Education and demonstration inventions 06/09

20090162814 - Video-captured model vehicle simulator: The present invention provides a video-captured model vehicle simulator including at least one model vehicle, a track layout, at least one video imaging unit, at least one computer, at least one input device and/or control system and a customised software application whereby the simulator provides a user with a realistic... Agent: Brooks Kushman P.C.

20090162815 - Zi wei dou shu analyzing system and method thereof: An analyzing method of a zi wei dou shu system is disclosed. The method includes the steps of: generating a birth chart according to personal information of a user; quantifying the information in the birth chart; drawing a period of fortune trend curve based on transits of time, whereby the... Agent: Kile Goekjian Reed & Mcmanus

20090162816 - Health management cuff: A cuff for a health managing system includes a strand having first and second terminal ends. A plurality of beads, each presenting a numerical or a non-numerical value, are slidably retainable and movable along the strand. The beads are movable between various positions between the first and second terminal ends... Agent: Howard & Howard Attorneys PLLC

20090162817 - Kissing shield game and method of use thereof: A kissing shield game having a gaming member having at least two sides with different color associated therewith as well as a predetermined set of alphanumeric symbols associated therewith, a plurality of thin, flexible membranes substantially impervious to microorganisms, and a resettable timer.... Agent: Dunlap Codding, P.C.

20090162818 - Method for the determination of supplementary content in an electronic device: The invention relates to a method for replacing subtitle text with occasional word or idiom translations. In the method an initial language skill is determined. A content object is selected for presentation. A content vocabulary associated with the content object is determined. The content vocabulary is reduced based on the... Agent: Hollingsworth & Funk, LLC

20090162819 - Teaching aid device and method of teaching: A method for instructing mathematics includes providing a work surface to a visually impaired student; providing a plurality of movable elements for use in connection with the work surface, each of the movable elements comprising on a front surface thereof at least a portion of a visible mathematical symbol readable... Agent: Bartony & Hare, LLP

20090162820 - Educational simulator for trasesophageal echocardiography: An educational simulator for transesophageal echocardiography device, which includes a human phantom patterned after a human upper body having a neck, an esophagus and a stomach which communicate with each other, and a heart, a dummy probe which is patterned after a genuine ultrasonic probe and of which the tip... Agent: Posz Law Group, PLC

20090162821 - Spinal surgery modeling system: Provided is a novel spinal surgery modeling system that includes a platform having attachment elements and vertical tensioner supports positioned on a platform so as to effectively connect to and secure a model of a spinal column by use of tension members. The modeling system being configured to support surgical... Agent: Perry E. Van Over & Associates, PLLC

20090162822 - Internet-based mobile learning system and method therefor: A mobile learning system and method therefor to provide video-based lectures to PDA devices over a network. To build a database, MIIME type PDA-compatible learning objects are generated from raw files (PowerPoint, MSWord, Macromedia Flash files) of an educator. The system includes a host server to provide an interactive server... Agent: Lawrence Harbin Mcintyre Harbin & King LLP

20090162823 - Interactive teaching and learning device: The invention relates to a device which allows to preferably explain and demonstrate three-dimensional objects, such as anatomic models or also models and exhibits for museums and fairs. According to the invention the model 1 is fastened to the adjacencies by at least one multiple-component force-torque measurement device 2, includes... Agent: Henry M Feiereisen, LLC Henry M Feiereisen

20090162824 - Automated learning from a question and answering network of humans: A QA robot learns how to answer questions by observing human interaction over online social networks. The QA robot observes the way people ask questions and how other users respond to those questions. In addition, the QA robot observes which questions are most helpful and analyzes those questions to identify... Agent: Hickman Palermo Truong & Becker LLP/yahoo! Inc.

20090162825 - Course evaluation apparatus and course evaluation method: A course evaluation apparatus includes an estimated-course-group generation portion that generates a plurality of estimated course groups for a movable body; and a course evaluation portion that performs a course evaluation on the plurality of estimated course groups with respect to at least two different evaluation criteria.... Agent: Gifford, Krass, Sprinkle,anderson & Citkowski, P.c

20090162826 - Mass customization method for high school and higher education: MCMEd is a large-scale distributed business method that offers education in a customizable hybrid mode: online and in class in flexible combinations that maximize student's actual learning outcomes. In MCMEd design, MCMEd Central consolidates, coordinates, and computerizes the repetitive and duplicated activities, saving magnitudes, while producing higher and consistent quality... Agent: Mohammad B. (taher) Ayati

20090162827 - Integrated assessment system for standards-based assessments: A computer integrated assessment system for standards-based assessments wherein the assessments conform to recorded standards, the system includes algorithms for directing the generation of a plan of a series of customized assessments aligned to respective selected standards of the recorded standards wherein each of the customized assessments are set for... Agent: Donald W. Marks

20090162828 - Method and system to provide a video-based repository of learning objects for mobile learning over a network: A method and system to provide video-based lectures accessible over a network by multiple PDA device types. To build a database, MIIME type PDA-compatible learning objects are generated from raw files (PowerPoint, MSWord, Macromedia Flash files) of an educator. The system includes a host server to provide an interactive server... Agent: Lawrence Harbin Mcintyre Harbin & King LLP

20090162829 - Extensible exam language (xxl) protocol for computer based testing: A memory stores a plurality of first data structures, which includes element specific data objects indicating a classification of at least one of the plurality of segments of the test definition language, and second data structures, which include attribute specific data objects indicating at least one attribute of the segments... Agent: Wilmerhale/new York

20090155747 - Sniper training system: For improved sniper training, a sniper skills training system is described. The sniper training system comprises a computer trainer station having a 3D rendering engine, a computer display, a trainer user interface module, at least one database, and a data storage; and a simulated rifle unit having a near-to-eye display... Agent: Honeywell International Inc.

20090155748 - Educational board game: An educational board game for students to play while learning information. The board game includes a game board and playing chips. The game board includes a rectangular grid-like playing field that incorporates ten individual zones. Each zone incorporates ten numbered boxes, such that the playing field includes 100 boxes labeled... Agent: Gardner Groff Greenwald & Villanueva. PC

20090155749 - Electronic globe and game system used therewith: A teaching device including a globe and a DVD player. A wireless connection is provided between the globe and the DVD player. Based upon an individual's choosing a location on the globe or based upon a video clip played on the monitor of the DVD, information relating to that particular... Agent: Mitchell B. Wasson, Esq. Hoffman, Wasson & Gitler, P.C.

20090155750 - Electronic dictionary device with a handwriting input function: In a state where an explanatory information display screen corresponding to a desired entry word is displayed on a touch panel display unit, the front area and reverse area of a rote card to be created on the screen are displayed. In this state, the user selects the areas sequentially... Agent: Frishauf, Holtz, Goodman & Chick, PC

20090155751 - System and method for expressive language assessment: Certain aspects and embodiments of the present invention are directed to systems and methods for monitoring and analyzing the language environment and the development of a key child. A key child's language environment and language development can be monitored without placing artificial limitations on the key child's activities or requiring... Agent: Patton Boggs LLP

20090155752 - Non-right justification display system and method for displaying arithmetic equations: Display system and method for visually displaying arithmetic equations in a non-right justified manner. A first set of one or more arrays displays a first operand, a second set displays a second operand, and a third set displays a numeral. The numeral typically represents an answer to the equation. The... Agent: Husch Blackwell Sanders LLP

20090155753 - Behavior tracking with tracking pods: In one embodiment of the present disclosure, a system for tracking behavior is described. The system includes at least one computing device adapted to receive data from at least one tracking pod, generate at least one report utilizing at least a portion of the data, and provide a user access... Agent: Dority & Manning, P.A.

20090155754 - Cognitive function index: Methods, systems, and apparatus, including medium-encoded computer program products, for creating a cognitive function index. In one aspect, a method includes receiving first information concerning a person, the first information specifying the person's responses, and lack thereof, for components of a cognitive test administered to the person; generating a cognitive... Agent: Fish & Richardson, PC

20090155755 - Time-based learning and recall process: A time-based learning and recall process is provided. The process associates a plurality of tasks or thoughts with a number on a flashcard that accordingly corresponds to a specific hourly time block memorized in conjunction with an adjustable clock. After memorization, the user is reminded of that task or process... Agent: Kelly Lowry & Kelley, LLP

20090155756 - Extensible exam language (xxl) protocol for computer based testing: A memory stores a plurality of first data structures, which includes element specific data objects indicating a classification of at least one of the plurality of segments of the test definition language, and second data structures, which include attribute specific data objects indicating at least one attribute of the segments... Agent: Wilmerhale/new York

20090155758 - Extensible exam language (xxl) protocol for computer based testing: A memory stores a plurality of first data structures, which includes element specific data objects indicating a classification of at least one of the plurality of segments of the test definition language, and second data structures, which include attribute specific data objects indicating at least one attribute of the segments... Agent: Wilmerhale/new York

20090155757 - Interactive multimedia instructional systems: The present invention aims at creating an interactive multimedia instructional program that allows inexperienced developers to create multimedia rich and effective learning programs. The present invention uses a commonly used graphics authoring program to pre-program templates that provide instructional frameworks based upon instructional concepts and adult learning theory. A developer... Agent: Knubox

20090155759 - Projection blackboard, and producing process thereof: Solving means The surface enamel layer that is an outermost layer of the enamel layers is formed by using a enameling upper glaze wherein at least titanium oxide coated particles, or a titanium oxide glaze together therewith is blended into a transparent mat glaze, so as to render the layer... Agent: Young & Thompson

20090148817 - Management and delivery of embedded ide learning content: A computer training system trains an end user on a computer-based tool having functional components. The training system associates each functional component with respective training materials and forms an educational component. The educational component is integrated into the work environment of the end user. Thus end user operation of the... Agent: Hamilton, Brook, Smith & Reynolds

20090148818 - Personalized meal planning mehtod and system thereof: A personalized meal planning method is provided. The method utilizes a food clustering technique to generate personalized meal plans. The method provides a food clustering stage and a food matching stage. The food clustering stage includes the following steps: input a personal nutrient goal; set a weight and a necessity... Agent: Raymond R. Moser Jr., Esq. MoserIPLaw Group

20090148819 - Motivate and award system with escrow accounts to reserve and store specific selected or requested awards: A system and method to award a person to engage and complete a designated activity by setting up an escrow account with monetary funds or award items ready to reward the person immediately following the completion of the activity. The timeliness of the award can enhance the effectiveness of the... Agent: Bo-in Lin

20090148820 - Training device: The invention concerns a training device for examining and/or for training motor coordination ability and/or motor, especially support motor control processes of a human or an animal.... Agent: Darby & Darby P.C.

20090148821 - System and method for remote verification of training: A system is provided for the validation of training by a validation authority of trainees located at remote locations. The training is delivered to the trainees electronically by the validation authority, generally, over the Internet. The training generally includes a theoretical component and a practicum. The practicum comprises the application... Agent: J. Gordon Thomson

20090148822 - Interactive education system for teaching patient care: An eye assembly for use in a patient simulator is provided. The eye assembly includes an iris diaphragm having a moveable inner portion defining an opening. The inner portion of the iris diaphragm is movable radially from a first position wherein the opening has a first diameter and a second... Agent: Haynes And Boone, LLPIPSection

20090148825 - Apparatus, system, and method for coordinating web-based development of drivers & interfacing software used to implement a multi-media teaching system: An apparatus, system, and method are disclosed for coordinating web-based development of drivers used to implement a multimedia teaching system. A system for multimedia teaching in accordance with the present invention includes a table of drivers, a hardware control, a service control manager, a registry, a database, a user, several... Agent: Kunzler & Mckenzie

20090148824 - Methods, systems, and computer program products for interactive presentation of educational content and related devices: A method of presenting educational content to a plurality of students in a classroom includes displaying the educational content on an instructor terminal in the classroom. A synchronization command is wirelessly transmitted to a plurality of portable student terminals in the classroom according to a localized wireless connection protocol. The... Agent: At&t Legal Department - Mb Attn: Patent Docketing

20090148823 - System, method, and computer program product for providing distributed learning content: A system for assembling and distributing learning content to students via a delivery medium, such as the Internet, in a rich media format that provides for an interactive student learning experience. The learning content may have a varying size depending on the amount of delivery bandwidth available.... Agent: Venable LLP

20090148826 - Online system and method for motivating students to improve their grade point average: A method for motivating students to improve their grade point average using a network system, comprising the steps of inputting into the network system a student's current class schedule; generating wagering odds for the student to achieve first grades for current class schedule; communicating possible wagering odds between the network... Agent: Morgan Lewis & Bockius LLP

20090148827 - Methods, systems, and computer program products for event attendance processing and attendee identification and related devices: 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... Agent: At&t Legal Department - Mb Attn: Patent Docketing

20090142736 - Goal based system utilizing a table based architecture: A system is disclosed that provides a goal based learning system utilizing a rule based expert training system to provide a cognitive educational experience. The system provides the user with a simulated environment that presents a business opportunity to understand and solve optimally. Mistakes are noted and remedial educational material... Agent: Banner & Witcoff, Ltd. Attorneys For Client No. 005222

20090142737 - Method and system for developing reading skills: A system and method for developing reading skills, the system comprising a processor and a reader interface in communication with one another. The processor is structured to run at least one computer program for facilitating interactive multimedia learning relating to the development of reading skills. The reader interface is structured... Agent: Malloy & Malloy, P.A.

20090142738 - Music and math teaching system: A music and math teaching system teaches fraction computations utilizing musical note names and note values in the form of blocks with varying lengths while simultaneously teaching rhythmic topics of time signatures, beats, and tempo. A rhythm board is used to mount note blocks and beat blocks in the process... Agent: William M. Hobby, Iii

20090142739 - Laparoscopic trainer and method of training: A surgical training device for the practice of surgical techniques comprises a base and a face wall extending from a side of said base such to block direct visualisation of the operation area from the normal external position of the eyes of the trainee using the device. The face wall... Agent: Shyh-jen Wang Division Of Experimental Surgery

20090142740 - Method and system for interactive percutaneous pre-operation surgical planning: The success of percutaneous radiofrequency ablation mainly depends on the accuracy of the needle insertion, making it possible to destroy the whole tumor, while avoiding damages on other organs and minimizing risks of a local recurrence. This invention presents a simulated 3D environment for user to interactively place a treatment... Agent: Mcdermott Will & Emery LLP

20090142741 - Medical training methods and devices: The present subject matter relates to medical training methods and models. In one embodiment, the invention provides for devices and methods of training paracentesis procedures. In another embodiment, the subject matter provides for devices and methods of training thoracentesis procedures. In yet another embodiment, the present subject matter provides for... Agent: Davis Wright Tremaine LLP/los Angeles

20090142742 - Analysis for assessing test taker responses to puzzle-like questions: Some embodiments of the invention provide computer-delivered curriculum content to a student. The curriculum of some embodiments includes learning interactions that are designed to give a student substantive feedback when the student provides a response to a “puzzle-like” question. Puzzle-like questions are questions that have a solution space with a... Agent: Adeli & Tollen, LLP

20090142743 - Service providing system: A service providing system includes an output section for presenting a question to a user, and further presenting sequentially a plurality of options as candidate answers to the question; a signal detection section for measuring an event-related potential of electroencephalograms of the user; and a determination section for determining whether... Agent: Mark D. Saralino (pan) Renner, Otto, Boisselle & Sklar, LLP