Abstract: A visual aid for using contact lenses comprises an eyeball and a cover that contains the eyeball, and a model contact lens. The eyeball includes a sclera, an iris and a pupil. The cover includes an upper eyelid and a lower eyelid that can be opened and closed. The visual aid also includes a simulated contact lens that can be placed between the eyelids and the eyeball for demonstrating the proper insertion and wearing of contact lenses. The eyelids simulate natural movements of human eyelids. Additionally, methods for using the visual aid for using contact lenses for instruction in insertion, and removal, of contact lenses from the eye are described.

Abstract: An ergonomically comfortable remote control apparatus includes a transmission controller unit and a transmitter unit electrically connected together. The transmission controller unit includes a transmission-controller-unit handle. An accelerator control finger lever and a brake control finger lever project outward from a first side of the transmission-controller-unit handle. A clutch thumb lever projects outward from a second side of the transmission-controller-unit handle. A steering wheel is connected to a portion of the transmission-controller-unit handle at a location above the accelerator control finger lever, the brake control finger lever, and the clutch thumb lever. A finger-operated steering control handle is connected to the steering wheel. A hand operated gear shift slide actuator is supported on the steering wheel and operates an upshift actuator button and a downshift actuator button located on the steering wheel.

Abstract: Methods and systems for delivering multimedia learning modules to one or more students in a computer based education environment. The multimedia education system includes a host server, communication link connecting the host server to a remote computer, and software operable on the host server and remote computer. Methods include providing: a set of global knowledge/vocabulary words with high interest expository text and graphics; a contextual definition for at least one of the words; or an additional set of vocabulary words presented as a pair of synonyms for a new stimulus word. A method includes causing a student to select an appropriate synonym to replace the stimulus word based on another high interest expository text. A method includes providing a game scenario including a multisensory scenario, wherein the student must select an appropriate synonym or a pair of synonyms from a number of synonyms to complete a task in a game.

Abstract: The present invention includes an improved offer acceptance game for a gaming or wagering device. One embodiment comprises: (i) an offer provided to a player; (ii) an input device by which the player accepts the offer; (ii) an input device by which the player rejects the offer; (iii) an advance threshold communicated to the player; and (iv) an advance provided to said player if the offer exceeds the advance threshold. The gaming device preferably includes at least one additional offer that is provided upon rejection of the first offer, wherein the game provides the advance if the final provided offer exceeds the advance threshold. The advance preferably includes another bonus game. The gaming device also preferably includes a limit communicated to said player, wherein the player does not obtain the advance if the second offer exceeds the limit.

Abstract: A system and method of the present invention supplies a user of a web-based application with relevant interactive help/training content that corresponds to an object or page of the web-based application that the user's cursor is pointing to. The help/training content may include instructions, policies, procedures, tips and other information that may be dynamically updated and delivered to the user. The relevant help/training content may be displayed in a separate browser window where general information related to a page or pages as well as specific information related to a particular object may be provided.

Abstract: A lottery ticket validation system validates a probability lottery ticket that has predetermined play rules and that includes a plurality of player removable material covering play spots that in turn cover play indicia located in predetermined locations on the ticket. In addition, validation data is printed on the ticket in the form of a bar code. The validation system includes a housing, a controller located in the housing, a document channel configured in the housing, a sensor, a data reader, a transport mechanism, a scanning circuit, a memory, a processor, and a stigmatization circuit. The sensor includes an optical detector located in the housing and operatively connected to the controller. The data reader is operatively connected to the controller and is adapted to read the bar code. The transport mechanism is located in the housing and is operatively connected to the controller. The transport mechanism includes at least one roller, a plurality of ticket sensors, and a motor.

Abstract: The present invention provides a gaming device having wild indicator symbols associated with symbols displayed within a display device on a set of reels. The wild indicator symbols may also be associated with a card or plurality of cards within a display device. A processor determines whether the wild indicators will be associated with the symbols or cards and also determines if the wild indicators will be activated. If the wild indicators are activated, the processor transforms those symbols or cards associated with the wild indicators into wild symbols or wild cards.

Abstract: A method and system are provided for computer based training relating to a target system. A user interface includes at least one graphic display portion, and a courseware viewer portion. Several exercise modules are provided, each having (1) at least one display file, (2) at least one script corresponding to the display file(s), and (3) a work file, to be loaded into the target system. The steps in the exercise module are displayed by parsing a script in the exercise modules. The steps are sequentially displayed in the courseware viewer portion, and the corresponding display files are displayed in the display window(s). The work file is simultaneously loaded into the target system, and the target system is run by the user while displaying the exercise. The target system generates events corresponding to user responses to the exercise, and the training system displays appropriate confirmation and feedback messages based on the responses.

Abstract: A gaming device having a bonus game wherein a mechanical device activates immediately after a player picking a selection having a terminator which ends a selection portion of the bonus game. The bonus game provides a player with a number of masked selections displayed on a display device. Each selection has an associated award and at least one selection has an associated terminator. The game enables the player to pick selections and accumulate a preliminary bonus award until picking a selection having a terminator. When the player picks a selection revealing a terminator, the processor immediately thereafter activates the mechanical device and after a period of time causes the mechanical device to display a modifier to the player which modifies the preliminary bonus award, thus determining the player's final bonus award.

Abstract: A device for dispensing prizes includes a housing having a plurality of compartments, a door attached to the housing for coving the compartments, and a lock for limiting access to the compartments. The contents of the compartments are visible from the outside. Each compartment contains a prize, such as a diamond. The housing may be part of, or linked to, a gaming device. When a player wins a game, which entitles the player to select a tangible award, the device signals this fact to the player. The player then selects a compartment by pressing an input device located on the housing. An attendant opens an external door, and inserts an electronic key into a receptacle associated with the selected compartment, and enters a required code into the key. The compartment then opens, and the player obtains the prize. The device may also include an inventory control system which preferably uses an RFID apparatus for monitoring the contents of each compartment, and for keeping records of an inventory of prizes.

Abstract: In a racing game machine, a traveling field, on which platen dots are provided, extends below a racing track. A plurality of self-propelled members are provided on the traveling field. Each self-propelled member includes a first linear motor a second linear motor for propelling the self-propelled member in an arbitrary direction on the traveling field, and includes a first magnet provided in an upper portion thereof. A plurality of miniature members are provided on the racing track to be raced with each other, while being associated with the respective self-propelled members. Each miniature member includes front wheels and rear wheels provided on a bottom face thereof for supporting the miniature member on the racing track. The front wheels are provided as caster wheels. A second magnet is provided in a front side of the caster wheels while being magnetically coupled with the first magnet.

Abstract: An Electronically Interactive Target Game to be played indoors by children, wherein the target is a flexible sheet hung on a wall or attached to a portable stand; and has mural-like artwork on the sheet portraying characters playing an action sport. A projectile corresponding to the portrayed sport is thrown at the target. Selected area rigid surfaces, each with a sensor, are attached behind selected areas of the sheet and, when struck, activate audible and visual signals that relate to the success of the child hitting the selected areas to facilitate the fantasy of actually playing a game with the characters in the artwork. A vibration sensor may be attached to the target sheet to detect contact of the projectile with the rest of the target outside of the selected areas. Hook and loop material may be used on the ball and on a selected area (e.g., mitt).

Abstract: A dual wagering game method for one or more players based on simultaneous participation in two mutually exclusive game components with a payoff being the product of the game component outcomes. Wagers are made in both a repeatable base game component and a nonrepeatable bonus game component which components are mutually exclusive. The outcome of the bonus game component results in a multiplier value. Winnings from repeated plays of the base game component are accumulated until a game ending event occurs and the player receives a payout of any accumulated winnings from the base game component multiplied by the multiplier value determined in the bonus game component.

Abstract: A interactive wagering system is provided in which a user at user equipment may place electronic wagers with an interactive wagering application. The wagers may be horse race wagers. The interactive wagering application may handle wagers placed at multiple totalizators. The user may be provided with an opportunity to select a desired totalizator at which to place wagers or the interactive wagering application may automatically apply tote selection criteria to determine which of the multiple totalizators wagers are to be placed with. The user may review information on available odds and other information for each of the different totalizators. Automatic totalizator selection may be based on odds, tax consequences, licensing status, pool values, bulk benefits, user preference, available wager types, or other suitable criteria.

Abstract: A gaming device which simulates movement of the gaming device screen. The screen displays certain imagery, and after a predetermined event occurs the controller of the gaming device repositions the imagery as a unit, causing the screen to appear to move. This feature, usable in primary and secondary games and in attract and other modes, enhances the enjoyment and entertainment which players experience.

Abstract: The present invention relates generally to games, and more specifically to an apparatus and method for a racing game wherein a player attempts to complete a target number of laps and/or to accumulate a winning point value, and wherein general play and outcome are governed by events having substantially pre-determined odds of outcome, including movement directed by essentially random number generation leading to direct and indirect action commands and controls via track position and cards and resulting player interaction.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for playing a table game is disclosed. The apparatus comprises a base, a table-top, and a payline display proximate the table-top. The table-top is adjustable into first and second positions relative to the base. The table game is intended to be played when the table-top is in its first position.

Abstract: A gaming machine has a display and a game controller arranged to control images displayed on the display. The game controller is arranged to play a game wherein one or more random events are caused to be displayed on the display and, if a predefined winning event results, the machine awards a prize. The gaming machine includes a feature of a changing representation of the awarding of the prize and a player-operable control device which upon manipulation by a player, controls an outcome of the representation to determine an amount awarded to the player.

Abstract: A photographing game machine in which a camera-type input device allowing a subject included in a photo shooting range to be seen through a window is used, and when a game screen including a target to be photographed is displayed, game operations are performed based on a position on the game screen at which this camera-type input device is pointed, a photographing game processing method and an information storage medium are disclosed.

Abstract: A phonics training system provides immediate, audible and virtual answers to questions regarding various images such as objects, animals and people, posed by a child when the child views such images on a video display terminal of the system. The system provides virtual answers to questions without the need for an instruction or teacher and includes a computer having a video output terminal and an electronic library containing common answers to basic questions.