Abstract: A method for presenting media on an electronic device. A landmark is identified based on a landmark sensor of the electronic device. Media is selected based on the landmark. The media is presented on the electronic device.

Abstract: It is an object of the preset invention to provide a cabinet for the electronic device which ensures sufficient rigidity of the device even if made thin. The cabinet (3) according to the present invention has central chassis (4) in which a device main body is provided, and an upper case (5) and a lower case (6), which hold central chassis (4) between them and accommodate the device main body. The upper case (5) and lower case (6) are made thinner than conventional parts of such cabinets so as to make the device smaller. The central chassis (4) serves as a reinforcing material and can improve the rigidity of cabinet (3), thereby ensuring sufficient rigidity for the cabinet (3) even if the upper case (5) and the lower case (6) are made thinner to achieve a smaller size of the electronic device.

Abstract: An improved home automation system that permits the user of the system to remotely control the operation of various devices. The system is packaged in a manner that “walks” the user through the initialization process to thereby reduce or eliminate errors associated with the initialization and set-up of the system. Furthermore, the configuration permits the user to initialize the system without the use of tools, such as screwdrivers. The system is configured with improved functionality that permits the user to readily control individual devices and/or selected groups of devices with a powerful hand-held remote transmitter.

Abstract: An installation instruction conveying device. In one embodiment, the installation instruction conveying device is comprised of a first surface having instructions visibly disposed thereon for installing a component. The installation instruction conveying device is further comprised of a means for adhering said installation instruction conveying device to a component installation location. The installation instruction conveying device prevents the installation of the component at the component installation location unless the installation instruction conveying device is removed from said component installation location.

Abstract: Educational kit which combines a unitized regenerative fuel cell with a demonstration platform to illustrate the principals of fuel cell use and application. A fuel cell education kit provides valuable exposure to the principals of fuel cell generated electricity to children. The fuel cell is a regenerative fuel cell converting water into hydrogen and oxygen during a charging cycle and reversing the process during discharge. A proton exchange membrane drives the process.

Abstract: A training/managing system and method of basic ability which enables objective and efficient management for improving the basic ability of persons by training toward some kind of target. The training/managing system of basic ability 1 is provided with training terminals 3-1 to 3-n for measuring/training ability to read characters of an employee to be trained, and a management device 4 which are connected to an information communicating network 2. The management device 4 is equipped with a data management server 5 for storing measured data in time-series; performing a predetermined arithmetical operation; and deriving management data, and a management terminal 7 for presenting the management data for a business administrator.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for developing a computer screen layout provides a plurality of physically manipulable pieces each representing one of a plurality of computer screen objects. The pieces are removably secured to a surface representing a computer screen. The pieces are arranged on the surface to provide a proposed computer screen layout. The pieces may then be moved on the surface, added to the surface, or removed from the surface to provide a revised computer screen layout. The revised computer screen layout is then recreated in the computer program under development.

Abstract: A method and system for demonstrating the context of features of a product or service, receiving selections of those features from a user, and modifying the demonstration to show the consequences of the received selections.

Abstract: A method for configuring an audio interface for a speech recognition application in a computer system comprises the steps of: (a) displaying a first graphical user interface (GUI) prompting a user selection of an audio input device between: a headset having a microphone and at least one microphone not forming part of a headset; (b) in the event of the user selecting the headset having the microphone: (1) displaying a second GUI for prompting a user to connect the headset, the second GUI including a picture of a headset; (2) displaying a third GUI illustrating proper placement of the headset and the microphone, the third GUI including the picture of a headset; and, (3) displaying a fourth GUI for adjusting audio recording volume, the fourth GUI including the picture of a headset; and, (c) in the event of a user selecting the microphone not forming part of a headset: (1) omitting displaying the second and third GUIs as in steps (b)(1) and (b)(2) respectively; (2) displaying a fifth GUI for prompting the user to

Abstract: A board usually resembling a PCB or a PWB mounts a display element, whose appearance in a viewing direction is controlled by the sense of magnetization of a core which extends through a bore in the board. A conducting coil formed on the surface of said board is located so that current in said coil will magnetize the core.

Abstract: A board usually resembling a PCB or a PWB mounts a display element, whose appearance in a viewing direction is controlled by the sense of magnetization of a core which extends through a bore in the board. A conducting coil formed on the surface of said board is located so that current in said coil will magnetize the core.

Abstract: A simulator for simulating the attenuation characteristics of a length of coaxial cable in a cable television (CATV) network employs a diplex filter to separate the CATV signal and AC power into at least two separate signal paths. The AC power path has a resistance selected to simulate the DC loop resistance of the desire length of cable. The CATV signal path is in parallel with the AC power path, and has an attenuation selected to simulate the characteristics of the cable at CATV frequencies. In the preferred embodiment, the simulator is equipped with separate signal paths for the upstream and downstream CATV signals that have attenuations selected to simulate the characteristics of the cable within the frequency bands used for upstream and downstream CATV signals, respectively. The resistor in the AC power path has a sufficiently high power rating to handle realistic AC power levels.

Abstract: The present invention provides a modular electronic construction kit having modular control circuit boards or modules capable of achieving various types of electrical control for controlling movement of mechanical elements and the like. Each module includes cut-out plastic or metal templates to accommodate the introduction of a modular integrated electronic circuit board(s). A printed self-adhesive label is placed on the cut-out plastic or metal template. The printed labels represent the coded symbols for identification of the modular integrated circuit boards, including their functions and their electrical connections. In the preferred embodiment, the kit has a minimum of 6 different and numbered basic modules, but the kit may include up to 30 different modules which are intended for the optimization of complex control circuits. All of the modular circuit boards are electrically compatible with each other.

Abstract: A data communication receiver (100) for operating in a demonstration mode comprises a receiving circuit (110) for receiving and decoding radio frequency signals, a battery (140) for powering the receiving circuit (110), and a display (150) for displaying information. A switch (142) coupled between the battery (140) and the receiving circuit (110) disconnects the receiving circuit (110) from the battery (140) to disable the receiving circuit (110) when a signal has been received indicating that the data communication receiver (100) is to operate in the demonstration mode. A demonstration element (165, 170) coupled to the display (150) provides at least one demonstration screen to the display (150) in response to the disabling of the receiving circuit (110).

Abstract: An automatic demonstration system for showing the effectiveness and advantage of a particular eye protection screen to be promoted includes an actuation device for moving the eye protection screen between a position for shielding a cathode ray tube (CRT) display and a position for exposing the CRT display under the control of a control device. An oscilloscope having a probe is provided to detect the intensity of electromagnetic radiation from the CRT display for the demonstration of the effectiveness of reducing the intensity of the radiation. An external light source is provided to project light onto the CRT display and/or the eye protection screen for the demonstration of the effectiveness of eliminating light reflection from the CRT display screen.

Abstract: A device for simulating electrical characteristics of an electrical, electronic or electromechanical component comprising circuitry (21) adapted to reproduce electrical characteristics which are produced by, or may be sensed in, the component, the device (1) being configured so as to substantially resemble the component in appearance and/or size. The device may have two substantially flat opposed surfaces (3,27), one of which carries a picture (5)of the component and the other a sectional view through the component to illustrate its technical construction or operation, and/or other data relating to the component. A kit may be provided comprising a number of such devices each to simulate a component forming part of an equipment or system so as to simulate the electrical characteristics and/or performance of the equipment or system.

Abstract: A portable sales promotion apparatus for electronic systems comprises electronic control modules and electronic output devices that are transported from the retailer's supply storeroom to the outside site of the customer's parked mobile vehicle where they are placed in the passenger area of the: vehicle for demonstrations of system performance, for experimental determination of any modifications required of the vehicle for installation of the system, and for the subjective evaluation of the customer or occupant of the vehicle prior to execution of a contract for purchase of a system to be installed. The demonstration vehicle, operable by the salesperson, is a roll-about cabinet that houses supporting electronic modules of the systems being demonstrated, an independent power supply, and control accessories subject to operation by the salesperson for conductiong the demonstrations.

Abstract: An educational toy for use with children in an age range of about 4 to 12 as a mounting base with an upper surface on which various action modules are mounted. The action modules include a DC power source, and a switch. The action modules can include a number of devices capable of producing light such as light bulbs, sound such as a buzzer or bell and motion such as a DC motor and gear box and drive belts. The wire connecting the switch to the action modules are connected by realtively large alligator clamps that can be manipulated by a relatively young child. The base for the toy comprises an internal hollow cavity. During shipment from the factory to the retailer and from the retailer to home, the action modules, the battery module, batteries and the like are all stored within the cavity of the base. The cavity can be closed by paste on paper or shrink wrap or the like. This provides a cheap but intellectually challenging variable top for experimentation by the developing child.

Abstract: The apparatus comprises five main components: two catalysed electrodes (1 and 2), and three plastics parts, a top tube (3), a spacer (4) and a bottom tube (5). The apparatus may be partially immersed in a liquid mixture (11) of fuel and electrolyte, e.g. methanol and potassium hydroxide, so that the liquid mixture (11) is able to freely circulate in contact with the underside of the upper electrode (1) and both sides of the lower electrode (2) while the top side of the upper electrode (1) is exposed to the air. The apparatus thus operates as a fuel cell in which the methanol is oxidized by oxygen from the air to produce carbon dioxide, water and electrical energy. The apparatus can be used in the teaching of a wide range of scientific principles. It can also form the basis of a small commercial fuel cell capable of powering a light, radio, television etc.

Abstract: A light table work station is provided for use in combination with a transparent prototype circuit board. At least a portion of each circuit trace on a circuit board is viewable when the board is populated with components, and back lit when the board is positioned on the work table, and each trace is also accessible from each side of the circuit board for examination, testing and/or modification. A work station is provided with a second upstanding light table for retaining transparent artwork sheets, each sheet bearing a copy of the circuit traces for each respective circuit plane on the circuit board.

Abstract: The simulator is used for the training of personnel. In the case of the controls of an aircraft, the simulator contains an exact reproduction of the command cockpit (1) with all its controls (2), and capable of ensuring the actuation of circuit simulation devices by a student-operator (3). Simulation devices (4) consist of at least one instruction panel (5.sub.1, 5.sub.2) representing at least one control circuit and used to display various parameters or simulation motifs visible to the student-operator. An operating console (6) ensures contact between the simulation devices (4) and the cockpit (1). The console makes it possible to carry out a training programme administered by an instructor-operator.

Abstract: The changeable modular training system disclosed in U.S. Pat. No. 4,623,312 is extended to include an energy management microprocessing unit, i.e. CPU, a keyboard, a video screen, a remote sensor, and a microprocessing interface unit, to create an energy management microprocessing training system. These added components are formed in the same size modules and/or are interconnected, where needed, by the same electrical connectors and the same peg and slot supports as used in the changeable modular training system. This energy management microprocessing training system is used when students are taught how to program, operate, install, service, and troubleshoot mechanical and electronic control systems in a classroom, when using simulated control systems.

Abstract: An interactive audio/visual demonstration system for connection to a telephone system, comprising an audio/visual unit connected to an interface circuit. The interface circuit decodes DTMF tones received from the audio/visual unit and in response causes implementation of one or more special features in the telephone system. The interface circuit is preferably connected to an audio track of a video tape recorder, and to the telephone system, such as a PABX, in order to implement a highly interactive video tape presentation in response to a video tape being played on the video tape recorder. The interface circuit is of simple construction and hence durable and inexpensive.

Abstract: A system of technology teaching equipment including a support structure providing both horizontally and vertically disposed support areas with means for the removable attachment of components, the support areas including T-slots for the engagement of complementary parts of the components or of mounting brackets therefor, and/or for the engagement of the heads of respective fasteners.

Abstract: A module for use in a training system assembly which includes a power base is multi-sided and includes mechanical-electrical feet on one side for jacking the module into the power base or into a second module. Detent spring latches are disposed on another side of the module for receiving the feet of a second module atop the first module. The module is hollow and an electrical component is mounted therein. The component is an electrical connection with the feet and the detent spring latches. A display is on a third side of the module and the rear of the module includes a fault selector switch which causes the component to be in either an operating configuration or a fault configuration.

Abstract: A portable audio-visual demonstration apparatus which provides operational instruction and functional simulation or particularized electronic equipment for training and exhibition purposes is disclosed. The preferred embodiment of the invention is the application of the demonstration apparatus to communications equipment, specifically FM two-way mobile radios. This embodiment comprises: a plurality of actual radio control heads wherein all radio controls and functions are simulated to be fully operational; a display panel with overlying translucent forms which is illuminated to display the corresponding radio operational response; a tape deck which plays a cassette wherein voice instruction has been pre-recorded; and a portable hand-carried suitcase package which incorporates the above elements with its own power supply.

Abstract: This invention relates to a book-sized, self-contained analog computer, organized to enable an inexperienced person to program readily a differential equation. In this computer permanent circuits are either exposed or indicated as solid lines. Connections between terminals available for patching by the user are shown as dashed lines, so that with the aid of an instruction manual even a beginner can implement quickly a differential equation at the first try.Being small in size, this computer can be placed beside a student's computation sheets to be used for checking solutions arrived at by other means. Because components are inserted by the user without soldering, a user can modify a circuit quickly to suit his needs.

Abstract: A device for training individuals, particularly children and the handicapped, in the use of a telephone. The training device may be employed in either a single telephone mode or a dual telephone mode. In the single telephone mode a primary telephone is initially programmed with a known telephone number by switching to a program mode and dialing the number with a conventional telephone dial. The telephone is then switched to a use mode and the student is asked to dial the programmed number. As each of the digits is correctly dialed a light corresponding to each digit is sequentially illuminated and an audible signal is heard. When all of the digits have been correctly dialed, an audible ring is sounded. If any of the digits is incorrectly dialed, power is removed from all of the previously illuminated lamps, and the student must once again start dialing the telephone number at the first digit. The number of digits in the telephone number can be selected to be either three or seven digits.