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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 6386883 | Computer-assisted education The invention concerns computer-assisted education, in which a school curriculum is stored in computer repositories. A learning profile is maintained for every student, which indicates the student's capabilities, preferred learning style, and progress. Ba... | 05/14/2002 |
| 6334779 | Computer-assisted curriculum The invention concerns computer-assisted education, in which a school curriculum is stored in computer repositories. A learning profile is maintained for every student, which indicates the student's capabilities, preferred learning style, and progress. Ba... | 01/01/2002 |
| 6210169 | Device and method for simulating ophthalmic surgery A device for simulating ophthalmic surgery is disclosed which comprises a laser for generating a laser beam, an array for sensing whether the laser beam has been projected at the array, and a computer system operatively connected to the laser and the arra... | 04/03/2001 |
| 6195610 | Teaching method and apparatus of unmanned vehicle traveling course A teaching method includes dividing an automatic traveling course (96) into a plurality of zones before teaching, conducting teaching for each zone of a plurality of zones at the time of teaching so as to generate position coordinate data for each zone as... | 02/27/2001 |
| 6164975 | Interactive instructional system using adaptive cognitive profiling An interactive instructional system realizing an eventstream based educational methodology and enabling an interactive, adaptive learning environment. Continuously tracking and evaluating learner interaction, the system creates and updates a profile of th... | 12/26/2000 |
| 6159016 | Method and system for producing personal golf lesson video A system and method for producing a personal golf lesson videotape from a visual recording of a person's golf swing and a partially prerecorded instructional golf lesson videotape. The partially prerecorded golf lesson videotape has gaps in predetermined ... | 12/12/2000 |
| 6159015 | Multi-dimentional awareness profiling method A method and system for measuring the development level of the natural temperament, degrees of positive and negative behaviors adopted by an individual, and reactionary pattern and style as predictors of the individual's current level of personal effectiv... | 12/12/2000 |
| 6155835 | Programmable apparatus A base unit has a microprocessor onboard and is programmable via a keypad. A drive is operable in accordance with a program input into the microprocessor in order to provide motive power to move the movable element. The base unit may be derived from a tel... | 12/05/2000 |
| 6149435 | Simulation method of a radio-controlled model airplane and its system The present invention is related to a system which is portable and attache the body of a trainee so that the trainee can practice navigating of a model airplane at an arbitrary location, contrary to the system of a large-sized airplane. According to an ob... | 11/21/2000 |
| 6146148 | Automated testing and electronic instructional delivery and student management system This invention is a computer based system for the assessment, management and instruction of students, and for the delivery of work pages and other instructional materials in the form of electronic student workbooks. The computer based assessment of the st... | 11/14/2000 |
| 6139324 | Multi-sense home entertainment chair transducer system The system produces movements in a home entertainment chair. It has a motor controller and a plurality of movement generator units for generating small amplitude and low frequency movements in the viewer's chair. The system is intended for home use and ca... | 10/31/2000 |
| 6139330 | Computer-aided learning system and method A computer-aided learning method and apparatus based on a super-recommendation generator, which is configured to assess a user's or a student's understanding in a subject, reward the user who has reached one or more milestones in the subject, further the ... | 10/31/2000 |
| 6132217 | Method and apparatus for teaching relationship of trigonometric functions between unit circle and rectangular coordinate system A method and apparatus for teaching a relationship of trigonometric functions between a unit circle and a rectangular coordinate system has a primary flexible member movable between a circular configuration defining the unit circle, and a straight configu... | 10/17/2000 |
| 6129553 | Film image display system A developed film is illuminated to project its image onto a rear projection screen. A transparent case with a clear liquid filled therein is arranged, and the film is accommodated in the case. A writable transparent or translucent sheet is arranged over a... | 10/10/2000 |
| 6126448 | Computer-aided learning methods and apparatus for a job Computer-aided learning methods and apparatus that can automatically provide learning materials for a user based on a job position related to the user, who is associated with a company. In one embodiment, a retriever retrieves the job position. Then, a le... | 10/03/2000 |
| 6120298 | 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... | 09/19/2000 |
| 6116907 | System and method for encoding and retrieving visual signals A method and system are disclosed for encoding signs in a given sign language. The sign typically uses a dominant hand for some signs and a second hand is used for other signs the dominant hand remaining dominant of the two hands. In order to encode the s... | 09/12/2000 |
| 6113394 | Reading aid A system (11) for presenting textual and/or graphical information for reading. The system includes a visual display unit (15) for displaying the textual and/or graphical information within a general layout screen, a microcomputer including processing mean... | 09/05/2000 |
| 6113395 | Selectable instruments with homing devices for haptic virtual reality medical simulation Invention is apparatus for using selectable instruments in virtual medical simulations with input devices actuated by user and resembling medical instruments which transmit various identifying data to the virtual computer model from said instruments which... | 09/05/2000 |
| 6109925 | System and method for motivating and reinforcing learning using a reward based learning toy A hand held electronic learning toy apparatus that reinforces learning by a user, such as a child, and provides motivation to the user to continue using the learning toy by enabling the user to interact with a plurality of game functions through one or mo... | 08/29/2000 |
| 6106299 | Systems and methods for constructive-dialogic learning The present invention relates to a new and useful learning system. A compr-based system permits a user to create and manipulate basic elements within an environment. The system then represents relationships within the environment. The system and user coo... | 08/22/2000 |
| 6099317 | Device that interacts with target applications A method and system for monitoring a series of events performed in one or more applications on a computer. The recorded events enable users on the same or different machines to repeat the recorded events at a future time. The recorded events thus improve ... | 08/08/2000 |
| 6093026 | Method and apparatus for administering a survey In accordance with the present invention, a controller such as an online service provider computer or an ISP computer receives a survey including survey questions from a client desiring to have a survey conducted. The controller creates respondent questio... | 07/25/2000 |
| 6086377 | System and method for product and service configuration A method and system for demonstrating the context of features of a product or service, receiving selections of those features from a user, and modifying the demonstration to show the consequences of the received selections.... | 07/11/2000 |
| 6086381 | Interactive learning system An interactive learning system has an interactive control unit that displays competition or quiz questions in multiple-choice or other format. Students using the system enter answer choices on a wireless keypad. A base station connected to the interactive... | 07/11/2000 |
| 6083007 | Apparatus and method for configuring training for a product and the product An apparatus for generating a data structure containing at least one field corresponding to a setting of a product includes a memory storing a plurality of queries corresponding to various configuration settings of the product. The memory includes a plura... | 07/04/2000 |
| 6068487 | Speller for reading system A method for having a reading machine spell a word includes retrieving a word to be spelled, displaying the first character of the word on a display while applying a highlighting indicia to the character, synthesizing speech for the character to have the ... | 05/30/2000 |
| 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 |
| 6062865 | System for training persons to perform minimally invasive surgical procedures A system for producing highly realistic, real-time simulated operating conditions for interactive training of persons to perform minimally invasive surgical procedures involving implements that are inserted and manipulated through small incisions in the p... | 05/16/2000 |
| 6062862 | Financial services product training apparatus and method related thereto The invention includes a user method and system for accessing mentor experience information in a knowledge based user educational guidance system accessing, storing, compiling and transferring mentor experience information directed to financial services. ... | 05/16/2000 |
| 6059574 | Aircraft fuel trainer with low viscosity/high flashpoint fuel look-alike A trainer for teaching the operation of aircraft fuel systems comprised of a fuselage frame portion and fuel tanks mounted to a platform. The trainer utilizes a fuel look-alike with a viscosity below 2.8 cs and a flashpoint above 200° F.... | 05/09/2000 |
| 6059573 | Mortar training device with functional simulated propelling charges A full-size mortar training device which includes full-size, simulated, propelling charges is disclosed. Both 81 mm and 60 mm mortar training devices are disclosed. The device provides realistic training on virtually all aspects of mortar firing. The devi... | 05/09/2000 |
| 6056551 | Methods and apparatus for computer aided reading training A method and apparatus for computer aided reading training provides for improving reading speed with comprehension, the method comprising the steps of displaying textual matter in a machine readable format; presenting a designated text display area indici... | 05/02/2000 |
| 6042383 | Portable electronic device for assisting persons with learning disabilities and attention deficit disorders A portable electronic device assists persons with learning disabilities and attention deficit disorders in performing daily living tasks. These tasks can include, e.g., making a bed, applying makeup, brushing teeth, getting dressed, and eating a meal, or ... | 03/28/2000 |
| 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 |
| 6030226 | Application of multi-media technology to psychological and educational assessment tools Multi-media technology is applied to the testing of children, brain damaged adults and the general population using standard psychological and educational assessment tools. To avoid the inherent bias occurring when a tester speaks in a language or dialect... | 02/29/2000 |
| 6024576 | Hemispherical, high bandwidth mechanical interface for computer systems A mechanical interface for providing high bandwidth and low noise mechanical input and output for computer systems. A gimbal mechanism includes multiple members that are pivotably coupled to each other to provide two revolute degrees of freedom to a user ... | 02/15/2000 |
| 6024575 | Arrangement for monitoring physiological signals Insertable insoles of flexible air-injected elastomer material with one or both said insoles containing a lithium-battery power supply (27), a microprocessor with an internal timer, an analog/digital converter, and an actuator (28), connected by at least ... | 02/15/2000 |
| 6022221 | 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 presentati... | 02/08/2000 |
