Abstract: Methods, systems, graphical user interfaces (GUIs), and computer-readable media for presenting GUI elements generated based on information associated with an event are generally described. An event information presentation system may be configured to present GUI elements generated based on substantially real-time event information associated with a live event, such as a sporting event. Illustrative event information may include object movement and location information for objects such as event participants (for instance, players) and articles (for instance, a football for a football game event). The event information may be interpreted based on activity categories to automatically differentiate, organize, highlight, or the like the event information in order to generate relevant and meaningful GUI elements.

Abstract: Various embodiments of a pointer for focused reading of a word or character are disclosed. For example, the pointer may include a frame, a reading pane defined inside the frame, a marker formed on the frame for pointing to a particular location of the reading pane, and an elongated handle attached to the frame at a non-zero angle.

Abstract: A directional guidance system (1) includes a base (2) configured to be mounted on a surface; and an information carrier (3) mounted on the base. The base further includes a stationary portion (21), suitable for being mounted on a surface, and a movable portion (22) mounted to turn relative to the stationary portion (21) about a vertical axis of rotation (Z-Z). The system is characterized in that the information carrier (3) is mounted to turn relative to the base (2), about an axis of rotation (X-X) that slopes at an angle (?) lying in the range 20° and 90° relative to the vertical axis of rotation (Z-Z). The system is configured in such a manner that the turning movement of the information carrier (3) and the turning movement of the movable portion (22) are linked so that said movements conserve the orientation of said information carrier (3).

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: Information boards include a graphic layer and a transparent or translucent dry erase writing surface. The information boards include one or more non-permanent attachment mechanisms that allow for selective removal and replacement of the graphic layer. Additionally, the information boards can optionally include a magnetically attractable layer positioned behind the graphic layer. The magnetically attractable layer can allow for the attachment of notes or other objects to the dry erase writing surface via a magnet. One will appreciate that implementations of the present invention are particularly suited for use in homes, schools, hospitals, businesses, and other locations where removing and replacing a graphic layer in a dry erase board may be desired.

Abstract: An educational tool is provided that allows for multi-sensory utilization to promote learning in a student. The educational tool consists of a learning board having a plurality of sides whereby at least one side comprising a textured characteristic thereon to allow for tactile and kinesthetic manipulation of the board. Additionally, the present invention also utilizes a learning board having at least a second side having a substantially smooth surface whereby the smooth surface would serve to visually stimulate and allow for promotion of responses to the textured side of the board by the student.

Abstract: An erasable marker board assembly includes a metal backing panel, a pre-printed poster and a transparent panel. The pre-printed poster bears unchanging information, and defines areas for additional information to be written by hand with an erasable marker. A transparent panel overlies the poster and provides a top surface upon which the additional information may be written with an erasable marker. The transparent panel may comprise a panel of glass or a panel of transparent acrylic material. A plurality of releasable fasteners secure the metal backing panel, the pre-printed poster, and the transparent panel together.

Abstract: A pack or set of four-sided, waterproof flashcards, which facilitates alternating between several subjects such as spelling, math and pattern recognition. One of the two faces of each flashcard is labelled with specific pairings of alpha-numeric characters or specific mathematical symbol pairings, or is substantially blank. Labelled in one of the four corners of the alternate faces of all of the flashcards in the set is a single small shape (for example, an oval shape). The colour of this shape varies, depending upon the information which is labelled on the aforementioned reverse faces of the flashcards. All of the flashcards may display non-permanent information, which can be printed, written or drawn by users onto both faces of the flashcards, with wet or dry erase markers, for many different interrelated learning purposes.

Abstract: A portable, retractable writing surface device provides a writing surface that may be extended from a housing and held sufficiently flat by the device to facilitate marking on the writing surface with a writing implement, such as a dry-erase marker, chalk, grease crayon, pencil, pen, permanent marker or the like. The device maintains sufficient rigidity in the extended writing surface, such that the device may be used without an additional support surface, such as a clip board or table. The writing surface may be retracted back into the housing to protect the writing surface and to reduce the size of the device for storage or transport, such as within a pocket or briefcase. Retracting the writing surface may include rolling the writing surface onto a spool, accordion folding the writing surface or otherwise reconfiguring the writing surface to make it fit into a compact space (collectively referred to herein as “compressing” the writing surface).

Abstract: A writable and illustration-replaceable interpretative panel structure includes an interpretative panel unit and a frame unit. The interpretative panel unit includes a first panel and a second panel arranged back to back. Each of the first and second panels has interpretative illustrations and interpretative text provided on an outer surface thereof. The frame unit includes a first frame member and a mating second frame member detachably connected to each other to securely clamp peripheral edges of the interpretative panel unit therebetween. Accordingly, the interpretative panel unit can be conveniently replaced with other interpretative panel units that provide different interpretative illustrations and text. A transparent sheet is attached to the outer surface of each of the first and second panels, and the frame unit has a holder for holding a write/erase unit, so that supplemental information can be written on and erased from the transparent sheets with the write/erase unit.

Abstract: A grid system apparatus comprising a substantially planar base member and an attachment member. The base member has an upper surface and a lower surface opposite of the upper surface. The attachment member is mounted to the lower surface of the base and is compatible with the lower surface of the base which facilitates releasable attachment of the base member to an outside surface. The base member and the attachment member are configured as a plurality of border members which cooperate to define a plurality of voids therebetween. The border members include a plurality of outer border members defining an outer periphery thereof, and a plurality of inner border members defining the plurality of voids. The outer border members and the inner border members interface at intersection regions.

Abstract: A portable, retractable writing surface device provides a writing surface that may be extended from a housing and held sufficiently flat by the device to facilitate marking on the writing surface with a writing implement, such as a dry-erase marker, chalk, grease crayon, pencil, pen, permanent marker or the like. The device maintains sufficient rigidity in the extended writing surface, such that the device may be used without an additional support surface, such as a clip board or table. The writing surface may be retracted back into the housing to protect the writing surface and to reduce the size of the device for storage or transport, such as within a pocket or briefcase. Retracting the writing surface may include rolling the writing surface onto a spool, accordion folding the writing surface or otherwise reconfiguring the writing surface to make it fit into a compact space (collectively referred to herein as “compressing” the writing surface).

Abstract: The current invention relates to a preprinted tablet which is be made of sturdy, non-porous material. The tablet can be written on by a permanent marker. The information can be erased only with alcohol.

Abstract: A mountable writing assembly includes a cover member, a visually transparent writing member, a replaceable sheet for displaying personalized information or images, and a backing member removably retained in the cover member. A method of allowing a user to create a customized dry-erase board is also disclosed.

Abstract: A pre-writing teaching aid assists beginning writers in creating letters and pre-writing strokes. The teaching aid includes a magnetic-responsive drawing tablet including a housing, a writing surface and structure for displaying an image responsive to magnetic contact on the writing surface. Structure for erasing the image is provided enabling the writing surface to be used over and over. The teaching aid also includes at least four magnetic stamps that are appropriately sized relative to the writing surface and are shaped as big line, little line, big curve and little curve. All of the capital letters in the English alphabet can be formed using these four simple shapes. The resulting assembly provides a fun and effective learning activity.

Abstract: A child's automobile activity device is provided which rotatably attaches to an extension rod of the type that hooks on the garment hooks in the rear seat area. Several types of connection members are provided, that adjustably connect an activity screen to the extension rod such that the activity screen will be optimally positioned for viewing and access by the seated child. The activity screen, in one embodiment, includes a hinged chalkboard front portion that opens to form a horizontal eating or reading surface, as well as, providing access to a storage area behind the chalkboard. The activity screen positions a display of many varied and child oriented shapes, images, numbers, letters, games and the like for the child to view or utilize. Such display can be on the interior surface of the activity screen for access when the front portion is down or on the exposed surface of the front portion when the front portion is opened to its horizontal position.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a writing board with reference lines which are invisible from a distance, and to a process for its fabrication. The board is comprised of at least one support substrate (110) and one writing substrate (120) which are interconnected, wherein the reference lines (130) are so printed that they remain inserted between the support substrate and the writing substrate thereby increasing their durability. The reference lines (130) can be clearly seen by a person which is close to the writing board, while they are invisible for a person standing far from the board.

Abstract: A device for communicating with a voice-disabled patient includes, generally, a housing having a display surface, indicia on the display surface that may be utilized by the patient to indicate the status and needs of the patient, and a marker that the patient may use to convey his or her status and needs to a third party. One embodiment includes a clipboard having two eraser-board surfaces and an erasable marker connectable to the clipboard. Another embodiment includes a lap-sized housing for a computer and a touch pad-activated screen. In both embodiments, the indicia includes a series of descriptive words and phrases indicating the status and needs of the patient, and graphical representations of anterior and posterior views of a human body with descriptive words correlating to common symptoms of specific parts of the body.

Abstract: The organizer (10) includes a traditional ringed binder (12) which contains a strategy page (20), a storage page (40), a player position page (50), and magnetic player pieces (60). The strategy page includes a strategy board bearing a plan view of a playing field of a team sport which can be written on with a marker and disposed on the first surface of the page, and a roster board (25) on its opposite surface which includes a matrix having players' names, positions for the players and time played, and an open space below the matrix for notes by the coach. The storage page (40) and the position page (50) are both made of a ferrous metal, and magnetic player pieces (60) are releasably affixed to the storage page (40) and the position page (50) to provide instructions to the players.

Abstract: Described herein is a collaborative drawing device having a support surface configured to support a drawing medium for drawing thereupon by a human user. The drawing device includes a printer that prints prepared graphics on the drawing medium and a scanner that scans documents that have been printed, drawn by hand, and annotated by hand.

Abstract: A discretely portable device for facilitating breast self exams which encourages the understanding and records information regarding breasts in three positions, arms at side, arms over head and supine. The information is recorder on transparent material affixed to a mirror. The Breast-Map contains depictions of the normal geography of the breasts and the information recorded on the Breast-Map includes personal information, visual findings, sensory findings, and palpable finding in order to expedite the recognition of change by both women and their health care professionals.

Abstract: A realistic, graphic, sport-related instruction board is provided which includes a board structure made of transparent, durable material having a planar top surface and a planar bottom surface. Disposed inside the board structure is a display panel which has at least one realistic, graphic, sport-related surface printed thereon. In an alternative embodiment, the display panel has two realistic, graphic, sport-related surfaces printed on opposite surfaces. A writing instrument containing dry-erasable ink is removably attached to the top or bottom surface of the writing board. By disposing the display panel inside the transparent board structure, viewers can see the display panel's realistic graphic surfaces when viewing the board structure. Coaches can write directly on the surface of the board structure directly over selected areas sport-related surface to instruct players how to play the sport.

Abstract: A pressure sensitive reusable writing board is provided which includes a backing layer printed with a background color and coated with wax and a single polyester sheet attached to a wax-free strip of the backing and which overlies the wax layer. Pressure applied to a front surface of the polyester sheet causes the sheet to cling to the wax layer thereby showing the writing as a dark color (i.e., the color of the wax) on a white or light background. The white or light background is provided by printing on the undersurface of the polyester sheet with a white opaque finish. Graphics, such as lines, maps or other educational or functional graphics may be disposed on the undersurface of the sheet. The backing may also be mounted onto a larger panel which may include additional informational or decorative graphic presentations.

Abstract: A self-corrective, reversible device comprising a handled, slotted framework, on each side of which the top frame is imprinted with inverse mathematical symbols, below which is a number line from one through ten in ascending and descending order. Below the number line, nine channeled horizontal rows each contain ten grooved, colored, movable, workpieces. The first four rows on side "A" teach counting, addition, subtraction and place value. These workpieces have the following values: Row one, "1" each; Row two, "1" each; Row three, "10" each and Row four, "100" each. Workpieces in each row are the same color, but each row is a different color. Corresponding with these four rows in both value and color are four boxes imprinted on an erasable surface contained within the framework. The remaining five rows on side "A" teach large and small letters of the alphabet, phonics and consonant blends.

Abstract: Information derived from breast self-examination is recorded using a system that includes a plurality of transparent overlays. Each overlay has a plurality of images depicting front and side views of right and left female breasts, with each image having a coordinate system. A writing board has a surface with a number of pegs extending therefrom. When an overlay is placed against the writing board surface the pegs extend through holes in the overlay. The pegs and holes provide a mechanism that registers the images on multiple overlays applied against the surface. An overlay is used to record information about the position and size of masses detected in a breast. Each overlay represents the condition of the breast at a different point in time.

Abstract: The disclosure is directed to a chart or a board listing medications, dosages and times to be taken, and notes. There is a medication recessed tray that organizes the user's medicines into one central location. The frequency denotes how frequently a medication is to be taken. Medication name column is where the name of the medication is placed, the type of medication, and the dosage and the usage. The calendar section, labeled Sunday-Saturday, that has square boxes that are to have check marks placed in them only after medication is ingested or applied. Refill column, where refill dates and other refill information is placed. The dot on the refill column is to be colored in if a doctor's visit is required before medication can be refilled. The pertinent medical information column is where the patient can place any information that he or she finds useful. The surface of the board is dry continuous basis. The board is to be marked by a marker.

Abstract: A portable game board structure is arranged to provide for coaches and the like to illustrate various plays and examples relative to a game playing situation. The game board includes a rigid perimeter having a central opening, with one of a plurality of game boards mounted to the perimeter centrally oriented relative to the opening. Clip structure mounted relative to the opening is arranged to selectively secure the game boards thereto, with magnetic tokens utilized to indicate opposing teams in illustrative strategy play. The tokens, as well as a white writing instrument, are magnetically adhered to a perimeter frame portion of the game board apparatus.

Abstract: A device for facilitating breast self-examinations in order to speed up detection of breast cancer. The device includes an information panel, preferably manufactured from a waterproof acrylic material. Instructions for conducting self-examinations and diagrams for recording the results thereof are included on the information panel. Recording means, such as a grease pencil, are also included, as is a calendar for tracking the dates of the self-examinations. Alternatively, transparent overlays may be employed for recording the results of each self-examination separately and comparing the results of subsequent examinations to one another.

Abstract: An educational training device in which a plurality of transparent sheets and base sheets are secured in fixed registry onto a top surface of a frame. A student can trace patterns shown on the base sheets onto the transparent sheets. The student can also remove and/or rearrange any of the sheets to thereby study the different interrelationships between the patterns. In addition, a top transparent sheet can be marked upon to draw a pattern that is extrapolated from the data provided by the underlying sheets.

Abstract: A dry wipe marking board which is wall mountable and convertible to display a picture or painting while concealing the writing panel. The convertible dry wipe board is composed of a wall mountable support panel to which is secured a foldable dry wipe writing panel. When not in use the board may be folded along a hinge line to completely conceal the writing panel and display in its place a picture or painting which has been secured to the backside of the support structure. The conversion can be accomplished without removing the dry wipe board from its hanging position on a wall surface and without removing any component from the hanging structure. The dry wipe writing panel itself is preferably composed of a white pigmented polypropylene panel which is used for marking or writing thereon with conventional dry wipe marking instruments.

Abstract: A calendar diary chart is provided and is designed to be a perpetual calendar diary of a size small enough to be used by all types of people for business, home and pleasure purposes. The calendar diary chart includes a plastic coating on its surface to be written upon on a day to day basis for one complete year.

Abstract: An apparatus for teaching mathematics which applies and puts to work in various ways the modern teaching of mathematics for all levels of elementary education through set theory, comprises a horizontal board divided into eleven zones and having two outwardly-projecting subsidiary boards. In use, objects can be placed in selected zones of the horizontal board to demonstrate mathematical operations, and information relating to the operation is written on appropriate zones of the vertical board and on the subsidiary boards. The horizontal board has a bevelled front edge portion on which further information can be written, and two portions in which objects to be placed in the zones of the horizontal board can be placed beforehand.

Abstract: A method for monitoring an individual credit card account particularly during a predetermined monitoring period. The steps of the method include the steps of setting up a form, preferably on a piece of erasable material of wallet card size. A series of numerals is provided on the card adapted to accommodate the step of being checked so as to identify a particular amount owing on the account. A series of individual purchase amounts is identified with a series or group of spaces opposite to, or related to, each monetary amount for the step of entry of indicia identifying a purchase of that amount or approximately that amount. A masking member is provided to accommodate the step of covering the spaces associated with one or more of the monetary purchase amounts to remind and warn the user of his intent not to make purchases in those amounts in order to remain within a predetermined budget.

Abstract: An electronic print board is provided with an endless or continuous writing medium, on which a transparent sheet-shaped writing medium (3) is removably mounted. Any characters and figures written on both the writing media are combined, scaled down, and copied on recording paper by means of a recording device. In addition, another document can be inserted between the two writing media. Thus, the characters and figures written on the document and the transparent writing medium can be combined, scaled down, and copied on the recording paper by means of the recording device.

Abstract: An electronic print board which includes driving and support rollers rotatably mounted on a frame, an endless belt trained over the rollers, and a writing medium having a flat writing surface, wrapped around the rollers on the endless belt so as to substantially entirely surround the belt to thereby form an endless band-shaped screen. Fixing mediums are provided on the rear surface of the writing medium and the belt to removably mount the writing medium on the belt. A readout sensor receives light reflected from a picture image on the writing medium to provide a readout picture image to a recorder which records the picture image on recording paper. The exposed surface of the writing medium may be erasably written upon by, for example, a felt pen so that the writing medium may be repeatedly reused and easily detached and replaced when worn.

Abstract: The invention relates to data acquisition devices making it possible, by the use of elastic surface waves, to mark the coordinates of a stylus (7) making a line on the surface (2) of a piezoelectric plate (1).The invention relates to a device in which the measuring surface (2) is provided with roughnesses or unevennesses of negligible size compared with the wavelength of the surface waves. The stylus (7) also comprises a member (8) for supplying a marking substance (10).The invention is more particularly applicable to the remote transmission of graphic symbols and to the processing of digital data representing such symbols.

Abstract: A method of designing an outdoor playground complex is disclosed. Complex components are represented by reduced scale, two-dimensional projections of interchangeable playground devices. The projections are formed into pliable, transparent templates consisting of an electro-static vinyl material. The significant features viewable in each projection are lined on the templates. The components are stored on pliable sheets which releaseably adhere to the templates. The complex itself is designed by selecting possible components, removing the same from the storage sheet and placing the selected templates adjacent to each other on a transparent work surface which is adapted to releaseably adhere to the template.The combination of transparent, lined templates and transparent work surface allows easy photocopying of the selected design with all significant features clearly set forth. The transparent work surface allows the design to be laid over scale drawings of play areas if desired.

Abstract: A board-type device for use in teaching children the alphabet, numbes, how to tell time, and the like. The device includes a disk-like, double sided chalkboard member and a ring-like frame member extending completely about the periphery of the blackboard member with the blackboard member rotatably mounted to the frame member. Alphabetic letters and the like are located about the frame member on one side thereof. Numerals and the like may be located about the other side of the frame member with the numerals arranged similar to a clock face. Pointers are attached to both sides of the chalkboard member whereby rotation of the chalkboard member will cause the pointers to point towards various specific letters and/or numbers and/or the like, etc. Indicia-bearing inserts are rotatably attached to the front and back surfaces of the frame.