Abstract: An exercise system stimulates the learning and memory of a user by detecting a stress level of the user with one or more biometric sensor devices, determining that the user's stress level is within a stress zone that is suitable for memory retention by the user, and presenting educational content to the user at one or more output devices.

Abstract: When the intensity and/or emotion of audience members of a presentation is high or low, the audience members typically use social media to post indications of their excitement or disappointment. However, the raw, natural, emotional energy is dissipated during or shortly after the post without ever being efficiently monetized. This constitutes a lost opportunity for the event and/or venue owner or event presenter. However, components can determine characteristics associated with an audience's interactions during an event. The characteristics can be leveraged to harness the natural emotion and interactivity associated with the audiences for use in engaging the audience in commerce and/or improving the audience's overall experience.

Abstract: Methods and systems for measuring and gathering data relating to publication usage by participants in publication readership studies. Some methods and systems employ portable monitors carried by participants of the studies along with publications fitted with various devices, such as piezoelectric transducers, RFID tags and others devices and circuits.

Abstract: One embodiment includes a computer-implemented method using a window environment of a display, with a detached imaging sensor, to enable a user to learn. Another embodiment includes a computer-implemented system helping a user learn using a detached imaging sensor. In yet another embodiment, a computer-implemented system monitors automatically more than once a user's behavior while the user is working on materials. Through monitoring the user's volitional or involuntary behavior, the system determines whether to change what is to be presented by the display. The change could include providing rewards, punishments, and stimulation; or changing the materials. The system can also react by asking the user a question. Based on the user's response, the system may change to more appropriate materials, or different presentation styles.

Abstract: Techniques are described for displaying a representation of a supplemental bolus and a representation of programmed doses of a therapy schedule for an implantable fluid delivery device with a programmer device. In one example, a device includes a user interface to present a graphical representation of doses of fluid to be delivered to a patient via an implantable fluid delivery device and a processor that controls the user interface to simultaneously present a first graphical representation of a supplemental bolus to be delivered by the implantable fluid delivery device and a second graphical representation of programmed doses of a therapy schedule of the implantable fluid delivery device, wherein at least a portion of the programmed doses of the therapy schedule follows delivery of the supplemental bolus by the implantable fluid delivery device. A user of the device may determine whether the representations indicate an excessive dosage risk to the patient.

Abstract: An online game that promotes physical activity by visually representing the comparative biometric data of a group of people. The biometric data may be collected using a variety of biometric devices. Each individual in the group selects an avatar for use in representing the biometric data. The biometric data is transmitted to a server and displayed collectively on a computer screen. Each individual's avatar is displayed on the screen and animated according the biometric data. In an example embodiment in which avatars are fish that are displayed on a fish tank background and the biometric data is steps counted by a pedometer, avatars associated with individuals having a higher step count are positioned above avatars for individuals having a lower step count. Biometric data may be collected from biometric devices at various time intervals and the display updated to reflect the changes in biometric data.

Abstract: Analysis of mental states is provided to enable data analysis pertaining to video recommendation based on affect. Video response may be evaluated based on viewing and sampling various videos. Data is captured for viewers of a video where the data includes facial information and/or physiological data. Facial and physiological information may be gathered for a group of viewers. In some embodiments, demographics information is collected and used as a criterion for visualization of affect responses to videos. In some embodiments, data captured from an individual viewer or group of viewers is used to rank videos.

Abstract: One example includes a body formed of body fabric, the body defining a body pocket opening, a body pocket disposed in an interior of the body and coupled to the body pocket opening and body plush disposed in the interior of the body, between the body pocket and the body fabric. The example includes a head formed of head fabric, the head having a posterior portion of the head coupled to the body at an anterior portion of the body, the head defining a head pocket opening disposed on an anterior portion of the head, a head pocket disposed in an interior of the head and coupled to the head pocket opening and head plush disposed in the interior of the head, between the head pocket and the head fabric. The example includes at least one pair of legs formed of leg fabric and fastened to the body.

Abstract: An adaptive system enables providers to customize educational objects and support services to maximize user engagement. The system is a self-service system for education for providers that includes a learning environment with interfaces for stakeholders, metrics for measuring the level of user engagement, and a customizable service configured to maximize user engagement. The system may operate in many domains, such as higher education, retail, government, test preparation and certification services, negotiations, and others.

Abstract: A method and system for determining which online banking customers of a financial institution may be invited to chat with available customer service representatives or agents. Additionally, after a customer is invited to text-chat with a customer service representative or agent, the customer may be allowed to communicate via text-chat with one or more customer service representatives or agents without redundantly inputting the customer's identification information, advantageously saving time and improving customer satisfaction.

Abstract: A patient care coordination system that includes a plurality of hand-held computers in communication with a cloud computing network or a remote server that has an accessible database of all patients and the health care information of each. The cloud computing network or remote server synchronizes, in real time, patient health care information input in any one of the plurality of hand-held computers with all the others of the plurality of hand-held computers that are each able to download and view the patient health care information in the database in a user friendly graphic user interface.

Abstract: One-to-many comparisons of callers' words and/or voice prints with known words and/or voice prints to identify any substantial matches between them. When a customer communicates with a particular entity, such as a customer service center, the system makes a recording of the real-time call including both the customer's and agent's voices. The system segments the recording to extract different words, such as words of anger. The system may also segment at least a portion of the customer's voice to create a tone profile, and it formats the segmented words and tone profiles for network transmission to a server. The server compares the customer's words and/or tone profiles with multiple known words and/or tone profiles stored on a database to determine any substantial matches. The identification of any matches may be used for a variety of purposes, such as providing representative feedback or customer follow-up.

Abstract: A method for wagering badges. The method includes establishing badges representing an associated event, such as a window of time that the badge was available. A predetermined criteria for the badges are established, such as an activity required for a gamer to obtain a particular badge, and a determination is made that a gamer is entitled to the badge, based on the predetermined criteria. Similarly, other gamers can also obtain badges by meeting the criteria for the badge. Each gamer, is associated with their badges and a wager or trade between gamers can be established whereby the gamers wager or trade chosen badges. Ownership of the wagered badges is then transferred based on the outcome of the wager or trade.

Abstract: A system and method to follow for sound body and mind consisting of four steps that are followed over a four week period. Each week comprises a different focus and after the allotted time period the user has completed the method. The system focuses on the wellness of body, mind and spirit and the connection between both physical and mental wellbeing as well as the local community a person may live in through engaging in outreach or community service related programs.

Abstract: An apparatus comprising an electronic control device capable of sending commands to play, stop and pause the media content, at least 2 devices capable of playing and pausing the media content in communication with electronic control device and at least 2 devices capable of displaying the media content. A method of memory and attention training comprising the pausing the media content on all displays, except one that is randomly chosen.

Abstract: A method and system for capturing expert behavior that the expert is not even necessarily conscious of, such as gaze patterns, that are tied to positive outcomes, and to create a catalog (e.g. database) of these behaviors. The system compares the current behavior of a person, for example a novice, against this catalog of expert behaviors. If the current behavior is significantly different, the system would adapt various aspects of the interface to bring the current behavior closer in line to that of the expert.

Abstract: The team-building educational training system includes a mat and a plurality of reflective surfaces, such as mirrors. The mat has a top surface, a bottom surface, and a plurality of openings defined therein. The top and bottom surfaces each have a plurality of uniquely identifiable indicia displayed thereon. The reflective surfaces are placed on the floor or ground under the mat. The team cooperatively lifts and manipulates the mat to align the openings with the reflective surfaces so that at least one team member can view reflections of the indicia on the reflective surfaces. The team cooperatively interprets the indicia and completes a variety of planned exercises to learn skills for working as a team.

Abstract: A cognitive/multisensory stimulation system simulates sports scenarios during real sports actions for assessing, profiling, training, or improving performance of athletes or other populations. Cognitive/multisensory training can be provided by: establishing with an athlete a sensory semantic language for relating a number of sensory signals to corresponding possible actions, the sensory semantic language being essentially new to the athlete; instructing the athlete to perform an athletic exercise involving skills and full body movement; providing during exercise sensory signals to the athlete to require rapid discernment by the athlete of the semantic meaning of the sensory signal to correctly chose one possible action; and determining whether the athlete correctly responds to the selected sensory signal during said exercise.

Abstract: Method, arrangement and computer program in a noise generator (100), for enhancing a cognitive function of a user (110). The method comprises estimating (201) attention level of the user (110), determining (202) an optimal cognitive performance level of the user (110), predicting (203) a noise amount and amplitude that is associated with the optimal cognitive performance level of the user (110), where this prediction is based on the estimated (201) attention level of the user (110), and emitting (204) noise having the predicted (203) noise amount and amplitude, to be received by the user (110).

Abstract: A computer system is described for providing intervention suggestion information to a user, for the purpose of changing a psychological state of the user. The information suggestion information identifies at least one recommended intervention, selected from a pool of candidate interventions. Each candidate intervention, in turn, involves a type of computer-related activity with which the user is likely already familiar. The computer system formulates the intervention suggestion information in the form of one or more messages, delivered to one or more user devices, such as a mobile user device, or a mobile user device in conjunction with an ambient presentation device. According to one optional aspect, the computer system chooses the recommended interventions based on context information. According to another aspect, the computer system selects interventions by adopting a particular balance between an exploitation mode and an exploration mode.

Abstract: A method for developmental evaluation is provided. A user is presented with a menu of developmental activities. A user input selecting a developmental activity from the menu is received. A user performance of the selected developmental activity is recorded. Consequently, the user is awarded a point value to a user score in an activity topic and/or an activity dimension associated with the selected developmental activity. Subsequently, the user score in the activity topic and/or the activity dimension is compared with user scores in other activity topics and/or activity dimensions to determine whether the user scores are balanced. An output is used to influence the user to perform one or more developmental activities from activity topics and/or activity dimensions that contribute to balancing user scores across all activity topics and activity dimensions.

Abstract: An apparatus comprises a bag used for individuals with special needs (children and adults) and for typically developing children. The bag is used as a shopping list and schedules for what may happen on other community events to help with an easier transition on these activities for anyone that may need assistance. The inside of the bag contains storage for cards holding many product pieces. The front of the bag holds a small shopping list for those with decreased cognitive abilities. The inside of the bag may have additional hook sew-on fastener tape to provide for a longer shopping list for those with high cognitive abilities. The back of the bag has a large pocket holding product pieces once the user finds a product on their shopping list. The small pocket with flap is used to hold money, gift cards, credit cards, etc.

Abstract: A method for alleviating centralized pain in human subjects includes assessing the brain of a subject suffering from pain, diagnosing abnormal brain function associated with centralized pain, locating at least one area of abnormal brain function associated with the centralized pain, and alleviating the abnormal brain function by applying a cortical stimulation signal to tissues corresponding to the at least one area of abnormal brain function.

Abstract: A system and related method for the electronic processing of text onto a two-dimensional coordinate system to analyze the attitudinal mindset associated with the text. The system and related method may also be employed to generate text based on a desired attitudinal mindset to impart. The system includes a computer system embodying functions that enable a user to analyze the text. The system includes one or more functions to parse attitudinal words and objective words and associate two-dimensional coordinates with the subjective words. The system further includes one or more functions for mapping the associated two-dimensional coordinates to show the geographic locations of each attitudinal word of the text in relation to each other attitudinal word of the text. The system decomposes attitudinal words into attitudinal equivalence and reference category and enables the generation of a report of the mindset associated with the analyzed text.

Abstract: This invention describes a journaling and graphing application that easily collects thoughts, data and feelings and relates them to a support community and flexible calendar. The application then presents data relating to events, challenges, and attitudes as either conducive to recovery, or antithetical to recovery and encourages good behavior through feedback, notifications and game dynamics. The application is comprised of six primary feature sets—journaling, community networking, polling and alerting, gamification, care paradigm and feedback. The system uses and co-occurrence and correlation of events over time to establish a predictive analysis of outcomes and to flag good and bad influences.

Abstract: A kit for improving or stimulating a human's memory comprises a set of sensible materials for the human to sense and a set of instructions for using the kit. The set of instructions comprises the steps of: (a) presenting the human with a material from a set of sensible materials; (b) instructing the human to sense the material; (c) instructing the human to identify the material; (d) recording the responses; (e) eliciting from the human at least a memory associated with the material; (f) recording the memory elicited in step (e); (g) instructing the human to sense the same material that the human is instructed to sense in the step (b); and (h) instructing the human to identify the material the human is instructed to sense in the step (g).

Abstract: There are included: a step for receiving, through communication, pieces of operation information each including (a) operating state information of a device and (b) user information for identifying a user, in association with each other; a step storing the pieces of the operation information received in the receiving into a first storage unit; a step for reading, from a second storage unit, behavior tendency information including, in association with each other, (c) operating state information of at least one device and (d) a predetermined user behavior tendency of the user; and a step for specifying the predetermined user behavior tendency which corresponds to the operating state information of at least one device, by searching the pieces of the operation information for the operating state information of at least one device which is included in the behavior tendency information.

Abstract: A method and system are presented to address quantitative assessment of word recognition sensitivity of a subject, where the method comprises the steps of: (1) presenting at least one scene, comprising a plurality of letters and a background, to a subject on a display; (2) moving the plurality of letters relative to the scene; (3) receiving feedback from the subject via at least one; (4) quantitatively refining the received feedback; (5) modulating the saliency of the plurality of letters relative to accuracy of the quantitatively refined feedback; (6) calculating a critical threshold parameter; and (7) recording a critical threshold parameter onto a tangible computer readable medium.

Abstract: A method and system are presented to address quantitative assessment of visual motor response in a subject, where the method comprises the steps of: (1) presenting at least one scene to a subject on a display; (2) modulating the contrast of a predetermined section of the scene; (3) moving the predetermined section relative to the scene with the movement being tracked by the subject via at least one input device; (4) measuring a kinematic parameter of the tracked movement; (5) quantitatively refining the tracked movement; (6) determining the relationship between at least one of the scene and the quantitatively refined tracked movement; (7) adjusting the modulated contrast relative to the quantitatively refined tracked movement; (8) calculating a critical threshold parameter for the subject; and (9) recording a critical threshold parameter onto a tangible computer readable medium.

Abstract: A method of visual cognitive training is performed at a device with a display. The method includes sequentially displaying a plurality of visual stimuli in a first region of a subject's field of view. While sequentially displaying the plurality of visual stimuli, the device moves the first region periodically along a predefined path within the subject's field of view. The device prompts the subject to respond to a task associated with the sequential display of the plurality of visual stimuli. The device receives a response to the task associated with the sequential display of the plurality of visual stimuli and records information corresponding to the subject's response to the task associated with the sequential display of the plurality of visual stimuli.

Abstract: Disclosed is a toilet training aid for children. The device comprises a doll having a microphone, a sound recognition processing module, a memory, and a speaker imbedded therein. The sound recognition processing module is adapted to detect a clapping sound or a flushing sound. When either of the clapping sound or the flushing sound is detected through the microphone, a pre-recorded message recording is played through the speaker. The pre-recorded message recording verbally encourages the child and rewards the child for a successful completion of a toilet training experience. In one embodiment, the doll may resemble a princess, and in another embodiment, the doll may resemble a pirate. The doll further includes a clip that may be used to mount the doll onto a toilet tank or on a doll stand.

Abstract: Provided is a mobile health and wellness motivational system in which users specify times and/or locations where they know they will need help with lifestyle challenges. Using the smartphone's clock and geo-fencing technologies, a motivational message arrives at the specified time and/or location. Highly personalized, this system provides motivation in the form of text, photo, video, music or launched text or call; using inspiration, deterrent, tips or distraction at the specified time and/or location that the motivation is needed.

Abstract: Several methods are used to better define and optimize item sets for short-term memory tests with respect to chunkiness and homogeneity, including dynamically changing the test item set to make it have as few chunkable items as possible. A resulting item set allows the test taker to see in an intuitive way how her or his memory has a limited capacity of, typically, three non-chunkable items. The test can be done, inter alia, via computer, via the telephone, and via robocalling. It can, inter alia, provide mass screening for Alzheimer's disease and detect early Alzheimer's disease in drug trials.

Abstract: A system for anticipating activity includes an apparatus for anticipating activity. The apparatus includes an activity anticipation module that anticipates an activity based on an archive. The archive includes historical information associated with past activity. The apparatus also includes an encouragement module that provides encouragement for the activity. The encouragement is based on the archive and the activity.

Abstract: A user's activities are automatically logged as they are passively sensed by the user's mobile devices. Patterns of activities or changes in those patterns can be used to identify goals, and users can tell the logging system about other goals directly. The goals may be complex goals having many activities that may contribute to accomplishing the goal. Examples of complex goals include improving health, reducing carbon footprint, and saving money. Progress is monitored toward the user's goal over time. Suggestions are made to the user for how to make progress toward identified goals at times in the user's schedule where a degree of flexibility is available. The suggestions may be based on activities that worked for other people with similar profiles to the user (e.g., in terms of goal, schedule, characteristics, likes/dislikes, stage of change, motivation level, etc.).

Abstract: Provided is a cognitive function testing system capable of efficiently and objectively measuring cognitive functions related to, for example, ADHD and easily collecting detailed data. In addition, a cognitive function estimation system is provided to enable estimating and determining the probability of an individual having a disorder such as ADHD after the cognitive functions related to, for example, ADHD have been efficiently and objectively measured. In contrast to the conventional Stroop interference test that uses paper, one problem is displayed on one screen, and not only the correctness result of the problem for the test subject, but also coordinate information for when the test subject responds by manipulating a touch panel display, are recorded in a problem answer table. Furthermore, an estimation calculation based on a learning algorithm can be used to estimate the degree of cognitive function of the test subject.

Abstract: Systems and methods that continuously adapt aspects of a continuous monitoring device based on collected information to provide an individually tailored configuration are described. The adaptations may include adapting the user interface, the alerting, the motivational messages, the training, and the like. Such adaptation can allow a patient to more readily identify and understand the information provided by/via the device.

Abstract: A system, method, and computer application is presented for predicting a partner's mood and communicating the partner's mood to a user. Particularly, the invention include identifying a partner profile which comprises a plurality of partner data provided by the user, wherein the user and the partner are involved in a relationship (preferably a romantic relationship) with one another. Further, the invention includes performing a mood evaluation, by the processor, of at least a portion of the partner data in order to predict the partner's mood at a specified current or future time. A suggestion evaluation may also be performed which is structured to identify certain data in the partner's profile (e.g., mood, menstruation cycle, like and dislikes, etc.) and generate and communicate a suggestion, advice or tip to the user in order to further facilitate the development of the romantic relationship.

Abstract: Self controlled method and system for identified, treatment and weaning from computer and Internet addiction. On one embodiment of the invention, the system analyzed user activity on the computer and while surfing the Internet, and presents results of his addictive level visually on user's interface. Supporting the whole information of addictive level to the user, give him the power to fight against the phenomena and prevent to increase it. The user can decide whether he wants treatment and act to have it by personal actions or by involvement of third parties such as parents, therapist, support group or even a specific social website. For weaning from the addiction the system can provide positive feedbacks, special treatment and even presents and prizes if the user reduced dramatically his addictive level.

Abstract: A tool for physical and mental training, includes a central body to which a plurality of peripheral bodies of variable characteristics are connected via slidable connection rods in such a way that the distance between the individual components, and hence the structure of the tool itself, are variable at will.

Abstract: An interactive emotion communication doll used to evaluate the behavioral health of a child. One embodiment of the present invention can include a substantially humanoid figure defining a continuous exterior surface, wherein the figure further includes a substantially hollow interior, a plurality of receiving sites fixedly attached to the exterior surface of the figure, a plurality of removably attachable indicia sized and configured to selectively engage the receiving sites of the exterior surface of the figure, and a storage compartment for housing the plurality of removably attachable indicia. Another embodiment might include a battery operated RFID tracking system, including a RFID reader embedded in the interior of figure capable of reading RFID tags, having unique identifiers, embedded in the plurality of removably attachable indicia, to be used to track, calculate and evaluate data obtained using the RFID tracking system and therefore better assess the behavior health needs of a child.

Abstract: A method is provided for providing a client engagement platform to assist a client in the compliance of addiction treatment. The method is implemented in a central system programmed to execute the method. The method comprises storing, in the central system, a schedule in which one or more designated check-in times are associated with one or more client daily activities and receiving, by the central system, a client check-in.

Abstract: Methods, systems and kits for the identification, assessment and/or treatment of a subject having multiple sclerosis are disclosed.

Abstract: A method and a system for monitoring and training attention allocation by applying at least one sensory stimulus over a human subject, using at least one stimulation device, where the sensory stimuli is associated with at least one attentional bias; measuring at least one attention allocation index of the subject by measuring response of the subject to the respective applied sensory stimulus; and outputting an attentional feedback indicative of the measured attention allocation indices. The feedback is outputted in real time or near real time, using one or more output devices for outputting the attention allocation feedback such as visual or auditory output devices.

Abstract: Systems and methods for creating a personalized health program are disclosed. The systems and methods may use a personalization engine to accept health data and condition specific actions and to output a list of at least one personalized action. The personalized actions may help patients in creating and sustaining behaviors to help improve health and productivity and lower healthcare costs. Such personalized health programs may use incentives to make such programs more effective.

Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to methods and systems for providing incentives for students to participate in educational opportunities.

Abstract: A computer-implemented method of generating questions for a survey is presented. The method entails receiving user input regarding a relevant characteristic in response to a first question, and using the user input and a default item to determine items to be included in the second question, wherein the items are associated with the relevant characteristic and are in a same item group as the default item. The items may be food, and the relevant characteristic may indicate the types of food that may be eaten or be avoided. Also presented is a computer-implemented method of changing a user's behavior. The method entails assigning a user to a team, and allowing the user to earn points for the team by making changes to one's diet and/or activities.

Abstract: A system for providing post-operative instructions to patients for discharge from a medical facility comprising a repository of instructions consisting of patient-anonymous data and a graphical user interface, the graphical user interface operative for selecting at least one instruction from the repository to assemble a tutorial. The system includes a memory for storing the tutorial, each tutorial associated with a particular user profile and a display, the display presenting the tutorial to the patient. The system further includes a questionnaire to assess patient comprehension of the tutorial, and a calendar module, the calendar module configured to schedule reminder notifications for communication to the patient. An analytics module is also provided, the analytics module configured to analyze patient questionnaire responses and determine optimal tutorial content.

Abstract: Systems and methods for online assisted pre-intervention or “prevention” are described. A prevention system may provide the ability to initiate a prevention campaign in order to create a customized support forum for persons who may be afflicted by a harmful addiction. The prevention system can receive a request to initiate a campaign for a recipient from a host and facilitate the invitation of other participants to the campaign. Knowledge-based questionnaires may be dynamically generated for the host and participants, and a profile built for the recipient based on received responses. Customized messages may be generated by the prevention system using expert knowledge-based rules, and delivered to the recipient. The messages may be unique to the recipient based on the recipient's circumstances and relationship to the host and participants. Support services provided by the prevention system encourage the recipient to agree to accept help and provide action plan recommendations.

Abstract: Embodiments of the invention provide systems and methods for tracking learning behavior and teaching individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder and other complex communication needs and learning disabilities. A demonstration of a task having a plurality of steps is provided on a graphical display of a computing device (e.g., a smartphone or tablet computer). The computing device receives an indication of any prompts or reward reminders given to the individual when the individual performs the task. Data is collected and automatically stored regarding the individual's behavior while performing the task. Upon successful completion of the task, a message of praise and/or a reward may be provided to the individual.