Education and demonstration inventions 06/06

20060141424 - Method for teaching or improving reading-related skills: A method for teaching and improving reading-related skills, spelling, vocabulary building, fluency and reading comprehension by combining comic books or comic magazines with phonics words designed to teach and improve a student's skills in these areas....

20060141425 - Method for developing cognitive skills in reading: Methodologies for improving a student's phonemic awareness, decoding, spelling, oral and written comprehension are described herein. The method is embodied in a suite of twelve exercises operable on a computing device. The exercises are geared towards training of 1st and 2nd grade students but are not limited to that. The...

20060141426 - Virtual scene interactive language learning system and method: A virtual scene interactive language learning system and method adopts a server/user end architecture to simulate a real language environment to enable users to learn language in selected scenes. Current scene conditions are confirmed by data exchange between the user end and the server end. A cycle editing is performed...

20060141427 - Adjustable geometric square: A geometric drawing tool relating to rulers, compasses, protractors etc is provided. In particular the present invention depicts a device for adjustably drawing perfect squares of any size within the device's span. The square comprises: two generally “L” shaped members each having an elongated opening within each arm wherein the...

20060141428 - System and method for monitoring and training users of mobile devices in a network: A system for networking a plurality of user-operated mobile devices includes a network appliance that includes an integrated wireless management system that communicates data to and from a mobile device, a policy service module in the network appliance that is configured to determine from the data whether the mobile device...

20060141429 - Fire training system: A fire training system with improved ability to be handled and with the possibility of generating different flame aspects is provided. The fire training system has at least one liquid reservoir (1) and a regulating and control unit (2). The regulating and control unit (2) is connected to at least...

20060141431 - Health game apparatus and method using vital signs: A health game apparatus produces, as a numerical value, a quantized biological index associated with a biological function or state from an electrical signal measured by a sensor detecting a biological signal, and considers the produced biological index to progress a game. The health game apparatus can conveniently perform a...

20060141430 - Programmed classroom instruction: A computer-implemented method of overseeing and adjusting the instruction and evaluation of a student with respect to one or more topics of study within a classroom. The subject matter of an academic course is studied and broken down into a plurality of discretely defined behavioral performances designed to be readily...

20060141432 - Fencing training sword: The present invention relates to a sword for a trainee in the art of swordsmanship; and more particularly, to a multistructured sword of a double or triple structure having a shock-absorbing space in a sword body. Accordingly, the trainee can effectively practices stabbing and cutting actions in the traditional swordsmanship...

20060141433 - Method of detecting position of rectangular object and object detector: A method of detecting a position of a rectangular object includes the steps of: capturing an image of the object by an image sensor having a rectangular image plane having four edges; detecting, for each edge of the four edges, a distance to a point of the image of the...

20060141434 - Training device for golf swing and similar motions: A training device (10) is disclosed for use in guiding and coordinating a user's body position when executing a golf swing like motion. The training device has a first actuator (71) for monitoring the movement of the upper torso of the user during the motion, and for applying a resistance...

20060141435 - Portable karaoke machine: A portable karaoke machine has a bottom, a body, a monitor, a control system, an amplifier and a set of wheels. The monitor, the control system and the amplifier are mounted in the body, and the wheels are mounted on the bottom of the body. A convenient way to carry...

20060141436 - Method and apparatus for supplementing the reading of selected passages of printed material in a book or the like by electronically reading coded indicia provided in the book at such passages to access the playing of corresponding coded tracks of pre-reco: A technique and apparatus for supplementing different subject-matter book passages at the option of the reader with external visual/audio supplementary material on the corresponding respective different subject matters through coded indicia provided at said passages and readable by an electronic reader controlling a storage-medium visual/audio player wand for accessing the...

20060141437 - Encoding and decoding system for making and using interactive language training and entertainment materials: This invention is a system for interactive learning for language and other studies, providing an immersion experience with other students. Program material, which can be easily and inexpensively recorded by teachers, students and other users, is encoded to make it interactive when it is decoded upon playback, in such a...

20060141440 - Instructional method, resource manual and guide for student-developed textbooks: An instructional method, resource manual and guide is provided, whereby instructors enable students to create and/or develop course texts that contain the precise information the instructor desires and texts that are uniquely and individually customized to the individual student's needs with assistance and supervision from the instructor. The preferred embodiment...

20060141441 - Programmed classroom instruction: A computer-implemented method of overseeing and adjusting the instruction and evaluation of a student with respect to one or more topics of study within a classroom. The subject matter of an academic course is studied and broken down into a plurality of discretely defined behavioral performances designed to be readily...

20060141438 - Remote instruction system and method: A remote instruction system and method includes an exercise editing module for instructor ends to edit exercises in an exercise database and a student learning module to access the exercises in the exercise database and display the exercises at student ends. Students learn and test based on the exercises. An...

20060141439 - Study monitoring system and method using instant communication tools: A study monitoring system and method using instant communication tools includes a sending setup module to receive a sending type confirmed by a user and store a corresponding account name; a communication linking module to establish a corresponding communication link based on the sending type; an information collecting module to...

20060141442 - Teacher's caddy: A teachers caddy comprising a modular unit comprising upper and lower storage tiers, said upper tier being divided into a plurality of compartments; the lower section being divided into oppositely disposed compartments....

20060134582 - Simulation of tracer fire: The invention relates to simulation of tracer fire from a weapon by means of a fire simulation means attached thereon. The proposed method involves projecting a light spot into a visual field of a user of the weapon, such that the light spot is observable by the user when firing...

20060134583 - Simulation and training sphere for receiving persons: The drive controller of a simulation and training ball is powered by an electromotor on pivoting friction rolls is provided with information about the actual movements of the ball itself and, if necessary, about the movements of a user located inside the ball, thereby making it able to control ball...

20060134584 - Chore tracker and method of use: The chore tracker is a device which provides an individual with a means of listing the chores, specifically those that need to be completed on a daily basis and then keeping track of whether the chore or task has been completed. The chore tracker comprises two columns, one indicating a...

20060134585 - Interactive animation system for sign language: A method and system for interactive communication in sign language using computer animation. In one aspect, a user interface is provided with a first activity area and a second activity area. A three-dimensional avatar configured to communicate using sign language is displayed between the first activity area and the second...

20060134586 - Tactile interface system: A tactile interface system is disclosed comprising a information transmission unit and a tactile interface. The information transmission unit may be located in any information system and transmits information for reception by the tactile interface. The tactile interface has a plurality of tactile character reproduction devices which are controlled by...

20060134587 - Apparatus and method for processing braille information, process sheet, program, and storage medium: A braille-information-processing apparatus includes a sign-storing device that stores a plurality of kinds of signs for sighted people, the signs being classified into a plurality of categories in accordance with the use of the signs and stored in association with the corresponding categories, a braille-information-storing device that stores braille information...

20060134588 - Method and apparatus for teaching: An apparatus for teaching (20) generally includes a math board (22) having a plurality of rows (24) and a plurality of columns (26). The plurality of rows and the plurality of columns form a plurality of grid cells (28). The apparatus for teaching further includes a plurality of whole numbers...

20060134589 - System, method, and apparatus for restorative activity board: A system for restorative therapeutic activity is disclosed including a first activity board with a front panel including a plurality of peg holes disposed into patterns, and a second activity board with also with a front panel including a plurality of peg holes disposed into patterns. The first activity board...

20060134590 - Video-based music learning tool: A method and system are disclosed for providing a video-based song-learning tool for teaching students to play songs accurately. A song is divided into natural music segments such as intro, verse, chorus, bridge and outro. An interface is provided to allow selection of a music segment to be played. An...

20060134591 - Secure media device: There is disclosed a secure media device. The secure media device comprises a display, a memory and a processor. The display is used for displaying a presentation. The memory is used to store a representation of the presentation, example in digital form. Upon initiation by, for example, a pushbutton, the...

20060134592 - Math and reading standardized test cd plus: The Math and Reading Standardized Test Plus! is a CD idea designed to help children of elementary school age prepare for and take their Standardized Tests in the subject areas previously mentioned. A learning tool of this magnitude is purely based upon the curriculum of that specified grade. By incorporating...

20060134593 - Web deployed e-learning knowledge management system: A web deployed e-learning knowledge management system for remote learning users and remote management controls is disclosed, comprising, in the preferred embodiment: (a) a login system for authenticating users and permitting access to the proper portal; (b) a learner portal for allowing remote learners to access e-learning content; (c) a...

20060134594 - Grading terminal device, grading promotion program, grading promotion method, and grading terminal system: To reduce the burden on a grader, as well as to improve design freedom. A grading terminal device body 1 is provided with a LCD 31 for identifying and displaying an area corresponding to an answer column to be graded among the answer columns provided on an answer sheet, a...

20060127863 - Educational blocks: An educational block having at least one block surface with at least one character thereon, the character having a tactile character surface in the shape of the character represented recessed below the block surface....

20060127865 - Integrated watchstation training system: An exemplary embodiment of the invention relates to training employees to perform tasks of a defined watchstation. Based on performance analysis, training materials are displayed on a portable personal computer. A performance guide is used in addition to the tablet personal computer for on the job instruction. A personal computer...

20060127864 - Interventional simulation device: The present invention relates to a device (100) in a simulation system for simulating an interventional operation. The device (100) is arranged to receive a number of real instruments, preferably at least two. The device (100) comprises a number of moveable carriages (16A-16C) corresponding to the number of the real...

20060127866 - Child abuse prevention educational book and accompanying: Educational book and toy for teaching desired behavioral and psychological patterns is disclosed. Toy may include “voice box” stored inside toy and activated via apparatus such as pull ring or button attached externally to toy. It may have memory capable of storing sounds/words associated with book and microphone-type device providing...

20060127867 - Interventional simulator system: The present invention relates to an interventional procedure simulation system and method, comprising a control unit and an interface unit, said control unit communicating with said interface unit to simulate handling of at least one instrument interfaced by said interface unit. The control unit comprises a database of vessels having...

20060127868 - Doll for demonstrating a medical procedure: An anatomical rag-type doll is provided with a hollow abdomen accessible by means of hook-and-loop type material, such as VELCRO™. The doll also has a pair of stuffed, simulated breasts. One of the breasts, representing a diseased breast, is hollow and has a removable nipple attached to the breast with...

20060127869 - Advertising subsystem for the educational software market: A system and method are provided for delivering advertising to school administrators, teachers, parents, and students that includes module configured for managing advertisements on a website; reviewing advertising for appropriate content; marketing website space to advertisers; receiving submitted advertisements for publication; accepting advertisements according to predetermined educational based criteria; and...

20060127871 - Method and apparatus for teaching: A method and an apparatus for teaching through assessment-directed individualized instruction using a series of interrelated interactive and linear lessons on a computer or computer network. In an embodiment, subject matter is broken into dependent and independent skills and concepts. Students are presented the skills and concepts in skill/sub-skill teaching...

20060127870 - System and method for communicating student information among student, parents guardians and educators: A system and method is provided for communicating student information among students, guardians, parents, administrators and educators with interface areas for each of them, the system configured to perform the method of maintaining assignments for students; grading responses to assignments provided by students; analyzing grades for each student; and notifying...

20060127872 - Method and device for associating a user writing with a user-writable element: A method and device for associating a user writing with a user-writable element. The method includes audibly prompting a user to draw a user-writable element on a surface. A user writing is detected on the surface. A position on the surface of the user writing is recorded. The position is...

20060115796 - Modular assault course: A panel for field erecting an assault course with the panel supporting a bullet retaining member on at least one face with the panel erectable on a base member and securable to similar or identical panels to form an assault course and a method for field erecting of the assault...

20060115797 - Bar codes or radio frequency identification tags on paper currency, checks, credit/debit cards and personal identification: Paper currency and/or checks and/or credit cards and/or debit cards and/or personal identification with one or more bar codes or radio frequency identification (RFID) tags, either of which acts as a unique identifier, to assist in counting, sorting and tracking said item and to act as a deterrent to counterfeiting...

20060115798 - Training technology selection tool: An exemplary embodiment of the invention relates to a computer-based program and system for selecting training technology when performance requirements denoted by intellectual skills, physical skills and attitudinal skills are known or can be estimated. The feasible training technologies along with transition and life cycle costs for implementing the feasible...

20060115799 - Screen reader list view presentation method: A speech-generating product for controlling the output of tabular or other composite data in a computer having a screen reader function. The product provides a customized control presentation tool that configures a screen reader to present tabular or other composite data to a user in the order most useful to...

20060115800 - System and method for improving reading skills of a student: A system and methods for improving the comprehension and oral presentation skills of a student are disclosed. Information and computer software stored and executed on a general purpose, multimedia computer provide a student with the ability to direct the operation of the computer to display and/or present audio recordings of...

20060115801 - Instruction follow up method: The present invention provides a method of enhancing the retention of learning objective information imparted to a student during an event training program. The method includes performing assigned activities by the student following the event training, which activities include tasks putting into actual practice in the student's daily activities, objective...

20060115802 - Interactive method and system for teaching decision making: The present invention is directed to an interactive tool for teaching decision-making skills. The tool requires users to identify choice options and, for each choice option, relevant consequences, outcomes, goals, and/or driving forces. The tool further provides a methodology to evaluate the performance of the user....

20060115803 - Method of distance learning: The present invention relates generally, to a method of distance learning. More particularly, the present invention relates to a method of distance learning comprising the steps of: installation on at least one education center server of a software for database management, data transfer and communication amongst the education system users;...