Cathode Ray Screen Display Included In Examining Means Patents (Class 434/323)
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Publication number: 20100259682Abstract: A deviation from an expected wireless link status between a wireless display device and a local wireless media transmission device is detected via the wireless display device. The local wireless media transmission device is located proximate to the wireless display device. It is determined that an expected wireless signal is not incident upon a first wireless receiver of the wireless display device based upon the detected deviation from the expected wireless link status. A problem is identified that causes the detected deviation from the expected wireless link status. A wireless status indicator is displayed via the display. The wireless status indicator indicates that the expected wireless signal is not incident upon the first wireless receiver and indicates the identified problem that causes the detected deviation from the expected wireless link status. This abstract is not to be considered limiting, since other embodiments may deviate from the features described in this abstract.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 26, 2009Publication date: October 14, 2010Inventor: Robert Allan Unger
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Patent number: 7797146Abstract: A method of simulating interactive communication between a user and a human subject. The method comprises: assigning at least one phrase to a stored content sequence, wherein the content sequence comprises a content clip of the subject; parsing the at least one phrase to produce at least one phonetic clone; associating the at least one phonetic clone with the stored content sequence; receiving an utterance from the user; matching the utterance to the at least one phonetic clone; and displaying the stored content sequence associated with the at least one phonetic clone.Type: GrantFiled: May 13, 2003Date of Patent: September 14, 2010Assignee: Interactive Drama, Inc.Inventors: William G. Harless, Michael G. Harless, Marcia A. Zier
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Patent number: 7783565Abstract: A method and system for evaluating loan repurchase risk are disclosed. The method includes receiving information related to the loan and determining a loan repurchase risk based on upon the information. The information may be used to determine a joint probability of an underwriting discrepancy sufficient to trigger a repurchase request and an adverse event in connection with the loan, such as default or delinquency. In one embodiment, depending on the repurchase risk, the purchaser may waive repurchase rights in connection with the loan, thereby reducing the requirements of the seller to reserve capital for the loan.Type: GrantFiled: November 7, 2007Date of Patent: August 24, 2010Assignee: Fannie MaeInventors: Stella Y. Ajose, Henry Buist, Patricia R. Koscinski, Eric L. Rosenblatt
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Patent number: 7780452Abstract: In a listening comprehension test using individual examination execution devices, according to the present invention, it is possible to avoid a dishonest act such as peeping at another examinee's answers. An individual examination execution device (101) reads examination question data and individual information from an examination question storage means (102) storing the examination questions and an individual information storage means (103) storing the individual information, respectively. Further, the individual examination device selectively generates actual questions according to the individual information read by an actual question generation means (104), and reproduces the actual questions by a reproduction means (105), thereby preventing dishonest acts of respective examinees.Type: GrantFiled: October 17, 2005Date of Patent: August 24, 2010Assignee: Panasonic CorporationInventors: Kohei Okada, Katsuhiro Nakai, Takehisa Hirano, Kouji Mukai, Tomoaki Tezuka, Daisuke Imoto
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Publication number: 20100190144Abstract: A variety of techniques for a method, system and computer program product for studying for a multiple-choice exam are presented. The method for studying for a multiple-choice exam includes steps of obtaining access to a bank of review questions for the exam. A set of N number of questions is accessed from the bank. A user answers the N number of questions during a fixed time period. The user records information about incorrectly answered questions in an abbreviated format. The user reviews the recorded information. Meetings with the user and an exam coach are conducted on a periodic basis. The steps of accessing, answering, recording, reviewing, and meeting are repeated until all review questions have been answered.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 25, 2009Publication date: July 29, 2010Inventor: Mary K. Miller
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Patent number: 7761308Abstract: A medical consultation support system which transfers a structured request for consultation from a primary care physician's client computer to a supervisory host computer. The structured request together with any additional information related to the request, form a machine-readable collection of information. At the supervisory computer, the request is reviewed by a receiving staff physician who designates a specialist and retrieves supporting documentation related to the consultation request from databases of medical information. The supervisory computer then transmits the request for consultation and at least an identification of the selected supporting documentation to the selected specialist for review, and thereafter receives a comment from the selected specialist. The supervisory computer further stores the request for consultation and the comment as a structured case history item in the database of medical information.Type: GrantFiled: December 5, 2000Date of Patent: July 20, 2010Assignee: Best Doctors, Inc.Inventors: Kenneth H. Falchuk, Jose A. Halperin
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Publication number: 20100178645Abstract: A participant response system (50) comprises processing structure (52) running an assessment during which participants are prompted to respond to one or more information requests. The processing structure executes a question authoring/editing facility to enable test question authoring that comprises a monitoring tool for monitoring questions during editing to inhibit creation of invalid questions. At least one display device communicates with the processing structure and is operable to display graphically authored test questions.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 26, 2010Publication date: July 15, 2010Applicant: SMART Technologies ULCInventors: TACO VAN IEPEREN, Michael Boyle, Zhaohui Xing
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Publication number: 20100173276Abstract: The invention relates to training and can be used for learning and/or developing movement skills, fixing dynamic stereotypes and for training movement coordination. The aim of the invention is to provide a trainee with on-line correcting tactile feedback during training and to improve techniques and rate of a movement by bringing it as close as possible to a reference movement. The inventive training method consists, when learning a movement, in digitizing said movement, in comparing it with the digitized pattern of a reference movement and, if the trainee deviates from the reference movement, in receiving by said trainee a tactile feedback (tactile action) for on-line correcting said movement.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 5, 2008Publication date: July 8, 2010Inventor: Maxim Alexeevich Vasin
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Patent number: 7746997Abstract: A telephony trainer and exerciser allows a user of the telephony system to practice and train using the telephony system and its various features. The telephony trainer and exerciser system provides at least one automated responder, and more preferably, a plurality of automated responders that can be called by the user, thereby allowing the user to practice different operating features of the telephony system. Using a recognizer agent, the automated responders are able to distinguish between commands given by the user and similar statements given by another automated responder. The trainer and exerciser system optionally includes a correlator agent to provide an audio and/or written transcript of the practice session. A coaching feature is also optionally provided to assist a user in operating the trainer and exerciser and/or the telephony system.Type: GrantFiled: October 7, 2005Date of Patent: June 29, 2010Assignee: Avaya Inc.Inventor: Gordon R. Brunson
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Patent number: 7747404Abstract: A method for the analysis, control, automation, and information management of life-cycle processes of technical products includes an engineering process, an analysis process, a test process, and accesses an information system. The engineering process, the analysis process and the test process, which includes a plurality of test modules, have connections for information exchange exclusively to the control process and information system. For every test of the test modules, the scope and form of the input and output values are determined by data stored in the information system. The data that are input into the engineering process and determined, and the specified values, are processed by the process control, which determines all of the tests to be carried out. The results are passed on to the process control. The analysis process determines if data and specified values input in the engineering process have been reached by a numerical or numerical/statistical calculation.Type: GrantFiled: February 9, 2007Date of Patent: June 29, 2010Assignee: 7 Layers AGInventor: Hans-Jürgen Meckelburg
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Patent number: 7743331Abstract: A system displays a set of content slides on a graphical user interface. The system identifies navigation paths between content slides in the set of content slides, each navigation path indicating a destination content slide to be displayed after a source content slide upon user selection of a navigation choice during a presentation sequence of the content slides. For each identified navigation path, the system displays a visualization of that navigation path on the graphical user interface between the source content slide and the destination content slide associated with that navigation path. The system allows a user of the graphical user interface to alter a navigation path between content slides to change the association of that navigation path between at least one of the source content slide and the destination content slide to modify the presentation sequence of the content slides.Type: GrantFiled: September 29, 2006Date of Patent: June 22, 2010Assignee: Adobe Systems Inc.Inventors: Silke Fleischer, Magnus L. Nirell
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Publication number: 20100120008Abstract: A system and method for providing interactive learning applications on a television and managing the learning process is disclosed. The learning management technology utilizes internet, television, and learning management systems to allow a student to interactively access learning content. The functionality of the learning management system may be accessed on a television via a host server. The interactive application further allows parents and teachers to monitor student performance, change the learning content, control workflow, and send messages and reminders to the student. The interactive application further allows restriction of television viewing based on learning results or until an assignment has been completed. The learning content may be copied or downloaded onto a computer readable medium (e.g., a memory stick) from a central location (e.g., a Kiosk). The learning content may then be copied or uploaded to a television set-top box for execution by the television set-top box.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 12, 2009Publication date: May 13, 2010Inventors: Patrick J. McDonagh, John P. Allen
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Patent number: 7708562Abstract: A method and system for learning. Items to be learned are distributed among an unmastered pool, a ready pool, a mastered pool, and a delayed pool. Items from the unmastered pool are placed in the ready pool. A current item randomly selected from the ready pool is presented to a user who responds to the item. The current item is sent to the mastered pool if the user's response is correct and (the current item was not previously presented to the user or the user responded correctly to the current item during the last J times that the user responded to the current item). Otherwise, the current item is sent to the delayed pool followed by transferring the current item to the ready pool after K additional items are presented to by the user. J and K are each at least 1.Type: GrantFiled: May 16, 2005Date of Patent: May 4, 2010Assignee: International Business Machines CorporationInventor: Timothy D. Taylor
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Publication number: 20100099069Abstract: The invention relates to a method for verifying answers of a quiz game that are input into a quiz computer, which comprises an input keyboard, an OK key, a display and a computer unit that is equipped with a read-only memory unit containing an operating program, said operating program coding for a method for evaluating answers input by means of the input keyboard during a quiz game, said operating program coding for the generation of control and/or confirmation data from input answers, said operating program coding for at least one security feature from the group consisting of the generation of a device time initialized by the actuation of a key, the generation of a random data word upon actuation of a key, and the combinations of the prominent security features, and said security feature in addition to the control and/or confirmation data being transmitted to a game organizer and verified at that location, and a program coding for such a method and a quiz computer for carrying-out such a method.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 22, 2009Publication date: April 22, 2010Applicant: Umediaentertainment GmbHInventor: Andreas Unsicker
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Publication number: 20100075289Abstract: A method and system for automated customization of original content for one or more users, is provided. One implementation involves obtaining behavior information for a user, profiling the user based on the user behavior information, determining a preferred learning style for the user based on the user profiling, and customizing the original content based on the preferred learning style for the user. Profiling the user may involve analyzing the user behavior information using one or more profiling patterns for profiling the user to determine scores for different behavior categories for the user. Customizing the original content may involve determining a preferred learning style for the user based on the user profiling further includes selecting a customization scheme from a scheme repository, based on said scores for different behavior categories for the user, and applying the selected customization scheme to the original content to generated customized content for the user.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 19, 2008Publication date: March 25, 2010Applicant: International Business Machines CorporationInventors: Ahmed E.I. Maher, Mohamed M.M.M. Kattaya, Amr F. Yassin
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Patent number: 7677967Abstract: Educational materials are presented in the format of games such as role-playing where participants progress through game storylines within a game environment. Each game participant is assigned a game character having unique and dynamic attributes that can be modified as the character progresses through the game storylines. The characters encounter challenges and participate in game actions that require the participant to answer questions that correspond to educational materials that are contextually unrelated to the game storylines. In order to successfully modify a character's attributes, obtain possessions for the character, progress through the storyline, to be successful in battle sequences or to obtain a desired reward, the participants must correctly answer the questions they are presented.Type: GrantFiled: July 7, 2006Date of Patent: March 16, 2010Inventors: Louis G. Jessop, Paul D. Noble, Daniel E. Loveridge
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Publication number: 20100028845Abstract: A training system comprising: a terminal, a cpu located in the terminal; a storage means in signal communication with the cpu; an input means located on the terminal and in signal communication with the cpu; a terminal screen located on the terminal and in signal communication with the cpu; a training module located on the storage means, the training module comprising: at least one training video with user selectable chapter markers located at programmed intervals on the training video; an employee evaluations module located on the storage means that alerts a supervisor when an employee should receive training on a specific subject, when an employee has watched certain videos and has completed training, and that provides results and analyses of all employee quizzes to the a person directed by an operator of the training system.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 12, 2009Publication date: February 4, 2010Inventors: Jason T. Myer, Craig Milum
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Publication number: 20100028846Abstract: The present invention is directed to interactive training, and in particular, to methods and systems for computerized interactive skill training. An example embodiment provides a method and system for providing skill training using a computerized system. The computerized system receives a selection of a first training subject. Several related training components can be invoked, such as reading, watching, performing, and/or reviewing components. In addition, a scored challenge session is provided, wherein a training challenge is provided to a user via a terminal, optionally in video form.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 28, 2009Publication date: February 4, 2010Applicant: Breakthrough Performance Tech, LLCInventors: Martin L. Cohen, Edward G. Brown
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Patent number: 7641475Abstract: A pointing information extraction unit extracts pointing information indicating a pointing position and a pointing time on a slide from a slide file used in a lecture and a video file of a lecture video using a pointing device. A word information generation unit analyzes a text sentence extracted from the slide file to generate a word information file indicating a word and a position thereof. A word pointing information generation unit estimates a word closest to the pointing position on the slide to generate a word pointing information file with the pointing time assigned. A fill-in-the-blank word extraction unit extracts a word having a pointing time equal to or longer than a predetermined time from the word pointing information as a fill-in-the-blank word file. A fill-in-the-blank test question is generated by setting the fill-in-the-blank word of the slide information as a blank region.Type: GrantFiled: December 22, 2005Date of Patent: January 5, 2010Assignee: Fujitsu LimitedInventors: Yutaka Katsuyama, Noriaki Ozawa, Satoshi Naoi
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Publication number: 20090325137Abstract: A method and system of training in conjunction with a computer animation executed by a computing environment is described. The method includes recognizing a task to be performed in the computer animation, recognizing a problem, displayed in the computer animation, to accomplish the task, and solving the problem by manipulation of a virtual apparatus having virtual components displayed in the computer animation. The virtual components are manipulated by a student or user desiring to learn. The student is taught to understand logically consistent goals by using the virtual apparatus and without language interaction. Rules and properties for a subject area are modeled to the student by the virtual apparatus without language interaction. The student is taught to operate the virtual apparatus without language interaction. The student is requested to operate the virtual apparatus to reach goals in a sequence of problems having progressive difficulty and without language interaction.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 29, 2009Publication date: December 31, 2009Inventors: Matthew R. Peterson, Mark Bodner
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Publication number: 20090317786Abstract: A system and methods for implementing education online by providing institutions with the means for allowing the creation of courses to be taken by students online, the courses including assignments, announcements, course materials, chat and whiteboard facilities, and the like, all of which are available to the students over a network such as the Internet. Various levels of functionality are provided through a three-tiered licensing program that suits the needs of the institution offering the program. In addition, an open platform system is provided such that anyone with access to the Internet can create, manage, and offer a course to anyone else with access to the Internet without the need for an affiliation with an institution, thus enabling the virtual classroom to extend worldwide.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 22, 2009Publication date: December 24, 2009Inventors: Robert L. Alcorn, Daniel E. Cane, Michael L. Chasen, Timothy R. Chi, Stephen R. Gilfus, Scott Perian, Matthew L. Pittinsky
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Patent number: 7631254Abstract: A software system which automates the process of creating electronic screen based product, such as e-learning tutorials and electronic presentations, by analysing source content documents, generating screens and dynamically inserting relevant graphics onto resulting screens. There is no necessity for the user to tag on the source document where a screen should begin or end. The system can also automatically create interactive activities that the tutorial student can complete and be assessed by. The system represents a four step procedure from the point of view of the user. Firstly the user has the option of setting preferences, box (34). Secondly, the user nominates the source document(s) they wish to be converted, box (36). Thirdly, once the system has generated the screens, box (38) through to box (60), the user can edit the resulting screens, box (62). Finally, the user requests the system to publish the screens, box (62), to a nominated industry standard format, box (66).Type: GrantFiled: April 29, 2005Date of Patent: December 8, 2009Inventors: Gordon Peter Layard, Andrew Poulos
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Publication number: 20090280463Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for measuring how well a student achieves learning outcomes. A student identification card or an electronic device may be associated with a student that may contain student data or other student information. The card or device may be swiped, read by a proximity reader, engaged in an interchange of information based on a received request, or be subject to any other registration by the system. The registered use of the card or device based on student interactions may be associated with particular student outcomes. Goal attainment may be determined on a per student basis, with each student having corresponding student data stored in a database. The system may be configured to utilize factor analysis to determine which interactive student data characteristics, including those determined by card or device registration by the system, have increased correlation with attaining the predefined goal of achieving one or more learning outcomes.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 6, 2008Publication date: November 12, 2009Inventor: David Yaskin
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Publication number: 20090226871Abstract: A system and method for rewarding educational accomplishment is disclosed. In one embodiment, a method includes providing rewards to a user, such as a child, for achievement of one or more goals within an educational activity. The rewards are preferably credit in a form that is widely accepted by merchants and other entities for items, such as goods and services, that they offer. Preferably, information associating the user and items the user purchases with the credit is used to create a purchase history file for each user.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 18, 2009Publication date: September 10, 2009Applicant: TABULA DIGITA, INC.Inventors: Ntiedo M. Etuk, Robert L. Clegg
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Publication number: 20090202968Abstract: In accordance with one aspect, electronic visual media is deemed by the user as interruptible or not interruptible. In accordance with another aspect, a timer determines when to interrupt interruptible media. In another aspect, media is interrupted by educational media comprising a question that is subsequently answered by a user. In another aspect, a correct response triggers dismissal of the interrupting question whereas an incorrect answer does not. In another aspect, correctly answering multiple questions in series accumulates time credit that delays further interruption of media.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 13, 2009Publication date: August 13, 2009Applicant: POPSPRING LLCInventor: Stephen Russell Falcon
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Publication number: 20090186327Abstract: A hardware and software implemented, standardize testing, scoring and reporting system has a network interface, being either LAN or the Internet. A test is selected from a library, assigned to a group of examinees, and a record is made of the assignment. The test is available on-line, or downloaded, or both. Downloaded tests are saved as PDF files and printed into booklets. Examinees record answers on bubble sheets, which are scanned at the customer site or shipped to a processing plant. Individual scanned answer sheets provided data for individual scanned records. Scanning software performs an initial auto-correct and then performs an initial check for errors in scanned records. Tests are batched for later inspection. Scanned records with errors are classified as invalid and the test papers are separated. Prompts are generated for a human test paper inspection and scanned record editing.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 28, 2008Publication date: July 23, 2009Applicant: Vantage Technologies Knowledge Assessment, LLCInventors: Michael P. McGinley, Brian C. Maguire, Scott M. Elliott, Robert Patrylak, George T. Allen, III
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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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Patent number: 7558853Abstract: A system and methods for implementing education online by providing institutions with the means for allowing the creation of courses to be taken by students online, the courses including assignments, announcements, course materials, chat and whiteboard facilities, and the like, all of which are available to the students over a network such as the Internet. Various levels of functionality are provided through a three-tiered licensing program that suits the needs of the institution offering the program. In addition, an open platform system is provided such that anyone with access to the Internet can create, manage, and offer a course to anyone else with access to the Internet without the need for an affiliation with an institution, thus enabling the virtual classroom to extend worldwide.Type: GrantFiled: December 29, 2006Date of Patent: July 7, 2009Assignee: Blackboard, Inc.Inventors: Robert L. Alcorn, Daniel E. Cane, Michael L. Chasen, Timothy R. Chi, Stephen R. Gilfus, Scott Perian, Matthew L. Pittinsky
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Publication number: 20090170058Abstract: Methods and apparatuses are disclosed for computer-based evaluation of a test-taker's performance with respect to a reward threshold. A performance assessment of the test taker can be standardized or customized, as well as relative or absolute. The system allows a parentally-controlled reward system such that children who reach specified objectives can claim an award that parents are confident was fairly and honestly earned without the parent being required to proctor the testing.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 26, 2009Publication date: July 2, 2009Inventors: Jay S. Walker, Bruce Schneier, James A. Jorasch
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Patent number: 7553160Abstract: An interactive, handheld apparatus is provided. The apparatus includes a housing, a display screen on the housing, an electronic position location system, a stylus for selecting images on the display screen, a directional control pad on the housing and a memory device. The electronic position location system includes a processor that is capable of determining a location of a selected region of the display screen. The memory device includes computer code for an educational game and is operatively coupled to the processor.Type: GrantFiled: April 13, 2006Date of Patent: June 30, 2009Assignee: LeapFrog Enterprises, Inc.Inventors: Michael C. Wood, Alice Chen, David Goldstein, Mark Flowers, Joseph B. Miller, III, Michelle Fitts, Curtis Cole, Rick Adolf, Antonia Kohl, Carol Thies
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Publication number: 20090162826Abstract: MCMEd is an institutional level Business Method claim for a new design of the structure and processes of learning to facilitate mass production/customization of High School and Higher Education. The present education system operates in shop-mode, in which the single teacher is in charge of the complete cycle of education. No technology so far, including on-line and distant education has changed the shop-mode of the learning process. MCMEd is a large-scale distributed business method that offers education in a customizable hybrid mode: online and in class in flexible combinations that maximize student's actual learning outcomes. In MCMEd design, MCMEd Central consolidates, coordinates, and computerizes the repetitive and duplicated activities, saving magnitudes, while producing higher and consistent quality content, exams, and grading. MCMEd further reduces duplication by adapting a modularized-structure of knowledge.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 12, 2008Publication date: June 25, 2009Inventors: Mohammad B. Ayati, Susan Carol Curzon
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Patent number: 7549596Abstract: An image bearing surface. In accordance with a first embodiment of the present invention, an image bearing surface comprises a surface for interacting with a writing element of an electronic interactive device to embody a user created image thereon. The image bearing surface includes a first demarked region for accepting a plurality of user created images, each of the images representing a user response to a question, and a second demarked region for accepting a plurality of user created images identifying characteristics of the first demarked region to the electronic interactive device. The first and second demarked regions comprise a permanently printed encoded pattern of location information on the surface for providing location information to the electronic interactive device. The image bearing surface may be used to facilitate the use of supplementary educational testing materials.Type: GrantFiled: July 29, 2005Date of Patent: June 23, 2009Assignee: Nvidia CorporationInventors: Elizabeth Young, Aaron Edelberg, Mariko Nobori, Bryan C. Bleil
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Publication number: 20090148824Abstract: A method of presenting educational content to a plurality of students in a classroom includes displaying the educational content on an instructor terminal in the classroom. A synchronization command is wirelessly transmitted to a plurality of portable student terminals in the classroom according to a localized wireless connection protocol. The synchronization command is configured to display, on the plurality of portable student terminals, the educational content that is displayed on the instructor terminal. The plurality of portable student terminals may be respectively associated with ones of the plurality of students who are registered for an academic course associated with the educational content. An ad hoc wireless data connection may also be selectively established with at least one of the plurality of portable student terminals in the classroom. Related systems, devices, and computer program products are also discussed.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 5, 2007Publication date: June 11, 2009Inventor: Lauren Argott
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Publication number: 20090142736Abstract: A system is disclosed that provides a goal based learning system utilizing a rule based expert training system to provide a cognitive educational experience. The system provides the user with a simulated environment that presents a business opportunity to understand and solve optimally. Mistakes are noted and remedial educational material presented dynamically to build the necessary skills that a user requires for success in the business endeavor. The system utilizes an artificial intelligence engine driving individualized and dynamic feedback with synchronized video and graphics used to simulate real-world environment and interactions. A robust business model provides support for realistic activities and allows a user to experience real world consequences for their actions and decisions and entails realtime decision-making and synthesis of the educational material. The system is architectured around a table of components to manage and control the system.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 20, 2008Publication date: June 4, 2009Inventors: Eren Tolga Rosenfeld, Ekpedeme Mfon Bassey, Beth Elyse Zadik, Martha Torrey O'Connor, Alexander Han Leung Poon, Eric Jeffrey Lannert, Tracey Andrea Solomon, Jonathan Christian Conant, Alexander Zorba, Carl Michael Puccio, Timothy John Gobran, James Andrew Gilchrist, Mark Stewart Nichols, Brandon Denning Fleisher, Craig William Friedman, Adebisi Detoro Lipede, Matthew Allen Bailey
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Patent number: 7536273Abstract: A method and system for constructing a test using a computer system that performs specification matching during the test creation process is disclosed. A test developer determines one or more test item databases from which to select test items. The test item databases are organized based on psychometric and/or content specifications. The developer can examine the textual passages, artwork or statistical information pertaining to a test item before selecting it by clicking on a designation of the test item in a database. The developer can then add the test item to a list of test items for the test. The test development system updates pre-designated psychometric and content specification information as the developer adds each test item to the test. The test developer can use the specification information to determine whether to add to, subtract from, or modify the list of test items selected for the test.Type: GrantFiled: January 16, 2007Date of Patent: May 19, 2009Assignee: Educational Testing ServiceInventor: Len Swanson
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Patent number: 7536363Abstract: A system is disclosed that provides a goal based learning system utilizing a rule based expert training system to provide a cognitive educational experience. The system provides the user with a simulated environment that presents a business opportunity to understand and solve optimally. Mistakes are noted and remedial educational material presented dynamically to build the necessary skills that a user requires for success in the business endeavor. The system utilizes an artificial intelligence engine driving individualized and dynamic feedback with synchronized video and graphics used to simulate real-world environment and interactions. Multiple “correct” answers are integrated into the learning system to allow individualized learning experiences in which navigation through the system is at a pace controlled by the learner.Type: GrantFiled: February 8, 1999Date of Patent: May 19, 2009Assignee: Accenture Global Services GmbHInventors: Eren Tolga Rosenfeld, Ekpedeme Mfon Bassey, Beth Elyse Zadik, Martha Torrey O'Connor, Alexander Han Leung Poon, Eric Jeffrey Lannert, Tracey Andrea Solomon, Jonathan Christian Conant, Alexander Zorba, Carl Michael Puccio, Timothy John Gobran, James Andrew Gilchrist, Mark Stewart Nichols, Brandon Denning Fleisher, Craig William Friedman, Adebisi Detoro Lipede, Matthew Allen Bailey
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Methods and systems for tracking progress and conducting private mentoring on tutorial web documents
Publication number: 20090123903Abstract: Tutorial web documents may include the ability to track the progress of learning by step or by section. The learning progress may be recorded and displayed to a specific user, groups of users, or to the public. Tutorial web documents may allow users to establish private mentoring sessions between one or more users. Private mentoring session information may be recorded by the system. Session information may be shared between users and/or networks. User may initiate and or join multiple private mentoring sessions.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 23, 2008Publication date: May 14, 2009Inventor: Chrstian Weitenberner -
Publication number: 20090123902Abstract: The present invention is directed to a method and system for individualizing preparation for a high school equivalency test. The method and system comprise obtaining from the individual an initial skills assessment in one or more subject areas of the high school equivalency test. The initial skills assessment provides a raw score in one of the subject areas. The method and system further comprise determining an Alpha score for the respective subject area based on the initial skills assessment. The Alpha score is a difference between a passing score for the high school equivalency test and the raw score from the initial skills assessment in the same subject area.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 11, 2008Publication date: May 14, 2009Inventors: Nancy N. Higgs, Taylor Vaughan, Sandra B. Davis
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Publication number: 20090123895Abstract: Methods, systems, and software are described of game-based simulations for students (such as soldiers) to practice conducting bilateral engagements in a cultural context. An embodiment provides students with the experience of preparing for and including familiarization with cultural context, gathering intelligence, conducting a meeting and negotiating when possible, and following up on agreements as appropriate. Embodiments enable the use of characters, scenario customization, as well as coaching, feedback and tutoring.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 30, 2008Publication date: May 14, 2009Applicant: UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIAInventors: Randall W. Hill, David Hendrie, Eric Forbell, Julia M. Kim
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Publication number: 20090111084Abstract: A method of displaying information for learning purposes comprises the steps of providing within a computer an information set. The information set includes a plurality of discrete information element pairs. Each discrete information element pair has a cue element and a response element. Each cue and response element pair is sequenced over a plurality of simulated flashcards. The information set is caused to be arranged for display within the computer in a deliberate sequence.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 19, 2007Publication date: April 30, 2009Inventor: Darren Patrick Mccarty
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Publication number: 20090111082Abstract: A new learning system is described. Embodiments of the learning system include an authoring system including software utilities that enable a designer to create newly effective learning material from existing content. The system further includes an infrastructure for licensing and distribution of the created learning modules that include copyright and pirating protection and license transfer. The system is based upon established theories of learning and enables the untrained designer to create an electronic learning experience that best takes advantage of these learning theories. The material has been tested and shown effective in a variety of learning and counseling situations.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 21, 2007Publication date: April 30, 2009Inventor: Richard Jorgensen
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Publication number: 20090111077Abstract: Disclosed is a system, method, and computer readable medium for choreographing and teaching dance using symbols to represent dance steps. Input via computer peripheral devices is received and mapped to one of a plurality of stored dance steps stored in memory. The dance steps can be expressed in a plurality of modes. The plurality of mapped dance steps is then ordered into a choreographed dance routine. A dance routine file containing the dance routine comprised of the plurality of ordered and mapped dance steps is then created. The dance routine file can be printed, stored, and/or displayed using computer peripheral devices.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 31, 2007Publication date: April 30, 2009Inventors: Karen A. Buchheim, Caroline A. Petrulis
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Patent number: 7513775Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention are directed to presenting a multiple-choice question during delivery of a computerized test. Answer options corresponding to a multiple-choice test question prompt are presented serially either individually or in groups at a time in accordance with pre-established rules. Answer options can be presented randomly or staged. Staged presentation can be performed in accordance with a predefined selection algorithm and/or based on analysis of prior answer option selections from the same or previous questions. Questions end when a question end condition, such as, for example, selection of a plurality of incorrect answers or selection of a correct answer, is satisfied.Type: GrantFiled: October 3, 2006Date of Patent: April 7, 2009Assignee: Exam Innovations, Inc.Inventor: David F. Foster
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Publication number: 20090047648Abstract: Methods, systems, and media for computer-based learning are provided. In some embodiments, methods for leaching a student in a computer-based learning environment are provided, the methods comprising: identifying a concept to be taught to the student; accessing a learning profile for the student, wherein the learning profile identifies at least one category of content as being more successful than other categories in teaching the student; selecting content based on the student learning profile, the concept to be taught, and a categorization of the content; and presenting the content to the student.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 14, 2008Publication date: February 19, 2009Inventor: Jose Ferreira
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Publication number: 20090042176Abstract: Disclosed is an on-line education method using an Internet. The on-line education method includes (a) a basic learning step for providing a learner with a concept lecture video for a predetermined learning category, (b) a feedback learning step for providing a predetermined number of questions to the learner together with at least one of correct solutions, explanations, solution videos and concept videos to allow the learner to review a content of the concept lecture video provided in step (a), (c) an instant test step for providing questions selected by the learner according to a degree of difficulty and a number of questions together with a correct solution, explanation, a solution video and a concept video for each question, and an instant test feedback sham examination step for providing questions, which are similar to the questions that the learner fails to answer in step (c).Type: ApplicationFiled: October 24, 2008Publication date: February 12, 2009Applicant: HAPPYEDU CO., LTD.Inventor: Mun Sik Nam
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Publication number: 20090042175Abstract: A system is disclosed that provides a goal based learning system utilizing a rule based expert training system to provide a cognitive educational experience. The system provides the user with a simulated environment that presents a business opportunity to understand and solve optimally. Mistakes are noted and remedial educational material presented dynamically to build the necessary skills that a user requires for success in the business endeavor. The system utilizes an artificial intelligence engine driving individualized and dynamic feedback with synchronized video and graphics used to simulate real-world environment and interactions. A robust business model provides support for realistic activities and allows a user to experience real world consequences for their actions and decisions and entails realtime decision-making and synthesis of the educational material. Techniques for process sensitive help are also integrated into the system to provide contextual examples to guide a user in performing a task.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 14, 2008Publication date: February 12, 2009Applicant: Accenture Global Services GmbHInventors: Alexander Zorba, Eren Tolga Rosenfeld, Benoit Patrick Bertrand, Eric Jeffrey Lannert, Kerry Russell Wills
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Publication number: 20090030731Abstract: The present invention provides a quality assurance system and method that generates a quality assurance (QA) scorecard for patients that use digital devices in a radiological-based medical imaging study. According to one embodiment, client computers, servers, imaging devices, databases, and/or other components may be coupled to provide a unified data collection system. According to one embodiment, systems and methods are provided that analyze various parameters that are derived from the unified data collection system to calculate a QA score for the patient. The QA score provides a combined subjective and objective feedback system that includes performance evaluations from other users, including clinicians, radiologists, technologists and administrators. According to one embodiment, the feedback may be provided in real-time.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 16, 2008Publication date: January 29, 2009Inventor: Bruce Reiner
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Publication number: 20090023125Abstract: A Lock-In Training system. The Lock-In Training system can include an appropriately programmed Web site and a user computer. The Lock-In Training system can also include an appropriately programmed stand-alone computer. Some embodiments of the invention allow student users to efficiently learn materials by taking Lock-In Training courses. A Lock-In Training course may include one or more Lock-In Training sessions. These sessions may include one or more Lock-In Training parts. These parts can include a group of questions and answers. The answers can include one or more keywords. A student user can lock-in material by entering keywords in response to questions. The questions may be presented in Introductory rounds and/or Retention rounds on one or more training days.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 18, 2008Publication date: January 22, 2009Inventor: Dennis R. Berman
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Publication number: 20090017432Abstract: In an exemplary embodiment, a computer-implemented method for implementing a test delivery system is provided. The method includes implementing a plurality of interoperable accommodation and accessibility tools, and providing an interface to the test with the plurality of interoperable accommodation and accessibility tools provided on the interface. The method also includes receiving one or more tool settings for a test-taker specifying one or more permitted tools in the plurality of interoperable accommodation and accessibility tools, and customizing the interface based on the one or more tool settings to allow the test-taker access to the one or more permitted tools during the test. The method further includes allowing the test-taker to activate or deactivate each of the one or more permitted tools.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 11, 2008Publication date: January 15, 2009Applicant: Nimble Assessment SystemsInventors: Thomas Hoffmann, Michael K. Russell
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Publication number: 20080293032Abstract: An image linking tuition device comprises an educational data control unit displaying an image scanned from a scanning device, and linking the image to an educational material and storing the educational material linked to the image therein, and searching and outputting the educational material linked to the image; a web service unit converting the educational material generated from the educational data control unit and providing a web distribution service; and the database storing the educational material generated from the educational data control unit and the web document generated from the web service.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 27, 2008Publication date: November 27, 2008Inventor: Kang-Seok LEE