Abstract:
A device for supporting a person may include a thermoelectric generator configured to receive heat provided from the person. The device may further include a first heat conductor overlapping the first thermoelectric generator and configured to conduct the heat to the thermoelectric generator. The device may further include a second heat conductor overlapping the first heat conductor and configured to conduct the heat to the first heat conductor. The first heat conductor may be disposed between the first thermoelectric generator and the second heat conductor. The second heat conductor may be softer than the first heat conductor. The device may further include a heat sink thermally connected to the first thermoelectric generator.
Abstract:
A system for facilitating a user's intake of edible substances. The system may include a first portion, a second portion, and a partition unit disposed between the first portion and the second portion. A first space may be located between the first portion and the partition unit for containing a first edible substance. A second space may be located between the second portion and the partition unit for containing a second edible substance. The system may also include a tube for causing a change at the partition unit to open an opening between the first space and the second space, and for transmitting a portion of an edible mixture to the mouth of the user. The edible mixture may include part of the first edible substance provided from the first space and part of the second edible substance provided from the second space.
Abstract:
One embodiment of the present invention is a method for learning an object including: (a) receiving a selected content type that is selected from a plurality of content types; (b) providing a content that is consistent with the selected content type and comprises information relating to the object; and (c) providing a game that includes the content and the object.
Abstract:
A computer-implemented method for planning an activity is disclosed. The method includes receiving a suggestion pertaining to the activity from an initiator and receiving a list of invitees, the list of invitees including at least two invitees. The method further includes executing a decision program, using input data, to generate an activity plan. The input data includes at least one of initiator preference data pertaining to preferences of the initiator and invitee preference data pertaining to preferences of at least one of the invitees. The activity plan includes at least one of a list of suggested participants for the activity, a recommended time slot for the activity, and a recommended location for the activity.
Abstract:
Methods and system of evaluation with notification options. The methods comprise (a) receiving evaluation input from at least one evaluator; (b) providing an option to send notification relating to said evaluation input; (c) generating at least one notification message if the notification is decided to be sent; and (d) sending the at least one notification message to at least one recipient if the at least one notification message has been generated. The system comprises an evaluation processing means, an evaluation database, evaluation input devices, and notification receiving devices. The system may further comprise a message server and a communications network. Illustrative examples include business, family, customer survey, and law enforcement applications.