Abstract: A method of reusing a notebook provides a notebook having a synthetic-paper page. The method also provides a thermochromic ink pen which, when used to write on the synthetic paper page, leaves thermochromic ink markings. The method further provides a moisture carrier configured to have a liquid diffused therein. The moisture carrier is configured to erase the thermochromic ink markings from the synthetic-paper page by contacting the thermochromic ink markings when the moisture carrier is moist. The method then writes with thermochromic ink on at least a portion of the synthetic-paper page. Liquid is diffused in the moisture carrier, and the portion of the synthetic-paper page having the thermochromic ink is wiped with the moist moisture carrier, such that the thermochromic ink is erased from the synthetic-paper page.

Abstract: A display board, for writing and drawing with an interchangeable whiteboard, blackboard, or electronic surface that is pressure sensitive to a marker, chalk, or stylus through the use of a pressure sensitivity matrix. A software system implemented with the pressure sensitive matrix will be able to learn from the user's natural writing behavior, natural spaces and pauses in writing, and their writing size, and with these metrics, will be able to identify or predict a long pause in the action of writing. When this pause happens, the surface physically shifts upwards through the use of two linear actuators; the shift amount being determined by the user's writing size. The board is also able to shift upwards once the writer progresses to the opposite vertical edge of the drawing surface or can shift either upwards or downwards manually with two buttons on the side of the board.

Abstract: Processing method and device are provided. The processing method includes obtaining a trigger instruction configured for performing output display in a screen projection mode; in response to the trigger instruction, obtaining a current refresh rate of an external display screen as a screen projection device; and in response to the current refresh rate of the external display screen exceeding a target execution set and belonging to a standard set supported by a processor, controlling processing to-be-displayed content and projecting the processed content to the screen projection device at the current refresh rate of the external display screen.

Abstract: A whiteboard includes a whiteboard support and a board body, the whiteboard support includes two support rods arranged in parallel with each other, and each of them is formed by rigidly connecting the first tube body and the second tube body, can be detached one by one, and then stored. Compared with the one-piece support rod of the conventional whiteboard, the whiteboard according to the present embodiment greatly reduces the occupied area and reduces the difficulty in transportation, and the transportation cost for the enterprise. Meanwhile, by providing at least two insertion slots at different heights on the side of the support rod facing the board body, the board body of the whiteboard can be adjusted in height so as to adapt to use of people of different heights.

Abstract: Some aspects of the invention provide an interactive, touch-sensitive user interface device. A user interface device for a data processing system is provided, which includes a sensor having a surface configured to contactingly receive a pointing device and further configured to detect physical contact by a living human and to differentiate between said physical contact and movement of the pointing device when the pointing device is engaged with the surface. The user interface device is operable to transmit information corresponding to said physical contact to the data processing system.

Abstract: Disclosed is a writing board attached to a surface for receiving notes or instructions from a user. The writing board includes vinyl foam, a flexible coating, and an adhesive layer. The writing board further includes a second temporary backing film. The vinyl foam includes a top surface and a microscopic cavernous surface. The flexible coating is coated on one of the microscopic cavernous surface to render the vinyl foam air-tight. The temporary backing film covers the microscopic cavernous surface coated with the flexible coating. A user peels off the temporary backing film to firmly attach the vinyl foam to the surface. The erase film is attached to the top surface of the vinyl foam. The erase film allows the user to write and erase content. The adhesive layer attaches the erase film to the top surface of the vinyl foam.

Abstract: A reversible sign, such as a highway sign, by which either of at least two informational messages may selectively be displayed. The sign is easily reversed, so that one of the two messages is visible to oncoming viewers. The sign includes an outer frame portion in which a planar central, inner, message portion or panel is rotatably disposed. The sign is temporarily held in position to display the desired message, until the message is deliberately but easily changed by rotating the message panel. Axle assemblies are provided for rotatably mounting the message panel within the outer frame. Magnetic fasteners reliably but releasably hold the inner message panel in a desired display position in relation to the outer frame.

Abstract: A method of reusing a notebook provides a notebook having a synthetic-paper page. The method also provides a thermochromic ink pen which, when used to write on the synthetic paper page, leaves thermochromic ink markings. The method further provides a moisture carrier configured to have a liquid diffused therein. The moisture carrier is configured to erase the thermochromic ink markings from the synthetic-paper page by contacting the thermochromic ink markings when the moisture carrier is moist. The method then writes with thermochromic ink on at least a portion of the synthetic-paper page. Liquid is diffused in the moisture carrier, and the portion of the synthetic-paper page having the thermochromic ink is wiped with the moist moisture carrier, such that the thermochromic ink is erased from the synthetic-paper page.

Abstract: An apparatus and method to pick a magnetizable object from a group of magnetizable objects having substantially uniform and predetermined respective sizes, the apparatus including an elongated magnet having a major axis, and a rigid dielectric material having an aperture, the rigid dielectric material positioned relative to the elongated magnet in order to present an opening through the rigid dielectric material along a line collinear with the major axis. The rigid dielectric material is movable, relative to the elongated magnet, in a direction parallel to the major axis between a first position at which at least a portion of the elongated magnet is within the aperture, and a second position at which no part of the elongated magnet is within the aperture.

Abstract: Applications of solid wetting adhesives are described. The Applications include a splash guard, a marker board system, a system to vertically support an item of interest, double side adhesive tape and a cornered mounting piece.

Abstract: A method of removing an unwanted constituent from a siliceous surface in which the method includes contacting the siliceous surface and the unwanted constituent with a multi-functional composition that includes water, a hydrophilic silane, and a surfactant, and drying the surface.

Abstract: A method of reusing a notebook provides a notebook having a synthetic-paper page. The method also provides a thermochromic ink pen which, when used to write on the synthetic paper page, leaves thermochromic ink markings. The method further provides a moisture carrier configured to have a liquid diffused therein. The moisture carrier is configured to erase the thermochromic ink markings from the synthetic-paper page by contacting the thermochromic ink markings when the moisture carrier is moist. The method then writes with thermochromic ink on at least a portion of the synthetic-paper page. Liquid is diffused in the moisture carrier, and the portion of the synthetic-paper page having the thermochromic ink is wiped with the moist moisture carrier, such that the thermochromic ink is erased from the synthetic-paper page.

Abstract: An erasable writable material for large format applications is disclosed, and includes a cast polyvinylchloride film with a mount surface opposite an etched receiver surface. Also incorporated is a transparent polyester film that has a marking side with a hardness exceeding approximately shore D 79 and an opposite seal side, hermetically laminated to the receiver surface. The marking side includes a clear superstrate that has a hardness exceeding approximately shore D 90, which is applied to the marking side of the polyester film to lower surface energy below about 24 millinewtons per meter. The receiver surface is treated to have a surface energy exceeding about 45 millinewtons per meter, to enable improved adherence of printed and preformed graphic elements, which are encapsulated when laminated between the PET film and receiver surface. The superstrate includes a perfluoropolyether, a polyurethane, an acrylated polyurethane, and/or an acrylate resin to harden the material.

Abstract: A method to make a decoration, the decoration made from a plurality of colored objects arranged in a regular pattern on a colored substrate, individual colored objects discernable at arm's length, with the decoration recognizable at greater distance as corresponding to a digital image. The colored objects may be pushpins, and no colored objects are placed at positions where the substrate color is the desired color. Embodiments also include an apparatus to select a single pushpin from a container of pushpins, and an apparatus to orient a pushpin in preparation for insertion into the substrate.

Abstract: A new design for a dry-erase board allows for writing on a clear top surface or a second surface under the clear top surface. The dry-erase board includes an insert positioned between the clear top surface and a second surface, the insert being protected by the clear top surface.

Abstract: A decoration made from a plurality of colored objects arranged in a regular pattern on a colored substrate, individual colored objects discernable at arm's length, with the decoration recognizable at greater distance as corresponding to a digital image. The colored objects may be pushpins, and no colored objects are placed at positions where the substrate color is the desired color. Embodiments also include an apparatus to select a single pushpin from a container of pushpins, and an apparatus to orient a pushpin in preparation for insertion into the substrate.

Abstract: The present invention provides tablets with interconnection features and a system of multiple tablet assemblies removably interconnected to one another. The tablets may be removably mounted to a vertical surface or positioned on a horizontal surface. Features of the present invention allow a user to remove or move one tablet from the system without disrupting or moving the other tablets.

Abstract: A drawing toy and associated methods and computer-readable storage devices are disclosed. The drawing toy may comprise a stylus having a tip, a drawing surface configured to produce a visual path that follows a path of the tip along the drawing surface, and a plurality of stencils, each stencil comprising a plurality of designated areas and a plurality of trace paths. A controller of the drawing toy may identify a stencil placed upon the drawing surface, determine that a particular designated area of the placed stencil is proximate the stylus tip, and generate an output signal configured to cause a user perceivable output associated with the particular designated area determined to be proximate the stylus tip.

Abstract: A whiteboard comprises a panel, four rims and four connectors. The panel comprises a writable pre-coating layer, a foaming layer and a back plate. The each rim comprises a rim main body and a number of locking pieces. The rim main body comprises a top plate, a light filter plate, an upper plate, a side plate. The light filter plate is connected between the top plate and the upper plate by melting. An inserting plate is vertically extended outwards from the side plate. A locking plate is vertically extended downwards from the rear end of the inserting plate. The locking pieces are locked at the lower ends of the locking plates. Each of the locking pieces comprises a connecting portion at the upper position thereof. A supporting portion is formed at the lower end of the connecting portion. The each connector comprises a bottom casing and a top casing. The bottom casing comprises a bottom casing main body. The top casing comprises a top cover.

Abstract: A decoration made from a plurality of colored objects arranged in a regular pattern on a colored substrate, individual colored objects discernable at arm's length, with the decoration recognizable at greater distance as corresponding to a digital image. The colored objects may be pushpins, and no colored objects are placed at positions where the substrate color is the desired color. Embodiments also include an apparatus to select a single pushpin from a container of pushpins, and an apparatus to orient a pushpin in preparation for insertion into the substrate.

Abstract: A new design for a dry-erase board allows for writing on a clear top surface or a second surface under the clear top surface.

Abstract: An armored whiteboard device is provided having a strike face with a dry erase markable surface that can be written on and wiped clean, and a protection layer of ballistic material attached to the strike face. The strike face and the ballistic protection layer can be used as a defensive shield to protect against oncoming ballistic projectiles. Handles on one side allow the device to be held in one position for writing upon the markable surface and in another position for protection against penetration by a projectile.

Abstract: A furniture system for use in a classroom, the furniture system comprising a table assembly including a top member and at least a first leg support member, the top member forming a substantially flat top surface and circumscribed by an outer edge, the at least one leg support member supporting the top member in a substantially horizontal position, a table dock supported by the table assembly adjacent the top surface and forming a table dock channel that opens upwardly where the dock channel is unobstructed by the top member, at least a first substantially flat display panel including a display surface on at least a first of two oppositely facing and substantially parallel side surfaces, the panel circumscribed by a panel edge and an easel assembly spaced apart from the table assembly and including an easel coupler, wherein the panel edge is receivable within the table dock channel to support the display panel in a substantially vertical orientation adjacent the flat top surface and wherein the display panel i

Abstract: A new design for a dry-erase board allows for writing on a clear top surface or a second surface under the clear top surface.

Abstract: A rollable writing surface is provided that provides a user with a mobile whiteboard surface upon which a dry erase marker can be used to create written signs or to provide a personal writing surface. The writing surface comprises a backside layer of elastomeric material, preferably a rubberized material that is biased to remain flat, while thereover is a whiteboard substrate material that forms the writing surface. Over the substrate layer is a dry erase coating that is disposed along the exposed outer surface of substrate layer. The dry erase coating is substantially non-porous and supports dry erase markings without staining or permanently supporting the ink. The flexibility of the assembly allows the same to be rolled into a compact form and deployed, whereafter the assembly lies substantially flat for use as a writing surface using dry erase markers.

Abstract: A furniture object includes a writable element. The writable element is configured to provide for nonpermanent markings. The writable element is integral to the structure and/or the functionality of the furniture object.

Abstract: A handheld message board is provided. The message board includes a front portion and a back portion. The front portion may be made of an erasable writing surface, such as a chalk board or a dry-eraser board. The present invention may further include a handle attached to the back portion so that a user may easily grasp the handheld message board and write on the front portion. The handle includes a strap having a first end and a second end. The first end and the second end are attached to the back portion forming a loop in between to secure a user's hand.

Abstract: A magnetic writable/erasable mat is comprised of at least one magnetically active layer and a writable/erasable surface. The magnetic mat may also include a writable/erasable layer, a backing layer, and an opaque layer. The magnetic mat may also include pre-printed markings for use in organizing, measuring, or instructional applications. The magnetic mat with the writable/erasable surface provides for magnetically attracted items to be secured on the mat while additionally providing for writable annotation or other organizational markings.

Abstract: A method of forming a writable erasable area on an object includes selecting a glass sheet having a front surface and a back surface, where the front surface is opposed to and parallel to the back surface. An area of the object where the writable erasable area is to be located is selected. The selected area has a select non-flat shape. The shape of the glass sheet is conformed to the select non-flat shape. The glass sheet is then mounted on the object such that the glass sheet is located at the selected area of the object and conforms in shape to the selected area of the object.

Abstract: A daily scoreboard kit has a daily scoreboard, dry erase markers, an eraser, mounting accessories, and the like. The daily scoreboard can include a region for listing short term/daily goals, and regions for each day of the week, where the user can signify if that particular daily goal was accomplished for that day of the week. The scoreboard includes a region to indicate the particular week in question and a place to tally their score for the week. By having a visual reminder, the present invention will help the user achieve their goals. In doing this, the user can conquer laziness and procrastination and make progress in goals each and every day. Once momentum is built over the course of several weeks, one would be much more likely to continue towards their health, work, financial, spiritual and relationship goals that are most important to them.

Abstract: Mounting systems can releasably secure display devices to preexisting surfaces for convenient installation and removal without external tools. A mounting system can comprise lower magnetic assemblies, upper magnetic assemblies, and a mounting sheet. The lower magnetic assemblies can be secured to a rear surface of a display device, for releasably attaching the display device to a preexisting surface. A bottom portion of the mounting sheet can be secured to the rear surface of the display device, while a top portion of the mounting sheet can remain loose from the rear surface. The upper magnetic assemblies can be provided along the loose top portion of the mounting sheet, for releasably attaching the display device to the preexisting surface. The upper magnetic assemblies can retain their connection to the preexisting surface as the display device is pulled away from the preexisting surface, until a threshold condition is met.

Abstract: A combination magnetic and dry erase board includes a magnetic retaining portion having a planar substrate having properties to attract and retain a magnet thereon and a bleach-resistant covering disposed over the substrate. A dry erase portion includes a porcelain surface. The dry erase portion is adjacent to the magnetic retaining portion. The entire board is bleach resistant and can be used in a hospital or other medical environment such that the board can be disinfected with a bleach product.

Abstract: An improved marker board with a glass substrate, a writing surface, and a rear surface. The writing surface roll coated or screen printed with a ceramic frit that is fired into the writing surface. An opaque ink is disposed on the rear surface. The ceramic frit provides glare reduction in high light environments, while maintaining ease of erasability and avoidance of ghosting.

Abstract: An armored door panel includes a planar device having a layered arrangement including a protection layer comprised of a ballistic material and an outer surface layer arranged on the outer side of the protection layer. The planar device is affixed to an existing door to prevent ballistic projectile from penetrating the door.

Abstract: A manipulation device, which is configured to be used with an interactive whiteboard, includes an elongated rod and a body portion. The elongated rod is connected to the body portion at one of its ends, and the body portion has an outer surface with a layer of foam disposed thereon. The layer of foam disposed on the body portion is configured to be displaced along an outer display surface of an interactive whiteboard so as to facilitate a manipulation of objects displayed on the interactive whiteboard by a user thereof. According to another aspect of the invention, the manipulation device is provided as part of an interactive teaching system, wherein the manipulation device is used in conjunction with an interactive whiteboard having an outer display surface, the interactive whiteboard being operatively coupled to a data processing device.

Abstract: A display board assembly includes a display board having a planar surface and an edge extending along at least a portion of the planar surface. The display board assembly also includes a mounting member coupled to the display board. The mounting member defines a first gap adjacent the planar surface of the display board and a second gap adjacent the edge of the display board. The display board assembly further includes a display board accessory including a projection. The display board accessory is removably coupled to the mounting member in one of a first position, in which the projection is received in the first gap, and a second position, in which the projection is received in the second gap.

Abstract: The invention relates to glass articles suitable for use as writable erasable marker boards. More particularly, disclosed is a strengthened glass article suitable for use as a writable erasable marker boards, wherein the glass sheet exhibits an ion exchanged glass having a front surface and a back surface and exhibiting a thickness of less than 2.0 mm and having a depth of layer (DOL) greater than 20 microns and a surface compressive strength of at least 300 MPa. The strengthened glass article exhibits certain optical properties which render it particularly suitable for use as a writable erasable marker boards electronic including: (1) shadow parallax to thickness ratio of less than 1 measured at a 60 degree incident light angle and for an index of refraction n; and, (2) a haze of less than 50%. Further disclosed is a markerboard with improved magnetic force attributes; sufficient to hold weak magnets in place.

Abstract: A tablet apparatus that includes at least one information storage component and at least one protection component. The tablet apparatus can be either temporarily or permanently affixed to an exterior surface.

Abstract: An armored whiteboard device is provided having a strike face with a dry erase markable surface that can be written on and wiped clean, and a protection layer of ballistic material attached to the strike face. The strike face and the ballistic protection layer can be used as a defensive shield to protect against oncoming ballistic projectiles. Handles on one side allow the device to be held in one position for writing upon the markable surface and in another position for protection against penetration by a projectile.

Abstract: The Ideaboard comes in two sizes and is truly portable with multiple whiteboard sheets fitted into a ring binder as opposed to the traditional whiteboard that are like pieces of furniture and can not be moved easily. It provides you multiple surfaces, as against one writing surface on a traditional or wheeled whiteboard. Due to its design the board can be used in different positions, Collaboration Mode (Standing up), Writing mode- (folded over in half) and Carry mode (Closed) so that you can have the Ideaboard with you anywhere you go. Available in two sizes—the Medium, and the Mini, it is your personal workspace.

Abstract: The invention relates to glass articles suitable for use as writeable erasable marker boards. More particularly, disclosed is a strengthened glass article suitable for use as a writeable erasable marker boards, wherein the glass sheet exhibits an ion exchanged glass having a front surface and a back surface and exhibiting a thickness of less than 2.0 mm and having a depth of layer (DOL) greater than 20 microns and a surface compressive strength of at least 300 MPa. The strengthened glass article exhibits certain optical properties which render it particularly suitable for use as a writeable erasable marker boards electronic including: (1) shadow parallax of less than 1.73/n measured at 60 degree incident light angle and for an index of refraction n; and, (2) a haze of less than 50%. Further disclosed is a markerboard with improved magnetic force attributes; sufficient to hold weak magnets in place.

Abstract: The mounting system may be used to support a display on a support surface. The mounting system may include a top rail secured to the support surface. The mounting system may also include a mounting arm hung from the top rail and a support rail attached to the mounting arm that supports the whiteboard. The mounting system may provide permanent or removable attachment to the support surface that may interchangeably accommodate a variety of displays.

Abstract: A new design for a dry-erase board allows for writing on a clear top surface or a second surface under the clear top surface.

Abstract: The base of glassware is hand painted with chalkboard paint. The purpose of the chalkboard painted glass is for the person using the glass to be able to identify her or his glass, or its contents. After being hand painted, the glass is heat cured in an oven for durability. The user can then use chalk to label the base of the glass. The chalk erases from the base with a damp cloth or sponge. The glasses are dishwasher safe.

Abstract: Techniques for enabling video conferencing with interactive sharing of drawings and/or other information. In one set of embodiments, a system is provided that includes a drawing surface, a video camera embedded or integrated into the drawing surface, and a front projector. The drawing surface can capture drawings made on the surface by a user, and the video camera can capture a video stream of the user. The system can send digital information representing the captured drawings and the video stream to a remote system. The system can also receive digital information representing drawings made by a remote user and a video stream of the remote user from the remote system. The front projector can project a video signal onto the drawing surface that incorporates the captured drawings, the drawings made by the remote user, and the video stream of the remote user.

Abstract: A memo board, including: a front housing including a first opening; a display module disposed behind a front side of the front housing, a front panel of the display module being exposed through the first opening of the front housing; a circuit board disposed behind the front side of the front housing, the circuit board including a memory and a controller; a back housing configured to receive the circuit board, the display module and the front housing through an opening at a front side of the back housing, the back housing including a mounting connector at a back side of the back housing; and a screen disposed at the front side of the front housing, the front panel of the display module being viewable through the screen, the screen being secured to and removed from the front housing by first and second fasteners.

Abstract: A new design for a dry-erase board allows for writing on a clear top surface or a second surface under the clear top surface. The dry-erase board includes an insert positioned between the clear top surface and a second surface, the insert being protected by the clear top surface.

Abstract: A coach board has a mounting board, a transparent film, an attractive board and a box. The transparent film is connected to the mounting board so as to form an interlayer space between the transparent film and the mounting board. The attractive board is removably inserted into the interlayer space between the transparent film and the mounting board and has a court layer. The court layer is attached to the attractive board, is visible via the transparent film and is protected by the transparent film. The box is mounted on the mounting board and receives multiple magnets inside. Therefore, a coach can instruct tactics to players easily by putting the magnets on the transparent film corresponding to the court layer of the attractive board.

Abstract: Methods and devices for real time expression at an event. In one embodiment, an article includes an image of a figure, entity, or individual and an expression area including a rewritable surface. In another embodiment, a method includes the steps of displaying an article including an image of a figure, entity, or individual, where the article also includes an expression area with a rewritable surface, displaying the article in a public or private event, where a figure, entity, or individual is participating in the event, and expressing a sentiment in the expression area.

Abstract: The present invention is a system for utilizing a base article with a removable erasable writing surface, said system comprising a base article, a mechanism constructed and arranged for securing a dry erase board to said base article, a dry erase board constructed and arranged to be removably attached to said base article utilizing said attaching mechanism, wherein said system provides an erasable surface.