Computing method and system using detached sensor

DC CAFC

US 8,538,321 B2
Filed: 03/14/2013
Issued: 09/17/2013
Est. Priority Date: 08/13/1996
Status: Expired due to Fees

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1. A computing device comprising:

a display;

an imaging sensor to sense a first feature of a user regarding a first volitional behavior of the user to produce a first set of measurements, the imaging sensor detached from the first feature to sense the first feature, the first feature being related to an attribute of the head of the user, and the first set of measurements including a plurality of images of the first feature; and

a processor coupled to the imaging sensor and the display, the processor to analyze at least the first set of measurements to identify a speed of the user to view content presented by the display.

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One embodiment includes a computer-implemented method using a window environment of a display, with a detached imaging sensor, to enable a user to learn. Another embodiment includes a computer-implemented system helping a user learn using a detached imaging sensor. In yet another embodiment, a computer-implemented system monitors automatically more than once a user'"'"'s behavior while the user is working on materials. Through monitoring the user'"'"'s volitional or involuntary behavior, the system determines whether to change what is to be presented by the display. The change could include providing rewards, punishments, and stimulation; or changing the materials. The system can also react by asking the user a question. Based on the user'"'"'s response, the system may change to more appropriate materials, or different presentation styles.

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1. A computing device comprising:
- a display;
  
  an imaging sensor to sense a first feature of a user regarding a first volitional behavior of the user to produce a first set of measurements, the imaging sensor detached from the first feature to sense the first feature, the first feature being related to an attribute of the head of the user, and the first set of measurements including a plurality of images of the first feature; and
  
  a processor coupled to the imaging sensor and the display, the processor to analyze at least the first set of measurements to identify a speed of the user to view content presented by the display.
- View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 52)
- - 2. A computing device as recited in claim 1, wherein the processor capable to determine what is to be presented by the display in view of the analysis.
  - 3. A computing device as recited in claim 2, wherein to determine what is to be presented depends at least on comparing the speed with a reference speed.
  - 4. A computing device as recited in claim 3, wherein the reference speed comprises a speed of the user.
  - 5. A computing device as recited in claim 4, wherein the reference speed depends at least on at least a speed of another user.
  - 6. A computing device as recited in claim 1, wherein to analyze at least the first set of measurements includes to identify a width of the head.
  - 7. A computing device as recited in claim 1, wherein to analyze at least the first set of measurements includes to identify a height or a vertical distance of the head.
  - 8. A computing device as recited in claim 6, wherein to analyze at least the first set of measurements includes to determine a change in the identified width of the head based at least on two images of the user.
  - 9. A computing device as recited in claim 8, wherein what is to be presented by the display depends at least on the change determined.
  - 10. A computing device as recited in claim 1, wherein the computing device capable to allow the user to read content presented by the display at least based on the first set of measurements.
  - 11. A computing device as recited in claim 1,wherein the imaging sensor capable to sense another feature of the user regarding another volitional behavior of the user to produce another set of measurements, the another feature being different from the first feature and the another feature being related to an attribute of at least one eye of the user, andwherein the processor capable to determine, based at least on the first set of measurements and the another set of measurements, what is to be presented by the display.
  - 12. A computing device as recited in claim 1,wherein the computing device capable to sense another feature of the user regarding another volitional behavior of the user to produce another set of measurements,wherein the another set of measurements capable to control movement of content on the display as the content is presented by the display, andwherein the processor capable to determine, based at least on the first set of measurements and the another set of measurements, what is to be presented by the display.
  - 24. A computing device as recited in claim 4, wherein the reference speed comprises a static reference speed.
  - 25. A computing device as recited in claim 4, wherein the reference speed comprises a dynamic reference speed.
  - 26. A computing device as recited in claim 11, wherein the computing device capable to sense features of different behaviors and to analyze the sensed results in a manner that is intermixed.
  - 27. A computing device as recited in claim 1, wherein the processor capable to provide an indication to the user regarding the device sensing the user.
  - 28. A computing device as recited in claim 1, wherein the processor capable to self-adapt based at least on analyzing measurements from the imaging sensor to help determine what to present by the display.
  - 52. A computing device as recited in claim 1, wherein the speed of the user comprises an input speed of the user.

13. A computing device comprising:
- a display to show content at least during some of the time the device is used by a user;
  
  an imaging sensor to sense a first feature of the user regarding a first volitional behavior of the user to produce a first set of measurements, the imaging sensor detached from the first feature to sense the first feature, the first feature being related to an attribute of the head of the user, and the first set of measurements including an image of the first feature; and
  
  a processor coupled to the imaging sensor and the display, the processor to;
  
  analyze at least the first set of measurements;
  
  determine whether to change what is to be presented by the display in view of the analysis;
  
  change what is to be presented by the display at least in view of the determination; and
  
  resume what is to be presented by the display at least in view of a second set of measurements from sensing the user by the device.
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- - 14. A computing device as recited in claim 13, wherein to change includes to stop what the display has been presenting.
  - 15. A computing device as recited in claim 13, wherein the first set of measurements includes a plurality of images of the first feature.
  - 16. A computing device as recited in claim 15, wherein the processor capable to analyze the first set of measurements to identify a speed of the user to view content presented by the display.
  - 17. A computing device as recited in claim 16, wherein to determine whether to change what is to be presented depends at least on comparing the speed with a reference speed.
  - 18. A computing device as recited in claim 13, wherein to change includes to change a visual effect of the display.
  - 19. A computing device as recited in claim 18, wherein to resume includes to restore the display back to a previous screen.
  - 20. A computing device as recited in claim 13, wherein the processor capable to associate the first set of measurements to an identity of the user.
  - 21. A computing device as recited in claim 13,wherein the imaging sensor capable to sense another feature of the user regarding another volitional behavior of the user to produce another set of measurements, the another feature being different from the first feature and the another feature being related to an attribute of at least one eye of the user, andwherein to determine whether to change also depends at least on the another set of measurements.
  - 22. A computing device as recited in claim 21, wherein the attribute of the at least one eye includes the pupil of the at least one eye.
  - 23. A computing device as recited in claim 13,wherein the computing device capable to sense another feature of the user regarding another volitional behavior of the user to produce another set of measurements, andwherein the another set of measurements capable to control movement of content on the display as the content is presented by the display.
  - 29. A computing device as recited in claim 17, wherein the reference speed comprises a static reference speed.
  - 30. A computing device as recited in claim 17, wherein the reference speed comprises a dynamic reference speed.
  - 31. A computing device as recited in claim 21, wherein the computing device capable to sense features of different behaviors and to analyze the sensed results in a manner that is intermixed.
  - 32. A computing device as recited in claim 13, wherein the processor capable to provide an indication to the user regarding the device sensing the user.
  - 33. A computing device as recited in claim 13, wherein the processor capable to self-adapt based at least on analyzing measurements from the imaging sensor to help determine what to present by the display.

34. A computing device comprising:
- a display;
  
  an imaging sensor, connected and positioned adjacent to, the display to sense a first feature of a user regarding a first volitional behavior of the user to produce a first set of measurements, the imaging sensor detached from the first feature to sense the first feature, the first feature being related to an attribute of the head of the user, and the first set of measurements including a plurality of images of the first feature; and
  
  a processor coupled to the imaging sensor and the display, the processor to analyze, relative to the display, at least the first set of measurements to identify whether the user is not paying attention to content presented by the display.
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- - 35. A computing device as recited in claim 34, wherein the processor capable to determine what is to be presented by the display in view of the analysis.
  - 36. A computing device as recited in claim 35, wherein to determine what is to be presented depends at least on identifying a speed of an action by the user.
  - 37. A computing device as recited in claim 36, wherein identifying the speed of the action depends at least on a calibration process for a user action.
  - 38. A computing device as recited in claim 37, wherein the calibration process depends on at least a speed of an action of another user.
  - 39. A computing device as recited in claim 34, wherein to analyze at least the first set of measurements includes to identify a width of the head.
  - 40. A computing device as recited in claim 39, wherein to analyze at least the first set of measurements includes to identify a height or a vertical distance of the head.
  - 41. A computing device as recited in claim 39, wherein to analyze at least the first set of measurements includes to determine a change in the identified width of the head based at least on two images of the user.
  - 42. A computing device as recited in claim 41, wherein what is to be presented by the display depends at least on the change determined.
  - 43. A computing device as recited in claim 34, wherein the computing device capable to allow the user to read content presented by the display at least based on the first set of measurements.
  - 44. A computing device as recited in claim 34,wherein the imaging sensor capable to sense another feature of the user regarding another volitional behavior of the user to produce another set of measurements, the another feature being different from the first feature and the another feature being related to an attribute of at least one eye of the user, andwherein the processor capable to determine, based at least on the first set of measurements and the another set of measurements, what is to be presented by the display.
  - 45. A computing device as recited in claim 34,wherein the computing device capable to sense another feature of the user regarding another volitional behavior of the user to produce another set of measurements,wherein the another set of measurements capable to control movement of content on the display as the content is presented by the display, andwherein the processor capable to determine, based at least on the first set of measurements and the another set of measurements, what is to be presented by the display.
  - 46. A computing device as recited in claim 37, wherein the calibration process comprises a static reference speed to be used in the calibration process.
  - 47. A computing device as recited in claim 37, wherein the calibration process comprises a dynamic reference speed to be used in the calibration process.
  - 48. A computing device as recited in claim 45, wherein the computing device capable to sense features of different behaviors and to analyze the sensed results in a manner that is intermixed.
  - 49. A computing device as recited in claim 34, wherein the processor capable to provide an indication to the user regarding the device sensing the user.
  - 50. A computing device as recited in claim 34, wherein the processor capable to self-adapt based at least on analyzing measurements from the imaging sensor to help determine what to present by the display.
  - 51. A computing device as recited in claim 34,wherein the imaging sensor capable to sense the first feature in a first session, with at least some information regarding the first set of measurements to be stored, andwherein the device capable to retrieve the stored information in another session to help determine what to display in the another session.

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Current Assignee
IpLearn-Focus LLC (IpLearn LLC)
Original Assignee
IpLearn-Focus LLC (IpLearn LLC)
Inventors
Ho, Chi Fai, Tong, Peter P.
Primary Examiner(s)
Utama, Robert J

Application Number

US13/831,568
Publication Number

US 20130201319A1
Time in Patent Office

187 Days
Field of Search

434/350, 434/323, 434/322
US Class Current

434/350
CPC Class Codes

G09B 5/00   Electrically-operated educa...

G09B 5/06   with both visual and audibl...

G09B 5/065   Combinations of audio and v...

G09B 5/14   with provision for individu...

G09B 7/00   Electrically-operated teach...

G09B 7/04   characterised by modifying ...

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