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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7976311 | Automatic determination of E-learning obsolescence A method, system, and computer program for managing proficiency information about a degree holder. An active degree in a degree field is issued to a degree holder. The active degree includes a certification that the degree holder has completed at least one degree pr... | 07/12/2011 |
| 7927105 | Method and system for creating and delivering prescriptive learning Method for prescriptive learning. The method includes providing a user independent hierarchy of competencies, competency characteristics and assessments with associated rules that identify learning activities and identifying a user specific path through the hierarch... | 04/19/2011 |
| 7914288 | On demand learning Learning activities in an organization are allocated for work apart, work embedded, and work enabled learning types. In work apart learning, employees leave the work itself and learn through traditional classroom or technology enhanced methods. Work embedded learnin... | 03/29/2011 |
| 7891978 | Search and rescue training simulator A search and rescue training simulator and method. The training simulator comprises a first generating means, a second generating means, a third generating means, and a fourth generating means. The first generating means generates a simulated vehicle in motion perfo... | 02/22/2011 |
| 7878809 | Headwall for training patient care providers The training headwall is a self-contained unit that delivers air and vacuum to medical gas outlets. Each training headwall contains a minimum of two motors, one a compressor to provide simulated gas flow, and the other a vacuum pump to provide a vacuum run off of el... | 02/01/2011 |
| 7845948 | Training method and device for teaching a trainee to remain within a safety zone A method and device for training persons to remain within a safety zone. An emitter establishes a safety zone that is not to be exceeded by the person, and an adjuster may be operatively connected to the emitter to adjust the size and position of the safety zone. A ... | 12/07/2010 |
| 7648365 | Apparatus and method for training using a human interaction simulator A computer based training tool and method that emulates human behavior using a computer-simulated person in a realistic scenario. It provides an interactive experience in detecting deception during interviews and acceptance of statements during interpersonal convers... | 01/19/2010 |
| 7621748 | Computer enabled training of a user to validate assumptions A system, method and article of manufacture are disclosed which implement a training session for training a user to validate assumptions. First, a plurality of stimuli are presented to a user in the context of a simulation. The user is then prompted to enter respons... | 11/24/2009 |
| 7497688 | Compressed experiential learning A compressed experiential learning system is created by determining high-level goals and objectives, determining roles and objectives for each role, developing a learning environment including physical and technical components, developing an instructional environmen... | 03/03/2009 |
| 7430990 | Mechanical roping steer apparatus with pivoting horns and pivoting horn support A mechanical roping steer apparatus for practicing roping of a steer is disclosed that comprises a support assembly for engaging the ground surface and a steer assembly mounted on the support assembly. The support assembly may comprise a main frame and a pair of lat... | 10/07/2008 |
| 7384267 | Automatic identification of medical staff training needs Data representative of operation of biomedical equipment in a medical facility is collected and stored in a centralized database. The information may be collected manually during the life of the equipment, or automatically by connection to the equipment. The data re... | 06/10/2008 |
| 7367808 | Employee retention system and associated methods A modularized system and method for interactively diagnosing and addressing workplace issues that can lead to employee turnover includes computer-delivered assessment and training modules, each directed to a particular aspect of improving employee retention by focus... | 05/06/2008 |
| 7359544 | Automatic supervised classifier setup tool for semiconductor defects Disclosed are methods and apparatus for efficiently setting up and maintaining a defect classification system. In general terms, the setup procedure optionally includes automatically grouping a set of provided defects and presenting a representative set from each de... | 04/15/2008 |
| 7343296 | Puppetry based communication system, method and internet utility A puppetry based system and method is provided. Specifically, the puppetry based system and method comprises a computer environment including one or more images, symbols and other proprietary content (collectively referred to as “images”). A printer is connected... | 03/11/2008 |
| 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 |
| 7321212 | Restricted motion motor control with visual indication A visual indication for a motor controlled shaft, especially useful for retrofitting hand controlled printing presses. ... | 01/22/2008 |
| 7302468 | Local area preference determination system and method A preference determination system allows a music provider, like a band or disc jockey, to determine the musical preferences of the members at a gathering. As many members of a gathering use electronic devices, like cellular telephones, that include music and video p... | 11/27/2007 |
| 7300287 | Learning system and related methods particularly suitable for an organization's supply chain The invention disclosed relates to a learning system and related methods for providing training and continuing education to members of an organization's supply-chain workforce. A learning system utilizes a blended learning approach that matches various educational d... | 11/27/2007 |
| 7273377 | Breadboard to stackable plug convertor A housing used to combine a standard electronic prototype system and a modular block system with stackable connectors to achieve a design system that allows for safe assembly of circuits of a more complex nature than can be achieved by either system alone. ... | 09/25/2007 |
| 7266523 | Method and apparatus for allocating interviews based on dynamic pricing or auctions using electronic networks An electronic interview auction method for auctioning an interview for a job, wherein the auction is conducted using at least an auctioneer's computer and one or more bidders' computers communicating electronically over a network, wherein a client may be the auction... | 09/04/2007 |
| 7266340 | Systems, methods and computer program products for standardizing expert-driven assessments Assessment is standardized by linking project objectives to normalized assessment outcomes using a common set of keywords. Specifically, assessment methodologies are captured as text and codes, and assessment observations are captured as text and rankings. The ranki... | 09/04/2007 |
| 7266515 | Method and system for graphically identifying replacement parts for generally complex equipment Computerized method and system for graphically identifying replacement parts for selected equipment and a selected system thereof is provided. The method allows to provide a database comprising detailed parts data about the replacement parts for each assembly of the... | 09/04/2007 |
| 7257189 | Method and system for certifying operators of x-ray inspection systems A method and system for using Threat Imaging Projection (TIP) technology, and the operator testing data that it generates, in order to certify x-ray inspection system operators and thereby assure an acceptable and uniform level of operator performance. In a preferre... | 08/14/2007 |
| 7249746 | Closed-cell foam end cap riser A multi-piece display device for the point-of-sale display of produce and other damageable items, manufactured out of a closed cell foam material and of solid construction, with each piece being a monolithic, flexible support block, whereby each of said support bloc... | 07/31/2007 |
| 7249046 | Optimum operator selection support system An optimum operator selection support system, executed by a computer, includes a document computer executable management part, a document feature computer executable extraction part, and a job feature computer executable extraction part. The document computer execut... | 07/24/2007 |
| 7247786 | Song selection apparatus and method A song selection device stores song characteristic quantities of a plurality of songs. A user operates the song selection device to enter personal properties and a sensibility word. The song selection device selects a song having a song characteristic quantity corre... | 07/24/2007 |
| 7237205 | Parameter evaluation system A parameter evaluation system comprising a boundary input device for setting boundaries in a variation range of one or more parameters, thereby to define regions within said variation range, a label input device for associating labels with said regions, a rule input... | 06/26/2007 |
| 7225141 | System and method for automated resource reduction analysis A system and method that analyzes employee data and assists management with surplus determinations is used for automated resource reduction analysis. Areas within the organization are identified that include surplus resources. These areas are further identified to d... | 05/29/2007 |
| 7221899 | Customer support system A customer support system for improving the skill of a person engaged in a business with reduced cost for technical training support and enhancing practical training. The customer support system includes a computer system for introducing training contents from a ser... | 05/22/2007 |
| 7219301 | Systems and methods for conducting a peer review process and evaluating the originality of documents The present invention provides methods for integrating the peer review process with other applications and facilitating peer review using a user interface linked to a peer review application having knowledge base information and defined rules for: accepting a paper ... | 05/15/2007 |
| 7219097 | Authentication history certification system and method thereof To provide a system and its method for receiving inquiries for personal histories or performing certification of histories collectively. The present invention provides an authentication history certification system for certifying a personal history on a compu... | 05/15/2007 |
| 7207804 | Application of multi-media technology to computer administered vocational personnel assessment A multi-media method and system performs psychological assessment of an individual for suitability for particular jobs, whereby the individual is shown and provided with discrete visual and auditory stimuli on a multi-media computer screen, so that the individual's ... | 04/24/2007 |
| 7209815 | Test procedures using pictures A method for test procedures using pictures for a vehicle diagnostic system that includes providing text items, examining text items, accessing a database of picture items corresponding to text items, correlating picture items with at least a portion of the text ite... | 04/24/2007 |
| 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 |
| 7198490 | Apparatus and method for training using a human interaction simulator A computer based training tool and method that emulates human behavior using a computer-simulated person in a realistic scenario. It provides an interactive experience in detecting deception during interviews and acceptance of statements during interpersonal convers... | 04/03/2007 |
| 7200536 | Simulator A vehicle simulator comprising: (i) a real-world vehicle (1) whose controls and instruments are dual-mode such that they can be switched between normal operation and simulated operation; (ii) a retro-reflect... | 04/03/2007 |
| 7195489 | Education set and work model, training method, work efficiency improving method, and tool employing the same An education set used for education of a work including a series of work steps. The education set includes segment diagrams (105a, 105b, 105c) where work directions for executing the series of work steps, work directions inc... | 03/27/2007 |
| 7197466 | Web-based system for managing software assets The disclosed invention is a software license management system (SLMS) utilizing a web-based interactive database to automate a software management process (SWMP) for managing software assets, measuring compliance requirements, and tracking/reporting status as neces... | 03/27/2007 |
| 7194395 | System and method for hazardous incident decision support and training A system and method for providing hazardous incident decision support and training includes a user interface component that receives situation definition data, a hazard assessment component and a decision aid. Decision support advice and decision prompts are present... | 03/20/2007 |
| 7194444 | Goal based flow of a control presentation system 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... | 03/20/2007 |
