Abstract: An Internet-based subscription service for professionals provides a convenient, reliable and efficient means of maintaining continuing professional education (CPE) information. The information may concern various types of continuing professional education, including continuing medical education, nursing education, legal education, engineering education, military education, and so forth. In the preferred embodiment, the CPE management system provides the user with a subscription service that can be obtained through various conventional channels for conducting interactive registration, depositing information, and collecting subscription service fees. Preferably, the subscription service is provided over the Internet whereby a user may access his or her CPE documentation via any conventional computer terminal connected thereto. However, in alternative embodiments, the system may also be maintained and facilitated by other methods that illustratively includes the internet, LAN, WAN and/or via mailings.

Abstract: In the method, a set of limits applicable to a core may be defined, and a test fresh fuel loading pattern design, to be used for loading the core, may be determined based on the limits. Reactor operation on at least a subset of the core may be simulated to produce a plurality of simulated results. The simulated results may be compared against the limits, and data from the comparison may indicate whether any of the limits were violated by the core during the simulation. A designer or engineer may use the data to modify the test fresh fuel loading pattern, creating one or more derivative fresh fuel loading pattern design(s) for simulation and eventual perfection as an acceptable fresh fuel loading pattern design for the core.

Abstract: A fetal educator strap includes an elongated belt defining an interior surface and an exterior surface. A pouch is slidably mounted upon the exterior surface of the belt. A sound generator, including a speaker, is contained within the pouch. The speaker is directed toward the interior surface of the belt. In this manner the pouch containing the sound generator is slidable around the circumference of the belt to the optimum position as determined by the user.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a book device corresponding to at least one narrative story, including a spine, at least three pages pivotably connected to the spine, a sound producing apparatus, and a plurality of switch elements which activate the sound producing apparatus to play desired audio segments corresponding to a particular story element. Each of the pages contains illustrative material, such as text and/or pictures, and at least one of the pages is partially transparent, so that illustrative material on subsequent pages is visible to the reader through the transparent portion of the page. In another embodiment, the illustrative material is not affixed to the pages themselves, but takes the form of inserts which may be removed and interchanged, with the book device able to determine which story corresponds to the particular inserts being used and play the desired audio segments corresponding to that story.

Abstract: In a computer-assisted learning method for certainly mastering the learning contents through simulated experience, a display screen 16a is divided into multiple small screen sections; an explanation text display field, in which explanation text related to predetermined training contents is to be displayed, is assigned to any one of the small screen sections; and related-information display fields, in which detailed information and/or illustrated information associated with the contents described in the explanation text display field is to be displayed, are assigned to the remaining small screen sections. A trainee learns based on the explanation text and its related information.

Abstract: A potty training doll has a first aperture formed therein for selectively accessing an internal pouch thereof. A liquid container constructed of resiliently flexible plastic material is disposable within the internal pouch such that a nozzle thereof extends from a second aperture formed in a groin area of the doll. The doll is squeezed to compress the liquid container, causing liquid to be ejected from a nozzle thereof to simulate urination and reinforcing a toilet training experience for a child.

Abstract: One embodiment of the present invention provides a global product services electronic laboratory (E-Lab). For example, the E-Lab may be an on-line virtual laboratory for company employees and/or field engineers for learning how to implement new technology products via actual “hands-on” configurations and troubleshooting. Specifically, the E-Lab of the present embodiment enables an authorized user to utilize a computing device to remotely access the E-Lab via the Internet, a company network or a dial-up connection. Once communicatively coupled to the E-Lab, the user is provided a variety of different topics and categories associated with the products and/or equipment labs currently available within the E-Lab. After selecting one of the topics or categories, the user may be provided more specific information regarding tutorials and/or troubleshooting corresponding to the selected lab equipment.

Abstract: A system and method of selecting a color scheme of an actual environment by evaluating different color schemes in a virtual environment. To utilize the system, a virtual image of a real environment is created. This can he done by scanning photographs of the real environment into a computer. The real environment that contains a plurality of different surfaces having different colors and design patterns. The computer identifies the boundaries of each of said different surfaces in the virtual image that is created. The computer then considers each of the different surfaces as a variable field. Using a computer interface, a user selectively varies the colors and design patterns of any of the surfaces in the virtual image. The different surfaces are altered until the color scheme of the virtual image matches a desired color scheme.

Abstract: An electronic learning aid device which includes a removable module including display and input controls, capable of operating, independent of the electronic learning aid apparatus towards extending the functionality of the device and encouraging it's continued use. A first set of activities is accessible to the operator when the removable module is in its installed configuration and a second set of activities is accessible to the operator when the removable module is in its uninstalled configuration.

Abstract: An apparatus for the education and entertainment of infants includes a housing that supports a plurality of objects over a crib or playpen and which rotates the objects in a circle. An audio program includes a recitation of each object when it is disposed proximate an infant disposed in the crib or playpen. Accordingly, the infant learns to associate the speech aspect of the audio presentation with the objects through a pattern of continual visual and synchronized simultaneous audio repetition and reinforcement, thereby optimally learning the names of objects and possibly even contributing to the learning of speech syntax.

Abstract: A learning keyboard for children utilizes different colors to separate key positions corresponding to left and right hands' fingers at the typing region of a keyboard. Fonts at each key position are livelier and smarter, and symbol at each key position are enlarged. Simultaneously, through the operation of a software, when a user presses down any key at the typing region, which kind of color the key belongs to is immediately determined, and the music of a children's song is played to help memorization, thereby helping the user learn the correct way of keyboard input and letting learning be livelier and funnier.

Abstract: Diagnostic demonstration devices and methods are disclosed that, in various embodiments, may include a simulated test strip and a mechanism capable of extending the simulated test strip out of the housing and retracting the simulated test strip into the housing. In other embodiments, a simulated test strip supply and a mechanism operably attached to the simulated test strip supply are provided with the mechanism capable of dispensing a simulated test strip from the simulated test strip supply. The diagnostic demonstration devices may not include functional diagnostic hardware designed to analyze a biological tissue or fluid sample obtained from a patient.

Abstract: A computer-based educational system provides the user or instructor with a suite of graphic editing tools, allowing the design of graphical objects, such as symbols and text that can be displayed to a viewer, such as a student, using a projector or computer terminal. In order to facilitate the educational process, the invention provides the user with robust ability to control parameters of the graphical objects, allowing the user to create simulations or models of subject matter, such as mathematical principles, in order to facilitate the educational process. In the preferred embodiment, the parameters of these graphical objects can actually be defined in terms of variables and specifically functions or expressions including those variables and then the values of the variables controlled in real-time by the user. This ability allows the user to control the execution of the simulations or models, enabling the user or instructor to dovetail the execution of those simulations with the instructional process.

Abstract: A learning system and method for visually displaying learning contents stored on a memory onto a display for facilitating easy learning by humans. The learning system and method being capable of causing a visual presentation to be displayed on a display screen for a predetermined period of time such as less than 0.2 second. The learning contents can be introduced at changing locations in a region of the visual presentation on the display screen. The visual presentation include, for example, a computer game, a television film, or a video game being displayed on the display screen.

Abstract: A medical training apparatus comprises a frame defining a work space simulating a body cavity and having an access opening to allow introduction of a medical instrument to the working space from externally of the working space. A sensor platform is rotationally mounted in the working space for rotating the platform to select angular positions for performing a series of simulated medical procedures. A plurality of modules are mounted around a perimeter of the platform. Each module comprises a different model upon which an associated medical procedure can be performed with a medical instrument. A plurality of sensors are each operatively associated with one of the modules for sensing progress of the associated medical procedure. A control unit is coupled to the sensors for monitoring progress of the medical procedures and providing an indication of status of the medical procedures.

Abstract: An adaptive learning system learns and adapts to behavior of a user enjoying media content via a handheld device. The system includes a user interface provided to the handheld device and operable to receive user input, and a media delivery mechanism provided to the user interface and operable to deliver media content to the user in response to the user input. In further aspects, the system includes a data store provided to the handheld device and operable to record information relating to user consumption of media content, wherein the user consumption occurs in connection with delivering electronic media content.

Abstract: A diagnostic article and method is disclosed wherein the article includes a mirror, a plurality of attribute selection sites arranged along or associated with the mirror with each of the sites having a plurality of choice selectors, and an output for recommending at least one personal care product based upon input from the choice selectors. A diagnostic for skin includes attribute selection sites hosting questions related to a customer's age, skin coloration, dryness, sunburn susceptibility, pimple breakout affinity, wrinkle formation and pore size. Hair, dental and underarm products may also be personalized by the diagnostic system. The mirror allows a customer in-store to more accurately answer attribute questions through reference to the customer's mirror reflection.

Abstract: A computer enhanced play set. Computer enhanced play set incorporates a structure and display screen images retrieved from a CD-ROM, Internet, or other source. Structure and display screen images and/or sounds portray various play set scenes or themes. Movements within the play set may be tracked with sensors. Movement data is provided to computer data inputs of a computer system. Based on movement data, different images, scenes, or scripts may be generated. Users interact with the attached structure and display screen images. User interaction is realized based on the configuration and content of structure and images in display screen. Interaction with the enhanced computer play set may occur between a user and display screen, between a figure and display screen, between a user and structure, between a figure or object and structure, between a user and both structure and display screen, and between a figure or object and both structure and display screen.

Abstract: A system, method, and computer program product for a remotely accessible, on-line virtual-system education lab. In this embodiment, students can connect with the lab server from any client system connected, directly or indirectly, with a common network, using a conventional web browser or other thin client. When the client connects, the server will create a virtual lab computer system which the user can operate and manipulate through the client system, as if he were working at a conventional lab computer system. The preferred embodiment allows the user to save the state of the lab at any time, to resume later, and will load specific system states on the virtual lab computer system according to the user's identity and selections.

Abstract: Disclosed is an Internet simulation learning system and method, the method being applied to the Internet simulation learning system comprising a learner client to which at least one computer-controllable simulation apparatus is electrically connected and at which a learning agent is installed, and a learning server connected with the learner client through Internet, the method comprising the steps of: operating the learning agent; downloading a learning information and a character information corresponding to the simulation apparatus from the learning server; registering the respective simulation apparatuses as specific characters based on the character information downloaded; responding to a content provided from the learning agent based on the learning information at the learner; determining the response of the learner; and operating the simulation apparatus to perform a corresponding action depending on the determining result.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a novel interactive information system which can be used to make a traditional print medium such as a magazine, “interactive”. When the traditional print medium is placed on a print media receiving unit in a predetermined position, a user can interact with the traditional print medium. Printed matter elements on the printed medium can be made “selectable” by the user.

Abstract: An interactive on-line music training system for teaching music to students comprises a Student Station, a Teacher Station, and an Administrative Web Server connected over a communications network. The Student Station includes a computer which is integrated with a MIDI device (e.g. MIDI keyboard). The Administrative Web Server maintains a database for storing data related to the Student's performance. The Student uses the MIDI device to interact with the music course. As the Student traverses the music course, lessons and activities as well as the applicable MIDI files are downloaded from the Administrative Web Server to the Student Station's computer. The Student's responses to exercises are stored as a MIDI file on the student computer. Upon completion of a lesson, an activity is presented to the Student.

Abstract: A play cube comprises a set of at least four pictorial representations of different emotional states (e.g., “happy”, “sad”, “angry”, “proud”), with each state depicted on a different face of the cube. One other face of the cube may included a mirrored surface. The cube is used to assist children in learning and identifying emotional states using various processes: visual (seeing lenticular holographic photos), spatial (drawing facial elements of emotional sates), auditory (recording and hearing their own voices depicting emotional states). One embodiment of the inventive play cube includes an embedded game/song element, where the child can respond to different requests within the game/song by touching the associated (matching) face on the cube.

Abstract: A simulator apparatus with at least two degrees of freedom of movement for an instrument that has an elongated shaft, having a holding device for the instrument, the holding device being designed such that the instrument has at least a first degree of freedom of a swiveling movement about a first swivel axis and at least a second degree of freedom of swiveling movement about a second swivel axis, running perpendicular to the first swivel axis. The holding device has a cardanic suspension that has a spherical element which is suspended such that it can rotate about the first swivel axis and about the second swivel axis, and in which the shaft is partly held.

Abstract: A process for spatially distributing a population count within a geographically defined area can include the steps of logically correlating land usages apparent from a geographically defined area to geospatial features in the geographically defined area and allocating portions of the population count to regions of the geographically defined area having the land usages, according to the logical correlation. The process can also include weighing the logical correlation for determining the allocation of portions of the population count and storing the allocated portions within a searchable data store. The logically correlating step can include the step of logically correlating time-based land usages to geospatial features of the geographically defined area. The process can also include obtaining a population count for the geographically defined area, organizing the geographically defined area into a plurality of sectors, and verifying the allocated portions according to direct observation.

Abstract: Educational play apparatus and system that enables preschool and primary education to be conducted while play is taking place, and that is equipped, by a plurality of gas globes (30) being housed within a play space (S) screened-off with a screen-off member (15), so that players (Y) may have fun capturing the gas globes (30) within the play space (S), wherein educational information is displayed on the surface of the gas globes (30). The players (Y) come into contact spontaneously with the educational information in the midst of playing games, reinforcing information given them up to that point through care workers, as well as imparting information to them while playing together with care workers, which serves naturally to improve knowledge acquirement and scholastic ability.

Abstract: A computer-assisted system for production and management of training/learning programs for individuals/groups with a view to achieving learning outcomes by implementing learning objects (LO), comprises a learning object analysis and description standardisation unit (A, B), an outcome standardisation unit (C), an outcome optimization module (F) and a curriculum selection module (G). The LO standardisation unit (A, B) comprises a database of normalised LO parameters (14), a database of normalised LO outcomes (15), and means (10, 12) for inputting LO parameters and converting them into normalised LO outcomes (15). An outcome standardisation module (C) has an input for enterprise outcome parameters (16) and compares these with standardised outcomes comes from an outcomes thesaurus (13) for conversion into standardised/verified enterprise outcome parameters (18).

Abstract: A communication assist device that includes, among other features and elements, a cover carried from a strap and that incorporates a stylized outside covering imprinted with a preselected pattern indicia for improved appearance. The device further includes a plurality of releasably or fixedly bound and transparent pocket pages having an accessible interior pocket or interstice sized to receive one or more of a plurality of indicia sheets. The sheets are preferably to be retained in the interior pocket during use to be observable through the sheet material.

Abstract: An interactive presentation and/or entertainment system, such as interactive personal computer software and/or interactive, live theater, allows participants to determine the events that occur throughout a story. Given simulated environments and story characters within them, the player introduces elements, picked from a list, which advances the narrative, event by event. Feedback about the current state of the situation or characters provides motivation to choose subsequent events. These events change situations, environments, and/or the characters within the narrative. As a result, greater flexibility and control with less confusion is achieved over previous methods and apparatuses. The story can be rewound and/or played with different choices, resulting in different outcomes. Source image/sound/description data may include prerecorded video, prerecorded audio, prewritten description, live acting, computer-based audio, computer-based imagery, computer-generated dialogue, and/or computer-generated characters.

Abstract: A system for virtual reality training, to acquire procedure movements in odontology, by sensing data concerning spatial position of a real hand-held element (2), three-dimensional representation of a virtual object (T) on a display screen (7), processing spatial position data for providing spatial display of a virtual instrument (OV) corresponding to the actual spatial position of the real element (2), supplying a virtual instrument (01-04) for operating on the virtual object (T) and modelling an interaction between the virtual instrument and said virtual object (T). The hand-held element (2) belongs to a haptic man-machine interface (IHM) comprising actuators controlled to supply the user holding in his hand the real element (2) with a force-feedback when the virtual instrument (OV) interacts with the virtual object (T). The invention is useful for pedagogical and professional purposes.

Abstract: A method for automatically screening for visual dysfunctions in pre-literate or pre-school test subjects incorporates collecting personal profile and background information and transferring the information to a local storage system. The information is retrieved into a PC system and a test procedure is initiated with a test subject by establishing an exclusive dialog between the test subject and the PC system. The test procedure is in the form of a game selectively attractive and readily understood by preliterate or school-age test subjects. The test results are printed for presentation to the test subject and are also transmitted together with the background information to an off-site repository for storage with test results and information of other test subjects. An epidemiological analysis is made of the stored test results and information in accordance with a predetermined analysis protocol. A report is generated representing the results of the analysis.

Abstract: The present invention pertains to processing system use for instruction and simulated training by users controlling images capable of interactive, personal, idiosyncratic, simulated movements. The invention includes the use of individual hand held devices, personal display appliances, personal computers and other processing systems communicating displays of user controllable images to other processing systems over local area and wide area networks and by means of a variety of interfaces, networks, servers and/or intra-processing system means. Instruction and simulated training is accomplished through simulated activities including, without limitation, individual drill, cooperation and opposition.

Abstract: A visual method of teaching arithmetic, in which graphical representations of familiar objects are used instead of numbers, is particularly well suited for children who are visually oriented and have difficulty with numbers. The shapes of the objects resemble the numerals zero through nine. The objects may appear in any visual medium. Students are first shown examples of multiplication, division, addition, and subtraction, in which objects replace numbers. Each object is then shown by itself. The numeral that corresponds to the number value of each object is then overlaid on top of each object. Students are also shown groups of colored dots or balls, in which the colors of the dots match the colors of the objects and the number of dots corresponds to the numerical value represented by its corresponding object.

Abstract: An object of the present invention is to build a simulated image in which a subject's hair is changed to a desired color, and to accurately suggest the hair dye needed to dye the subject's hair from its existing color to the desired color. To achieve this object, the hair color advice system according to the present invention includes (i) an image memory into which image data regarding the subject is input and stored, (ii) a processor that finds the hair area in the input image of the subject and builds a simulated image in which the color of the hair area is changed to any color, and (iii) a monitor 4 on which the input image of the subject and/or the simulated image are displayed.

Abstract: A method of educating a child comprising; providing the child with recorded footage of at least one other child performing an academic task, encouraging the child to imitate the recorded child in the completion of the academic task; encouraging an adult primarily responsible for the daily care of the child to become involved in the imitation and education of the child, wherein the encouragement comprises conducting an instructional session with the adult, at which the parent is provided with questions for presentation to the child, and providing the child with interactive materials for facilitating the desired imitation, wherein the recorded footage and interactive materials are provided to the child for use in the child's home.

Abstract: Apparatus and method for training a novice comprising the steps of providing a sports related implement to at least one expert player for executing a sports related movement. Initiating at least one repetition of the movement. Measuring a variable characteristic of the at least one repetition to provide a sequential record of the variable characteristic produced by the at least one expert player. Transferring the sports implement to a novice player to execute the sports related movement. Activating feedback of the sequential record of the variable characteristic during execution of a comparable movement by the novice player to signal deviation of the comparable movement from the sports related movement, thereby providing expert training to the novice player.

Abstract: A Content Based Messaging (CBM) system is provided to monitor the actions of learners, which are published as events to a CBM network. The network provides notification of the events to subscribing applications. Because CBM systems are inherently stateless, to ensure persistence of data, applications use a remote procedure call (RPC)-CBM protocol to initiate publishing to the application and retrieve historical data. After the initial CBM-RPC, messages are published in a normal CBM fashion. A tutor interface also is provided to monitor and assist students using an e-learning system. The interface is populated with information using the CBM infrastructure. The interface allows tutors to provide individualized and personal attention to each student and their learning needs.

Abstract: A talking book and a method of authoring a talking book is presented where the talking book includes a synthesizer, an audio system, a memory, a display, and switches for selecting pages and/or chapters of the talking book. The talking book is authored by a script that lists speech files, the sampling rate, and the chapter and page boundaries. Configuration tables and segment tables are generated from the script and these tables are assembled with a playback program to combined binary data stored in the talking book.

Abstract: Disclosed is self-paced, system-level familiarization training customized to the trainee's individual training needs that is sufficiently flexible to accommodate individuals with varying levels of expertise. Training is accomplished by determining or directing the location of students relative to an on-board system, then stimulating the correct Interactive Media Instruction (IMI) based on that location. Effectiveness is dependent on the factors; location technology, IMI, and movement algorithm; and, the interaction between these three factors.

Abstract: A simulator structure with a deck for mounting various components including controls, one or two seats, an instrument panel and an image projector. The components are mounted to the deck using suitable fasteners, such as bolts and nuts. The image projector displays a computer-generated simulated environment. The instrument panel can include actual instruments or a computer-generated image. A dome-shaped image screen can be attached to the structure that can be tiltable on a horizontal axis or, alternatively, can be movable along an arcuate support.

Abstract: The invention concerns a system for intelligent courseware development and delivery. It particularly involves a knowledge representation system having knowledge items expressed as respective mappings with multimedia explanations between patterns in a multidimensional problem space onto a multidimensional solution space. The problem and solution spaces form the context for the knowledge. Knowledge is accessed by consultations, where the user answers a question and the knowledge representation system uses the answer to automatically select another question. Items of course material are represented as respective knowledge items. Course elements are used to generate questions and tests semi-automatically in which the explanations can become the questions and the problem or source regions are presented to the learner as the options for the answers in multiple choice questions. The same model can be used for interactive learning games for individuals or groups of people.

Abstract: A method and apparatus is provided for facilitating education operations. A portable processor-based apparatus is provided which is used by a student and his or her parents. The portable device is adapted to releasably couple with a cradle which is maintained at least in the school environment. The portable unit may be coupled through the cradle to a school network. The portable unit may be utilized by the student, parents, and teacher to perform a number of specific school related activities including a presentation of course materials; the assignment, completion and return of homework assignments; the maintenance of school records; and digital communication between or among the student, teacher, and parents. The device preferably includes biometric security systems which limit the access to both the device and data maintained in the device or in the school network.

Abstract: A system, method, and computer program for providing a multi-media education and disclosure presentation on a medical or other health-related subject to a patient or other interested persons. The system may be fixed or portable in nature and broadly includes a touchscreen for communicating the presentation and facilitating input; a plurality of wheels to enhance portability; a printer to print a consent form following the presentation; and an adjustable boom for positioning the touchscreen for comfortable viewing by the patient. The presentation broadly comprises a background section; a condition section; a remedy section; and a lifestyle section, and each such section is represented by one or more detailed topic pages. The presentation incorporates a variety of media elements, such as video, audio, still images, and text, and images or sound taken from diagnostic medical equipment.

Abstract: A dietary planning method and apparatus. Macronutrients in the form of a carbohydrate, or a protein or a fat are individually identified as a colour on a mini-block, which can be a physical entity or a computer generated shape. Each mini-block also illustrates an item of food which corresponds to the macronutrient. The mini-blocks can be assembled into a block or blocks to represent a meal. Each mini-block can also display a symbol to identify whether the food signified by the mini-block is favourable, not favourable or a fair choice.

Abstract: A physical motion state evaluation apparatus is configured by a foot switch unit for detecting user's step motions, physical motion state detectors for detecting motions of prescribed parts (e.g., hands, foot) of a user's body, a display and a musical tone generator. Herein, the physical motion state detector is configured by a projector unit for projecting optical beams along optical axes and a receiver unit for receiving the optical beams respectively, so that the receiver unit detects a shutoff event in which the prescribed part of the user's body shuts off at least one of the optical beams. Physical motion state instructions request a user to move the prescribed parts of the user's body to instructed positions at instruction timings respectively, so that the physical motion state detectors provide detection timings at which the prescribed parts of the user's body are precisely moved to the instructed positions in conformity with the instruction timings.

Abstract: An interactive video system and method is configured to enhance interaction between a user and a video based subject. An exemplary video interaction system and method includes the steps of playing a video clip, presenting a user with response options, receiving a user response selection, and selecting a subject response video clip.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for connecting simulator instruments to a simulator host computer includes a plurality of panel modules, a data bus having a connection to each panel module, and a control computer connected to the data bus and to the host computer. Each panel module further comprises at least one simulated instrument and a local computer. The local computer runs a computer program is adapted to the instrument or instruments controlled by that panel module, so that the local computer communicates with the data bus for bi-directional communication between the instrument and the control computer. Each panel module has a unique address on the data bus.

Abstract: A method for behavior modification and memory enhancement utilizing a central processing unit, comprising compiling a symbolic profile of a subject participant, interpreting the subject participant's stored symbolic constructs, instructing the subject participant using virtual reality means, evaluating and recording physiological parameters of the participant and delivering symbolic containers to the participant; and delivering symbolic prescriptions to the subject participant for behavior modification and memory enhancement. The methodology allows for accessing and recognition of stored memory symbolic constructs by isolating symbolic quests embodied within multiple multimedia virtual reality events, and delivering the multimedia virtual reality events to a user by artificial intelligence and multi-media means, applying the symbolic constructs to the user.

Abstract: An educational tool having a substrate with a first side and a second side having thereon at least two pictures of creatures on the first side of the substrate spaced at a defined distance from each other, and a description of the creatures on the second side in approximate registration to the picture on the first side; and a facsimile of a license on said first side of the substrate.

Abstract: A method for simulating three-dimensional spatial distribution of neutron and gamma fluences in a nuclear reactor includes, in an exemplary embodiment, generating a detailed geometric configuration of a nuclear reactor core and surrounding components, generating detailed fuel composition and concentration distribution, and calculating three-dimensional nuclide concentrations for the fuel rods and the water surrounding the fuel rods using the generated geometric configuration and generation fuel composition and concentration distributions. The method also includes calculating neutron and gamma fluxes using a Monte Carlo radiation transport criticality mode methodology, and generating a neutron and gamma fluence map for predetermined areas of the reactor.