Education and demonstration inventions 04/09

20090111073 - System and method for elevated speed firearms training: The system and method to advance human performance in sighting, tracking, recognizing, and reacting to (collectively “engaging”) moving and stationary objects, for example, advancing skill in engaging targets with a firearm. System components include software and hardware that provide target and non-target image stimuli that can be manually or automatically... Agent: Overhauser Law Offices, LLC Docketing Department

20090111074 - Computerized content-enriched environment for children: A computerized content-enriched environment (CCEE) for children, adapted to increase challenges to curiosity (CTC) of children is disclosed. The confidence of the children is thereby increased. The computerized content-enriched environment comprises a plurality of themed interactive computerized stimulators, operators and sensors within a themed safe environment. A portion of the... Agent: Fleit Gibbons Gutman Bongini & Bianco Pl

20090111075 - Devices and related methods for teaching languages to young children: To help young children and other individuals learn a language while playing and having fun a novel card or device is presented that includes, on one side, a word in a first (e.g., non-English) language on its surface along with a pronunciation guide associated with the word and an image... Agent: Capitol Patent & Trademark Law Firm, PLLC

20090111076 - Method for teaching critical thinking: A method for teaching critical thinking to students, using pre-selected teaching materials relating to a pre-selected subject having at least one concept relating to the pre-selected subject, consists of teaching the students to identify the concept under consideration (Step 1), teaching the student to analyze the significance of the concept... Agent: James T. Robinson Exclusivity-law, Inc.

20090111077 - Computerized system and method using a symbolic language for dance: Disclosed is a system, method, and computer readable medium for choreographing and teaching dance using symbols to represent dance steps. Input via computer peripheral devices is received and mapped to one of a plurality of stored dance steps stored in memory. The dance steps can be expressed in a plurality... Agent: Williams Mullen

20090111078 - Assembly for practicing a gliding or rolling sport: An assembly for the practice of a gliding, rolling, or walking sport, such as snowboarding, skateboarding, or a snowshoeing, for example, the assembly including a device for receiving a foot or a boot, as well as a board, the receiving device including a lateral longitudinal portion that extends from a... Agent: Greenblum & Bernstein, P.L.C

20090111079 - Assembly for practicing a gliding or rolling sport: An assembly provided for the practice of a gliding, rolling, or walking sport, such as snowboarding, skateboarding, or snowshoeing, for example, the assembly including a device for receiving a foot or a boot, as well as a board. The assembly includes a system for marking the position of the receiving... Agent: Greenblum & Bernstein, P.L.C

20090111080 - Medical simulation system and method: A method, apparatus and system for simulating the release of radio opaque dye within a vasculature system. The method, apparatus and system include simulating a vessel tree of the vasculature system for display on a display device, activating a particle-based contrast software effect, and injecting a plurality of physics-based particles... Agent: Swanson & Bratschun, L.L.C.

20090111081 - Ophthalmologic surgery simulation device: An ophthalmologic surgery simulation device is provided for realistic practice and training of ophthalmologic surgical procedures and techniques. The device includes a base, a stand extending upwardly from the base, a cup pivotally mounted on the stand, and a facial mask. A practice eye is retained in the cup by... Agent: Mckee, Voorhees & Sease, P.L.C

20090111082 - Learning system: A new learning system is described. Embodiments of the learning system include an authoring system including software utilities that enable a designer to create newly effective learning material from existing content. The system further includes an infrastructure for licensing and distribution of the created learning modules that include copyright and... Agent: Law Office Of Mark Wisnosky

20090111083 - Internet server apparatus, method and device for implementing emergency information instructions: There is disclosed herein an Internet server apparatus, method and device for implementing emergency information instructions. The instructions comprise a program of a plurality of steps and can be in the form of a virtual implementation through use of a web page that includes representations of a virtual emergency information... Agent: Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe, LLPIPProsecution Department

20090111084 - Method of sequencing multiple simulated flashcards for effective learning: A method of displaying information for learning purposes comprises the steps of providing within a computer an information set. The information set includes a plurality of discrete information element pairs. Each discrete information element pair has a cue element and a response element. Each cue and response element pair is... Agent: Gilford F. Martino

20090111085 - Personalized textbook suggestion based on test scores and link structures of covered topics: A teaching material selection method, a computer program and a teaching material selection device for selecting the set of most suitable teaching materials on the basis of learning assessment data on an examinee. Provided is a teaching material selection method allowing a computer to execute the steps of: calculating achievement... Agent: Law Office Of Ido Tuchman (yor)

20090111086 - Kit for facile deposition and evaluation of semiconductor devices: An emulsion includes a substantially continuous liquid medium, and a plurality of droplet structures dispersed within the substantially continuous liquid medium. Each droplet structure of the plurality of droplet structures includes an outer droplet of a first liquid having an outer surface; an inner droplet of a second liquid having... Agent: Venable LLP

20090104587 - Defining an insertion indicator: Methods and apparatuses to define an insertion indicator on a Braille device are described. Information about an insertion indicator at a location on a display device is received. An output associated with the insertion indicator is provided to a Braille device. The output to the Braille device reproduces the location... Agent: James C. Scheller, Jr. Blakely, Sokoloff, Taylor & Zafman LLP

20090104588 - Topographic map that can be visually perceived in a three-dimensional manner: The invention relates to topographic maps which can be visually perceived in a three-dimensional manner and in which a pre-definable part of a territory is printed on a planar rear face of a lenticular foil in the form of strip images or a carrier that has been printed in this... Agent: Fay Kaplun & Marcin, LLP

20090104589 - Systems and methods for providing remote training for a quality analysis program: Systems and methods for providing remote training for a quality analysis program are disclosed. In certain embodiments, a computer-implemented method for providing remote training for a quality analysis program may comprise transmitting a first portion of a training program for a quality analysis program to a remote communication device, receiving... Agent: Holland & Hart LLP

20090104590 - Interactive book system based on ultrasonic position determination: In an interactive system for interacting with a printed material having at least a visual icon associated with predetermined response data, there is an ultrasonic pointing unit positionable over the at least one visual icon and arranged for generating ultrasonic wave. An ultrasonic positioning base unit is arranged for receiving... Agent: Lowe Hauptman Ham & Berner, LLP

20090104591 - System and method for learning enhancement based on a sports game: A method of practicing educational exercises in the context of a simulated professional competitive sports game. The method includes assembling teams of students to compete against each other in the competitive sports game. Questions are posed to students during play of the sport and the correctness and time of response... Agent: Caesar, Rivise, Bernstein, Cohen & Pokotilow, Ltd.

20090104592 - Lights out learning: A computer implemented method, apparatus, and computer program product for presenting interactive, educational content using a projector. In one embodiment, a set of learning modules associated with a subject matter is selected to form educational content. The educational content is displayed on a surface, by the projector. The educational content... Agent: Stewart & Liu PLLC

20090098515 - Method and apparatus for improved reward-based learning using nonlinear dimensionality reduction: The present invention is a method and an apparatus for reward-based learning of policies for managing or controlling a system or plant. In one embodiment, a method for reward-based learning includes receiving a set of one or more exemplars, where at least two of the exemplars comprise a (state, action)... Agent: Patterson & Sheridan LLP IBM Corporation

20090098516 - Interactive grammar teaching methods and system therefor: Interactive grammar teaching methods and apparatus are presented. Grammar lessons, grammar sentences, grammar exercises, and grammar tests are stored in respective repositories. Based on queries, grammar lessons are produced, and grammar exercises and tests are generated. A feedback generator receives completed grammar exercises and tests, tabulates expected answer and received... Agent: Jeffrey S. Sokol Cook & Franke S.c.

20090098517 - Interactive language apparatus: Disclosed is an interactive educational apparatus, ideally suitable for children. A set of symbol pieces, preferably in the form of letter blocks are provided. An interface board is provided for accommodating one or more selected symbol pieces and a sensor on said interface board generates a signal identifying each symbol... Agent: Marks & Clerk

20090098518 - System and method for productivity thinking code level evaluation: A system and method are provided for identifying ranges of scores in thinking areas that are indicative of individuals that perform at top levels. A position within an organization is identified. One or more individuals are identified as people that perform at a top level in that position. Each of... Agent: Christie, Parker & Hale, LLP

20090098519 - Device and method for employment of video games to provide physical and occupational therapy and measuring and monitoring motor movements and cognitive stimulation and rehabilitation: A device and method for providing physical, occupational, or cognitive therapy to patients which employs video game software manipulated by a game controller and running on a central processing unit such as a computer or video game console. The device and method take advantage of the wide familiarity of patients... Agent: Donn K. Harms Patent & Trademark Law Center

20090098520 - Dressage flexion and extension training device and method: An efficient and economical dressage training device and method that teaches dressage riders proper hip and elbow flexion and extension instinctively establishing muscle memory patterns in the rider.... Agent: Law Offices Of Joseph R. Cruse, Jr.

20090098522 - System for simulation and teaching medical care: The present invention is a system and method for simulating portable medical diagnostic instrument where an instructor interface is configured to communicate simulated medical information to simulated portable medical diagnostic instrument for teaching purposes to allow a trainee to read the simulated information on the simulated medical diagnostic instrument in... Agent: Robert M. Schwartz, P.A.

20090098521 - Tissue mimicking phantom: A tissue mimicking phantom is disclosed, in which the tissue-mimicking phantom comprises: at least an upper gelatin layer, each configured with at least a sunken area; at least a lower gelatin layer, each disposed beneath the at least one upper gelatin layer while being configured with at least a microchannel... Agent: Wpat, PC

20090098523 - Punched key and pictorial code for identifying true choice in a multiple choice questions: An answer key for use in answering multiple-choice questions is configured to provide immediate feedback to an examinee as to whether correct response has been made for each question. The key comprises a substrate having a plurality of similar geometric shaped holes and at least one geometric shaped hole being... Agent: Barry Choobin

20090098524 - Internet-based pedagogical and andragogical method and system using virtual reality: An interactive system and methods of instruction and administration using virtual reality or other technology to create a simulated learning environment of multi-dimensional graphical representations of participants, who interact through individual and collaborative, task-based exercises, via an artificial intelligence engine utilizing an input/output arrangement over a network such as the... Agent: Brien C. Walton

20090098525 - Methods and systems for demonstrating differences between and benefits of products: Disclosed are methods and systems of demonstrating advantages and benefits of premium animal care products, the methods comprising the steps of: presenting a first demonstration aid wherein the first demonstration aid demonstrates a first feature or characteristic; presenting a second demonstration aid wherein the second demonstration aid demonstrates a second... Agent: The Procter & Gamble Company Global Legal Department - Ip

20090098526 - Systems & methods for improving academia: Systems & Methods for Improving Academia is a Universal Open University, an on-line forum, exchange and market enabling all academic players to present their services and all learners to learn and receive qualifications. It is Universal, covering all students, all teachers, all players, all topics, all levels, all methods, all... Agent: Ahmad Amiri

20090092951 - Sensing type learning card and learning system thereof: The invention discloses a sensing type learning card and a learning system including the card and a card reader. The sensing type learning card includes at least one card body and at least one identification label. The card reader includes a platform with a defined card disposing area, at least... Agent: Sinorica, LLC

20090092952 - Apparatus for touch-sensitive visual and audible identification: An apparatus for visual and audible identification includes a display region for displaying a written name of an object. A speaking module pronounces a spoken name of the object when activated. An activation switch activates the speaking module. An attachment unit couples the apparatus to the object.... Agent: F. Chau & Associates, LLC

20090092953 - Encoding, storing and decoding data for teaching radiology diagnosis: Electronic data for presenting images to teach radiology diagnosis are stored on a computer readable storage medium. The stored data includes an image table that includes indexed radiology images to be displayed; a frame table that includes frame entries, each for displaying a frame in a sequence of frames to... Agent: Bell, Boyd & Lloyd LLP

20090092954 - Recording interactions: The recording of an interaction between an authorised host and at least one subject, for use in reinforcing good behaviour of the subject, is disclosed. A counsellor is hosted at a central station and subjects are received at one or more counselling stations. The central station and the subject receiving... Agent: James C. Wray

20090092955 - Tooth brushing pattern analyzing/modifying device, method and system for interactively modifying tooth brushing behavior: Disclosed are a toothbrushing pattern analyzing/correcting device, a toothbrushing pattern analyzing/correcting method, a method and a system for interactively correcting toothbrushing behavior. The toothbrushing pattern analyzing/correcting device of the present invention includes: a body part formed in the same direction as a toothbrush surface; a sensing unit having a sensor... Agent: Staas & Halsey LLP

20090092956 - Experiment and education system employing a plurality of units: When a mechanism constituent unit having a base is secured to a magnetic base at a predetermined position, a fixture having a detachable mechanism inside itself is employed, and the fixture is disposed on a notch of the base of the mechanism constituent unit in a non-adsorption state in which... Agent: Jordan And Hamburg LLP

20090092957 - Finger eraser: An eraser for use in erasing markings on boards, such as chalk boards and white boards, is provided. The eraser comprises a form-fitted finger element made from a knitted or felted fabric. The finger element consists of a tubular member that defines a longitudinally extending finger passage. The tubular member... Agent: Gottlieb Rackman & Reisman PC

20090087824 - Psychological testing method using reduced time period for greater accuracy: A method is disclosed wherein a subject of a psychological test is asked for information as to the subject's condition over the three days preceding the test, or over any interval of time less than seven days, and specifically articulating the hours and days that are to be addressed in... Agent: Cozen O'connor, P.C.

20090087825 - System and method for facilitating prayer: The present invention provides a system and method for assisting a user to pray. The method includes calculating a direction from the present position to a reference position; displaying the direction on a user interface; calculating an away distance between a home position and the present position, wherein the home... Agent: Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP

20090087826 - System and method for generating an exam: A method for generating an exam is disclosed. The method includes setting initial conditions for the exam, wherein the initial conditions comprises a number of true propositions p, a number of false propositions q, and a number of random propositions r, and determining numbers of different propositions in the exam... Agent: PCe Industry, Inc. Att. Steven Reiss

20090087827 - Computerized testing system: A secure testing system utilizing a test taker's own notebook computer with a small portable/removable uniquely identified drive element (USB flash drive, SD card and the like) being plugged into the computer port (USB, card reader, etc.). The drive is pre-programmed with lock-out software activated with test taker log in,... Agent: Benjamin A. Goldburd

20090087828 - System, method, and tool for computer-based learning: Systems and methods of providing remote, real-time computer-facilitated instruction, interaction, testing, and assessment to a plurality of users or participants. The system includes a system (e.g., a server) for shaping and directing a learning or decision-making environment. The shaping/directing system selectively provides content to users based on responses from the... Agent: Michael Best & Friedrich LLP