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20090162827 | Integrated assessment system for standards-based assessments - A computer integrated assessment system for standards-based assessments wherein the assessments conform to recorded standards, the system includes algorithms for directing the generation of a plan of a series of customized assessments aligned to respective selected standards of the recorded standards wherein each of the customized assessments are set for different times within a period of time; and algorithms for enabling a user to generate a test in one of the customized assessments wherein one of the selected standards of the one customized assessment is displayed to the user during generation of questions for the test. During generation of tests, repeating of questions or questions on selected subject matter can be prevented. Individuals or groups can be selected to the customized assessments. Accuracy in grading of answer sheets by scanning is improved by an algorithm determining the lightest and darkest answer mark to determine the intended answer. Additionally student handheld devices can be used to answer questions in test with automatic grading or scoring. | 06-25-2009 |
20090164406 | Item banking system for standards-based assessment - An computer item banking system for standards-based assessments has test items used in standards-based assessments wherein a plurality of item specifications are developed using a specification building feature to create new, edit, move, and delete specifications and to assign specifications to one or more standards; a plurality of test items are constructed and edited using a test building feature to specify the type of item being constructed, points available for the item, and the type of bank to which the item is assigned; bank types include agency-wide assessments including benchmark tests and end-of-course examinations, and formative assessments such as classroom quizzes. The system includes means for certification of test items and preventing use of uncertified test items to be used in agency-wide assessments under construction. | 06-25-2009 |
20110200979 | Online instructional dialogs - A system of online communications among students and the teacher (“Dialogs”) within an educational management system, includes dialogs comprised of integration of online interactions between students and teachers, to be included in K-12 curriculum. Interactions may include lesson plans, assignments, benchmark and formative assessments. The system provides a permanent record of instruction indicating what has been taught and learned, and providing actionable information that can inform future instruction. The system has the ability to record the extent to which intervention has been implemented. Manual and automated scheduling of online interactions provide for real-time and asynchronous communications, and the ability to suspend interactions prior to completion. | 08-18-2011 |
20140188849 | ITEM BANKING SYSTEM FOR STANDARDS-BASED ASSESSMENT - An computer item banking system for standards-based assessments has test items used in standards-based assessments wherein a plurality of item specifications are developed using a specification building feature to create new, edit, move, and delete specifications and to assign specifications to one or more standards; a plurality of test items are constructed and edited using a test building feature to specify the type of item being constructed, points available for the item, and the type of bank to which the item is assigned; bank types include agency-wide assessments including benchmark tests and end-of-course examinations, and formative assessments such as classroom quizzes. The system includes means for certification of test items and preventing use of uncertified test items to be used in agency-wide assessments under construction. | 07-03-2014 |
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20090114763 | MODULAR, HARNESSLESS ELECTROMECHANICAL ACTUATION SYSTEM ASSEMBLY - A modular electromechanical actuation system assembly is provided that includes an electronic control unit housing having a plurality of motor receptacles and a plurality of battery receptacles formed in an outer surface thereof. Each of the motor receptacles has an associated motor electrical interface, and each of the battery receptacles has an associated battery electrical interface. An electronic control unit is disposed within the electronic control unit housing and is electrically coupled to each of the motor electrical interfaces and each of the battery electrical interfaces. A plurality of motors are supported, one each, within one of the motor receptacles, and a plurality of batteries are supported, one each, within one of the battery receptacles. | 05-07-2009 |
20090284210 | ADAPTIVE SERVO CONTROL SYSTEM AND METHOD - A system and method of implementing servomechanism control without rate feedback is provided. A position feedback signal is filtered using a non-linear lead-lag filter that has a variable frequency response to thereby generate a compensated position feedback signal. A position error signal is generated from a position command signal and a sensed position signal, and the frequency response of the non-linear lead-lag filter is varied in response to the position error signal. A compensated position error signal is generated from the commanded position signal and the compensated position feedback signal. The compensated position error signal is at least selectively filtered using a non-linear integral filter that has a variable gain to thereby at least selectively supply a filtered position error signal. The gain of the non-linear integral filter is varied in response to the compensated position error signal. | 11-19-2009 |
20100023301 | ELECTROMECHANICAL ACTUATOR AND EFFECTOR HEALTH MANAGEMENT SYSTEM AND METHOD - A system and method are provided for supplying electromechanical actuator (EMA) health status information to a control system. A determination is made as to whether the EMA has experienced a fault. If the EMA has experienced a fault, a fault-based position limit and a fault-based rate limit of the EMA are determined, based on the fault. A design position limit and a design rate limit of the EMA are supplied. An updated position limit of the EMA is determined based on at least the design position limit and the fault-based position limit, and an updated rate limit of the EMA is supplied based on at least the design rate limit and the fault-based rate limit. | 01-28-2010 |
20100071452 | ELECTROMECHANICAL ACTUATOR TEST APPARATUS - An electromechanical actuator test system includes an inertia simulator, a first load actuator, a second load actuator, and a test system control. The inertia simulator simulates the inertia of at least a portion of a system that is moved by a test actuator. The first load actuator supplies a first load to the inertia simulator to simulate at least one or more dynamic system loads, and the second load actuator supplies a second load to the inertia simulator to simulate at least one or more steady-state system loads. The test system control supplies the first actuator commands and the second actuator commands. | 03-25-2010 |
20100072934 | FAULT-TOLERANT CONTROL SYSTEM - A fault-tolerant position feedback filter may be used in an actuation control system to limit the authority of a first position signal, should the first position signal become erroneous, and thereby prevent a postulated runaway condition of an acuator. The filter includes a difference function, a limited integrator, and a summer The difference function is coupled to receive a first position signal and a combined position error signal and is operable to supply a first position error signal representative of a mathematical difference between the first position signal and the combined position signal. The limited integrator is coupled to receive the first position error signal and operable to supply an integrated position error signal that is limited in magnitude to a predetermined limit. The summer is coupled to receive the integrated position error signal and a second position signal and is operable to supply the combined position error signal. The combined position error signal is representative of a mathematical sum of the integrated position error signal and the second position signal. | 03-25-2010 |
20100084517 | ELECTROMECHANICAL ACTUATION SYSTEM AND METHOD - Electromechanical actuation systems and methods are provided. The electromechanical actuation system includes first, second, and third linear actuators having respective first, second, and third ranges of motion and an output member coupled to the first, second, and third linear actuators such that a position of a selected portion of the output member is based on actuation of the first, second, and third linear actuators. | 04-08-2010 |
20110296849 | Integrated power, cooling, and heating apparatus utilizing waste heat recovery - The present invention provides an apparatus for utilizing waste heat to power a reconfigurable thermodynamic cycle that can be used to selectively cool or heat an environmentally controlled space, such as a room, building, or vehicle. The present invention also integrates an electric machine, which may operate as a motor or generator, or both, and an additional prime mover, such as an internal combustion engine. Different combinations of these components are preferable for different applications. The system provides a design which reasonably balances the need to maximize efficiency, while also keeping the design cost-effective. | 12-08-2011 |
20140041387 | Integrated Power, Cooling, and Heating Apparatus Utilizing Waste Heat Recovery - The present invention provides an apparatus for utilizing waste heat to power a reconfigurable thermodynamic cycle that can be used to selectively cool or heat an environmentally controlled space, such as a room, building, or vehicle. The present invention also integrates an electric machine, which may operate as a motor or generator, or both, and an additional prime mover, such as an internal combustion engine. Different combinations of these components are preferable for different applications. The system provides a design which reasonably balances the need to maximize efficiency, while also keeping the design cost effective. | 02-13-2014 |
20140075970 | Integrated Power, Cooling, and Heating Device and Method Thereof - A heating, cooling, and power device includes a shaft and an expander coupled to the shaft to rotate the shaft. A first conduit is coupled to the expander and configured to transport a working fluid. A heater is coupled through the first conduit to the expander. A heat pump is coupled to the shaft. An electric machine is coupled to the shaft to produce electricity or mechanical shaft power. A recuperator includes a second conduit coupled between the expander and recuperator. The heat pump includes a first heat exchanger including a second conduit coupled between the expander and the first heat exchanger. An expansion device includes a third conduit coupled between the first heat exchanger and the expansion device. A second heat exchanger includes a fourth conduit coupled between the expansion device and second heat exchanger. A compressor is coupled to the shaft. | 03-20-2014 |
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20100242492 | DISTRIBUTED ENGINE CONTROL SYSTEMS AND GAS TURBINE ENGINES - Distributed engine control systems and gas turbine engines are provided. In an embodiment, a distributed engine control system includes a central controller, a plurality of nodes in operable communication with the central controller, each node including an electronic circuit and a heat transfer element adapted to absorb heat from the electronic circuit, each node in communication with the central controller, and a coolant distribution system including a plurality of coolant interfaces, a coolant line, and a coolant source, each coolant interface of the plurality of coolant interfaces adapted to contain a coolant that is adapted to absorb heat from the heat transfer element of a node of the plurality of nodes, and the coolant line adapted to provide fluid communication between the nodes of the plurality of nodes and the coolant source | 09-30-2010 |
20110162344 | FUEL METERING SYSTEM ELECTRICALLY SERVOED METERING PUMP - A fuel metering system for supplying fuel to load includes a variable displacement piston pump having an adjustable hanger that is movable to a plurality of positions. The variable displacement piston pump is configured to receive a drive torque and, upon receipt of the drive torque, to supply fuel to the plurality of loads at a flow rate dependent on the position of the adjustable hanger. A hanger actuator is coupled to receive hanger position commands and is operable, in response thereto, to move the adjustable hanger to the commanded position. | 07-07-2011 |
20140053530 | FUEL METERING SYSTEM ELECTRICALLY SERVOED METERING PUMP - A fuel metering system for supplying fuel to load includes a variable displacement piston pump having an adjustable hanger that is movable to a plurality of positions. The variable displacement piston pump is configured to receive a drive torque and, upon receipt of the drive torque, to supply fuel to the plurality of loads at a flow rate dependent on the position of the adjustable hanger. A hanger actuator is coupled to receive hanger position commands and is operable, in response thereto, to move the adjustable hanger to the commanded position. | 02-27-2014 |
20140072457 | FUEL METERING SYSTEM ELECTRICALLY SERVOED METERING PUMP - A fuel metering system for supplying fuel to load includes a variable displacement piston pump having an adjustable hanger that is movable to a plurality of positions. The variable displacement piston pump is configured to receive a drive torque and, upon receipt of the drive torque, to supply fuel to the plurality of loads at a flow rate dependent on the position of the adjustable hanger. A hanger actuator is coupled to receive hanger position commands and is operable, in response thereto, to move the adjustable hanger to the commanded position. | 03-13-2014 |
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20140129919 | Method for Embedding Captured Content from one location to a host location - The present invention includes a software tool, or widget, that links content to, rather than embeds content on, a host location from captured content from a subject location. Specifically, a the present invention includes a software tool or application that easily enables a user to capture content or a portion of content from one location (such as a web page, electronic document, or file on a server) and to embed code pointing to that captured content in another location (such as a user's blog-site, Facebook page, other social media site, or similar). This software tool or application, termed herein as a “WallWidget,” is a portable portion of code that may be installed or executed within any separate HTML, flash, or similar social media site, a webpage, a smart phone, or desktop by an end user without necessitating additional compilation of that code portion. | 05-08-2014 |