Abstract: An interactive Braille display apparatus which includes a frame; 3-sided rotating members installed within the frame such that only one side of the 3-sided rotating members is displayed at a time. Each 3-sided rotating member includes a flat side; a first raised portion side having a first raised portion; a second raised portion side having a second raised portion connected to an input device to receive an input from a user, the second raised portion having a height greater than the height of the first raised portion. The apparatus further includes a microprocessor electrically connected to each clickable switch of each second raised portion, the microprocessor detecting when the clickable switch of at least one second raised portion has been depressed by the user and outputting that the clickable switch of the at least one second raised portion has been depressed.

Abstract: A simulation device for simulating the operation of a medication delivery device comprises a housing (1) and a moveable element (4) partly disposed in the housing (1). The moveable element is moveable from a first position to a second position.

Abstract: Provided is an apparatus for a soil box experiment making a shape of a variable landslide surface. The apparatus for the soil box experiment making the shape of the variable landslide surface includes a soil box for realizing a slope on which landslide occurs, the soil box being inclinedly disposed and having an opened upper portion to accommodate soil therein, a base member disposed under the soil box to support the soil box, and a shape changing unit for changing a shape of a bottom surface of the soil box.

Abstract: A portable surgical training device is provided. The trainer includes a top cover spaced apart from a base to form a simulated body cavity for locating model organs that are substantially obscured from the field of view of the user. The top cover includes a video display, fixed insertion ports and interchangeable inserts containing simulated tissue layers. The training device has open sides for demonstrating and training lateral surgical techniques including a simulated or live tissue colon attached to a support leg for simulating transanal minimally invasive surgery. A training endoscope with an adjustable focal length for use with the trainer and, in particular, with optical trocars is disclosed. The surgical trainer can be angled and is well suited for training laparoscopic surgery techniques and demonstrating surgical instruments.

Abstract: An anatomical simulation training device is disclosed in an embodiment herein. The anatomical device includes an anatomical model comprising a quadrant of a torso. The model includes a first opening and a second opening, wherein a first passageway connects between the first and the second opening. The model further includes a third opening, wherein a second passageway connects between the third opening and the second opening. The first passageway is configured to receive a first conduit, and the second passageway is configured to receive a second conduit. The first and second conduits are removable and replaceable. The model is comprised of, in part or in whole, a hydrogel, and said model quadrant torso mimics at least a portion of a human or non-human animal quadrant torso, and simulates at least one predetermined physical characteristic of a human or non-human animal torso with at least fifty percent or more similarity.

Abstract: A model for practicing transabdominal pre-peritoneal (TAPP) and total extraperitoneal (TEP) approaches for laparoscopic hernia repairs is provided. The model simulates an insufflated space between the abdominal muscles and peritoneum. A spring layer may be incorporated to provide a realistic resiliency to the model while in the simulated insufflated configuration. At least one hole is provided in the model from which synthetic tissue protrudes to simulate a hernia. The model is used to selectively simulate direct, indirect and femoral inguinal hernias as well as incisional hernias by removably placing the protruding simulated tissue into any one of several openings. The model contains all important anatomical structures and sits on a base frame or is connected to a rigid simulated pelvis. When located inside a laparoscopic trainer with an angled top cover, the model provides an ideal simulation for teaching and practicing laparoscopic hernia repair.

Abstract: A shaving demonstration method having a step of providing a first shaving razor with a shaving surface having at least one blade with a cutting edge. A transparent first surface is provided. The shaving surface the first shaving razor contacts the transparent first surface. Another step includes illustrating the shaving surface of the first shaving razor against the transparent first surface through a transparent second surface opposite the first surface. The first shaving razor is moved along the transparent first surface.

Abstract: A system and method for weight management and loss is provided. The system and method regulate the quantity and constitution of the food and the system and method regulate the speed at which a meal is consumed so as to trigger a natural satiety response. In one aspect of the invention there is provided a timer (11) adapted to communicate with a subject during a meal over a predetermined time interval, whereon the subject in response to the timer completes the meal on or after the expiry of said predetermined time interval.

Abstract: An apparatus and method of manipulating numeric panels according to an evaluation of a division operation using a division token is provided. At step (1) of the method, a method participant uses a mathematical operator token to randomly select a mathematical operator from a plurality of mathematical operators one of which being a division operator. At step (2) of the method, upon the selected mathematical operator comprising the division operator, the method participant randomly selects a division operation from a plurality of predefined division operations using a division token and evaluating the selected division operation, the division token comprising a plurality of division indicia each associated with one of the predefined division operations, each of the division operations evaluating solely to an integer quotient. At step (3) of the method, the method participant manipulates a subset of available panels from an array of numeric panels.

Abstract: An apparatus for demonstrating the beneficial effects of elastic arteries comprising an input port connected to a one-way valve, the input port having an input cross sectional area; an expandable member having an input and an output, the input of the expandable member communicatively coupled with the input port and the one-way valve for allowing fluid to flow into the expandable member, and the expandable member capable of varying in volume based on a pressure exerted at the input port; and an output port communicatively coupled with the expandable member at the output for allowing fluid to flow out of the expandable member, the output port having an output cross sectional area that is smaller then the input port cross sectional area; and a method of demonstrating the beneficial effects of elastic arteries comprising providing an arterial elasticity simulator and analogizing concepts of cardiovascular physiology with the arterial elastic simulator.

Abstract: A dining plate includes a top portion with a substantially transparent window therein. The plate also includes a bottom portion with a bottom surface having a first outside receiving groove and second inside receiving groove. The bottom portion has a generally planar shape that corresponds generally to the shape of the top portion. The bottom portion also has a top surface with a continuous inner standing rib and an outward rim. The top and bottom portions are joined together so that the inner standing rib is releaseably positioned in the inside receiving groove and the outward rim is releaseably positioned in the outside receiving groove. A substantially watertight cavity is formed between a central section of each of the top and bottom portions. The cavity is aligned with the window in the top portion.

Abstract: A skate and snowboard training aid that is to be held in the rider's hand when the rider is performing aerial maneuvers using the skateboard or snowboard. The preferred embodiment of the skate and snowboard training aid has a main mounting strap which is to be wrappable transversely about the skateboard platform. A swivel joint is connected to the main mounting strap. A length adjusting strap assembly is connected to the swivel joint. A handle-strap assembly connects to the swivel mechanism with this handle-strap assembly terminating in a cylindrical handle at its free end.

Abstract: Simulation equipment can be integrated into courseware presented to a student using technology which, based on the native output of a system running the courseware, can generate control signals for the simulation equipment. Such signals could then be sent to the simulation equipment without requiring the designer of the courseware to create low level programming code to communicate directly with the simulation equipment itself.

Abstract: A forced entry practice device for a door includes a housing assembly configured to be installed in a cutout of a door and defining a cavity. A support arm extends outwardly from a side portion of the housing assembly and across a major surface of the door. A casing is coupleable to a door jamb of a door frame associated with the door. A first engagement portion is coupled to the casing, and a second engagement portion is coupled to the housing assembly. A retaining member includes a first section receivable in the first engagement portion and a second section receivable in the second engagement portion. The edge of the door is maintained proximate to the door jamb when the retaining member is received in the engagement portions.

Abstract: The invention relates to a flight simulator vibration system, particularly to a crew seat (1), a flight control stick (20) and a panel (30) vibration system of a flight simulator with at least one plate of the crew seat (1), the flight control stick (20) and/or the panel (30) being equipped with predefined momentum weights (13, 16) and electric motors driving said respective momentum weights. Speed governors are controlling individually said electric motors (7, 8, 9, 21, 33, 34).

Abstract: A motion and vibration cuing system for use with a motion simulator provides vibratory, impulse, onset and sustained motion cuing, independently or simultaneously, by operation of a frame assembly capable of producing vibration and six degrees-of-freedom of motion in coordination with one or more motion seats, mounted to the frame assembly, which produce surge, sway, heave and roll motions.

Abstract: A demonstration device that provides interactive demonstrations receives user input during a demonstration session. The demonstration device causes a demonstration account or demonstration credential to be generated for a user based on the user input, the demonstration account or demonstration credential being associated with the demonstration session. The demonstration device transmits demonstration session information for the demonstration session to a demonstration server. The user is able to continue the demonstration session from another demonstration-capable device based on the demonstration account or demonstration credential.

Abstract: A device to three-dimensionally display colors of a color model is provided. The device includes a plurality of interconnected top panels. The top panels are arranged in a circle about a central axis to display primary, secondary and tertiary colors of the color model in a predetermined spatial relationship at the top surface of the device. The device further includes a plurality of interconnected side and bottom panels. Left and right surfaces of the side panels, the lower surfaces of the top panels and the upper surfaces of the bottom panels form the side surfaces of the device and display the primary, secondary and tertiary colors of the color model at the side surfaces.

Abstract: A demonstration device provides a demonstration session for an interactive demonstration. The demonstration device receives a request to share the interactive demonstration along with an identification of at least one of a social network account, an email address or a network location from the user by the demonstration device. The demonstration device shares the interactive demonstration by causing a link to the interactive demonstration to be sent to at least one of the social network account, the email address or the network location.

Abstract: A process for providing upset recovery training (URT) includes using a sustained-G multi-axis platform (e.g., a centrifuge-based simulator). Various embodiments of the present invention address an important aspect of URT that is not present in the prior art, namely the placing of physiological stresses on the trainees during URT, such as sustained motions including, but not limited to, sustained, elevated G-forces and continuous rotational cues. Elevated, sustained, G-forces and continuous rotational cues can create many physiological challenges to aircrew. These challenges can include motion discomfort, disorientation, and visual disturbances. Embodiments of the present invention provide URT that includes physiological stresses on the pilot. If a pilot learns the correct procedures for recovery from an upset, as in the prior art URT programs, but cannot execute the procedures in the real world because he or she has not been prepared for the physiological environment to be faced, then safety is compromised.