Abstract: A healthcare provider performance analysis and business management system to provide a business-centric analysis of healthcare provider performance indicators. A comparison of the healthcare provider's business performance (as indicated by data collected from the provider for a number of business metrics) against best practices at similarly-situated healthcare providers (as represented by the “benchmarks” used for evaluation of business metrics) may allow the performance analysis system to provide feedback and best practice recommendation to the healthcare provider customer whose business performance is under evaluation. The evaluation of business metrics may proactively identify strengths and weaknesses within a customer's business organization, thereby helping executive management to identify business areas or practices that need the most attention or improvement. Customer-tailored technology solutions may be created to assure measurable and sustainable results.

Abstract: The present invention is an adjustable simulation tool comprising a frame and a means for imparting a controllable simulation of ride characteristics to the frame. Activation of the simulation tool simulates the ride characteristics of the final configuration of a customized bike. The present invention is also a method of using the simulation tool to create a specification related to the rider's body and based on the simulation. The specification may be used to manufacture or sell a customized bike, accessories, or a combination thereof. In an embodiment, a plurality of biographical data about the rider is collected and may be used to customize the exterior of the customized bike. In an embodiment, rider may preselect the adjustment of at least one of the adjustable features prior to the simulation.

Abstract: The present invention is an adjustable simulation tool comprising a frame and a means for imparting a controllable simulation of ride characteristics to the frame. Activation of the simulation tool simulates the ride characteristics of the final configuration of a customized bike. The present invention is also a method of using the simulation tool to create a specification related to the rider's body and based on the simulation. The specification may be used to manufacture or sell a customized bike, accessories, or a combination thereof.

Abstract: An example wallpaper production method is provided. An example method may include displaying a plurality of wallpaper designs in a manner suitable for consumer viewing, receiving an order for a selected wallpaper design from the consumer, and printing, at the retail location, the selected wallpaper design onto a suitable substrate to thereby produce the wallpaper.