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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8092221 | Screen reader list view presentation method A speech-generating product for controlling the output of tabular or other composite data in a computer having a screen reader function. The product provides a customized control presentation tool that configures a screen reader to present tabular or other composite... | 01/10/2012 |
| 7341456 | Braille type device, system, and method A Braille type device including printed or displayed matter on a medium in combination with printed or displayed Braille type code, preferably machine readable Braille type bar code. The Braille type system includes the combination of the Braille type device and a B... | 03/11/2008 |
| 7325735 | Directed reading mode for portable reading machine A method of operating a reading machine includes receiving an image and receiving an user-initiated command. The reading machine interprets the command to determine the portion of the image to process. ... | 02/05/2008 |
| 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 |
| 7217135 | Electronic educational toy having a contact-sensitive display screen 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... | 05/15/2007 |
| 7201580 | Inexpensive computer-aided learning methods and apparatus for learners A computer-aided learning method and apparatus for a learning user to learn materials inexpensively. Not only does the apparatus provide the user the freedom as to where and when to learn, and the guidance as to what to learn, the apparatus also reduces a significan... | 04/10/2007 |
| 7186116 | System and method for improving memory capacity of a user The computer training system is for training working memory capacity of a user of a computer within the system. A computer program is used within the system. A first task of a first difficulty level is presented to the user. A delay of a predetermined time is perfor... | 03/06/2007 |
| 7152034 | Teaching method and system A method and system provides procedures/routines to teach certain repertoires, such as reading, to learners without a teacher present. The various routines can be provided or implemented via a computer network, such as the Internet, so that multiple learners can acc... | 12/19/2006 |
| 7133068 | System and method for creating still images by utilizing a video camera device A system and method for creating still images by utilizing a video camera comprises a cradle device that transports the video camera across a target object during a scanning procedure that captures and stores video data. During the scanning procedure, a motion detec... | 11/07/2006 |
| 7118135 | Embossed paper A sheet of embossed paper including a sheet-like body portion, at least one embossed or depressed line located on the body portion, and at least one printed line located on and extending at least partially along the embossed or depressed line. The invention may also... | 10/10/2006 |
| 7108512 | Learning data base building method and video apparatus with learning function by using the learning data base and learning function control method therefor Disclosed is a learning data base building method which can achieve data update in an optimum memory size and simultaneously build a systematic data configuration. Moreover, a video apparatus having a learning function and learning function control method therefor w... | 09/19/2006 |
| 7051292 | Information input/output device for visually impaired users The present invention provides an information input/output device for visually impaired users whereby the visually impaired users can easily obtain information for the operation and perform the operation without confusion. This device comprise a braille output unit ... | 05/23/2006 |
| 7040540 | Bar code scanning system with wireless communication links A code symbol reading device includes a portable housing that contains a source of optical energy. This optical energy is projected into a scan field external to the housing and is incident upon a code symbol situated on an object located within the scan field. Opti... | 05/09/2006 |
| 7024398 | Computer-implemented methods and apparatus for alleviating abnormal behaviors The invention described herein provides computer-implemented methods and systems for alleviating an abnormal behavior, such as a behavior associated with a fear, abnormal activity, or obsession. It has been found that behaviorally abnormal self-sustaining behaviors ... | 04/04/2006 |
| 7001183 | Diagnostically and audibly responsive computer learning memory game and system provided therefor A diagnostically and audibly responsive computer learning memory game works with small children and other persons in teaching them to read. Square or rectangular tiles to be uncovered are displayed upside down, concealing words to be matched with words or words to b... | 02/21/2006 |
| 6963656 | Method and device for visualizing images through sound A method enabling a person to visualize images including encoding spatial information relating to a feature or features contained within an image into the form of one or more musical sequences, and playing the musical sequence or sequences to the person. ... | 11/08/2005 |
| 6962496 | Recognition of scents in fragrances Educational/diversionary apparatus is arranged to present a user with various different scents and data thereon in order to aid scent recognition and enable a user to decide upon a combination of scent types which would be desirable to him/her. The apparatus takes t... | 11/08/2005 |
| 6960088 | Method for evaluating standardized test results A method for evaluating standardized test results includes providing a set of class profiles, each indicative of performance of a respective class for a selected test on a question-by-questions basis. One or more normative profiles are generated from these class pro... | 11/01/2005 |
| 6948937 | Portable print reading device for the blind A portable print reading device includes a high resolution digital camera to which the following additional functions have been added: image centering by tactile or sound information, obtained from the analysis or real time video s... | 09/27/2005 |
| 6889337 | Method and system for screen reader regression testing A method for repeatable application testing on a computer system for audible output generated by the application in conjunction with a screen reader or similar assistive technology. The method includes recording user inputs to a user application using a test input c... | 05/03/2005 |
| 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 |
| 6728675 | Data processor controlled display system with audio identifiers for overlapping windows in an interactive graphical user interface There is provided a user friendly display interface system for the interactive handling and sorting out of windows in complex window hierarchical graphical user interfaces. The system provides for the storage of a hierarchy of windows which are displayable to overla... | 04/27/2004 |
| 6691000 | Robot-arm telemanipulating system presenting auditory information A robot-arm telemanipulating system that presents an operator auditory information converted from a part of information on operating status of the robot arm (hereinafter referred to as "telemetry data") transmitted from a distant position from the operato... | 02/10/2004 |
| 6413092 | Method and device for enhancing the recognition of speech among speech-impaired individuals A method and a system is disclosed that provide means to enable individuals with speech, language and reading based communication disabilities, due to a temporal processing problem, to improve their temporal processing abilities as well as their communica... | 07/02/2002 |
| 6390820 | System for treatment of developmental verbal apraxia A system or kit for treating developmental verbal apraxia is provided. The system or kit includes a plurality of picture cards in which each card identifies in written, spelled-out form a selected multi-syllabic word for describing an activity, item or th... | 05/21/2002 |
| 6267598 | Touch activated audio module and sign The present invention is directed to an audio sign adapted to provide an aural message once the sign is tactilely actuated. The invention typically includes a graphical information section, a tactile information section, and a self contained audio section... | 07/31/2001 |
| 6206700 | Apparatus and method for interactive adaptive learning by an individual through at least one of a stimuli presentation device and a user perceivable display An interactive adaptive learning system. A collection of core stimuli consisting of at least auditory and visual symbols and information, are stored on a computer. A number of different relationships between the core stimuli are created which can then be ... | 03/27/2001 |
| 6198395 | Sensor for sight impaired individuals A sensory system and method for a visually impaired user includes an array of laser transmitters for transmitting laser signals in given areas corresponding to each of the laser transmitters. An array of laser sensors are provided for receiving laser sign... | 03/06/2001 |
| 6186794 | Apparatus for interactive adaptive learning by an individual through at least one of a stimuli presentation device and a user perceivable display An interactive adaptive learning system. A collection of core stimuli consisting of at least auditory and visual symbols and information, are stored on a computer. A number of different relationships between the core stimuli are created which can then be ... | 02/13/2001 |
| 6071123 | Method and device for enhancing the recognition of speech among speech-impaired individuals A method and a system is disclosed that provide means to enable individuals with speech, language and reading based communication disabilities, due to a temporal processing problem, to improve their temporal processing abilities as well as their communica... | 06/06/2000 |
| 6068485 | System for synthesizing spoken messages A computer-operated system for assisting aphasics in communication includes user-controlled means for storing data representing the user's vocalizations during a time interval, means for associating the data stored in each of a plurality of such intervals... | 05/30/2000 |
| 6036496 | Universal screen for language learning impaired subjects An apparatus and method for screening an individual's ability to process acoustic events is provided. The invention provides sequences (or trials) of acoustically processed target and distractor phonemes to a subject for identification. The acoustic proce... | 03/14/2000 |
| 6033224 | Reading machine system for the blind having a dictionary A reading machine for a blind or visually impaired person includes a computer system that causes the computer to load a definition file in accordance with the current word whose definition a user desires the reading machine to read aloud, extract from sai... | 03/07/2000 |
| 6019607 | Method and apparatus for training of sensory and perceptual systems in LLI systems An apparatus and method for training the sensory perceptual system in a language learning impaired (LLI) subject is provided. The apparatus and method incorporates a number of different programs to be played by the subject. The programs artificially proce... | 02/01/2000 |
| 5993217 | Learning apparatus A learning apparatus for use with a computer comprising a set of tactile flash cards, each individual card having a tactilely perceptible pattern embossed on a surface of the card and two electrically connected contacts at a unique set of discrete spaced ... | 11/30/1999 |
| 5973694 | Method of communication using sized icons, text, and audio Language oriented information is communicated to and from a user by the use of a computer with a dynamic graphics display, having a pointing device for visually indicating a position through a cursor on the display. Various embodiments of the method inclu... | 10/26/1999 |
| 5927988 | Method and apparatus for training of sensory and perceptual systems in LLI subjects An apparatus and method for training the sensory perceptual system in a language learning impaired (LLI) subject is provided. The apparatus and method incorporates a number of different programs to be played by the subject. The programs artificially proce... | 07/27/1999 |
| 5902112 | Speech assisted learning A braille teaching tool that audibly pronounces each braille character as it is touched by the student is comprised of a touch pad having a rectangular matrix of touch sensitive areas each connected to a processor with memory for identifying each sensitiv... | 05/11/1999 |
