Abstract: A creel system includes a plurality of tension controller apparatuses that hold spools of wire. The tension controller apparatuses apply tension to the wire and may be manipulated to fine-tune or control the tension applied to the wire. The creel system may further include a plurality of sensors that measure operation of the creel system as well as the condition of the wire. In such embodiments, the creel system may include a user-interface that provides data to the operator in real time and with which the operator may interact to control operation of the creel system.

Abstract: A system for assessment of a subject is disclosed, that system having: a first test item, at least one subject response elicited from the subject by the first test item; a reference response corresponding to the first test item, to which the at least one subject response is compared; a means for providing to the subject predetermined assistance corresponding to the first test item if the subject response to the first test item is not equal to the reference response, that assistance eliciting a further subject response; and a second test item selected as a function of the number of subject responses elicited until the subject response matches the reference response. The test items may be hierarchically related based on cognitive learning theory in a content area.

Abstract: The present invention provides for a personal alarm and light device comprising a case having a top, bottom, front, back and side surfaces. A clip is provided on the back surface of the case for releasably attaching the device to a purse or a bag. The device further includes an audible alarm provided on the front surface and a light for providing illumination on the bottom surface. The device includes first and second switches for activating the alarm and light on the top and at least one side surface and a power supply within the case to provide power to the alarm and the light.