Abstract: A lighting device has a power interface and a control circuit in communication with a program and the LEDs to simulate a flame. The program determines a first group of LED control integers to simulate a perpetual middle with a perpetual middle center and a perpetual middle range within which one or more of the LEDs are to be at least partially actuated. At least one LED is actuated based on the first group of LED control integers. A first target for simulating movement of the perpetual middle center toward the first target and a first acceleration value is defined. The program determines a second group of LED control integers based on the first target and the first acceleration value such that the perpetual middle center becomes closer to the first target. One or more of the LEDs is actuated based on the second group of LED control integers.

Abstract: A celestial globe assembly includes a celestial body pointing pen. The celestial body pointing pen includes a light emitting mechanism. The celestial body pointing pen includes a reference marking at a bottom end. The celestial globe assembly includes a celestial globe. The celestial globe includes a spherical body. The spherical body has at least one star marking on a surface of the spherical body. The celestial globe assembly includes a celestial body recording cover. The celestial body recording cover is in semi-spherical shape. The celestial body recording cover is at least partially transparent such that a user can see through.

Abstract: A map information processing apparatus includes a map information storage unit (15) for storing map information, a map update information storage unit (8) for storing one or more pieces of map update information (30 to 32) used for updating yet-to-be-updated map information, a map update information selection unit (19) for selecting one or more pieces of map update information required to update the map information stored in the map information storage unit (15) from the one or more pieces of map update information stored in the map update information storage unit, and a map information updating unit (20) for updating the map information stored in the map information storage unit (15) by applying the one or more pieces of map update information selected by the map update information selection unit to the map information one by one in order of updating.

Abstract: A sight reduction apparatus includes a sextant, a processor, and a nautical almanac, preferably all provided in an unitary housing. The sextant includes a fixed telescope which is pointed at a known celestial body, and a radial arm is moved against an arc graduated in degrees until a mirror mounted on the sextant reflects an image of the horizon down the telescope to coincide with the known celestial body. The angular elevation of the celestial body, corrected for the exact time and date, gives the position of the user on an imaginary circle. The nautical almanac provides essential data for determining the location of a predetermined list of celestial bodies relative to a fixed location. The processor is programmed to determine the position of a user based upon measurements made with respect to two celestial bodies using the sextant and information provided in the nautical almanac and to further provide the position of a user in terms of latitude and longitude.

Abstract: In a preferred embodiment, a method of training a child for reporting an emergency on a telephone system of the type having an emergency access code, the method including: providing controllable memory apparatus in which at least one training scenario is recorded; providing a first telephone coupled to the controllable memory apparatus; providing a controller coupled to the controllable memory apparatus to cue selected portions of the recorded training scenario to transmit the same to the earpiece of the first telephone; having a child dial the emergency access code on the first telephone; and cuing successive selected portions of the recorded training scenario to elicit answers from the child, over the first telephone, to questions asked in the selected portions, such answers being of the type required by an emergency dispatcher to at least ascertain the location of the emergency.

Abstract: A telephone training device to be operated by children or someone without a working knowledge of telephones, uses at least one working telephone, and a memory to store a first set of numbers, a receiver to accept a second set of numbers, a comparator to compare the second set of numbers to the first set of numbers, and a tone generator. The tone generator generates one tone when the handset is removed from the telephone, a second tone when the second set of numbers is different from the first set of numbers, and a third tone when the second set of numbers is the same as the first set of numbers.

Abstract: A three-dimensional indicia bearing unit, including a voice synthesis chip, battery and amplifier/speaker (8) for synthesizing an audible sound for educational purposes such as an interactive method for learning to read. The audible sound produced is the name and/or associated sound of the indicia bearing unit. The indicia bearing unit may be a letter, number, or alternatively, short vowel, long vowel form of a letter to produce the audible sound of the phonetic pronunciation of the letter. A plurality of unique indicia bearing units organized in a selected sequence form a set retained in a book like holder. The chip, battery and amplifier/speaker may be self-contained within each indicia bearing unit.

Abstract: A simulator is used with an optical locking device such as a cinetheodolite to provide inexpensive, convenient operator training. The simulator has a video monitor mounted on the viewer of the theodolite to display simulation images to an operator. A television camera mounted on the main telescope of the theodolite feeds a background image to the monitor. A graphics generator superimposes a target image on the background image. The movement of the telescope is coordinated with the movement of the target image on the monitor to provide a realistic simulation.

Abstract: In accordance with the invention, satellite navigation, receiver system of an exploration system for exploring for hydrocarbons in earth formations can be tested for fieldworthiness using a portable microcomputer-controlled satellite navigation simulator. From encoded inputs of local latitude, longitude, Greenwich mean time and antenna height, both array data parameters and real-time control signals are generated for simulating signals of an orbiting TRANSIT navigation satellite vis-a-vis the satellite navigation receiver system. To such system the received signals are indistinguishable from conventional TRANSIT satellite navigation signals. Result: by merely cross-checking simulator "turn-key" encoded data with the final computed fix, a technologist (who need not be a programming expert) can determine the fieldworthiness of the satellite navigation receiver system.

Abstract: A device for training individuals, particularly children and the handicapped, in the use of a telephone. The training device may be employed in either a single telephone mode or a dual telephone mode. In the single telephone mode a primary telephone is initially programmed with a known telephone number by switching to a program mode and dialing the number with a conventional telephone dial. The telephone is then switched to a use mode and the student is asked to dial the programmed number. As each of the digits is correctly dialed a light corresponding to each digit is sequentially illuminated and an audible signal is heard. When all of the digits have been correctly dialed, an audible ring is sounded. If any of the digits is incorrectly dialed, power is removed from all of the previously illuminated lamps, and the student must once again start dialing the telephone number at the first digit. The number of digits in the telephone number can be selected to be either three or seven digits.