Abstract: A method for photogrammetric measurement includes providing a bedsheet having one or more patterns printed thereon in accordance with a pattern template, which defines respective locations of the one or more patterns in a template coordinate frame. An image is received, in an image coordinate frame, of a person lying on a bed, which is covered by the bedsheet. The image is processed in order to identify the one or more patterns in the image and to match the one or more patterns identified in the image to the one or more patterns in the pattern template. A transformation is computed, based on the matched patterns, between the image coordinate frame and the template coordinate frame. A dimension of the person is measured by applying the computed transformation to the image of the person.

Abstract: An integrated cardio-respiratory system that fuses continuously recorded data from multiple physiological sensor sources to acquire signals representative of acoustic events caused by physiological phenomena occurring in the cardiac and/or arterial structures underneath particular areas of the chest and/or neck to monitor cardiac and respiratory conditions.

Abstract: This disclosure provides a method, apparatus and computer-readable storage medium for visual teaching. The visual teaching method includes establishing a classroom, arranging the classroom based on the real geometric layout of at least one teaching device in the classroom, and conducting the course in the classroom based on the arranged classroom, wherein the classroom comprises at least one user smart terminal, at least one teaching device and at least one of a management smart terminal and a server, at least one teaching device and/or at least one user smart terminal being communicatively connected to at least one of the management smart terminal and the server operating the classroom, each of the user smart terminals operating at least one corresponding teaching device and obtaining the status of the corresponding teaching devices. The visual teaching solution provides a course-oriented and student-oriented visual teaching environment by combining the courses, teaching devices and students.

Abstract: This invention is an apparatus consisting of components that can be assembled and reassembled in various configurations allowing students to perform multiple physics and engineering experiments, with sensors and electronics integrated into the apparatus that allowing extraction of data via integrated data links, while computing and displaying results graphically in near real time. The principal component of the system is a linear drive system with a movable carriage, the position of which is measureable by various rotary and linear encoders. Load cells are able to measure forces of compression and tension. Temperature and Pressure sensors are able to measure gas pressure and the thermal conductivity of materials. The various components of this flexible educational tool can be disassembled and stored in a portable “toolkit”, the size of a small briefcase.

Abstract: Methods and systems for vehicle to operator communication for preparation for a meeting are disclosed. The methods and systems can include collecting meeting information regarding a meeting, transmitting the meeting information to an operator through a communication system, receiving emotional inputs reflecting an emotional state of a party, determining a phased emotional state for the party using the emotional inputs, and transmitting state information to the operator, the state information including the phased emotional state.

Abstract: Techniques pertaining to automating generation of curricula for a class of students with blended-learning contents are presented. The blended-leaning contents provide common topics shared by all the students in a class as well as self-learning materials for sub-groups of the class. This approach creates curricula optimally attending to students with different interests and backgrounds. The course materials are selected by searching multiple external sources publically available while filtering the search results through inputs of the students and requirements set by the instructors. The course contents and schedules of the curricula are further optimized by organizing the filtered search results with respect to a set of constraints.

Abstract: Systems, methods, computer-readable storage mediums including computer-readable instructions and/or circuitry for masking deceptive indicia in communications content may implement operations including, but not limited to: receiving one or more signals associated with communications content provided by a first participant in a communications interaction; modifying the communications content according to at least one indicia of deception; and providing communications content modified according to the at least one indicia of deception to a second participant in the communications interaction.

Abstract: A computer-implemented holistic student performance management system for education is provided for tracking, analyzing and reporting student data. The system identifies at-risk students and student needs, and generates recommended interventions based on student's academic and non-academic experience and needs to address these needs. The system enables tracking of the interventions, student performance and behavior for all student populations.

Abstract: An organic light emitting display includes: a display panel including pixels at crossing regions of data lines and scan lines; a scan driver configured to divide one frame into a plurality of sub-fields, to divide each of the subfields into p (p is a positive integer of 2 or more) periods, and to supply scan signals to the scan lines; and a data driver configured to supply data voltages to the data lines concurrently with supply of respective scan signals, wherein a gray scale voltage from among (P+1) gray scale voltages is supplied as at least one of the data voltages.

Abstract: An organic light emitting display device includes pixels divided by scan lines and data lines, and including first transistors for controlling the amount of current flowing from a first power source to a second power source through organic light emitting diodes, first feedback lines and second feedback lines formed in parallel to the data lines, control lines formed in parallel to the scan lines, and a sensing unit configured to extract at least one of voltage drop of the first power source and deterioration information of the first transistor from the pixels via the first feedback lines and the second feedback lines.

Abstract: A medical device and associated method determine a signal amplitude of a sensor signal produced by a MEMS sensor, compare the signal amplitude to a stiction detection condition, detect stiction of the MEMS sensor in response to the signal amplitude meeting the stiction detection condition, and automatically provide a corrective action in response to detecting the stiction.

Abstract: Disclosed are an organic light emitting display device and a method of driving the same. The organic light emitting display device includes a display panel including a plurality of pixels including a pixel circuit for emitting light from an organic light emitting diode and a driving circuit unit driving the display panel. The driving method includes sensing a characteristic of a driving TFT of each of the pixels of the display panel to generate sensing data according to a user's setting using an input device, at a predetermined compensation driving time, or when an error occurs in sensing data generated by real-time sensing of each pixel of the display panel, and compensating for the characteristic of the driving TFT of each pixel by using the sensing data.

Abstract: A system for enhancing reading performance operates on a network-connected server with software executing from a non-transitory medium at the server providing an interactive interface for a user connected to the server via a browser link. There is a data repository coupled to the server. The interactive interface provides a word search exercise for the user for improving the user's reading performance, displays a passage comprising a first number of words and a search list with a second number of words that each appear at least once in the passage, the second number smaller than the first number, and when the user clicks on every word in the passage for a word that appears in the search list, that word is indicated in the list as found, until all the words in the search list have been indicated as found.

Abstract: A mobile, multi-room display environment. The display environment has a first room, the first room having a first set of sensory cues, and a second room, the second room having a second set of sensory cues substantially different from the first set of sensory cues. The first and second rooms are designed for temporary use and can be easily disassembled for transport from one location to another.

Abstract: The present invention is a system and method that proactively identifies a student in need at an educational institution. The system allows for the educational institution to connect with the student, gather information, and provide assistance. Student needs that may be addressed are various and include academic, social, emotional, and spiritual. Because student needs are addressed in a timely and effective manner, the present invention may be used as a tool to increase retention rates at the educational institution.

Abstract: A method and system for detecting fraud may redirect a user from a phishing message to an education message. The phishing message may include a phishing website that mimics a target entity. A user may be convinced to disclose sensitive information to a fraudster operating the phishing website. The phishing website may be maintained through a service provider and the target entity may request that the service provider disable the phishing website. During evaluation of the target entity's request by the service provider, a user may be directed to an education website that may be displayed until the phishing website may be permanently disabled. The education website may include information or identify a source of information that may help educate the user on fraud prevention, phishing, the target entity, the targeted industry, future prevention tips and suggestions, and other related information.

Abstract: There is disclosed a method for enhancing precocity in a human subject, and further for creating child prodigies, and prodigious geniuses using synaesthesia. In one embodiment of the present invention, synaesthesia may be inherited or induced artificially.

Abstract: A mobile, multi-room display environment. The display environment has a first room, the first room having a first set of sensory cues, and a second room, the second room having a second set of sensory cues substantially different from the first set of sensory cues. The first and second rooms are designed for temporary use and can be easily disassembled for transport from one location to another.

Abstract: A clothing attachment that serves as a practice gown by connecting over the clothing of a wearer such that the clothing attachment is configured with weight, volume, and length markers to simulate the conditions of wearing a complete dress under actual conditions of that dress. In this manner, a wearer can simulate and otherwise practice engaging in activities for a wedding or ballroom dancing without risking damage to the actual dress or gown.

Abstract: An instructional content and standards alignment processing system is disclosed. The system includes a computer-readable memory configured to store information indicative of instructional content, a first educational standard, and a second educational standard, and configured to store at least one alignment between the instructional content and the first educational standard and at least one mapping between the first educational standard and the second educational standard. The system also includes a processor configured to automatically generate at least one alignment between the instructional content and the second educational standard based on the mapping between the first educational standard and the second educational standard. The computer-readable memory is configured to store the alignment between the instructional content and the second educational standard after the alignment is confirmed by a user. Methods and machine-readable mediums are also disclosed.

Abstract: A memorization system includes a housing having an open end to form a hollow chamber. A first compartment having an open end is disposed within the housing. A second compartment also is provided having a first aperture and at least one card is slidably and removably received within the second compartment. The card includes first and second columns of printed indicia wherein information in the first column is related and corresponds to information in the second column. In addition, the information in the second column of printed indicia represents information to be memorized.

Abstract: A system and method for correlating learning objectives, curriculum items or elements or competency expectations between multiple curricula, or between a curriculum and established national, industry or governmental standards, includes multiple steps. A first curriculum, including multiple curriculum items, is selected. A second curriculum or standard, containing multiple elements, is selected. A curriculum item from within the first curriculum is selected. A filter is applied to the elements of the second curriculum or standard to produce a visible display of a subset of elements from within the second curriculum. Individual elements, from within the subset of elements, are identified as correlating to the curriculum item. The individual elements that correlate to the curriculum item are tagged, or cross-walked, to create a link between the curricula. Such correlations may also extend to achievements of an individual student or to a set of students.

Abstract: Disclosed are educational straws having an end portion of a defined shape and the name of said shape displayed on the exterior body of the straw thereby instilling a cognitive recognition of a sequence of letters associated with the shape which will enhance vocabulary, spelling and object spatial recognition for a plurality of defined shapes.

Abstract: A recommender system and method including receiving a request identifying at least one current student for which a recommendation is sought and accessing stored student data including attributes associated with respective students of the current students and a plurality of predecessor students. For the predecessor students the attributes include educational resources. The method includes clustering one of predecessor students and the current students into clusters based on sameness of first selected attributes of their respective associated attributes. The method includes generating a mapping between respective students of the other of the predecessor and current students and one of the clusters based on sameness of second selected attributes associated with the students being mapped. The method then includes recommending for each of the current students the educational resource associated with the predecessor student or cluster of predecessor students that the current student is mapped with.

Abstract: A recommender system and method is provided, including receiving a request to recommend a course of action related to a plurality of current students in accordance with a plurality of constraints and accessing a computer database storing student data that corresponds to the plurality of current students. The student data includes attribute data corresponding to respective students of the plurality of current students for describing at least one attribute related to the respective students. The method further includes clustering in a computer process the plurality of current students into a selected number of clusters based at least on sameness of attribute data corresponding to the respective current students of the plurality of current students and the plurality of constraints, and outputting the results of the clustering to a user.

Abstract: A behavior shaping kit includes at least one time-out defining device, at least one timer, a plurality of stickers having prohibitory indicia marked thereon, training devices for a caregiver, a plurality of stop signs, and craft tools. The caregiver affixes stickers having prohibitory indicia marked thereon, to items in the house with which the child should not come into contact. When a child does come into contact with these items, the child is immediately placed in a time-out area which is defined by a time-out defining device. A time-out defining device serves to restrict movement of the child from place to place.

Abstract: The disclosed invention is directed to a method and system which allows publishers to create hybrid elearning courses and to publish the courses to a variety of environments including to an LMS, a web interface, or a CD-ROM. Through a “syndication” process, the hybrid elearning courses are associated with consuming organizations downstream of the publisher; such consuming organizations and/or roles within such organizations may be allowed to edit or customize those portions of the courses which have been labeled as “consumer editable.

Abstract: The proposed new education system, C.-M. Huang Education System, is according to the “Education Theory of Ching-Min Huang—General Education and Specialized Learning”.

Abstract: A system and method for correlating learning objectives, curriculum items or elements or competency expectations between multiple curricula, or between a curriculum and established national, industry or governmental standards, includes multiple steps. A first curriculum, including multiple curriculum items, is selected. A second curriculum or standard, containing multiple elements, is selected. A curriculum item from within the first curriculum is selected. A filter is applied to the elements of the second curriculum or standard to produce a visible display of a subset of elements from within the second curriculum. Individual elements, from within the subset of elements, are identified as correlating to the curriculum item. The individual elements that correlate to the curriculum item are tagged, or cross-walked, to create a link between the curricula.

Abstract: A method of tracking attendance of an event includes detecting a presence of at least one mobile attendee device. The mobile attendee device includes personal identification information stored therein for an attendee associated therewith who is registered for the event. An ad hoc wireless data connection is established with the mobile attendee device responsive to detection thereof. An identification request is transmitted to the mobile attendee device via the ad hoc wireless data connection, and the personal identification information for the attendee is received from the mobile attendee device via the ad hoc wireless data connection. The received identification information is displayed on an administrator device. Related systems, devices, and computer program products are also discussed.

Abstract: This invention is directed toward a map overlaying a lighted display box. The map has a plurality of magnified eye holes though which a person can view lighted, magnified pictures or photographs. The map can be easily opened such that the pictures can be interchanged, such that a user may begin with a map containing generic, stock photos of various national parks, surf spots, or baseball stadiums, then, over time, as the user physically visits these locations he/she can replace the stock photos with personalized photos. The color of light can be changed as well once a location is visited, to give the user a sense of visual association and accomplishment.

Abstract: One embodiment of the present invention relates to a method for teaching music to one or more students. The instructor's manual operation of a musical instrument controls in real-time the illumination of guide lamps on each student's musical instrument. This allows the students to visually connect the note to be played with the instructor's verbal instruction and then play the visually indicated note without having to look up at the instructor or a distant display. In another embodiment, the instructor's manual operation of his musical instrument provides a score display of the played note on each student's musical instrument. The students can visually connect the played note with the musical notation on the score display. Remote teaching over a communication network is also described as well as a removable interface for the musical instrument to assist in teaching and use of the instrument.

Abstract: A method of instructing a plurality of students using a learning center, comprising providing a learning center, wherein the learning center includes a bench system having a two tier configuration and forming an arc of about ninety degrees. The bench system also includes a plurality of two-tier straight benches and a plurality of two-tier arcuate benches. The learning center further comprises shelves coupled to a back portion of the learning center. The method also includes providing a traditional classroom adjacent the learning center. The method further includes providing learning center rules, wherein the learning center rules include conduct rules and disciplinary rules. The method additionally includes pre-determining a single learning event at the learning center. Furthermore, the method includes holding the single learning event at the learning center following the learning center rules.

Abstract: Embodiments of the invention are directed to methods of conveying information related to a printed publication. A label having a readable code for attachment to or insertion into a printed publication is used. A reader adapted to read the code on the label or insert and to communicate the code to a computer or device including a microcomputer may be incorporated. An internet site or platform is adapted to receive the code from the computer or a device including a microcomputer and correlate the code to the information. The information related to the code can be displayed at the computer or device including a microcomputer.

Abstract: The present invention is a system and method that proactively identifies a student in need at an educational institution. The system allows for the educational institution to connect with the student, gather information, and provide assistance. Student needs that may be addressed are various and include academic, social, emotional, and spiritual. Because student needs are addressed in a timely and effective manner, the present invention may be used as a tool to increase retention rates at the educational institution.

Abstract: A method for generating a lesson plan for a course is provided that includes associating a plurality of standard objectives with the course. A plurality of learning activities are provided for selection. Each learning activity is associated with at least one standard objective for the course. A selection of at least a subset of the learning activities is received. The lesson plan is generated based on the selected learning activities.

Abstract: The present invention provides a teaching material having an identification unit and a teaching-material communication system. The teaching material having the identification unit comprises at least one learning unit and at least one identification unit. The teaching-material communication system comprises at least one transmitting end system and at least one receiving end system. The transmitting end system comprises an input module and a transmission module. The receiving end system comprises a receiving module, a second identification process module, and a second communication module. By the at least one transmitting end system and the at least one receiving end system of the teaching-material communication system, at least one transmitter and at least one receiver can communicate with the learning unit of the teaching material having the identification unit.

Abstract: The present invention is directed towards educating adolescent parents and their young children. The education methodology includes one curricular component that is directed specifically toward educating adolescent parents, one curricular component that is directed specifically toward educating young children of adolescent parents. The education methodology may also include a curricular component that is directed toward educating adolescent parents about parenting and life skills. The education methodology may also include a curricular component that is directed toward fostering parent and child interaction and teaching by adolescent parents to their young children. Finally, the education methodology may be at least partially implemented residential facility that allows adolescent parents and their young children to live together.

Abstract: The present invention provides a new and useful system and method for processing on-line degree and current enrollment verification inquiries. The system includes a requestor computer and an institutional computer each connected to a server computer via the Internet. The server computer is capable of processing and storing educational information/education records provided by the institutional computer, and receiving at least one inquiry from the requestor computer and providing educational information/education records in response to the inquiry. The system also includes a database for storing educational information/education records and a search engine module that searches for and retrieves educational information/education records from the database. Communication means are also included which allow the system to transfer data between the requestor computer and the institutional computer.

Abstract: A method includes: providing an exercise administration list containing a name column, an exercise group column, and an exercise date column; identifying an exercise person in need of exercise and a group of exercises for the person based on the exercise administration list; appointing an exercise administrator for managing exercise; confirming by the exercise administrator exercise working contents for the exercise person based on the exercise administration list; arranging by the exercise administrator devices used for performing the exercise working contents; confirming the exercise date; and thereby managing by the exercise administrator the exercises by the exercise person for function recovery and muscle strengthening.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for calculating parameters in a road design of a S type, a complex type and an egg type clothoid, and in particular to a method for calculating a parameter value capable of determining the size of a clothoid that is inserted when designing a S-shaped and interchange, a connection road, etc. in an egg shape. In the present invention, it is possible to easily calculate the clothoid parameter A in a S shape, complex type and egg type road design, and a road design can be fast finished. In addition, in the present invention, it is possible to achieve an easier design of a S shape and egg type clothoid by determining a design specification without using CAD. The design can be achieved based on a simulation using a center coordinate of two circles for achieving an optimum design.

Abstract: Methods and systems for evaluating the fit of raw data to model data are disclosed. Relationships between an assessment item and a tested attribute, responses from examinees to an assessment item, mastery states for an examinee for a tested attribute, one or more parameters based on expected assessment item performance, estimates for non-tested attributes for each examinee, likelihoods that an examinee that has mastered attributes pertaining to an assessment item will answer the item correctly, likelihoods that an examinee that has not mastered an attribute for an assessment item will answer the item correctly, and/or other variables may be received. For each item and/or for each examinee, a determination of a class for the examinee and/or item may be determined. Statistics may also be generated for each examinee, each item, an examination and/or any other basis.

Abstract: The method uses vehicles as mascots for different subject areas. Each vehicle is named after a subject area and is decorated. The vehicles serve as a means to generate enthusiasm for the subject areas. Each car has its own color combination corresponding to a given subject. Each subject area has an instructor that is knowledgeable in that subject. The instructors wear clothing colored to match the color of the vehicle named after the subject area that he/she teaches. The instructors teach the pre-planned lessons on a topic in a subject. area. The pre-planned lessons also incorporate supporting information from other subject areas to the topics. The instructors drive the vehicles to sites of instruction where students are located to perform a pre-planned lesson on a topic. The sites of instruction have or utilize concepts that will be used in the pre-planned lesson. In the presentation of the lesson, an instructor uses teaching materials colored to match the color of the vehicle that he/she drives.

Abstract: An educational toy in the form of an interactive microprocessor-controlled doll and associated pseudo-medical equipment are provided for educating chronically ill children about illness treatment and management. A kit containing the doll, equipment, a story book, and a carrying case is also provided. The toy of the present invention can be used by children, parents, and medical caregivers in doctor's offices, hospitals, homes, and clinics to teach the user about treatment and management one or more chronic illnesses, including but not limited to asthma, cystic fibrosis, allergies, and diabetes.

Abstract: This application discloses a system and method for developing computerized simulations for training purposes.

Abstract: An activity station and method of learning for reinforcing skills taught by a teacher or institutional assistant to students. The activity station is comprised of a board with folds that, when open, will stand erect and reveals instructions and activities for the student. A student's progress through the activities is tracked, and the student's performance is evaluated by completing skill sheets. The activity station can then be closed to conceal the instructions and activities for ease in storage.

Abstract: Research indicates that our nation's youth are at risk of obesity rates which are viewed as nearing epidemic proportion. As a future physical education professional, I understand the serious consequences of this dilemma regarding this population. With the increased rapidity of maturation for elementary grade children, obesity issues not only impact them “physically”, but also have severe “emotional” ramifications. These ramifications certainly will affect a child's social development, as well their over all health leading into adulthood. Using my (12 ft.×9.5 ft.) wall hanging chessboard, (which I have already manufactured) two teams of students move the Velcro attached flat chess pieces. With these factors in mind, hence the pretense for my Fit-Chess concept.

Abstract: Non-linear regression models are configured and trained to operate in connection with data sets having null (unknown) values.

Abstract: A soft book comprised of foam pages bound by a book binding portion and a plurality of page binding portions is presented. A front cover page, a rear cover page, and at least one page, each having a perimeter, are provided, with the pages forming a spine portion, with the book bound such that at least a portion of the perimeter each page is approximately flush with the binding portions. The pages of the book may include impressions or cutouts that may be made in various shapes. Cutouts may provide a puzzle-type game for children. Various binding materials may be used, preferably chosen to provide sufficient support for the flexible foam pages.

Abstract: A computerized method and system for analyzing data relating to a mandated program or an individualized instructional program. The method includes receiving a query, accessing a repository of data relating to the mandated program; and identifying data responsive to the query. The system includes: a network; a terminal coupled to the network; and a server coupled to the network that comprises a program that receives a query, accesses a repository of data relating to the mandated program; and identifies data responsive to the query. The data includes special education-related data such as tenth suspension and related meeting data, annual meeting status data, reevaluation meeting status data, referral processing status data, gap analysis data, individual education plan implementation delay data, drop out and other exit reason data, individual education plan assessment completion status data, and least restrictive environment data.