Abstract:
A kit for use in promoting a patient's positive adjustment includes a plurality of module units, each module unit containing instructions for coping with a specific stress symptom, and a transitional object having a module unit receiver. The module unit receiver can receive one of the module units and deliver the instructions on the module unit to the patient. A method of promoting positive adjustment includes the steps of providing a patient with a transitional object and a plurality of module units, each module unit containing instructions for coping with a specific stress symptom, identifying a stress symptom, selecting a module unit having instructions for coping with the stress symptom and delivering the instructions on the selected module unit to the patient with the transitional object.
Abstract:
Supporting device for the newborn baby comfort comprising a newborn baby ergonomic supporting means (2), at least a supplying system for the electronic devices (3), at least an audio reproducing system (4, 5, 6), at least a leverage system (7), at least a heating system ( 8 ), at least an audio, temperature, leverage mechanic motion control/actuation/acquisition system (9), characterized in that said audio reproducing system is apt to reproduce the human voice, breath and heartbeat and comprises: a plurality of loudspeakers with diffusion outside the support in order to reproduce the mother voice; a plurality of loudspeakers positioned inside the support, so that the emitted sound allows a soft rumble/vibration of the outermost layer of the support in order to reproduce the vibrations; said heating means is apt to heat the surface portion of the supporting structure in contact with the newborn baby; said leverage system allows to expand and shrink the outer surface of the support so that the breath is simulated; said audio, temperature, leverage mechanic motion control/actuation/acquisition system acquires and stores data, processes the signal so that the heating means, the audio reproducing means and the leverage motion are actuated.
Abstract:
A scented stuffed toy including at least one interchangeable scented packet, a method of forming the scented stuffed toy, and a system for scenting an area. The scented stuffed toy includes an interior portion within a body of the stuffed toy, at least one interchangeable scented packet disposed within the interior portion, and a fastening structure for selectively accessing the interior portion. The scented stuffed toy may be formed by opening a fastening structure in a body of the stuffed toy to expose an interior portion of the body of the stuffed toy, disposing at least one interchangeable scented packet within the interior portion of the body of the stuffed toy, and closing the fastening structure. A system for scenting an area including the scented stuffed toy is also disclosed.
Abstract:
A toy figure configured to selectively control a DVD player having a DVD game medium, the DVD player having a plurality of different functions and being adapted to receive a plurality of different control signals with each control signal being associated with a different function of the DVD player, and to perform the associated function in response to a received control signal is disclosed. In some embodiments, the toy figure may include a body; at least a first orientation sensor supported by the body and configured to detect a first orientation of the body relative to a reference plane, and to generate a first orientation signal based on the detected first orientation; and a processing subsystem configured to receive at least the first orientation signal, and to generate a corresponding first one of the plurality of control signals based, at least in part, on the received first orientation signal.
Abstract:
Los elementos decorativos están constituidos cada uno por dos semicuerpos acoplables entre sí de manera liberable y entre los cuales queda dispuesto el citado palo del helado y similar, incluyendo elmentos decorativos adicionales. Al acoplarse en el palo, permiten definir figuras y juegos. En un ejemplo, los semicuerpos definen, una vez acoplados, la cabeza, la aleta principal y la cola de un pez, y comprenden respectivamente sendas aletas laterales que se acoplan a dichos semicuerpos que definen la aleta principal y sendos ojos que se acoplan a los semicuerpos que definen la cabeza. Los semicruerpos y los elementos decorativos adicionales pueden suministrarse desmontados y dispuestos de manera ordenada fijados entre sí y a un maroc exterior en una configuración substancialmente plana.
Abstract:
The invention is directed toward a figurine that utilizes wireless communication to harness computing power of an external computer. The figurine may capture visual or audible input and wirelessly transfer the input to the external computer, either directly or via a network. The external computer processes the input, generates output, and transfers the output to the figurine. The output can then be presented to a child as though the figurine processed and generated the output directly.
Abstract:
A computer system having an external animated doll device connected to the personal computer in order to "personalize" the computer. The external animated doll device represents the computer as if it were a live creature. The external doll device can respond to external stimuli, and can be activated via the Internet. In the present invention, the term "external animated doll" refers to any image or figure having a physical shape or form.
Abstract:
A decorative display apparatus (5) comprises a transparent, liquid water filled display positionable in an inanimate object (3). The liquid display includes a one-piece, molded plastic base (23) having inner (31) and outer (33) concentric rings extending from its front surface (25). A semi-spherical transparent enclosure (7) made of hard or deformable plastic overlies a portion of the front surface, with lower edges (43) of the enclosure being sealingly connected (45) to the front surface (25) between the rings. Decorative objects (46) and water having miniature objects suspended therein fill the cavity defined by the front surface (25) of the base and the inner walls of the enclosure. Holes (61) for receiving connector, such as thread, are provided along the outer flange portion (27) of the base. The liquid display is positioned in an opening (21) provided in the inanimate object (3). The inner surface of the inanimate object surrounding the opening (21) engages the outer flange (27) portion of the base (23), securing the display to the inanimate object (3).
Abstract:
This figurine (1) comprises at least three tabs (4, 5) in its lower part, mutually offset so as to define a space (6) between them, such that the figurine (1) may be set astride a receptacle with one of the tabs (4) placed on one side of the receptacle wall and the other tabs (5) on the other side of this wall, at least one of the tabs (4, 5) comprising, at its lower end, a mount (8) with a plane lower surface, offset outward relative to said space (6), for enabling the figurine (1) to stand when it is placed on a plane horizontal surface.