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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7088849 | Method and apparatus for detecting low contrast object in a diagnostic image The present invention is directed to a method and apparatus of objectively testing the low contrast performance of an imaging system. Images of a uniform phantom and images of a low contrast detectability phantom are reconstructed. Thereafter, a group of pixels from... | 08/08/2006 |
| 6751351 | Test question response verification system The present invention relates to a system and method for verifying and editing optically imaged responses received from a response provider. ... | 06/15/2004 |
| 6652286 | Teaching device A teaching device is provided for use with an overhead projector to display educational problems to a group of students. The solutions to the problems are selectively concealed and revealed by the teacher through the use of a solution cover. A plurality o... | 11/25/2003 |
| 6233428 | System and method for distribution of child care training materials and remote monitoring of child care centers A child care monitoring network integrates a centralized information dissemination system with live streaming video to increase parental involvement with child care workers and improve child care worker training, including provision for enabling parents t... | 05/15/2001 |
| 6171188 | Game device for an entertainment show With respect to a play equipment for staging an entertainment show, for example inside a television studio, it is suggested that specific areas of the monitor wall (2) be assigned to the individual players to permit a more dynamic dramatic scene layout of... | 01/09/2001 |
| 6058367 | System for matching users based upon responses to sensory stimuli A system for matching users in response to user selections from sets of sensory stimuli. The system provides a first sensory stimulus set to a user including a plurality of stimuli and stores an identifier that identifies the user's response to the stimul... | 05/02/2000 |
| 5716273 | Apparatus and method for controlling educational and amusement use of a television Apparatus and methods are provided for controlling educational and amusement use of a television. The apparatus includes a switch for switching an output between an amusement input and an educational input. The output is coupled to a television input. A m... | 02/10/1998 |
| 5002491 | Electronic classroom system enabling interactive self-paced learning An interactive electronic classroom system for enabling teachers to teach students concepts and to receive immediate feedback regarding how well the students have learned the concepts. Structure is provided for enabling students to proceed in lockstep or ... | 03/26/1991 |
| 4973254 | Educational apparatus Educational apparatus for use with an overhead projector has a transparent grid with horizontal and vertical indices for projecting a grid onto a wall screen. A plurality of removable cover pieces, keyed to the grid, cover up grid segments whereby when th... | 11/27/1990 |
| 4898537 | Locating system for maps and other diagrams and displays Instructional devices include information, such as a map, instructions, or any other visually discernable type of information is formed on one surface and is physically and spatially related to information on a second surface, and in one embodiment, the f... | 02/06/1990 |
| 4552535 | Mechanical assembly for audio-visual teaching machines An improved audio-visual machine for projecting visual information segments carried by a transparency holder in an audio-visual cartridge, and for reproducing corresponding narrative and control information recorded on a movable storage medium carried by ... | 11/12/1985 |
| 4482328 | Audio-visual teaching machine and control system therefor An improved audio-visual apparatus for projecting visual information segments carried by a transparency holder in an audio-visual cartridge, and for reproducing corresponding narrative and control information recorded on a movable storage medium carried b... | 11/13/1984 |
| 4089125 | Color-assist teaching aid and method therefor A teaching aid employing color as a means of communication between teacher and student. The method includes the step of having the teacher ask the students a question while displaying a plurality of answers with each answer being coded with a particular c... | 05/16/1978 |
| 4043053 | Educational game An educational game is provided and includes a transparent sleeve having a plurality of elongated compartments in which movable opaque slides are positioned. A set of transparencies are also provided and on each transparency there is a column of legends t... | 08/23/1977 |
| 4011664 | Self-correcting answer machine A self-correcting answering machine is provided in which the user is presented with a series of questions having true or false answers. When the user indicates his choice, a right or wrong indication is provided so as to notify the user as to the correctn... | 03/15/1977 |
| 3999307 | Teaching machine An instructional device in the form of a special purpose computer comprising a display device for displaying teaching materials and other information, a keyboard for the student to make a response to the given information, and a control circuit; wherein s... | 12/28/1976 |
| 3946503 | Audio-visual apparatus and method of using the apparatus for obtaining computer compatible data from an individual An audio-visual unit presents a series of questions and corresponding multiple choice answers on a viewing screen in response to a series of pulses recorded on an audio magnetic tape. When each question is presented, a tone is generated for actuating a qu... | 03/30/1976 |
| 3932948 | Audio-visual learning system A learning system is disclosed which can provide individualized instruction for each student. The student brings to a terminal a film record, an audio record and a tape cassette. The tape cassette includes a magnetic tape on which directions, addresses an... | 01/20/1976 |
