Abstract: A device and method is provided for simulating the activities of an infant. The invention includes a mannequin having a simulator position therein for generating a plurality of simulated activities by the mannequin at preprogrammed timed intervals. Simulated duties such as diaper change, feeding and burping, and attention are generated by the simulator. A user must respond by inserting a proper response element into the simulator in order to terminate the simulated activity. Indicators are provided to inform of the user's abuse or tampering with the simulator.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
September 10, 2001
Date of Patent:
March 2, 2004
Assignee:
The Aristotle Corporation
Inventors:
Daniel C. Christianson, Judith M. Johnson, Roger E. Lidicker