Education and demonstration inventions 12/08

20080318191 - Braille type device, system, and method: A Braille type device including printed or displayed matter on a medium in combination with printed or displayed Braille type code, preferably machine readable Braille type bar code. The Braille type system includes the combination of the Braille type device and a Braille type-scanning device. The Braille type method includes... Agent: Law Offices Of William L. Kilma, P.C.

20080318192 - Training apparatus: The invention relates to an apparatus, for training a user to develop one or more actions which may facilitate improved compliance to an event by the user. It comprises: • a screen for displaying information relating to the event to the user; and • a user interface, enabling the user... Agent: Rader, Fishman & Grauer PLLC

20080318193 - Medical training aid device for training a user in recognition of the user's bodily fluid analyte concentration and concentration trends via user-perceived sensations: A device for training a user in recognition of the user's bodily fluid analyte concentration and concentration trends (such as the user's whole blood glucose concentration and concentration trends) includes an analyte monitoring module, a control module and a sensation generation module. The analyte monitoring module is configured to monitor... Agent: Philip S. Johnson Johnson & Johnson

20080318194 - Kit for teaching the composition of blood: A kit for fabricating various visual models is used to teach students about blood, blood pathology, and the quantitative concepts associated with blood pathology. The kit includes various sized containers that hold colored beads that resemble red blood cells and the various types of white blood cells.... Agent: Paul And Paul

20080318195 - Human spine model: Human spine model with a plurality of rigid disks each having radial elongate members that represent vertebrae, a plurality of resilient disks that represent spinal disks and a plurality of elastic band members that represent connecting muscle, all mounted on top of a housing. The rigid disks are alternately interspersed... Agent: Charles Murdach

20080318196 - Dal self service school library: DAL education system, support education and teaching students in the third world. The DAL Education system is comprised of three systems/I, II, III/, to fit the request and the affordable schools need at the third word countries. The first DAL Education system/I/use kiosk self-service DAL e-library with DAL e-Book reader... Agent: Bachar Al Kabaz / Ussama Al Khabbaz

20080318197 - Method and system for education compliance and competency management: The present invention discloses a method, system, and computer product for complete and comprehensive education competency and compliance management method and system for institutions and organizations. The embodiments of the present invention disclose a method whereby a sponsoring organization or institution need only provide secure access to the hosting organizations... Agent: Michael T. Perkins

20080318198 - System and method for draft selection and participation therein: A fan-based draft is disclosed whereby fans select an 8th round draft choice pursuant to a pre-designated voting structure within a reality show format. Fans select players from an eligible pool. NFL teams draft an 8th round choice based on fan selection. The player participates in the team's pre-season training.... Agent: Miles & Stockbridge PC

20080318199 - Computer systems and method for educational use: The present disclosure provides a computer system and associated usage method solely for educational purposes. The computer system is a computer appliance focused solely for educational use operating only educationally approved programs and loading only educationally approved content. Advantageously, such appliance provides a secure and focused platform for learning that... Agent: Schwartz Law Firm, P.C.

20080318201 - Component-based distributed learning management architecture: The present invention provides a distributed learning management architecture that is “componentized” for increased distribution and scalability. Specifically, the present invention provides an architecture in which multiple content servers, delivery servers and/or live session servers can be provided to accommodate multiple geographic locations. The present invention further provides an off-line... Agent: Hoffman Warnick LLC

20080318200 - Computer-aided method and system for guided teaching and learning: The present invention is a computer aided method and system for guided teaching and learning with the aid of an optional communication device, comprising the steps of: (a) presenting a question to the student at a student display; (b) receiving answer from the teacher at the teacher workstation, wherein the... Agent: Vedder Price P.C.

20080311546 - Collective word building and spelling game: The present invention provides an educational language building game, in which the players collectively spell words. The game pieces may take different forms made of different materials, such as a pack of spelling cards. The virtual version of the game can be played over the computer and the Internet. The... Agent: Rosenberg, Klein & Lee

20080311547 - System and methods for a reading fluency measure: The present invention measures reading fluency, which is simultaneous decoding and comprehension. Whether or not a person is a fluent reader is determined by the size of the visual unit, or sting of letters, used in word recognition In order to measure the size of the visual unit used in... Agent: Valauskas & Pine LLC Suite 1825

20080311548 - Math educational apparatus: A math educational apparatus is disclosed, which comprises a first and second storage unit coupled to at least one number generator, a third storage unit coupled to an arithmetic operation selection device, an arithmetic unit for performing a correct arithmetic operation on contents of the first and second storage unit,... Agent: Peigen Jiang

20080311549 - Similar/correlated states comparison method: Ensemble neuronal activity is believed to create cognition and consciousness, in accordance with the Hebian “cell assembly” hypothesis about brain function via interconnected neuronal networks. While specific experimental conditions are set up, functional recording techniques are used to record/monitor the brain, and the more they improve the better. The common... Agent: Vasileios Belitsiotis

20080311550 - Test materials movement monitoring system and method: A method and system for monitoring the movement of academic test materials and/or their shipping containers while providing a complete chain of custody of those test materials and shipping containers. Test materials include paper based and electronic based tests and related items such as answer keys, teacher notes, and study... Agent: Cook Alex Ltd

20080311551 - Testing scoring system and method: Systems (FIG. 2) and methods for assessment of constructed responses provided in digital images are disclosed. In particular, what is disclosed are digital scoring systems (FIG. 2) and methods tehreof used in obtaining information from groups of people having the individuals (respondents) fill in pre-printed mark read forms (36) by... Agent: Dinsmore & Shohl LLP

20080305460 - Training technique for learning agile methodology: A method of training team participants to learn XP practices for generating a required application for a customer includes selectively using a combination of numeric, alphanumeric and pictorial puzzles/brain teasers and a set of role play instructions upon the training team participants learning of theoretical aspects of Agile methodology practices.... Agent: GlobalIPServices, PLLC

20080305461 - Multi-sensory teaching kit and method of production: A multi-sensory teaching kit includes one or more edible items in symbolic shapes, a handbook including a glossary of meanings for the shapes, and a spiritual lesson. In some embodiments, a souvenir such as a jewelry bead is provided, with an optional text explaining the significance of the souvenir. A... Agent: Richard L. Sampson Sampson & Associates, P.C.

20080305462 - Method for identifying and instructing top level athletes: A method and system is provided for screening and identifying athletes that have the highest potential within their chosen sport and providing a training and development environment for these athletes at the elite and super elite level of their respective sport. The system employs a nine part integrated system that... Agent: Barlow, Josephs & Holmes, Ltd.

20080305463 - Training system, training device, and program recording medium and playback control method: Disclosed is a training system that enables a player to take a lesson with smooth and correct breathing and continuously take a lesson while overcoming frustration. Through Step S201, an instructor image related to a yoga pose and a breathing timing are displayed on a display section. A training device... Agent: Greenblum & Bernstein, P.L.C

20080305464 - Apparatus and method for the simulation of the adverse cardiovascular effects of dynamic hyperinflation: A resuscitation system for the administration of cardiopulmonary resuscitation of asthma patients, and for teaching the cardiopulmonary resuscitation of asthma patients to simulate the cardiovascular and gas exchange effects of dynamic hyperinflation and to train healthcare workers to detect the adverse cardiovascular effects of dynamic hyperinflation.... Agent: The Sleep And Breathing Research Institute

20080305465 - System and method for modeling atomic structures: A system and method of an atomic tile including an elemental symbol for a corresponding element and a dot representation of at least one valance electron of the corresponding element. The dot representation are proximate to corresponding edges of the octagonal shape.... Agent: Martine Penilla & Gencarella, LLP

20080305466 - Method for demonstrating differences in antioxidant functionality among cosmetic products: A method is provided for communicating to consumers through a test protocol chemical functionality of commercially available cosmetics. The method is a proof of the promotional advertising. The steps include comparing two or more different commercially available cosmetic products which advertise antioxidant functionality, contacting each of the products with a... Agent: Unilever Patent Group

20080299521 - Colour display system: A colour display system for aiding the selection and combination of colours in colour scheming is described, wherein the system comprises an array (10) of colour sample elements (12) each of a respective colour, the elements being grouped in discrete blocks (14) according to hue, chromaticity and lightness; the colour... Agent: The Glidden Company

20080299522 - Visual learning tool: A visual learning tool comprised of: a plurality of conceptual pieces, each having a graphical learning concept representation disposed thereon; a grid having at least one slot and a plurality of apertures, the slot allowing a child to interactively place the conceptual pieces within the grid to reinforce learning of... Agent: Absolute Technology Law Group LLC

20080299523 - Teaching material generation methods and systems: Teaching material generation methods and systems to generate teaching material for language learning are provided. The system comprises a plurality of social circumstances, a plurality of contextual situations, a user interface and a processing module. The user interface receives a selection corresponding to at least one of the social circumstances,... Agent: Quintero Law Office, PC

20080299524 - Method and system for employee training and reward: A method for receiving training where the method comprises participating in one or more training exercises conducted on a computing station; receiving reward points for the completion of one or more training exercises; and redeeming the reward points for one or more rewards offered by a rewards provider.... Agent: Bereskin And Parr

20080299525 - Operation training system and operation training method: A safety station simulator is implemented using an application program and a communication program installed in a personal computer. The application program is a program actually used with a safety station of a real machine. Since the program used with the real machine can be used intact, it is not... Agent: Edwards Angell Palmer & Dodge LLP

20080299526 - Method for teaching parenting tools using supporting software: A method to support a user in acquiring parenting skills and knowledge according to the parent's chosen parenting-type, using an interactive software application (ISA). The ISA may comprise at least one database, a graphical user interface (GUI) and a business logic. According to embodiments of the present invention the ISA... Agent: Fleit Gibbons Gutman Bongini & Bianco Pl

20080299527 - Method and system for supporting and enhancing time management skills: A method and system for supporting and enhancing time management skills. Through the use of an electronic time management device, such as a cell phone or other portable digital computer based device programmed to support this method, the user enters information about a task which is then verified and “banked... Agent: Lee A. Hollaar

20080299528 - Swim instruction mirror and related method: A method and apparatus for swim training utilizing mirrored reflective surfaces. Waterproof, shatterproof mirrors are used to assist in getting children acclimated to water in a swimming pool environment, and to provide an instructional amusement for beginning swimmers just learning to go underwater. The mirror comprises a layer of transparent... Agent: R. Christian Macke

20080299529 - Training model for the endoscopic investigation and treatment of hollow organs: A training model for endoscopic investigation and the treatment of hollow organs. The training model includes a chamber intended for accommodating the hollow organ with a chamber wall, at least one inlet fastened in the chamber wall with a coupling device to which the hollow organ can be coupled for... Agent: Dickstein Shapiro LLP

20080299530 - Methods and systems for onboard karaoke: The present invention relates to systems and methods for providing karaoke as a form of entertainment upon a ship. In particular, the invention in geared toward providing a unique karaoke experience upon a cruise ship, such that the cruise ship provider may attract karaoke aficionados as customers and provide all... Agent: Don J. Pelto Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP

20080299531 - System and method for training employee: A system and method of training a plurality of employees includes a handheld device having a display, an input, and a processor in data communication with the display and input. The processor includes programming for actuating the display to ask the employees a plurality of questions and to record answers... Agent: Harshaw Research, Inc.

20080299532 - Method, system, signal and program product for assuring feedback is received from students of an online course: An application for a system that assures feedback is provided from a student to a professor of an on-line course. The system includes a computer with at least a processor, memory and storage and software running on the computer for accepting inputs indicating the student feedback. Once the student feedback... Agent: Larson And Larson

20080299533 - Naughty or nice meter: The “Naughty or Nice Meter” is a visual novelty toy designed to let Children know where they stand on a “Naughty or Nice Meter”. Originally conceived for Christmas, the “Naughty or Nice Meter” has widespread applications and can be used for other seasons of the year or events. The device... Agent: Frank C. Orsini

20080299534 - Training apparatus for servicing domestic appliances: A method of manufacturing a service technician training apparatus for domestic appliance servicing comprises severing conductors within an actual appliance and connecting severed ends of the conductors to controllable switches. The training apparatus can include a plurality of the switches mounted on an instructor's console that is arranged to be... Agent: The Law Office Of Randall T. Erickson, P.C.