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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7949295 | Automated trainee monitoring and performance evaluation system A method and system for performing automated training environment monitoring and evaluation. The training environment may include a mixed reality elements to enhance a training experience. ... | 05/24/2011 |
| 7848699 | Accessory device, electronic musical instrument and teaching apparatus In an electronic musical instrument, an interface part obtains user information from a dedicated accessory device logically connected to the electronic musical instrument. An access part accesses a server using the user information obtained through the interface par... | 12/07/2010 |
| 7435891 | Method and system for generating musical variations directed to particular skill-levels Various embodiments are directed to an automated method and system component for generating variations of one or more musical selections directed to particular students or to particular skill-levels into which students may be classified. The method and system compon... | 10/14/2008 |
| 7427980 | Game controller spatial detection A method of identifying a specific object representation in a computer simulation is presented. A computer simulation of a physical room is generated and displayed by a game console. A game controller is integrated with a laser rangefinder to create a laser-integrat... | 09/23/2008 |
| 7370114 | Software downloading using a television broadcast channel A software distribution architecture having a television broadcast system as its infrastructure. Software from a software repository (1600) is mixed into a television broadcast system and transmitted into one or more selected channels at prescribed dates and ... | 05/06/2008 |
| 7357333 | Mechanism for storing authenticity information about a written or printed document A mechanism for storing authenticity information about a written or printed document. This authenticity information may be stored in a publicly-accessible database. When a document patterned with electronic ink is to be verified, the verifier examines the electronic... | 04/15/2008 |
| 7351064 | Question and answer dialogue generation for intelligent tutors A question generation means is developed for intelligent tutors wherein a question menu having dynamic questions is capable of being displayed after each step of a problem. The generated question set contains both elementary and advanced questions and changes after ... | 04/01/2008 |
| 7340760 | Advertisements in an end-user controlled playback environment This invention discloses a method for displaying advertisements transmitted to a user unit, the method includes receiving, at the user unit, at least one advertisement tagged with a delay tag indicating whether display of the at least one advertisement can be delaye... | 03/04/2008 |
| 7331857 | Gaming system A gaming system for use with a media player and one or more output devices, where the media player is configured to receive user signals, to read and execute information from a game medium, and to present portions of the information on the one or more output devices... | 02/19/2008 |
| 7331791 | System and method for evaluating a person's information technology skills An IT skills evaluation system and method for evaluating an individual's IT skills. According to one aspect of the invention, the individual is required to perform one or more practical exercises. A practical exercise is an evaluation device for evaluating not only ... | 02/19/2008 |
| 7333768 | Apparatus and method for sound storage and retrieval A system for the storage and retrieval of audio files includes an audio storage and retrieval device and a label with an encoded memory storage address. The audio storage and retrieval device includes a memory for storing a plurality of audio files where each stored... | 02/19/2008 |
| 7327486 | Printing device with reader for removable media storage container A printer has a removable media storage container reader and detects data in a file in a memory of a removable media storage container. The printer is capable of printing a report of the data upon detection without a user intervention. ... | 02/05/2008 |
| 7321941 | Network routing utilizing a product code A method for utilizing a product code having product information contained therein for interfacing over a network. The product information is extracted from the product code, which product code is disposed on or in close association with an associated product. In re... | 01/22/2008 |
| 7316700 | Self optimizing lancing device with adaptation means to temporal variations in cutaneous properties A lancing device, an embodiment of which controls the advancement and retraction of a lancet by monitoring the position of the lancet in conjunction with a lancet controller which incorporates a feedback loop for modulating the lancet driver to follow a predetermine... | 01/08/2008 |
| 7309826 | Browser-based music rendering apparatus method and system Atomic music segments are visually and sonically rendered within a browser window as directed by a set of interface controls thus providing the ability to directly control various performance parameters while also communicating the intentions of the composer and arr... | 12/18/2007 |
| 7305611 | Authoring tool for remote experience lessons A computer-implemented presentation authoring method, tool, and interface is provided for creating a remote experience lesson defined with a hierarchy of pages, at least one of the pages including an interactive view of a three-dimensional model. Any number of three... | 12/04/2007 |
| 7300285 | Method and system for skills-based testing and training Methods and systems for skills-based testing and training of an application are provided. Example embodiments provide a Skills-Based Simulation and Measurement System “SBSMS”, which enables publishers and authors of tests and training programs to provide simulat... | 11/27/2007 |
| 7287091 | Method and apparatus for opening and launching a web browser in response to an audible signal The present invention disclosed and claimed herein comprises a system and method for launching a web browser on a network comprising a computer having an all new input interface and a communication interface coupled to a computer network; said audio input coupled to... | 10/23/2007 |
| 7284066 | Method and apparatus for matching a user's use profile in commerce with a broadcast A method for advertising over a network and broadcast media combination. A user's computer at a location on the network is operable to receive a signal from a broadcast generated by an advertiser, which signal has embedded therein unique coded information. The user'... | 10/16/2007 |
| 7277010 | Monitoring apparatus and method Monitoring apparatus and method including a processor, associated with a web site and capable of providing audio and video, which receives audio information recorded or obtained at a vehicle or premises. The processor, located remote from the vehicle or premises, re... | 10/02/2007 |
| 7261612 | Methods and systems for read-aloud books The pages of a children's book are marked in a machine-readable manner (e.g., by imperceptible digital watermark technology). When such a page is shown to a camera-equipped computer device, the watermark is decoded, and the story text from that page is read aloud to... | 08/28/2007 |
| 7260498 | Context-specific electronic performance support Providing context-specific electronic performance support for a device through just-in-time knowledge transfer. Performance support content comprising information regarding device procedures, device alerts, and display screens for displaying information related to t... | 08/21/2007 |
| 7257619 | Bar code scanner and software interface interlock for performing encrypted handshaking and for disabling the scanner or input device in case of handshaking operation failure An interlocking architecture for a software interface and a bar code scanner. Upon power-up, a handshaking operation is performed between a scanner (1600) having a scanner processor (2600) and a computer processor (2612) of a computer (302 | 08/14/2007 |
| 7257614 | Digital ID for selecting web browser and use preferences of a user during use of a web application A browser configuration architecture where input of a unique user ID automatically configures those browser applications preselected for auto-configuration from entries of a user preferences sheet. The user preferences sheet (2500) is part of the browser cont... | 08/14/2007 |
| 7248231 | Integrated information presentation system with environmental controls A system including environmental controls that at least enhance the experience of giving or viewing a presentation. Controls are available which enable the presenter to have direct control of the presentation environment. Presenters can also practice a presentation ... | 07/24/2007 |
| 7238024 | Method and apparatus for performing a transaction without the use of spoken communication between the transaction parties An electronic device capable of displaying a computer application that allows the use of a method for performing a transaction without the use of spoken communication is disclosed. The method consists of providing at least one digital, transactional flash card displ... | 07/03/2007 |
| 7239842 | Talking E-book There is provided an Ebook. The Ebook includes a memory device, an MP3 decoder, and at least one speaker. The memory device stores files. The files include at least one MP3 file. The MP3 decoder decodes the MP3 file to output text. The at least one speaker audibly r... | 07/03/2007 |
| 7240333 | Display of a digital information content and method of selection A method and apparatus conveying a generic digital information content to a user with a minimum amount of user interaction. The method includes associating a digital information content with a modeling system and displaying an association of the digital information ... | 07/03/2007 |
| 7233246 | Hard cover product with spine-disposed concealed security device A hard cover product having an outer liner attached to a pair of sheet members disposed in spaced-apart relation to define a gap. One of the hard sheet members defines a receiving zone that receives a security tag. An inner liner attaches overlying the pair of hard ... | 06/19/2007 |
| 7228282 | Method and apparatus for directing an existing product code to a remote location A method for interfacing a user location on a network to a destination location on the network is disclosed. A bar code having product information contained therein relating to an associated product is first scanned with a scanner, which bar code has no network rout... | 06/05/2007 |
| 7224934 | Talking book employing photoelectronics for autonomous page recognition Systems and methods of creating talking books that employ photo-electronics to realize autonomous page recognition, are provided. More particularly, systems and methods are provided for employing one or more light sensing components (e.g., photoresistors, phototrans... | 05/29/2007 |
| 7225142 | Interactive multimedia advertising and electronic commerce on a hypertext network A system and method for providing targeted, interactive, multimedia advertisements and electronic commerce capability on a hypertext network. Advertising software from a server is loaded on a user's client computer through a browser at the user's request. The displa... | 05/29/2007 |
| 7225448 | System and method for hibernating application state data on removable module A method and system for hibernating the state of executing applications on a removable module and resuming the applications at later time using the saved applications' state. After inserting the removable module into a computer system, the applications' state inform... | 05/29/2007 |
| 7222797 | Multimedia gift card A promotional tool and a vehicle used to distribute products, information, gift certificates, prepaid phone cards, and coupons for businesses, corporations, retail establishments, universities, and sales personnel. A customized gift card displays professionally crea... | 05/29/2007 |
| 7222063 | Emulation apparatus and parts, emulation method, recording medium and program An emulator technology for correctly adapting a processing capability of an entertainment apparatus according to the contents requested by software. An emulator is incorporated in an entertainment apparatus without processing capability adjusting means, such as a pe... | 05/22/2007 |
| 7199298 | Apparatus, method and computer program for controlling music score display to meet user's musical skill Based on music performance data, music score display data are composed for displaying a music score representing the music performance. A user inputs his/her musical skill to the apparatus. Referring to a musical skill level versus music score item correspondence ta... | 04/03/2007 |
| 7196678 | Method and system for distributing art An art distribution system for distributing art to multiple display devices within an environment. The art distribution system provides a technique for specifying images to be displayed in an environment. The art distribution system provides a hierarchical represent... | 03/27/2007 |
| 7197394 | Method, system and article of manufacture for identifying regularly traveled routes An in-vehicle navigation system includes a receiver for receiving real-time traffic information (RTTI), a database for storing routine trip information, and a processor for running a regular route application. The regular route application includes a learning mode p... | 03/27/2007 |
| 7192283 | System and method for visual analysis of word frequency and distribution in a text A main computer processing system accesses a text, counts the number of times each word appears, and arranges the words on the display in a way that makes understanding the text easier. On the display, the user can see which words are used most frequently, and the p... | 03/20/2007 |
| 7191075 | Data collection system If a power switch of any one measuring device selected from a plurality of measuring devices (10a to 10n) is turned on, identification information for the selected measuring device is transmitted to a data collection apparatus (100... | 03/13/2007 |
