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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7343134 | System and method for communicating with students in an education environment A communication system for communicating with students in an education environment includes a plurality of remote units, a base station that receives messages from the remote units, a processor, a memory, and a display simultaneously visible to all users of the remo... | 03/11/2008 |
| 7337233 | Network system with TCP/IP protocol spoofing A system in which a personal computer sends messages into a TCP/IP network using a conventional dial-up link and downloads data from the TCP/IP network using a high-speed one-way satellite link. A preferred embodiment uses a conventional SLIP provider to connect to ... | 02/26/2008 |
| 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 |
| 7325063 | Apparatus, method, and system for removing ethernet header and adding second IP header An apparatus including a protocol stack, the protocol stack including an application layer, a network layer, and a physical layer, wherein the physical layer comprises a hardware interface between the apparatus and a network, wherein network-level tunnelling of a pa... | 01/29/2008 |
| 7277671 | Wireless response system and method A wireless response system includes a base unit and a plurality of handheld response units communicating with the base unit over a wireless communication link. The base unit sends polling commands to the response units over the wireless communication. The response u... | 10/02/2007 |
| 7252510 | Entertainment device and method of using the same An entertainment device that includes an output generator that produces audible outputs is disclosed. The output generator produces outputs in response to user inputs. In one embodiment, the entertainment device includes several actuators that can be activated by a ... | 08/07/2007 |
| 7225990 | Card stripper for removing cards from card carriers An automated system for preparing cards for further processing includes an envelope feed hopper configured to receive a plurality of envelopes, each having contents including a card carrier and one or more cards attached thereto. The systems also includes an envelop... | 06/05/2007 |
| 7191181 | Database aggregation query result estimator Aggregation queries are performed by first identifying outlier values, aggregating the outlier values, and sampling the remaining data after pruning the outlier values. The sampled data is extrapolated and added to the aggregated outlier values to provide an estimat... | 03/13/2007 |
| 7177707 | Variable specification functional blocks integrated circuit system suitable for detecting resistor identifications The invention discloses a specially designed resistor identity IC provided for products that require article identification on contact. The invention is further developed to provide a family of Variable Specification Functional Block ICs that can be selected to form... | 02/13/2007 |
| 7073793 | System and method for survey-based bonus game A method for a survey-based casino game. A first embodiment provides the survey-based casino game as a bonus game for an underlying casino game. A second embodiment provides a stand-alone survey-based casino game and a third embodiment provides back-and-forth play b... | 07/11/2006 |
| 7065534 | Anomaly detection in data perspectives The present invention leverages curve fitting data techniques to provide automatic detection of data anomalies in a “data tube” from a data perspective, allowing, for example, detection of data anomalies such as on-screen, drill down, and drill across data anoma... | 06/20/2006 |
| 7062220 | Automated, computer-based reading tutoring systems and methods An automated, computer-based reading tutoring system is accessed via a computer system and includes a plurality of instructional passages of different, predetermined levels of reading difficulty. A semantic space module of the reading tutoring system operates on a s... | 06/13/2006 |
| 7056124 | Method and system for creating, administering and automating scoring of dimensional modeling constructed response items The methodology of the present invention is implemented by a system which defines concepts about which a respondent is required to demonstrate knowledge of a relationship. The concepts are represented by respondent- manipulable devices that are uniquely associated w... | 06/06/2006 |
| 7050753 | System and method for providing learning material A system and method provides content or material such as educational, informational, or learning content from existing and/or third party content on a network such as the Internet and disseminates the content via the network to a user by correlating the culled conte... | 05/23/2006 |
| 7040898 | Computer software and portable memory for an electronic educational toy Computer software and portable memory for an electronic educational toy designed to stimulate the development of a child's mind using audio feedback, the educational toy including an enclosure enclosing a processor, data storage medium and a speaker and having a sub... | 05/09/2006 |
| 7035748 | Priority system and method for processing standardized tests Systems and methods are provided for prioritizing the processing of standardized tests. One aspect of the present subject matter relates to a method for processing completed standardized tests. In one embodiment, test-processing priority information is received, and... | 04/25/2006 |
| 7031520 | Method and system for identifying multiple questionnaire pages A method and system for identifying multiple questionnaire pages. An embodiment of a method includes receiving a set of coordinates from a capture device, the set of coordinates indicating shapes made on multiple pages of a questionnaire without the use of a graphic... | 04/18/2006 |
| 7011526 | Method and system for short-to long-term memory bridge The invention includes a teaching machine that presents questions to the user who responds with answers. Graded interval recall is accomplished by storing the exact time and date when the user learns a correct answer. The machine determines the presentation mode and... | 03/14/2006 |
| 7006786 | Computer software and portable memory for an electronic educational toy Computer software and portable memory for an electronic educational toy designed to stimulate the development of a child's mind using audio feedback, the educational toy including an enclosure enclosing a processor, data storage medium and a speaker and having a sub... | 02/28/2006 |
| 7001238 | Clapping apparatus A clapping apparatus preferably having a knob like handle securely fastened to a clapping plate. The clapping plate preferably having a recessed area with air holes placed though the clapping plate enabling air to fill the void created when two contacting clapping p... | 02/21/2006 |
| 6996604 | Pre-availability of a lecture to promote interactivity A method, computer program, and data processing system for promoting an interactive discussion of lecture notes prior to an actual lecture using those notes is disclosed. An first client uploads lecture notes for perusal by students. If a student has a question rega... | 02/07/2006 |
| 6991509 | Activity toy An activity toy includes a base with an upper surface that has recessed regions. Elements are positionable in each recessed region. Positioning an element in each recessed region produces a sound. For instance, the sound may be a combination of sounds when more than... | 01/31/2006 |
| 6961482 | System for archiving electronic images of test question responses A system and method for electronically archiving electronic images of responses received from a response provider in such a manner that reduces the amount of electronic resources required for said archival. ... | 11/01/2005 |
| 6953344 | Meaning equivalence instructional methodology (MEIM) This invention relates to a method and system that allows for testing the deep understanding that a student has for a concept by using the Meaning Equivalence Instructional Methodology (MEIM). The MEIM involves a meaning probe having a plurality of items. Each item ... | 10/11/2005 |
| 6931512 | Method and apparatus for selectively retrieving information from a source computer using a terrestrial or satellite interface A requesting terminal includes an interface that allows a user to select whether data downloaded from a network (such as the Internet) is transmitted to the requesting terminal via a high-speed link, such as a satellite link, or a lower speed link, such as a terrest... | 08/16/2005 |
| 6882824 | Interactive teaching toy Embodiments of the invention are directed to educational toys. In one embodiment, the educational toy includes (a) a figure having an exterior surface, and wherein the figure has a chest, hands and feet, (b) at least one indicium on the chest of the figure, (c) swit... | 04/19/2005 |
| 6796800 | Methods for automated essay analysis An essay is analyzed automatically by accepting the essay and determining whether each of a predetermined set of features is present or absent in each sentence of the essay. For each sentence in the essay a probability that the sentence is a member of a certain disc... | 09/28/2004 |
| 6790044 | Process for the automatic creation and monitoring of a progress plan for a training course by a computer The invention relates to a process (1) for the automatic creation and monitoring of a progress plan for a training course comprising at least one training unit by a computer. To increase the efficiency of the training course in a process (1), the inven... | 09/14/2004 |
| 6755655 | Electronic educational toy appliance and a portable memory device therefor An electronic toy appliance for use with interchangeable graspable objects such as blocks or tiles, the toy appliance designed to stimulate the development of a child's mind using audio feedback. ... | 06/29/2004 |
| 6739874 | Electronic educational toy appliance teaching letters words and numbers An electronic educational toy designed to teach letters, words and numbers and stimulate the development of a child's mind using audio feedback, the educational toy including an enclosure enclosing a processor, a data storage medium and a speaker and having a substa... | 05/25/2004 |
| 6729881 | Electronic educational toy appliance and a portable memory device therefor An electronic toy designed to stimulate the development of a child's mind using audio feedback, the toy comprising an object having a plurality of sides, the object adapted for lateral movement and rotational manipulation by a child on a substantially horizontal sur... | 05/04/2004 |
| 6726485 | Electronic educational toy appliance and a portable memory device therefor An electronic toy appliance designed to stimulate the development of a child's mind using audio feedback, the toy comprising an object having a plurality of substantially planar sides adapted for manipulation by a child on a substantially flat surface so that a chil... | 04/27/2004 |
| 6685476 | Computer-based educational learning Methods and programs are disclosed for a computer-based teaching method for various subjects, including grammar. The program includes one or more lessons to test a student's skills relative to a particular subject. A database with coded information allows... | 02/03/2004 |
| 6641401 | Interactive apparatus with templates An interactive apparatus is disclosed. In one embodiment, the interactive apparatus includes a base unit. The base unit can has a surface and an array of electrical elements under the surface. A removable template is placed on the base unit and is positio... | 11/04/2003 |
| 6632096 | Method and apparatus for teaching and learning A method and apparatus for a computer-based teaching system includes modifying a text file by inserting a first predetermined character at a first end of a first selected information element, and also inserting a second predetermined character at a second... | 10/14/2003 |
| 6607388 | Sequence learning toy An educational toy for teaching a child a sequence of letters, numbers, colors or other sequences. The toy would be provided with a plurality of segmented body portions, each of the body portions associated with a single indicia. A switch is provided on e... | 08/19/2003 |
| 6585518 | Adaptive motivation for computer-assisted training system Computer implemented training exercises present stimuli to a user and receive responses by the user to the stimuli. The stimuli are specifically selected to challenge and improve a cognitive ability of the user, e.g., the ability to perceive and understan... | 07/01/2003 |
| 6585519 | Uniform motivation for multiple computer-assisted training systems Computer implemented training exercises present stimuli to a user and receive responses by the user to the stimuli. The stimuli are specifically selected to challenge and improve a cognitive ability of the user, e.g., the ability to perceive and understan... | 07/01/2003 |
| 6551109 | Computerized method of and system for learning In a computerized method of and system for learning an information, the information is subdivided into a plurality of portions, and a plurality of sets of questions, each related to a respective one of said portions; a plurality of reviews of the portions... | 04/22/2003 |
| 6514085 | Methods and apparatus for computer based training relating to devices Methods and Systems for training a user regarding controlling a device. Through these methods and systems a user may remotely access a device in order to perform an assignment or task designed to train the user in the operation of the device. The user is ... | 02/04/2003 |
