Abstract: A method for determining trial designs is provided. The method includes receiving, via at least one processor, one or more trial design criteria and one or more scenarios corresponding to a set of trial designs, and generating, via the at least one processor, simulation data based at least in part on replicating each of the set of trial designs with the one or more trial design criteria and the one or more scenarios. The simulation data includes performance parameters and performance parameter values associated with each design in the set of designs for a set of criteria. The method further includes determining, via the at least one processor, an optimality criteria for evaluating the trial designs, searching, within the set of trial designs, via the at least one processor, for globally optimum designs based on the optimality criteria, and transmitting, via the at least one processor, globally optimum designs.

Abstract: The invention relates to a pet bed configurable as any of a plurality of cushion types or a blanket. The pet bed may be folded a first way and secured in place with a first attachment device to form a cushion with a first surface type. The pet bed may be folded a second way and secured with a second and third attachment device to form a cushion with a second surface type. The pet bed may be unfolded to form a blanket. Additionally, the pet bed is constructed of fully washable materials so that the pet bed may be washed in a typical household washing machine.

Abstract: A method for trial design includes presenting on a graphical interface, a set of cards, wherein each card in the set is representative of a different trial design from a set of trial designs. The method further includes: monitoring a first set of user interactions with the set of cards; determining a user preference for one or more values of one or more parameters of the set of trial designs from the first set of user interactions; and presenting on the graphical interface a new card that is representative of a trial design consistent with the determined user preference. The method may also include monitoring a second set of user interactions with the new card and refining the determined user preference based at least in part on the second set of user interactions with the new card.

Abstract: A method for determining trial designs is provided. The method includes receiving, via at least one processor, one or more trial design criteria and one or more scenarios corresponding to a set of trial designs, and generating, via the at least one processor, simulation data based at least in part on replicating each of the set of trial designs with the one or more trial design criteria and the one or more scenarios. The simulation data includes performance parameters and performance parameter values associated with each design in the set of designs for a set of criteria. The method further includes determining, via the at least one processor, an optimality criteria for evaluating the trial designs, searching, within the set of trial designs, via the at least one processor, for globally optimum designs based on the optimality criteria, and transmitting, via the at least one processor, globally optimum designs.

Abstract: The invention relates to a pet bed configurable as any of a plurality of cushion types or a blanket. The ped bed may be folded a first way and secured in place with a first attachment device to form a cushion with a first surface type. The ped bed may be folded a second way and secured with a second and third attachment device to form a cushion with a second surface type. The ped bed may be unfolded to form a blanket. Additionally, the pet bed is constructed of fully washable materials so that the pet bed may be washed in a typical household washing machine.

Abstract: The invention relates to a convertible cushion that may be used as a blanket in an unfolded configuration or used as a cushion or bed in a folded configuration. One use of such a device relates to a fully washable pet bed. When folded, the convertible cushion may be used by a pet as a bed. When unfolded, the convertible cushion may be used as a blanket. Additionally, the device is constructed of material that is fully washable so that it may be washed in a typical household washing machine when in the unfolded position and fully cleaned. For some configurations, the convertible cushion may further be used in a pocketbook mode, a backpack mode, and a sleeping bag mode (by combining two or more convertible cushions).

Abstract: The invention relates to a convertible cushion that may be used as a blanket in an unfolded configuration or used as a cushion or bed in a folded configuration. One use of such a device relates to a fully washable pet bed. When folded, the convertible cushion may be used by a pet as a bed. When unfolded, the convertible cushion may be used as a blanket. Additionally, the device is constructed of material that is fully washable so that it may be washed in a typical household washing machine when in the unfolded position and fully cleaned. For some configurations, the convertible cushion may further be used in a pocketbook mode, a backpack mode, and a sleeping bag mode (by combining two or more convertible cushions).