A method can include displaying, by a user interface (UI) of a device, a first keyboard including first character keys, the first character keys each including a respective Roman character and corresponding Hiragana characters displayed thereon, in response to receiving one or more signals indicating a user selected a first character key of the first character keys, displaying a second keyboard including second character keys in place of the first keyboard, the second character keys including a respective Roman character and only one corresponding Hiragana character of the corresponding Hiragana characters displayed thereon, and in response to receiving one or more signals indicating a user selected a second character key of the second character keys, displaying the Hiragana character displayed on the second character at location of an insertion point and displaying, by the UI, the first keyboard.

A method can include displaying, by a user interface (UI) of a device, a first keyboard including first character keys, the first character keys each including a respective Roman character and corresponding Hiragana characters displayed thereon, in response to receiving one or more signals indicating a user selected a first character key of the first character keys, displaying a second keyboard including second character keys in place of the first keyboard, the second character keys including a respective Roman character and only one corresponding Hiragana character of the corresponding Hiragana characters displayed thereon, and in response to receiving one or more signals indicating a user selected a second character key of the second character keys, displaying the Hiragana character displayed on the second character at location of an insertion point and displaying, by the UI, the first keyboard.

An automated system and method for transcription of a dictation presents a transcription exercise to a student that allows continuous student keyboarding of text while providing real time feedback of correct, incorrect, and misplaced characters as well as visually pointing out the location of missing letters and missing words. The real time designation is shown using differences in typeface style or color and using a scoring system that factors in substantially all keystrokes. Not only is final correctness assessed, but also the difficulty in getting to the final state of correctness is assessed.

An automated system and method for transcription of a dictation presents a transcription exercise to a student that allows continuous student keyboarding of text while providing real time feedback of correct, incorrect, and misplaced characters as well as visually pointing out the location of missing letters and missing words. The real time designation is shown using differences in typeface style or color and using a scoring system that factors in substantially all keystrokes. Not only is final correctness assessed, but also the difficulty in getting to the final state of correctness is assessed.

Apparatus for aiding learning by a person comprises a cover or shield (1) for concealing from the person a part of the person's body, and a webcam (6) and a screen (10) for visually displaying to the person, during concealment of the concealed body part, images of a part of the person's body not in direct view of the person. The apparatus may be used in the learning of a skill, such as hand-writing. In another embodiment, the shield is a collar worn to conceal part of the wearer's body, and the webcam and screen display the concealed body part in real time to the wearer. This apparatus can be used in many applications, such as to learn sports activities or to correct body image, posture or movement.

Apparatus for aiding learning by a person comprises a cover or shield (1) for concealing from the person a part of the person's body, and a webcam (6) and a screen (10) for visually displaying to the person, during concealment of the concealed body part, images of a part of the person's body not in direct view of the person. The apparatus may be used in the learning of a skill, such as hand-writing. In another embodiment, the shield is a collar worn to conceal part of the wearer's body, and the webcam and screen display the concealed body part in real time to the wearer. This apparatus can be used in many applications, such as to learn sports activities or to correct body image, posture or movement.

A computer aided instruction system includes a keyboard driver and an instruction renderer. The keyboard driver is configured to retrieve a keyboard input from a user before the application receives the keyboard input, and the instruction renderer is configured to execute a computer aided instruction tutorial to instruct the user to input a specific key or key combination. The keyboard driver is further configured to transmit the keyboard input to the instruction renderer to evaluate whether the one or more keystrokes matches the specific key or key combination.

Various embodiments disclosed herein provide for a competency identification and analysis system and method. An individual's actions, interactions, and other data can be analysed to determine one or more competencies associated with the individual. The competencies can be identified using artificial intelligence, deep learning, and other techniques in order to identify skills, resources, strengths, and other advantages that an individual possesses. The system can then match the competencies to one or more tasks, jobs, mentors, and make recommendations related to these competencies. In an embodiment, the system can retrieve the contextual data from communications and interactions with other individuals, from education markers, job performance reviews, wearable devices. The system can also provide feedback to the individual, to have the user assess the competencies and rank the competencies or assessors who have provided the assessments. The feedback can be delivered in real-time, and in some embodiments via augmented reality devices.

Provided herein is a computing system and a computer-implemented method for determining whether a user of a computer keyboard has hands in a predetermined position with respect to the computer keyboard. The method includes maintaining a data structure representing the predetermined position including an association between each of a plurality of fingers and a respective keyboard key; providing a prompt to the user to, while hands are located proximate the keyboard, depress a specified finger selected from the plurality of fingers; receiving an electronic signal from the keyboard pursuant to the prompt, the electronic signal representative of an activated keyboard key; comparing the activated keyboard key to the keyboard key that is associated in the data structure with the specified finger; and in the event that the activated keyboard key is the same as the keyboard key associated in the data structure with the specified finger, executing a first action, and otherwise, executing a second action that is different from the first action.

Provided herein is a computing system and a computer-implemented method for determining whether a user of a computer keyboard has hands in a predetermined position with respect to the computer keyboard. The method includes maintaining a data structure representing the predetermined position including an association between each of a plurality of fingers and a respective keyboard key; providing a prompt to the user to, while hands are located proximate the keyboard, depress a specified finger selected from the plurality of fingers; receiving an electronic signal from the keyboard pursuant to the prompt, the electronic signal representative of an activated keyboard key; comparing the activated keyboard key to the keyboard key that is associated in the data structure with the specified finger; and in the event that the activated keyboard key is the same as the keyboard key associated in the data structure with the specified finger, executing a first action, and otherwise, executing a second action that is different from the first action.