Education and demonstration inventions 11/08

20080293019 - Money storage device with separately interactive virtual teller: A personal savings bank, for use by children, which is attachable to a computer as a peripheral device and simulates interactions with a teller as paper money and coins are deposited into and withdrawn from the device is described. The invention includes a money storage peripheral, a communications system, and... Agent: Michael G. Crilly, Esquire Law Offices Of Michael Crilly

20080293021 - Foreign language voice evaluating method and system: Disclosed are a foreign language oral test method and a system in which a non-native speaker can evaluate a vocal answer of a learner. An education server of the method includes providing at least one of foreign language questions to a leaner computer and receiving and recording the vocal answer... Agent: Oblon, Spivak, Mcclelland Maier & Neustadt, P.C.

20080293020 - Learner-controlled foreign language learning processing method and system: Learner-controlled foreign language learning method and system are disclosed. The method is performed by a learner's computer and an education server by providing foreign language learning contents to a computer through the Internet, and includes reproducing entire details of a selected foreign language learning content, determining whether there is a... Agent: Oblon, Spivak, Mcclelland Maier & Neustadt, P.C.

20080293022 - Method and system of using drill progression, skill mastery, and color progression in tennis instruction: A method and system of using drill progression, skill mastery, and colors to show progression in tennis instruction for a tennis player includes the steps of providing color levels to indicate proficiency of tennis ability, the color levels progressing from least to most proficient as follows: white, gold, orange, blue,... Agent: Cislo & Thomas LLP

20080293023 - Sports instruction system and method: Systems and methods of providing sports instruction are disclosed. In accordance with one aspect of the invention, the method includes the steps of each of a plurality of instructors entering a name and one or more credentials into a server based data storage unit and each of the plurality of... Agent: Glen M. Diehl

20080293024 - Educational buckle toy: An educational toy comprising a body and a plurality of belts affixed thereto. Each of the plurality of belts is comprised of a pair of ribbons, each pair of ribbons having a first ribbon coupled to a first cooperating buckle member, and a second ribbon coupled to a second cooperating... Agent: Neagle Law Firm, PC

20080293025 - Healthcare training system and method: A healthcare simulation system includes a mannequin with active physiological characteristics, a display monitor adapted for displaying physiological parameters and a computer for controlling the mannequin and the monitor. A healthcare simulation method includes the steps of programming the computer with healthcare scenarios, operating active characteristics of the mannequin and... Agent: Mark Brown

20080293027 - Method of motivating: A method and system for motivating an individual to achieve a goal such as a weight loss goal, is disclosed. An individual sets a weight loss goal. A collector collects a deposit from the individual and takes a first or baseline measurement. The individual attempts to meet the weight loss... Agent: Michael Gejer

20080293026 - Surgical training aid apparatus: A surgical training aid apparatus for facilitating the training of medical procedures comprising a housing and an anatomical replicating assembly. The housing includes a tray having a bottom surface and a top surface opposite the bottom surface. The anatomical replicating assembly is positioned upon the top surface of the tray... Agent: The Watson Intellectual Property Group, PLC

20080293028 - Breathing manikin: A medical training manikin (1) to simulate spontaneous breathing, comprising a torso containing at least one pneumatic actuator (3) for obtaining raise of the manikin's chest or stomach. The actuator (3) is connected to an accumulator (7) via a control valve (5), which is designed to let air from the... Agent: Brooks Kushman P.C.

20080293029 - Ultrasound training mannequin: The ultrasound training mannequin (100) is a device that provides a realistic medical training device for use by medical personnel, especially those in the field of emergency medicine, to gain experience in applying and analyzing the results of common ultrasound examinations. The mannequin (100) comprises a life-size model of the... Agent: Litman Law Offices, Ltd.

20080293031 - Learning system based on biological curve and learning curve of user and method therefor: A learning system based on a biological curve and a learning curve of a user and a method therefor are provided, which utilizes the biological curve representing biological status periods of the user established by using a birth date of the user, and the learning curve corresponding to the learning... Agent: Rabin & Berdo, PC

20080293030 - Method and system for offering educational courses over a network: A software and/or hardware facility for enabling an institution to construct educational courses that may be delivered over a network is disclosed herein. The facility simplifies the construction of courses by allowing course materials to be reused and tailored on an institution-by-institution basis. Institutions may select an existing course and... Agent: Perkins Coie LLP Patent-sea

20080293032 - Image linkage tuition device: 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... Agent: Ipla P.A.

20080293033 - Identity management system, including multi-stage, multi-phase, multi-period and/or multi-episode procedure for identifying and/or authenticating test examination candidates and/or individuals: A method and/or system for identity management and authentication of examination candidates by, for example, capturing biometric data and identification information from an examination candidate and storing the data and information in a database. The method and/or system includes, for example, capturing biometric data from an individual at a later... Agent: Wilmerhale/new York

20080286725 - Electrical power converter for a simulated weapon device: In one embodiment according to the present disclosure, a military training apparatus generally includes an electrical power converter for coupling between a simulated weapon device and an electrical power system of a vehicle. The electrical power system has at least one operating characteristic that is incompatible with the simulated weapon... Agent: Baker Botts LLP

20080286726 - Motion simulator and method: A method, apparatus and system of a motion simulator is disclosed. In one embodiment, a motion simulator not resorting to conventional principles nor employing any fluid or pneumatic components to derive motion with 6 degrees of freedom. Motion derived from bi-directional low voltage motors controlled through a Human Computer Interface... Agent: Intellevate

20080286727 - Method and system for training: A computerized method and/or system for training over a network is provided, the method and/or system comprising: sending an item, over the network for evaluation related to a trainee; requiring an evaluator to evaluate the item in an evaluation, the evaluation including information on why the evaluation was given; receiving... Agent: Dla Piper US LLP

20080286728 - Methodology of accounting teaching: An accounting teaching methodology using a simulation module is disclosed in which processes are included to generate journals, ledgers and financial statements. Various inputs are allowed throughout the processes for students to perform entries at various stages. The simulation module is invented to complement traditional teaching and learning of accounting,... Agent: Lowe Hauptman Ham & Berner, LLP

20080286729 - System, method, computer program and data set intended to facilitate the comprehension and/or learning of languages by utilizing modified versions: The invention relates to a system, method, computer program and data set which are intended to facilitate language comprehension and/or learning. For said purpose, samples of a target language are worked on and modified versions of said samples are used. The purpose of the modified versions is to provide clues... Agent: Angel Palacios

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20080286731 - Method for teaching a foreign language: Various embodiments of this invention disclose a method for learning a foreign language using a variety of media such as audio-video, audio, and written media. The diverse embodiments of the invention allow the student to learn a foreign language in an accelerated manner that creates a stress-free environment and lowers... Agent: Marc E. Hankin, Esq.

20080286732 - Method for testing and development of hand drawing skills: A method of performing hand drawings analysis includes storing a plurality of hand drawing exercises. Each hand drawing exercise may be configured to test an ability to draw a symbol. A record may be stored. The record may include respondent information. One or more hand drawing exercises may be selected... Agent: Pepper Hamilton LLP

20080286733 - Interactive device for video games: The invention concerns a device for interactive football practice combined with an imaging and sound system constituting the football programme to be followed by a player, comprising an object relatively fixed to the ground (I), of spherical shape which the player can kick, and various means for determining the types... Agent: Arent Fox LLP

20080286734 - Method and device for image quality accreditation, hands on cme, and for control and analysis of accreditation at the enterprise level: A method and device for accreditation of a user on an imaging device is described. The method and device can also be used for providing electronic hands-on continuing medical education credits/hours based on proficiency in generating high-quality images. In addition, other medical imaging devices, such as an ultrasound system—in which... Agent: Hunton & Williams/new York Intellectual Property Dept.

20080286735 - System and a method for simulating a manual interventional operation by a user in a medical procedure: The present invention deals with a system (1) for simulating a manual interventional operation by a user (2) on a simulated body with at least two real instruments (3, 4, 5), comprising a longitudinal track (8), a plurality of carriages (9, 10, 11) moveable along said track, each carriage having... Agent: Banner & Witcoff, Ltd.

20080286736 - Orthopaedic demonstration aid: An orthopaedic skeletal joint demonstration aid for demonstrating surgical orthopaedic techniques comprises a first facsimile bone portion (2), a second facsimile bone portion (3), and adjustable holding mechanism (5) for holding the first facsimile bone portion (2) in a required anatomical orientation with respect to the second facsimile bone portion... Agent: Young & Thompson

20080286737 - Adaptive engine logic used in training academic proficiency: The present invention is an intelligent, adaptive system that takes in information and reacts to the specific information given to it, using a set of predefined heuristics. Therefore, each individual's information (which can and is unique) will feed the engine, and then provide a unique experience to that individual. One... Agent: Patrice A King Goodwin Proctor

20080286738 - Method of detecting concealed information: A method of detecting whether an individual is concealing information by utilizing physiological measurements. The individual is presented with a series of stimuli over a period of time, and the response of the individual is determined by measuring the pulse in the finger of the individual to determine cardiovascular changes... Agent: Marsteller & Associates

20080286739 - System and method of providing video-based training over a communications network: System and methods of providing video-based training to a user's computing device over a network. In one embodiment, a video-based training system compliant with shareable content object reference model standards having the functionality to integrate with a plurality of learning management systems executing on multiple platforms. The system comprising a... Agent: Knobbe Martens Olson & Bear LLP

20080286740 - Constructionism learning support system utilizing online game and method for the same: Disclosed is a constructionism learning support system based on an online game and a method for the same, and more particularly to a constructionism learning support system utilizing an online game and a method for the same, which can support collaborative learning, task-based learning, and problem-based learning based on a... Agent: Greenblum & Bernstein, P.L.C

20080286741 - Systems, methods, and software for online courses: A system for online courses. The system includes a database of course work items, including a set of one or more documents of an online textbook, with the documents being logically associated with first and second feedback modes. The system also includes functionality for providing the one or more documents... Agent: Edwards Angell Palmer & Dodge LLP

20080286742 - Method for estimating examinee attribute parameters in a cognitive diagnosis model: A method and system for determining attribute score levels from an assessment are disclosed. An assessment includes items each testing for at least one attribute. A first distribution is generated having a response propensity represented by a highest level of execution for each attribute tested by the item. An item... Agent: Mayer Brown LLP

20080286743 - System and method for managing and delivering e-learning to hand held devices: The disclosure relates generally to a system and method for providing e-learning to remotely located candidates. More particularly, is described a system and method for enabling a remotely located candidate to effectively complete an e-learning application using a handheld device.... Agent: Hogan & Hartson LLP

20080286744 - Foldable dry erase board: This invention relates generally to writing boards, and more particularly to reusable and foldable boards that permit writing to be easily removed. In one embodiment, a writing board comprises a substrate comprising a front panel, a rear panel opposite the front panel, and a plurality of spaced apart ribs connecting... Agent: Neal, Gerber, & Eisenberg

20080280264 - Pyrotechnic audio and visual effects for combat simulation: A system and method for manipulating an environment to create a tactical combat scenario requires the coordinated implementation of various actions. One requires detonating an explosion simulator to create a smoke cloud with pseudo shrapnel. Another requires activating a sound enhancer, and yet another involves making a fire-ball. The combined... Agent: Nydegger & Associates

20080280265 - Mobility map and system: The system is a universal code whose main purpose is to provide visually impaired people with much wanted personal independence. A mobility map of the invention comprises a series of embossed/engraved symbols and/or other raised pictographs combining Braille code and other alphanumeric symbols. This symbols are exposed atop of a... Agent: Roberto J. Rios

20080280266 - Braille cell cap: An electromechanical Braille cell assembly includes a plurality of parallel bimorph reeds. A first plurality of bimorph reeds is mounted to a first side of a printed circuit board by a first plurality of clips and a second plurality of bimorph reeds is mounted to a second side of the... Agent: Holland & Knight LLP Attn: Stefan V. Stein/IPDept.

20080280267 - Child's entertainment and educational toy: An educational toy for use during the routine activity of grocery shopping is provided. The educational toy includes a tote provided with handles to enable it to be carried by a user, the tote having a front portion and a back portion. The tote has a releasable closure means to... Agent: Dennison Associates

20080280268 - Toy system for teaching a language: A language teaching toy system includes a base configured as an environment theme in which a user would have a particular conversation. The language teaching toy system also includes a plurality of accessories similarly configured for use in role play with the base. The base includes an identifier such that... Agent: Edell, Shapiro & Finnan, LLC

20080280269 - A homework assignment and assessment system for spoken language education and testing: A language tutor system and method. The system comprising a client module and a server module coupled to the client module. The server module downloads an oral language assignment to the client module to enable a student learning a second language to login to the client module and perform the... Agent: Blakely Sokoloff Taylor & Zafman LLP

20080280270 - Pre-writing teaching aid and method to assist beginning writers in creating letters: A pre-writing teaching aid and method assists beginning writers in creating letters. The teaching aid includes a tray having a recessed area surrounded by a tray frame. A plurality of cards respectively depict alphanumeric characters, where each of the cards includes a start indicator designating a starting point for forming... Agent: Nixon & Vanderhye, PC

20080280271 - System and method for teaching spelling: A computerized system and method of teaching spelling interfaces with an application that captures a user's misspelled words and adds them to a word database. A teacher or instructor may also add words to the word database based on a user's curriculum, cross-curriculum or words of interest. The words in... Agent: Bourque & Associates Intellectual Property Attorneys, P.A.

20080280272 - Apparatus and system for reading to students: Disclosed is an apparatus and system for reading to students. The system includes an especially designed book with a corresponding card. As is typical, the book includes front and back covers and further includes textual material and pictures on the internal pages. However, in accordance with the invention, one of... Agent: Michael J. Colitz, Iii Holland & Knight LLP

20080280273 - Multipurpose abacus: A multipurpose abacus is disclosed. The multipurpose abacus of the present invention includes an abacus frame, which is closed at the bottom thereof and has upper, lower, left and right frame walls (10), (30), (20), (40). Support rod insertion holes (11) and (31) are respectively formed in the upper and... Agent: Ipla P.A.

20080280274 - Methods for enhancing palatability of compositions for animal consumption: Poultry liver hydrolysate is added to animal food compositions in amounts sufficient to enhance palatability, preferably in amounts of from about 0.01% to about 6% by weight of the composition. The compositions containing poultry liver hydrolysate are ingested more frequently and at a higher rate by animals, particularly finicky animals... Agent: Colgate-palmolive Company

20080280275 - Hand washing timer: Generally, a material dispenser having reciprocal means which operates to deliver an amount of material from a material delivery conduit and generates timed indicia of elapse of a dispensed material use interval. Specifically, a hand wash dispenser having reciprocal means which operates to deliver an amount of hand wash material... Agent: Cr Miles, P.C. Craig R. Miles

20080280277 - Motivational coaching techniques tailored for individuals: The present invention provides a way to determine if coaches' motivational techniques have an effect, either positive or negative, on an athlete's performance based on the athlete's personality factors. One exemplary study showed that there was significant correlation between a coach's motivational approach and at least the agreeableness of the... Agent: Hiscock & Barclay, LLP

20080280276 - Virtual reality tools and techniques for measuring cognitive ability and cognitive impairment: Techniques and tools for measuring cognitive ability and/or detecting cognitive impairment or decline. For example, techniques and tools are described that can be used to diagnose or test susceptibility to cognitive impairments in children or in elderly people (such as cognitive impairments associated with Alzheimer's Disease). Techniques and tools are... Agent: Klarquist Sparkman, LLP

20080280278 - Method and apparatus for affecting behavioral patterns of a child: A method and apparatus for affecting behavioral patterns of a child are disclosed. Specifically, one embodiment of the present invention sets forth a method, which includes the steps of determining a behavioral pattern of a child based on a set of detected data while the child performs acts associated with... Agent: Gene I. Su

20080280279 - System and method for supporting lecture room on the basis of ubiquitous: The present invention relates to a system and method for supporting a two-way lecture (also called a bi-directional lecture) suitable for the Ubiquitous educational environment, and more particularly to a system and method for supporting an interactive two-way lecture suitable for the Ubiquitous educational environment.... Agent: Park Law Firm

20080280280 - Method of capturing workflow: The invention relates to methods for capturing, grading, and recording student workflow for both computerized and paper-based input. The workflow is analyzed and graded against a key irrespective of whether the workflow was captured on paper or through the use of computer input. A method of capturing workflow of a... Agent: K&l Gates LLP

20080274443 - System and method for foreign language processing: The present disclosure relates to foreign language instruction and translation methods. A system is provided which utilizes tonal and rhythm visualization components to allow a person to “see” their words as they attempt to speak a foreign language or a specific regional dialect. The system is also applicable to foreign... Agent: Woodard, Emhardt, Moriarty, Mcnett & Henry LLP

20080274444 - Electronic data exchange: In an aspect, the specification provides a system for exchange of data comprising a plurality of questioner workstations connectable to a network and a plurality of answerer workstations connectable to the network. The system also provides a data exchange engine connected to the questioner workstations and the answerer workstations via... Agent: Reising, Ethington, Barnes, Kisselle, P.C.

20080274445 - Reversal magnetic display panel: A reversal magnetic display panel where the numbers of writes/erases repeated until the micro magnets in a dispersion liquid sealed in multiple small cells formed between substrates sediment in the lower part of the small cells by repeated writes/erases when the reversal magnetic display panel is used in a vertical... Agent: Foley And Lardner LLP Suite 500