Abstract:
The present invention provides a cognitive-kinesthetic device and method which enhances, facilitates and accelerates cognitive development and learning in school-age children by coupling the learning process with movement, referred to as "kinesthetic learning." The device and method is contemplated for use in school-age children ranging in age from four to twelve years old. Regardless of the age of the children, the invention provides that playing the physically active cognitive-kinesthetic game will enhance, facilitate and accelerate cognitive development and learning in school-age children, such as reading, verbal fluency, math, science, spatial relationships and other fields of knowledge, while at the same time providing a fun and exciting experience. In addition, the coupling of movement with the learning process provides a calming effect to school-age children so that they are able to pay better attention during the learning process.
Abstract:
A writing board (10) for mounting to a structure, comprising: a main panel (12) made from transparent material, the main panel (12) having a front writing surface (14) and a rear surface (16); and at least one holding means (30) formed in the rear surface (16) for holding a background material (85).
Abstract:
Described herein is an object locator system, comprising: a transmitter comprising circuitry to generate and emit a radio frequency interrogation signal representing one of a plurality of unique codes; a plurality of receivers each recognizing one of the plurality of unique codes and each comprising an audible indicator triggered by recognition of the unique code in the interrogation signal; and a dry erase surface coupled to the transmitter. The dry erase surface may be coupled to the transmitter through a moveable panel. The panel can be coupled to a casing of the transmitter, the panel moveable from an open position to a closed position. An alternate mechanism for coupling the dry erase surface to the transmitter is through a transmitter docking pad. The front surface area of the transmitter docking pad is greater than the front surface area of the transmitter with at least 20% of the front surface area of the transmitter docking pad covered by the dry erase surface.
Abstract:
The reusable greeting card (10) and envelope (1 10) include a front leaf (20) and rear leaf (30) hinged together. An insert (50) is removably placed within a slot in the front leaf (20) and viewed through a window (28) in the front leaf for viewing both sides of the insert. The rear leaf (30) includes a modifiable message on a customizable greetings space, such as handwriting which can be removably placed. A scannable tag (38) can be scanned by a smartphone (70) to access a data storage location through the internet where customizable video and audio greetings can be provided for viewing by a recipient of the greeting card and re -recording when the greeting card is to be reused. The envelope (1 10) has spaces (120, 130, 140) thereon where address and return labels and postage can be removably placed. The envelope also includes a resealable closure (150) allowing the interior of the envelope to be closed and reopened multiple times.
Abstract:
A dry erase whiteboard, or other writing or projection surface assembly, is formed from a substrate having a surface and a pressure sensitive composite layer supported by the surface of the substrate. The pressure sensitive composite layer has an electrical characteristic that varies in response to the application of pressure to a contact surface of the composite layer. A control system coupled to the composite layer generates input commands for a computer system based on varying values of the electrical characteristic resulting from the application of pressure to the contact surface. Different input commands may be generated based on the number of currently applied pressures, as well as the degree of applied force associated with each different touch.
Abstract:
An illustrative multipurpose collaboration article comprising: (a) a writing member having a rewritable surface, (b) a support member having a front surface and adapted to receive and releasably support replaceable writing media (not shown), and (c) a frame to which each of the writing member and the support member is attached.