repair of telecommunications equipment to a user viewing a display, providing predetermined desired user inputs responsive to the presented plurality of scenarios, and providing a user input device for the user to transmit user inputs to the computer for responding to the plurality of scenarios. The user inputs represent actions by a user controllable virtual person representing the user to perform a series of simulated person interactions and simulated physical tasks associated with telecommunications equipment installation. The user inputs responsive to the plurality of scenarios are received and stored.

Abstract: Analyzing employees based on results of an education business simulation. A network is utilized to present a training simulation to a user for achieving a training goal. Information is integrated into the training simulated utilizing the network that helps motivate achievement of the goal by the user. Progress of the user towards achieving the goal is measured utilizing the network. For further motivating achievement of the goal, feedback is also provided to the user utilizing the network. There are three levels of feedback, where each is progressively more detailed and is selected based on the number of mistakes made by the user, the user's progress towards the goal is subsequently reported to the employer of the user utilizing the network.

Abstract: A system and method to reduce the time and complexity of IT classroom setup. The present invention leverages virtual machine technology to create a new learning platform. In one embodiment, the system includes a classroom computer having installed therein a virtual machine platform, virtual machines, and an exercise launcher. The system also includes a database for associating classroom exercises with one or more of the virtual machines. The launcher has a user interface that enables a student to select a classroom exercise. In response to the student selecting a classroom exercise, the exercise launcher determines the virtual machines associated with the selected exercise and requests the virtual machine platform to launch the determined virtual machines. In this way, the classroom computer is automatically configured to enable the student to perform the entire exercise.

Abstract: In a server, a data processor creates a question message in accordance with question-setting data, in order to study behavior characteristics of a sales staff in sales activities. The data processor evaluates the behavior characteristics of the sales staff in the sales activities, based on first answer data representing an answer of the sales staff and second answer data representing an answer of a boss of the sales staff. A curriculum creator automatically creates a training curriculum in accordance with a process result of the data processor.

Abstract: A simulation method and system based on a distributive processing model is used for training and educating healthcare teams. The system allows team members to be at the training facility or located remotely and connected via data communication links. The system allows multiple participants for individual team member roles at various connected simulation workstations. If simulation participants cannot man all the team roles, the system can provide virtual team members in their stead. The simulation server computer delivers to each workstation the particular programs and outputs required for any given simulation exercise.

Abstract: The invention describes a method for evaluating educational programs which, firstly, develops criteria which will address the strengths and weaknesses of the educational program. The second step of the method is to observe the criteria, chosen in step one, in the educational program. The third step is to assign a numerical value to each of the criteria observed in step two. The next step is to assign an overall rating to the educational program based on the numerically valued criteria. The personnel involved in the educational program can then decide what steps in addition to the assessment can be done to improve or maintain the educational program.

Abstract: A system and methods are provided for training a trainee to analyze media, such as music, in order to recognize and assess the fundamental properties of any piece of media, such as a song or a segment of a song. The process includes an initial tutorial and a double grooving process. The tutorial phase exposes the trainee to a canonical set of classifications and then exposes the trainee to certain definitive song examples for each classification level of fundamental properties. The double grooving phase leverages the skills of the experts that defined the canonical set of classification terms to ensure that new listeners, even though exposed to the tutorial, appropriately recognize all fundamental musical properties. Thus, for specific song examples, a new listener matches results with the system experts within a degree of tolerance. When a high enough degree of cross-listening consensus is reached, the new listener becomes a groover and can classify new songs or segments of songs.

Abstract: A test system (10) is coupled to a control system (20) in a manner which allows the test system to communicate with and drive the control system by sending and receiving signals via both the controller-I/O communication channel (160) and the field I/O connectors (225). The test system (10) is used to both simulate a plant to be controlled and to monitor, validate, and/or modify the internal state of the control system controller and possibly the control system I/O interface (220). Plant simulation is accomplished by simulating the I/O devices to which the control system (20) is coupled (and hence the plant processes) when installed in the operational environment. In addition to the simulation of I/O devices, the test system (10) takes advantage of the fact that many commonly used controller and I/O interfaces are capable of communication with other devices by using such communications ability to provide instructions to or obtain information from a control system's controller(s) and I/O interface(s).

Abstract: A means for training and testing baggage screening machine operators. The invention is a computer system which causes the baggage screening monitor to show computer-generated (i.e. simulated) contraband items in a piece of baggage. This can be done in one of two ways: the image of the contraband item can be superimposed on the image of an actual piece of baggage being screened so that it appears to be within the piece of baggage, or the image of an entire piece of baggage containing a contraband item can be displayed. The invention allows the operator's proficiency in spotting contraband items to be evaluated and it can be used for training a new operator as well as for providing continued proficiency training and evaluation.

Abstract: A system and method for selecting training materials is provided. In an aspect of the invention, a system is provided that includes a skill requirements database and a training products database. A user can input data representing a student's skill level and the system will select one or more suitable products from the training products database that can be used by the student to achieve a desired skill level.

Abstract: A door breach training system and related method of use thereof. The system includes a door and frame with replaceable shear pins which are designed to break under known pressures to replicate pressures required to breach doors of varying physical characteristics and lock configurations.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a computer-implemented method for providing business conduct training. The trainee is identified using an identifier input by the trainee. A training course including training information relating to business conduct is displayed to the trainee. As the trainee progresses through the course, the trainee is provided access to an information center module comprising materials for reinforcing the training information displayed in the training course. A practical scenario is illustrated to the trainee. The scenario has associated training questions and training answer choices requiring application of the training information provided in the training course. The trainee selects one or more training answer selections from the training answer choices and receives feedback on the answers given.

Abstract: An electronic bar tool is disclosed that is capable of displaying titles and recipes for a plurality of mixed drinks. The apparatus comprises a handle having a display device and a measuring device for measuring a volume of liquid. The display displays the drink ingredients and the necessary volumes and may also indicate to a user the type of glass the drink is to be served in, whether the drink should be shaken or stirred, and whether the drink should be served with or without ice. The drink titles and recipes may be stored in a memory that may be changed through a communications port.

Abstract: A method of performing job analyses and delivering or providing access to the results of the job analyses by creating a list of job requirements and working conditions for each discrete task of a job, creating a physical demands analysis comprising a list of physical requirements of each discrete task of a job, and combining the lists into a job analysis database for determining whether a worker can perform a job.

Abstract: A recorded medium on which a program for displaying an index of skill achievement level of vocational field concerning the skills that one or more users have is recorded. The program is a (skill-map) displaying program characterized in that the program has a table having item (a) where the results of evaluation of the degrees of achievement of skill items necessary for the vocational field by a predetermined evaluating method are inputted as numerical values and item (b) where the reference values of the skill items are inputted as numerical values, the numerical values inputted to table (a) and those of table (b) are compared to display the skill achievement levels of the users at the input time and the reference values for comparison. Such a program is used especially through a network to facilitate the matching of a vocation and the business management for companies and to help the user make a skill-up plan and know the market value of the user.

Abstract: A method and system are provided for computer based training relating to a target system. A user interface includes at least one graphic display portion, and a courseware viewer portion. Several exercise modules are provided, each having (1) at least one display file, (2) at least one script corresponding to the display file(s), and (3) a work file, to be loaded into the target system. The steps in the exercise module are displayed by parsing a script in the exercise modules. The steps are sequentially displayed in the courseware viewer portion, and the corresponding display files are displayed in the display window(s). The work file is simultaneously loaded into the target system, and the target system is run by the user while displaying the exercise. The target system generates events corresponding to user responses to the exercise, and the training system displays appropriate confirmation and feedback messages based on the responses.

Abstract: A method for training employees and other personnel to aid the improvement of interpersonal relationships is herein described. The inventive method utilizes the compilation and interrelation of allegories with audience questions and comments to direct the audience down the path of better understanding and appreciation for interpersonal relationships.

Abstract: To evaluate leadership abilities of individuals or teams in a competitive environment simulating the non-transitive character of interactions between three or more leadership competences, protagonists are caused to display their skills by competing to acquire vignettes or similar objects out of a kit of three or more categories respectively representing the three or more competences. Confrontations and negotiations are carried out according to accounting rules, which reflect the non-transitive dominance interaction between the respective leadership competences posted on the vignettes of each corresponding category. These rules include a confrontation differential between the values of vignettes of different categories.

Abstract: A system and method are provided for autonomously training an operator to manipulate an object, such as a robotics device in space or simulated in-space conditions. Input parameters are gathered during a presented training exercise and used to provide feedback to the operator relating to the results of the training exercise. The feedback can be presented as graphical and textual data, and can be shown in varying degrees of detail. The system can advantageously determine a factor having a high correlation between the result of the training exercise and the operator's level of skill relating to that determined factor, which helps the operator to define the cause of the training result. Training is preferably presented to the operator based on baseline skill levels associated with a stored operator's profile. A system and method are also provided to monitor and mitigate operator critical skill degradation.

Abstract: A computer aided training and certification method and system is provided that also serves to control jobsite access. A hosting center/central network stores multimedia content and administrative/certification information and communicates with training units to deliver the training and instructional scripts directed to site and task specific requirements and records trainee responses to inquiries and test questions. Site access is limited to only those qualified for the purpose and satisfying mandatory pre-employment safety orientations, including testing, and/or to only those having a pre-determined purpose for entry through system generated identification cards, administrative computer tracking and/or site located electronic card readers. Individual qualification, upon entry and for use in permitting entry, is also provided for a cataloging of those individuals/employees on site and identifying those on site by the skills and tasks to which they are qualified and/or certified.

Abstract: A system including a scanning apparatus is disclosed. In one embodiment, the system has (a) an article having (i) a surface having a plurality of positions and a plurality of print elements respectively at the plurality of positions, and (ii) a plurality of codes respectively at the plurality of positions and relating to absolute or relative locations of the positions. The system also has (b) a scanning apparatus comprising (i) a stylus having an optical detector and an optical emitter, (ii) a processor coupled to the optical detector and the optical emitter, (iii) a memory unit comprising code for audio corresponding to the print elements, the memory unit coupled to the processor, and (iv) an audio output device coupled to the processor.

Abstract: A method to eliminate the inefficiencies of the leture/lab methodology of providing training by specifically designing training according to the business goals of the student's employer and for developing a customized learning plan to provide training while simultaneously meeting those business goals by performing the training using a combination of lectures, hands-on labs designed to advance the business goal, mentoring and support.

Abstract: A system, method, or apparatus for use in providing worker specific health and safety training (e.g., individualized training for each of a plurality of trainee individuals with respect to a particular configuration of respirator or other health and safety equipment and information).

Abstract: An enhanced deck for generating live fire simulations of fuel spill and chemical fires and the like, and includes a pit for receiving a volume of fluid, such as water, within which is mounted a fuel burner array. Gaseous or liquid fuel is delivered to the burner assembly under pressure, resulting in the expulsion of fuel into the liquid, where the fuel transforms into vapor and rises to the surface of the pit. A support surface structure is provided at the top of the pit flush to the ground level to permit vehicle movement. The fuel vapor is ignited at the support surface to generate a training fire.

Abstract: A mobile confined space rescue training simulation unit having a simple adjustable modular construction that may be set up in any of a number of different confined space rescue scenarios to meet a variety of specialized training needs. The unit is preferably trailer-mounted for portability and has an elongated upper work area and two interior modular sections in communication with each other. The first section allows for establishing different labyrinths through which rescue trainees must travel, and the second section has a retractable sloping floor that may be replaced by simulated machinery such as a rotating shaft with blades. Multiple combinations of training rescue scenarios are possible.

Abstract: A method and system for simulating activity in a contact centre includes an interface for inputting a desired activity profile for the contact centre, a statistical data feed of the actual contact centre activity level, and a comparison unit for comparing actual activity levels with desired levels. Based on this comparison, one or more associated contact generators are instructed to generate additional contacts to the contact centre to bring the actual activity into line with the desired profile. This enables a working contact centre to be brought to a desired level of activity when under the control of a trainee supervisor, providing a more realistic training environment to be achieved.

Abstract: One embodiment of the present invention provides a global product services electronic laboratory (E-Lab). For example, the E-Lab may be an on-line virtual laboratory for company employees and/or field engineers for learning how to implement new technology products via actual “hands-on” configurations and troubleshooting. Specifically, the E-Lab of the present embodiment enables an authorized user to utilize a computing device to remotely access the E-Lab via the Internet, a company network or a dial-up connection. Once communicatively coupled to the E-Lab, the user is provided a variety of different topics and categories associated with the products and/or equipment labs currently available within the E-Lab. After selecting one of the topics or categories, the user may be provided more specific information regarding tutorials and/or troubleshooting corresponding to the selected lab equipment.

Abstract: A method and apparatus are provided for training and educating clinical data managers that perform various data related functions during clinical trials for pharmaceutical and other bioscience companies. The invention provides a clinical trial simulator using a combination of a simulated work environment, interactive multimedia, cohort teams, and specific clinical areas. A modular training process is optionally employed with each module covering a unique aspect of the drug development process. The simulated drug development process is thus tracked through a number of different modules. The modular approach allows the modular training process to progressively expose clinical data managers to various issues (through a simulated environment) that are encountered in a real clinical data environment. The skills and deliverables associated with each module can be assessed and corrected, if necessary, before proceeding to a subsequent module.

Abstract: System and method allowing parents, teachers, and helping professionals to automatically incorporate rewards selected from an electronic catalog into a network-assisted behavior management system to motivate children to perform selected behaviors and third party performance programs. Selected rewards are automatically purchased by and shipped to the parent or teacher. System is delivered to multiple remote devices, including personal computers, personal data assistants, network computers, terminals, screen phones, web pads, smart phones, interactive television, interactive game consoles, two-way pagers, or e-mail-only devices. The system is comprised of a set of modular components that are organized into session sets for a parent/teacher and for a particular child or groups of children.

Abstract: A computer-aided learning method and apparatus for a learning user to learn materials inexpensively. Not only does the apparatus provide the user the freedom as to where and when to learn, and the guidance as to what to learn, the apparatus also reduces a significant hurdle to learning—Tuition. The apparatus retrieves a user identifier entered by the user, and determines whether the user is a learning user or an institute user. If the user is a learning user, the apparatus allows the user to access information regarding learning materials. If the user is an institute user, the apparatus permits the user to access information regarding at least one learning user. The institute user might be interested to use the apparatus to recruit employees to fill job openings. A learning user pays significantly less than an institute user to access information, so as to encourage the learning user to work on learning materials. The apparatus can also track and update information regarding the users.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a system and method for facilitating personnel education and training, and more particularly to a system and method that allows efficient creation, implementation and utilization of interactive training modules and/or scenarios. The disclosed system and method facilitate creation, implementation and utilization of computer-based simulations by personnel involved in a wide range of educational, professional and/or business pursuits, and include administrative functionalities that greatly enhance system/method efficiency, flexibility and the ease and speed with which educational/training modules and scenarios may be customized and/or implemented.

Abstract: A system and method for attention training includes a trainer unit used by a trainer and one or more trainee units, each vibrationally linked to a trainee. The trainer unit is used to send alert and reward signals, such as coded radio signals, to the trainee units, which consequently transmits alert and reward vibrations, respectively, to be felt by the trainee. In some implementations, the trainer observes the trainee behaving in an undesired manner, sends an alert signal via the trainer unit to the trainee unit to transmit an alert vibration to the trainee. If the trainee ceases behaving in the undesired manner, a reward signal is sent via the trainer unit to the trainee unit to generate a reward vibration to be felt by the trainee. Reward signals can be counted to track progress by the trainee.

Abstract: Songs are defined by a song template comprising at least one track comprising a sequence of measures and a plurality of audio samples allocated to the or each track. At least two songs are played to an audience, which responds indicating the popularity of each song. A less popular song is selected and a new song composed by automatically applying one or more rules to the template of the selected song.

Abstract: A system and method for automated self measurement of alertness, equilibrium and coordination and for verification of the identity of the person being tested is provided. The system for self-tutoring and testing a person includes an identifying unit for identifying the person to be tested, at least one self-tutoring unit for instructing the person in at least one test to be performed, at least one testing unit for performing each of the at least one tests and an interpretation unit for evaluating the results of each of the at least one tests.

Abstract: A system, method and computer program product for generating software cards that summarize and index information. A documentation storage unit stores a variety of documentation. A software card generator generates each of the software cards for a predetermined card category. Each software card points to blocks of information stored in the documentation storage unit that relate to the predetermined card category. A software card database stores the generated plurality of software cards. A user can search the software cards in order to quickly and easily access documentation and materials specific to their specific area of interest.

Abstract: A simulation method and system based on a distributive processing model is used for training and educating healthcare teams. The system allows team members to be at the training facility or located remotely and connected via data communication links. The system allows multiple participants for individual team member roles at various connected simulation workstations. If simulation participants cannot man all the team roles, the system can provide virtual team members in their stead. The simulation server computer delivers to each workstation the particular programs and outputs required for any given simulation exercise.

Abstract: Programs for computer aided career choice have existed already for at least 20 years, however they were typically either based on Sequential Elimination, which suffers from a number of problems (such as for example distortions of weights, more sensitivity to judgment errors, and having to rank-order the questions in advance), or on compensational methods, which typically suffer from other problems. On the other hand, sequential elimination has the advantage of immediate feedback at each step, so the implications of the user's decisions in filling each aspect (question) are clear to him/her immediately after filling the aspect, whereas it is much more difficult to give such immediate feedback after each step when compensation is used.

Abstract: A system and method for interactive communications skill training is provided. The system includes a user computer system having a memory, a display device, an input device, a video recording device and an audio device. The system also includes an e-learning web site with skill training software for interactively teaching a skill, that is in communication with the user's computer system via a communications network. The system further includes an expert's computer system. The method for interactive communications skill training includes the steps of accessing the e-learning web site by the user, selecting a learning module for a communication skill by the user, interacting with the learning module and recording the user interaction using the video recording device. The method also includes the steps of analyzing the user interaction by an expert and providing the expert analysis to the user via the communication network for review by the user to interactively learn the communication skill.

Abstract: A method for a server to provide professional training information and compliance knowledge information to networked computers. The method obtains login data from a user at a computer. The user is provided compliance knowledge based on the login data. The user is also provided personalized professional training associated with the compliance knowledge and based on the login data. Compliance use data, training performance data and training progress data associated with login data is generated. The generated data is used for the generation of documents. The system provides compliance management to a user having administrative privileges. The system enables communication between users of the system.

Abstract: The present invention relates generally to educational systems, and may include methods of using a computer system to create student records in a database; methods of using a computer system to present student records stored in a computer database; methods for measuring a student's performance relative to predetermined educational goals; automated processes that utilize a relational database for student education; automated education management systems; and computer programs for automating an education system.

Abstract: In commercial and recreational gaming environments, the inventions provide systems and methods for training and managing gaming industry personnel on basic and advanced gaming strategy and monitoring techniques for a variety of wagering games. Automated training stations incorporate hardware and sequential software elements to facilitate and encourage the initial training and continuing education of gaming industry personnel at a variety of experience levels. Administrative features of the software provide means to customize the training experience and monitor progress for each unique system user.

Abstract: A computer-aided learning method and apparatus for a learning user to learn materials inexpensively. Not only does the apparatus provide the user the freedom as to where and when to learn, and the guidance as to what to learn, the apparatus also reduces a significant hurdle to learning—Tuition. The apparatus retrieves a user identifier entered by the user, and determines whether the user is a learning user or an institute user. If the user is a learning user, the apparatus allows the user to access information regarding learning materials. If the user is an institute user, the apparatus permits the user to access information regarding at least one learning user. The institute user might be interested to use the apparatus to recruit employees to fill job openings. A learning user pays significantly less than an institute user to access information, so as to encourage the learning user to work on learning materials. The apparatus can also track and update information regarding the users.

Abstract: A system and method for providing training in a technical field to a student is provided and includes at least one educational institution that provides an educational program. Also included is at least one industry education provider that provides a training program in a technical field. An online education provider is also included wherein the online education provider is in communications with the at least one educational institution and the at least one industry education provider. The online education provider provides to the student a composite educational program including the educational program and the training program in said technical field.

Abstract: An apparatus for performing a wheel-changing simulation has a mount, a support connected to the mount, and a wheel hub retained on the support. The support moves relative to the mount between a retracted position and an extended position. The hub is located adjacent the mount for securement thereto when the support is in the retracted position, and is located remote from the mount when the support is in the extended position. A method for simulating a wheel-changing operation on a racecar by a member of a pit crew includes the steps of unfastening and removing a wheel hub from a mount, returning and refastening the wheel hub to the mount, and constantly supporting the hub throughout the aforesaid steps. In accordance with one feature, the hub is constantly supported by attaching the hub to a support that is connected to and moves relative to the mount. In another feature, the hub is constantly supported such that an axis of the hub remains in fixed orientation relative to the mount.

Abstract: A system and method for providing task-specific training to a worker engaged in a job includes the steps of observing a worker engaged in at least one job-related task, and identifying skills required by the worker. A series of brief lessons are configured to teach at least one of the identified skills, and to require repetitious practice of the skill. The worker is provided with the lessons, which may be self-administered, on a repetitive basis during standard workdays, and is caused to interact with another worker while receiving the lessons. A time interval is provided between lessons to allow the worker to practice the skills on the job. The invention is particularly adapted for teaching performance-based skills, and can be applied to any knowledge or skills that are best developed with a high degree of repetition in short intervals over time.

Abstract: A process for computer-assisted teaching, which is also known as computer-aided-instruction and computer-based-training is disclosed. Computer simulation may be used to present images which depict an actual physical system that is operated by user actions on a physical control panel. The process is particularly adaptable for teaching persons how to use and maintain various types of industrial machines, teaching students various scientific phenomena and processes, teaching office workers how to use computers and various other office machines, and teaching homeowners how to use various consumer products.