Behavior Or Performance Display (e.g., Board For Showing Completed Chores, Etc.) Patents (Class 434/238)
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Patent number: 8323027Abstract: A method and system of teaching success, comprising: instructing student(s) 1) to select at least one Creative Ambition(s) or compelling personal goal (CA?); 2) to identify at least one Thought (T) as in a STARS roadmap for achieving CA?; 3) to ascertain in which thought awareness stage their T for achieving CA? is; and 4) to adjust their pleasure index so that the at least one T that is in a thought awareness stage other than a Willed Action or Willed Inaction is displaced to the Willed Action or Willed Inaction thought awareness stage. CA? may be derived from a Supreme Collective Intelligence (SCI?) or from a collective group of people (SCI). A method and a system, comprising: teaching that a higher Success Ratio may be achieved by de-compartmentalizing success and offsetting intensification of resistance from the Ego by tagging or attaching an intense pleasure or displeasure to achieving the CA?.Type: GrantFiled: June 28, 2005Date of Patent: December 4, 2012Inventor: Kevin W. George
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Publication number: 20120301855Abstract: A method and system for scoring task information. Through the use of an electronic time management device, such as a cell phone or other portable digital computer based device programmed to support this method, a user enters a description of a task and when the task should be completed. This information is then communicated to a scoring system, and the information is scored without human intervention and points are given. Optionally, if the information cannot be automatically scored, it is scored by a person. These points can be banked and then be used toward a socially desirable reward, such as sending text messages or playing music or watching videos. This is particularly effective in teaching time management skills to young students who may have attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).Type: ApplicationFiled: July 26, 2012Publication date: November 29, 2012Applicant: UNIVERSITY OF UTAH RESEARCH FOUNDATIONInventors: Lee A. Hollaar, Jodi Morstein Groot
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Publication number: 20120282581Abstract: A method for producing a behavior modification plan is disclosed which comprises the steps of providing a computer system having a program, the program for allowing input of information, inputting information relating to a behavior modification to be made, inputting information relating to past successes in the behavior modification to be made, inputting information relating to prior and anticipated barriers in the behavior modification to be made, inputting information relating to success in other areas other than the behavior modification to be made, inputting information relating to a preferred learning style, preparing a behavior modification plan based upon the behavior modification to be made, prior barriers, anticipated barriers, and a preferred learning style, and displaying the prepared behavior modification plan. A system for producing a behavior modification plan is also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 18, 2012Publication date: November 8, 2012Inventor: Susan Isenberg
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Publication number: 20120282582Abstract: An electronic infrastructure consisting a plurality of client mobile devices, a distribution server and network that communicatively couples the plurality of client mobile devices and distribution server, wherein the distribution server collects survey questionnaires from a questionnaire source, distributes survey questionnaire to the plurality of client mobile devices. Then, the distribution server receives responses from the users of plurality of client mobile devices and analyses the responses based upon several criteria. The criteria include region based analysis, race based analysis, age based analysis, other criteria based analysis, high priority analysis and/or satisfaction level analysis.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 20, 2012Publication date: November 8, 2012Inventor: BINDU RAMA RAO
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Publication number: 20120276506Abstract: This invention relates to the treatment of neuropsychiatric disorders in sufferers thereof. Neuropsychiatric disorders are shown to be treatable using a biofeedback method in which sympathetic activity in the patient is enhanced.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 24, 2012Publication date: November 1, 2012Inventor: Yoko Nagai
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Publication number: 20120270192Abstract: An example behavior estimation apparatus includes a detection unit to detect sensing information; a first estimation unit to estimate basic actions of a user; a second estimation unit to estimate behavior data in which a plurality of higher-level behaviors made of a combination of the basic actions is arranged in chronological order; an assignment unit to assign any one of a plurality of work behaviors each indicating a behavior related to work to each of the higher-level behaviors, so as to acquire work data; an evaluation unit to evaluate whether the work data satisfies a predetermined standard; a determination unit to determine, when the work data satisfies the predetermined standard, a name of the work behavior assigned to each of the higher-level behaviors; and a display unit to display information according to the name by the determination unit.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 15, 2012Publication date: October 25, 2012Applicant: KABUSHIKI KAISHA TOSHIBAInventors: Tomoko MURAKAMI, Kentaro Torii, Tetsuro Chino, Naoshi Uchihira
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Patent number: 8296686Abstract: An aid for developmentally disabled individuals takes the form of a mobile terminal having software capable of creating graphical schedules, graphical countdown timers, and graphical choice selections. A caregiver may dynamically program and save schedules which present a graphical sequence of events to the disabled individual to assist the disabled individual in adjusting the changing events of the day. Likewise, the countdown timer may assist the individual in preparing for an upcoming transition in environment or activity. Still further, the graphical choice selections may help a nonverbal individual express themselves to a caregiver.Type: GrantFiled: February 24, 2009Date of Patent: October 23, 2012Assignee: Handhold Adaptive, LLCInventors: Daniel E. Tedesco, Carey M. Tedesco, Robert C. Tedesco, James A. Jorasch, Russell P. Sammon
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Patent number: 8287281Abstract: A system that can enhance cognitive ability by viewing sequences of images captured during an event is disclosed. For example, the innovation can employ captured event sequences to improve failing memories in patients with a diagnosed memory condition such as acquired brain injury or neurodegenerative disease such as Alzheimer's disease. These event sequences can be captured in the point-of-view of a user (e.g., first person) as well as from a third person or other monitoring location (e.g., car).Type: GrantFiled: December 6, 2006Date of Patent: October 16, 2012Assignee: Microsoft CorporationInventors: Chris Demetrios Karkanias, Stephen E. Hodges, Emma L. Berry, Georgina E. Browne, Hilary Lyndsay Williams, Kenneth R. Wood, Samuel Gavin Smyth, David Alexander Butler
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Publication number: 20120244504Abstract: A web, server, and mobile device-based system to aggregate individual health activities into simpler behavioral modules and manage the social propagation, synchronization, and incentivization of such behaviors in a networked population. The system and implemented methods addresses the failure of current behavioral change techniques to achieve persistent engagement with behavior change through a systematic reduction in complexity of information and decision-making burdens on individuals to manage such behaviors. The system aggregates individual behavioral events into modules called, Walks, and provides mechanisms to synchronize and other individuals through a structured group hierarchy and shared events designed to propagate such behaviors across the participating population. These mechanisms enable network efficiencies that amplify the effectiveness of particular material incentives through social synchronization and reinforcement mechanisms.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 23, 2012Publication date: September 27, 2012Inventor: Neil H. Wasserman
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Patent number: 8272875Abstract: An addiction simulator for use in an educational program, operable for (i) periodically requesting simulated addictive behavior, (ii) receiving a satisfaction signal from an assigned individual in response to a generated request, representing consumption of an amount of addictant in limited supply, and (iii) refusing acceptance of a satisfaction signal when the supply of addictant has been exhausted. The duration of the interval between requests can based upon a physiological characteristic of the assigned individual.Type: GrantFiled: October 13, 1999Date of Patent: September 25, 2012Assignee: Realityworks, Inc.Inventor: Richard N. Jurmain
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Patent number: 8251702Abstract: An on-line market-place includes an auction wherein one or more predefined terms, qualities, incentives, or other such indicia (generally, “Program Terms”) are associated with the particular product and/or service which is the subject of the auction. Customers rank or otherwise designate their preference for these Program Terms (e.g., by selecting a “Preferred Program Term”), and the system then partitions the customers into “pools” in accordance with the selected Program Terms. Merchants then compete to obtain that pool of customers by bidding on the Preferred Program Term. Customers may be pooled according to demographic or other customer characteristics (“Characteristic Pooling”), or according to level of commitment to purchase (“Commitment Pooling”).Type: GrantFiled: April 12, 2010Date of Patent: August 28, 2012Inventor: Jeffrey S. Marks
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Publication number: 20120183937Abstract: Servers are presented for facilitating performance recognition among a plurality of users. A server may store in a storage medium data associated with a plurality of user recognition spaces. Each user recognition space can be associated with a respective user and can be adapted to enable the respective user to send and receive recognition tokens and/or nominations for recognition. The server may receive a request from a user data processing system for the stored data associated with a particular user recognition space. In response, the server may convey at least some of the stored data associated with the particular user recognition space to the user data processing system.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 12, 2012Publication date: July 19, 2012Inventors: David Hilton, Valerie Leach, Cathie Lewis, Lori Janes-Young
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Publication number: 20120183938Abstract: Data processing systems are presented for facilitating performance recognition among a plurality of users. A user data processing system may obtain data associated with a particular user recognition space, and may display graphical information related to the data associated with the user recognition space. The user data processing system may further display one or more recognition indicators. A recognition indicator may be adapted to indicate receipt of a recognition token, that a recognition token has been sent to another user, and/or that a nomination has been submitted for recognition of another user.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 12, 2012Publication date: July 19, 2012Inventors: David Hilton, Valerie Leach, Cathie Lewis, Lori Janes-Young
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Patent number: 8137109Abstract: An oral care implement has a user-interactive display that displays images representing oral care regions of the mouth. The user can interact with the display by playing a game, which can relate to oral care. An oral care implement has a plurality of lighted segments that can be sequentially illuminated to indicate a recommended brushing sequence. The lighted segments can be shaped and/or labeled to indicate particular oral care regions of the mouth. In accordance with another aspect, an oral care implement can be equipped with features to encourage social interaction between two or more individuals.Type: GrantFiled: September 21, 2007Date of Patent: March 20, 2012Assignee: Colgate-Palmolive CompanyInventors: John J. Gatzemeyer, Eduardo J. Jimenez, Robert Riebe, Paul Fair, Dong Ho Yun
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Patent number: 8137108Abstract: An apparatus and method are provided, for enabling communication between an administrator and a student regarding behavior activities of the student. The apparatus comprises (a) a transmitter configured to be carried by an administrator, and (b) a receiver configured to be carried by a student. The transmitter and receiver are configured to (i) be selectively placed in circuit communication with each other by an initiation signal originating from the transmitter or receiver, (ii) enable communication from the administrator to the student via the receiver regarding behavioral activities of the student or communication from the student to the administrator if the student feels a need to communicate with the administrator regarding behavioral activities of the student, and (iii) enable the receiver to communicate with the student in a predetermined fashion regarding behavior activities of the student in the absence of communications from the administrator.Type: GrantFiled: January 4, 2008Date of Patent: March 20, 2012Inventors: Rose Marie Hamway, Jeffrey Victor Dozoretz
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Publication number: 20120045741Abstract: An architecture is presented that provides a behavior monitoring and communication system. The system comprises behavior monitoring, cueing and communication devices designed to efficiently teach children and others self-monitoring skills with minimum adult intervention. The behavior monitoring, cueing and communication devices comprise at least one detection device that detects predefined behavior, such as positive or disruptive behaviors, and at least one monitoring device that monitors the predefined behavior. The system is programmed and overseen by the instructor or teacher from any location in the room through the use of the monitoring device. Further, the monitoring device can control and monitor more than one detection device simultaneously.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 17, 2011Publication date: February 23, 2012Inventor: Judith Dawn Whyte
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Publication number: 20120021392Abstract: The Life Skills Tool Kit is a series of twelve key life skills in a multimedia format. Designed to convey life skills development information from a caregiver to a young child, in order for the child to listen, learn, practice and own positive habits and winning behaviors. Each life skill in the series contains a; DVD, coloring sheet, recognition sticker, reward card, practice board(s), reminder poster, and instruction sheets (with twelve indicia characters). The digital content is age appropriate information in digital storybook format which features puppets, animation and music. This evidenced based Life Skills Tool Kit is a unique learning method.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 21, 2011Publication date: January 26, 2012Inventor: JERI D. BOCK
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Patent number: 8087937Abstract: A system for providing weight and nutritional information. The system involves input of subject data such as weight, body fat percentage, and expected activity levels. Users also may input an assessment of a subject, which can be used to generate a weight plan for the subject. The weight plan can include a series of acceptable minimum weights for the subject, each of the minimum weights being associated with a time. The method can also be used to generate a nutrition plan based on the subject data entered. A subject can build the nutrition plan by responding to a series of food exchange item prompts.Type: GrantFiled: April 28, 2009Date of Patent: January 3, 2012Assignee: National Wrestling Coaches AssociationInventors: Daniel M. Peplinski, Alan Utter, David Neiman
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Patent number: 8075315Abstract: An oral care implement has an interactive display that displays images representing oral care regions of the mouth. The user can interact with the display by playing a game, which can relate to oral care. An oral care implement has a plurality of lighted segments that can be sequentially illuminated to indicate a recommended brushing sequence. The lighted segments can be shaped and/or labeled to indicate particular oral care regions of the mouth.Type: GrantFiled: December 13, 2006Date of Patent: December 13, 2011Assignee: Colgate-Palmolive CompanyInventors: John J. Gatzemeyer, Eduardo J. Jimenez, Robert Riebe, Evan Ward, Paul Fair, James E. Michaels, Kevin Connor
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Patent number: 8066514Abstract: Embodiments of a method and system for developing a training program for a trainee are provided. In one embodiment, in a training system, the method may include profiling the trainee by processing at least one of physiological data, psychological data and training program data associated with the trainee; designing a training program for the trainee in accordance with the profile of the trainee; receiving training activity data communicated in association with the trainee performing at least one training activity; and, automatically modifying at least a portion of the training program in the training system in accordance with at least the communicated training activity data.Type: GrantFiled: April 6, 2005Date of Patent: November 29, 2011Inventor: Mark Anthony Clarke
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Publication number: 20110183306Abstract: Various embodiments are described herein related to positively reinforcing a behavioral action based on information received from sensors configured to detect the action. For example, one disclosed embodiment relates to a method for positively reinforcing a user behavior includes, at a server computing device, receiving behavior data from a sensor configured to sense a user behavioral action. Responsive to the behavior data, the method further includes using a logic subsystem of the server computing device to supply an offer configured to reward the user behavioral action and sending the offer to the user.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 27, 2011Publication date: July 28, 2011Inventor: Brian Krejcarek
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Publication number: 20110177480Abstract: A method and apparatus for a learning management platform is provided. Based on student profile information and a determination that similarities exist between students, a learning experience engine provides an individualized learning recommendation to a student.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 14, 2011Publication date: July 21, 2011Inventors: Satish Menon, Catherine Needham, Willie Wheeler, Jayakumar Muthukumarasamy, Partha Saha, Nitzan Katz, Adam Honea, Marla Kelsey, Jorge Carmargo, Manish Upendran
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Patent number: 7980931Abstract: Methods are implemented in a computer system with one or more processors configured to execute one or more computer program modules in which one or more computer program modules configured to communicate with electronic storage media that stores a set of at least six colors and questions having multiple answers, one of which is a predicted answer, individual questions and their predicted answers being based at least in part on unique color pair personality profiles determined from a color pair and its selection ordering, wherein the set of colors is displayed to a first user and a set of color selections is received from the first user which establish three color pairs (the first being a most liked and second most liked color pair, the second being a third and a fourth most liked color pair, the third being the most liked and the least liked color pair), receiving an answering player's selection of a chosen answer to each question and displaying an answering player's score, wherein the questions asked includeType: GrantFiled: March 29, 2010Date of Patent: July 19, 2011Inventors: Leonard Krane, Ila Krane
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Publication number: 20110151419Abstract: An presentation generator is disclosed for generating presentations for interacting with a user on a personal topic of, e.g., the user's selection, wherein the presentations assist the user in obtaining a greater awareness of his/her motivations and/or behaviors relating to the topic. In one embodiment, the presentation generator generates and presents to the user textual observations, questions, and/or statements for the user's consideration. Such presentations use and/or are consistent with textual descriptions obtained from: (a) the results of one or more personality/motivation test results, and (b) user inputs, e.g., regarding the selected topic together with his/her confidence in the validity of such inputs.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 10, 2011Publication date: June 23, 2011Inventor: Geoffrey S. Lycas
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Patent number: 7953608Abstract: A system and associated methods for orchestrating a collaboration session are disclosed. One method involves orchestrating a collaboration session between a requesting clinician and another clinician where information is exchanged electronically. According to the method, requests for collaboration sessions are received by a computer system from the requesting clinician, with a given request related to a piece of patient-focused clinical data. Each request is analyzed to build a roster of potentially available clinicians for collaboration. A collaboration session is then facilitated between the requesting clinician and one or more of the potentially available clinicians on the roster.Type: GrantFiled: December 27, 2004Date of Patent: May 31, 2011Assignee: Cerner Innovation, Inc.Inventors: David P. McCallie, Jr., Christopher S. Finn, David J. O'Larte, Steven S. Crooks
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Publication number: 20110123969Abstract: A portable refusal skills training educational tool including an interactive electronic system within an enclosure, and method practicing refusal skills employing the educational tool. The interactive electronic system includes (i) a means within the enclosure for periodically generating a perceptible proposal to participate in addictive behavior, (ii) a speech recognition system effective for receiving and identifying a verbal refusal statement spoken in response to a generated proposal, and (iii) a reporting mechanism. The reporting mechanism includes at least one of (A) a means for reiterating perceptible proposals to participate in addictive behavior until the verbal refusal statement is received and identified in response to a proposal, (B) a means for generating a perceptible positive-reinforcement signal when the verbal refusal statement is received and identified in response to a proposal, and (C) a means for recording data useful in evaluating responses to proposals.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 22, 2008Publication date: May 26, 2011Applicant: REALITYWORKS, INCInventors: Timmothy Allen Boettcher, Jeremiah Robert Bauer, Randy James Lee, Scott Todd Allison
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Publication number: 20110111384Abstract: 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.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 6, 2009Publication date: May 12, 2011Applicant: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATIONInventors: Brenda Dietrich, Jennifer Lai, Yan Liu
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Publication number: 20110091848Abstract: In one or more embodiments, a task minder comprises a personal electronic device configured to prompt its user for input at timed intervals. The task minder, which may be a wearable device, allows its user to input a “positive” response indicating that the user is on task, or a “negative” response indicating that the user is off task. Response data collected by the task minder over a number of response intervals indicates the user's success in focusing on assigned tasks, and the repeated prompting for response inputs positively modifies the user's behavior by making him or her more conscious of time and providing positive behavior reinforcement through tracking on-task and off-task performance. The system may further include computer software to collect and analyze task performance data from task minders, and may include a master unit to monitor/control task minders, which may be an appropriately configured PC or a standalone unit.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 24, 2010Publication date: April 21, 2011Applicant: COOKSY DESIGN SOLUTIONS, LLCInventors: Douglas A. Cooksy, Bradley B. Cooksy
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Publication number: 20110053129Abstract: A method, information processing system, and computer readable article of manufacture reinforce behavior in an individual. A behavior associated with an individual is monitored. A determination is made, based on the monitoring, that the behavior substantially matches a behavior in a set of behaviors. A set of interactive actions associated with the behavior are identified. At least one of the interactive actions in the set of interactive actions is selected. The at least one of the interactive actions that has been selected is performed. A response from the individual is monitored in response to the least one of the interactive actions being performed. An indicator is associated with the at least one of the interactive actions based on the reaction from the individual. The indicator indicates a relative degree of success in obtaining a desired response from the individual.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 28, 2009Publication date: March 3, 2011Applicant: International Business Machines CorporationInventors: Sara H. BASSON, Genady GRABARNIK, Dimitri KANEVSKY, Irina RISH
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Publication number: 20110039240Abstract: Methods and apparatus for a game in which children are rewarded for their good behavior. In one embodiment, the game includes a plurality of strips that include written messages of positive reinforcement. When the child acts in a manner that is praiseworthy, the parent instructs the child to remove a strip with a printed message, instructs the child as to the meaning of the message and the spelling of the message, and instructs the child to form the strip into a ring that is placed on a chain of other such strips. When the chain reaches a predetermined position (such as in contact with the floor or a predetermined number of links in the chain) the child receives a reward.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 16, 2010Publication date: February 17, 2011Inventor: Carole Cardemon
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Publication number: 20110039239Abstract: A motivational, inspirational apparatus that is both functional and decorative. Has a base varying is size, shape and composition, with one step. Multiple holes at equal distance are placed on the top of the base. Posts of varying materials are inserted into the holes on top of the base. Tops of varying shapes, materials and textures are placed atop the posts and rotate 360 degrees. When placed atop the posts they look like a lollipop or ping pong paddle. Stickers of varying materials are with specific motivational and inspirational words related to actions, projects, and life situations are adhered to the tops for daily inspirational and motivational reference. When actions are accomplished, the top is turned 180 degrees. In the morning, all tops are again turned with the event words facing forward to address each action in the new day.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 17, 2009Publication date: February 17, 2011Inventor: Robin Lloyd Futoran
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Publication number: 20100297592Abstract: A method of indoctrinating an experienced user of a behavioral modification program run on a microprocessor-based computer as a peer for at least one other user of the behavioral modification program, which selects an experienced user to become the peer, associates the peer with the at least one user within the behavioral modification program, and provides the peer with at least one workflow task. The peer is evaluated and rewarded based upon their performance. The system indoctrinates and rewards a peer for their participation in a behavioral modification program, and consists of a microprocessor configured to execute program instructions residing in memory. The program selects a user to become a peer, associates the peer with a user, provides a workflow task, and evaluates and rewards the peer based on their performance.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 22, 2009Publication date: November 25, 2010Applicant: PREVAIL HEALTH SOLUTION LLCInventors: RICHARD GENGLER, ROGER SWEIS, PETER GENGLER
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Publication number: 20100279258Abstract: Methods and games for teaching cognitive and social skills to children with alternative learning styles, particularly children with kinesthetic and/or visual learning styles. Mission-oriented exercises are designed to engage hyperactive children to solve problems. Alternative methods of displaying and sequencing data communicate with visual learners, encouraging flexibility of cognitive thought processes. Various embodiments of games and game parts are disclosed herein. Children are dealt game parts having indicia, such as numbers, letters, or actions. Children configure said parts into linear, curvilinear, radial, or stacked assemblies, producing random, compound permutations of equations to calculate. Children operate the games in a competitive, cooperative social environment. An observer provides feedback. Said games require physical exercise which promotes kinesthetic learning. Said permutations create subgroups of children to interact socially.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 5, 2010Publication date: November 4, 2010Inventor: Jessica Cohen
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Patent number: 7822783Abstract: The present invention is a method of obtaining information regarding an individual's environment using a programmable device. The first step of the method is sensing a psychomotor behavioral element of an activity engaged by the individual. The type of activity engaged by the individual can be any sensible activity under the sun, including breathing, thinking, generating heat, etc. The next step in the inventive method is determining the preferred modalities of the individual based on the psychomotor behavioral element of the activity engaged by the individual. Provided herein are calculations used for determining the preferred modalities of the individual based on the psychomotor behavioral element of the activity. In the present context, the preferred modalities are the semi-conscious or nonconscious desires of the individual, indicated by nonconscious actions, to experience her environment in a specific manner. The information obtained by the inventive method can be used in several ways.Type: GrantFiled: March 21, 2008Date of Patent: October 26, 2010Inventor: Joseph Carrabis
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Publication number: 20100255451Abstract: A motivational system that utilizes wrist bracelets to represent steps or sub-goals and the achievement of a measurable goal. This system includes the method of breaking down a measurable goal into steps or sub-goals and marking them successively with respective wrist bracelets that represent each successive step or sub-goal. As an individual is achieving or surpassing successive steps or sub-goals a respective bracelet is added or removed from their wrist and a successive bracelet is added or removed to thereby signify that individual's advancement toward or achievement of their goal.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 6, 2009Publication date: October 7, 2010Inventor: Melissa Jill Shapiro
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Publication number: 20100209897Abstract: An intraoral behavior monitoring and aversion device to assist a user in quitting an undesirable behavior such as tobacco smoking, tobacco chewing, use of snuff, illicit drug use, excessive alcohol consumption, excessive food consumption, and/or other undesirable activity facilitated via the mouth. The aversion device may be wholly or partially configured to be disposed in the user's mouth, for example. The aversion device may include a detector and a output device, wherein the detector is configured to detect a parameter indicative of the user engaging in the habit or undesirable activity. If (and only if) the detector detects such a parameter, the output device may, optionally, deliver a negative stimulus to the user, thus providing negative feedback and creating an incentive for the user to limit if not eliminate the undesirable activity. The device may be configured to store and/or relay data representing sensed conditions in the mouth.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 2, 2009Publication date: August 19, 2010Inventors: David Scott Utley, Michael Berman, Peter T. Keith, Robert E. Atkinson, Jack Denton Utley, JR.
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Patent number: 7774220Abstract: The present invention is a project management method, system and software product for aiding a user in attaining goals. The system has a goal field for describing a goal, a plurality of obstacle fields for describing a plurality of obstacles to be overcome in attaining the goal, and a plurality of strategy fields for describing a plurality of strategies for overcoming the plurality of obstacles to achieve a result correlated with the goal. Each obstacle field in the plurality of obstacle fields is linked to the goal field, has a unique associated strategy field in the plurality of strategy fields, and is linked with the unique associated strategy field.Type: GrantFiled: June 7, 2002Date of Patent: August 10, 2010Assignee: The Strategic Coach Inc.Inventors: Daniel J. Sullivan, Barbara Sue Smith
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Patent number: 7771320Abstract: Athletic performance sensing and/or tracking systems include components for measuring or sensing athletic performance data and/or for storing and/or displaying desired information associated with the athletic performance to the user (or others). Such systems can allow users a wide variety of options in creating workouts, selecting and presenting media content during the athletic performance, etc., e.g., to help keep users entertained and motivated. In some instances, user feedback may be used, optionally in combination with objective data relating to a workout, to control features of the workout routine, to control the music or other media content selected and/or presented, and/or to control features of future workout routines and/or the presented media content.Type: GrantFiled: August 31, 2007Date of Patent: August 10, 2010Assignee: Nike, Inc.Inventors: Raymond W. Riley, Kevin W. Hoffer, William E. Berner, Jr., Allan M. Schrock, James A. Niegowski, William F. Rauchholz
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Patent number: 7766828Abstract: A condition analysis unit (1302) estimates a surrounding environment and psychological state of the user on the basis of image data, voice data, and living body information. When the estimated psychological state is a predetermined state, a cause estimation unit (1303) estimates based on the living body information whether or not the physical condition of the user is bad. When the estimated psychological state is the predetermined state, the cause estimation unit estimates a cause of the psychological state on the basis of the surrounding environment.Type: GrantFiled: October 25, 2005Date of Patent: August 3, 2010Assignee: Canon Kabushiki KaishaInventors: Mie Ishii, Masakazu Matsugu, Katsuhiko Mori, Yusuke Mitarai
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Publication number: 20100120000Abstract: A method (200) for preparing a supervisor to manage an employee and for managing the employee includes the provision of a management scorecard document (400). The management scorecard document (400) can include a metric analysis portion (402), a behavior analysis portion (421), and a performance target section (434). The supervisor uses the management scorecard document (400) in a coaching session, such as a face-to-face meeting, to focus on developing employee behavior rather than simply delivering employee feedback.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 11, 2008Publication date: May 13, 2010Inventors: Valorie Bellamy, Monte Hytche
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Publication number: 20100021874Abstract: Disclosed herein is a method of inculcating positive altered personal behavioral patterns in a participant. The participant creates a resource inventory of items that induce a state of well being in the participant. The items may comprise people, spiritual deities, events, places, animals, objects, etc. The participant is led through bilateral stimulation processes by an instructor. Bilateral stimulation of the participant's conscious and unconscious memory networks associated with the items of the resource inventory enables the participant to activate a positive mental state. The instructor then reinforces the positive mental state of the participant. Performance enhancement protocols are applied on the participant in the reinforced positive mental state. Self enhancement exercises invoke positive conditioned responses of the participant. By reinforcing the positive conditioned responses, positive altered personal behavior patterns are inculcated in the participant.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 24, 2008Publication date: January 28, 2010Inventor: John Milford Cunningham
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Publication number: 20100009327Abstract: A method of educating a child includes identifying a problem behavior exhibited by the child, instructing the child to exhibit improved behavior that is different from the problem behavior, and monitoring the child to detect the improved behavior. After the improved behavior is detected, the method further includes providing a container capable of being opened and closed, providing an inspirational or laudatory message regarding the improved behavior, the message sized to fit within the container, placing the message within the container and closing the container, and hiding the container enclosing the message.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 4, 2009Publication date: January 14, 2010Inventor: Ann Brazil
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Publication number: 20090311654Abstract: A method and system of providing computer based life coaching comprising the steps of: providing an interface that allows a user to valuate their present level of happiness in a series of broadly defined areas of life; including money, leisure, love, physical environment, professional development, friends and family, health, and personal growth. Once levels of happiness are obtained in each of these areas, a chart is created to determine which areas are of lowest satisfaction and address them. The system then prompts a user to establish factors related to each area of happiness and evaluate those factors in terms of importance level. Subsequently, the user is prompted to select various changes related to the factors and areas. Once the changes are selected, a description of the user after the changes occur is generated and supplied to the user.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 16, 2008Publication date: December 17, 2009Inventor: Pedro Amador Lopez
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Publication number: 20090215015Abstract: One embodiment of the present invention includes a signaling device capable of assisting a child to develop a tooth brushing technique. The signaling device includes a toothbrush and an extension device, which is affixed to the tooth brush. The extension device is coded with a plurality of patterns that can be converted into motion and orientation information associated with the tooth brush in a tooth brushing session, and the motion and orientation information is further compared to a predetermined set of expected conditions that correspond to the tooth brushing technique to determine a reward tailored to promote learning of the tooth brushing technique.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 21, 2008Publication date: August 27, 2009Applicant: RAINDROP NETWORK LTD.Inventor: Hao-Hua Chu
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Publication number: 20090191526Abstract: A behavior improvement support apparatus for presenting information to prompt reduction of environmental load imposed by a user's living space, stores in a memory, in regard to a plurality of parameters each having a plurality of values for specifying presentation methods of the information, one of the values of each parameter, presents the information during a given period of time, based on the one of the values of each parameter stores in the memory, measures the amount of emission of the environmental load imposed by the living space during the period of time, evaluates, based on the amount of emission of the environmental load during the period of time, an effect of the one of the values of each parameter used when the information is presented, and updates, based on an evaluation result, the one of the values of at least one of the parameters stored in the memory.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 22, 2009Publication date: July 30, 2009Inventors: Toshimitsu Kumazawa, Koji Kimura, Akinori Hongu, Hideki Kobayashi
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Publication number: 20090191527Abstract: A higher education constituent relationship (CRM) system may provide an educational institution with a graphical display of a probability and desirability value for a person at a stage of a student life cycle. For example, the higher education CRM system may receive a history of interactions between the person and the institution. The higher education CRM system may use the history of interactions and information about the person to calculate the probability value, or measure of the likelihood that the person moves to another stage in the student life cycle, and the desirability value, or a measure of the appeal of the person to the educational institution at a stage of the student life cycle, for the person. The higher education CRM system may display the calculated values for the probability and desirability to a representative of the institution.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 6, 2008Publication date: July 30, 2009Applicant: SunGard Higher Education Inc.Inventors: Melissa King, Denise Marie Mendonca, Patrick Packard, Martin Donald Reber, Robert David Rullo
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Publication number: 20090186326Abstract: A system and method for delivering a training course includes dividing the course up into training segments of manageable lengths for taking in by recipients on regular and/or frequent bases. The training segments are included with email or other electronic messages. The messages may include hyperlinks representing options for responding to an invitation to run the training segments associated with the messages. When the recipient chooses to run and complete a training segment, the system moves to a subsequent message and segment. If the recipient refuses to run the training or delays doing so, the system sends increasingly urgent messages and/or initiates personal contacts to require accountability. Status messages may also be sent to others, including supervisors, for example. A measure of flexibility in timing is made available to the recipient while requiring a heightened level of accountability so that the recipient has a greater probability of completing the training courses.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 8, 2009Publication date: July 23, 2009Inventor: George Ishee
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Publication number: 20090176195Abstract: This invention is described as a classroom that will have classroom displays, layouts, and a floor plan to educate students to the maximum, A+ Level. This is an entirely new concept in education.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 5, 2007Publication date: July 9, 2009Inventor: Ella Delores Davis
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Publication number: 20090092954Abstract: The recording of an interaction between an authorised host and at least one subject, for use in reinforcing good behaviour of the subject, is disclosed. A counsellor is hosted at a central station and subjects are received at one or more counselling stations. The central station and the subject receiving stations are connected by a network. An interaction between a subject and an authorised host is recorded and the authorised host adds related textural data to a relational database.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 20, 2008Publication date: April 9, 2009Inventor: Richard Ralph Crook
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Publication number: 20090068625Abstract: This invention is an integrated alphabetic language teaching system that facilitates teaching multiple levels of the arts of writing and reading to individuals aged one year and older. This invention reverses traditional methods of written language development by enabling writing prior and preliminary to reading. This invention initially teaches a set of orthographic graphemic segmental strokes by drawing geometric constructs called instructional entities composed entirely of the same orthographic graphemic segmental strokes that will subsequently be individually taught and practiced, thereby providing a student with a fundamental enabling skill with which the entire sets of 26 majuscule, 26 miniscule, 10 numerals, 14 punctuation marks and the entire lexicon of the English and other alphabetic languages may be constructed.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 12, 2007Publication date: March 12, 2009Inventors: John Creighton Petro, John George Petro