Abstract: An education carrel for instruction and testing environments. The carrel includes a non-transparent first panel, a second non-transparent panel, a first-and-second panel retention member, a non-transparent privacy panel, and a non-transparent privacy panel retention member which detachably engages the aforementioned components.

Abstract: A cellular influence system. The novel cellular influence system includes an isolation chamber, a solution disposed within the chamber for supporting a user in a state of floatation, and a source generator for applying cymatic frequencies to the user via the floatation solution. In an illustrative embodiment, the system is adapted to apply cymatic frequencies that stimulate activity in a specific region or regions of the brain to induce a higher state of consciousness capable of increased learning abilities, and a visual display unit designed to minimize splay such that the interior of the isolation chamber remains dark is provided within the chamber for delivering information to be learned to the user during the induced state. Optionally, the system may also include a neural monitor for measuring neural activity in the user and adaptively adjusting the cymatic frequencies applied to the user based on the measured activity.

Abstract: The invention can be efficiently used for intensively learning different disciplines, including foreign languages, and for forming and automating operational skills of professionals in different field of activity. It makes it possible to obtain a technical result and a high-quality intensive training. The use of a training aid is developed according to a synergetic theory in the form of a synergetic training device and makes it possible to provide a synergetic variant of intensive training. The synergetic training device is embodied in a dynamic technical device consisting of several soundproof booths which comprise training facilities and technical means using a sensor system.

Abstract: A classroom configuration is described that includes a computer having a wireless communications interface and a plurality of student workstations. The workstations each include a work surface, a projecting device mounted proximate the work surface and operable for projecting images onto the work surface, a light emitting device, a tracking device mounted proximate the work surface and operable for capturing the image projected onto the work surface and for tracking movement of the light emitting device, and a processing device communicatively coupled to the projecting device and the tracking device. The processing device includes an interface operable for communicating with the computer via the communications interface.

Abstract: A learning environment having a plurality of tables and a plurality of technology display devices distributed about the environment for use by occupants of the learning environment, the environment including a central area, the learning environment comprising at least first, second and third technology display devices that include first, second and third substantially flat display surfaces, respectively, for displaying information to occupants in the environment, the first, second and third displays supported in spaced radial relationship about the environment with the flat display surfaces substantially facing the central area, and at least first, second and third elongated tables that have first, second and third elongation axis, respectively, the tables arranged in spaced radial orientations around the environment with the elongation axis substantially extending toward the central area and so that open spaces are formed between adjacent tables for standing occupants, wherein the second and third elongation

Abstract: Desk units that can be reconfigured to support, for example, collaboration between two or more individuals are provided. A first desk unit can include an operable modesty panel, which can be substantially perpendicular to the floor in one configuration, and can be relocated to be substantially parallel to the floor and in line with a table panel to provide an enlarged work area in a second configuration. The enlarged work area can be used by two or more individuals for collaboration. In addition, a second desk unit including an operable table panel, which can be substantially parallel to the floor in one configuration, and can be relocated to be substantially perpendicular to the floor in a second configuration can be located in front of the first desk unit. The operable table panel can be lowered to provide additional room for an individual to turn around and collaborate with another individual using the enlarged work area of the first desk unit.

Abstract: A mobile teacher demonstration table is disclosed which has a cut-out portion making it capable of coupling with a laboratory table having a projecting portion. This cut-out portion provides for easier access to the fixtures of a laboratory table, such as gas, air, vacuum, and water lines.

Abstract: The invention can be efficiently used for intensively learning different disciplines, including foreign languages, and for forming and automating operational skills of professionals in different field of activity. It makes it possible to obtain a technical result and a high-quality intensive training. The use of a training aid is developed according to a synergetic theory in the form of a synergetic training device and makes it possible to provide a synergetic variant of intensive training. The synergetic training device is embodied in a dynamic technical device consisting of several soundproof booths which comprise training facilities and technical means using a sensor system.

Abstract: Promoting of group learning by three students by physically attaching with a cover their desks so that by forced observation and interaction their learning is enhanced.

Abstract: This invention is described as a classroom that will have classroom displays, layouts, and a floor plan to educate students to the maximum, A+ Level. This is an entirely new concept in education.

Abstract: A furniture assembly has a worksurface and worksurface support structure. The furniture assembly is constructed such that the worksurface support structure is not locked into a desired configuration until the worksurface is secured to the worksurface support structure. The worksurface support structure includes a pair of leg assemblies between which a panel extends. The angular relationship between the leg assemblies and the panel can be adjusted, and engagement of the worksurface with the leg assemblies and the panel functions to maintain the panel in engagement with the worksurface and to lock the position of the leg assemblies relative to the panel.

Abstract: A desktop teaching aid which has a body having a top surface and an opposite bottom surface, the bottom surface comprising a magnetic material for securing the body to a desk, the body defining a frame around an aperture, educational information represented on the top surface of the body, and a replaceable name tag positioned within the aperture of the body.

Abstract: A book holder (10) includes a book support platform (12) and a supporting structure (14) including a telescoping member. The supporting structure (14) is provided with clip means (40) for clipping the clipping the book holder (10) to an object (eg. a stroller, a wheelchair, and other instruments in a child's environment).

Abstract: An activity station and method of learning for reinforcing skills taught by a teacher or institutional assistant to students. The activity station is comprised of a board with folds that, when open, will stand erect and reveals instructions and activities for the student. A student's progress through the activities is tracked, and the student's performance is evaluated by completing skill sheets. The activity station can then be closed to conceal the instructions and activities for ease in storage.

Abstract: A mobile teaching station includes a mobile teaching surface designed to support a plurality of teaching props during instruction of students. A mobile storage facility for storing the teaching props is disposed proximate the mobile teaching surface and operably coupled thereto. The mobile teaching station further includes devices for readily transporting the mobile teaching surface to a desired teaching site. A method of facilitating mobile teaching of students includes the steps of (a) providing a mobile teaching surface designed to support a plurality of teaching props during instruction of students, (b) providing a mobile storage facility for storing the teaching props proximate the mobile teaching surface and operably coupled thereto, and (c) providing devices for readily transporting the mobile teaching surface to a desired teaching site.

Abstract: The study center is a unique, multi-folded sheet constructed of rigid panels that shields a student's work from others in the classroom during testing and other activities. The center is made of rigid card stock or plastic {fraction (1/16)} of an inch thick that is laminated. This invention is portable and replaces the large, expensive, and isolated study carrels used in an educational setting. The study center allows students with Attention-Deficit (ADD) and Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) to remain at their desks among their peers while shielding them from classroom distractions. The study center sits on a desk or table and is comprised of two sides, a back, and a top that hinges at an angle over the center that allows the teacher to view each student's work. When folded, the study center will fit nicely in a three-ring binder or notebook for storage.

Abstract: A children's activity table includes a table top with a dry erasable “whiteboard” surface, for writing, drawing, and marking thereon. The periphery of the table top includes a series of recessed areas, which provide for the removable placement of one or more boards having a series of removable alphanumeric characters thereon. The characters preferably extend slightly past the edges of the boards and periphery of the table top, so young children and toddlers with limited manual dexterity may more easily retrieve the characters. A series of openings are formed in the table top, for removable placement of a corresponding number of storage containers therein for holding erasable markers, cleaning cloths, and the like. A central opening provides storage space for a tissue box or the like, with the tissues serving as erasers for the erasable surface of the table top.

Abstract: A mobile teaching station includes a mobile teaching surface designed to support a plurality of teaching props during instruction of students. A mobile storage facility for storing the teaching props is disposed proximate the mobile teaching surface and operably coupled thereto. The mobile teaching station further includes devices for readily transporting the mobile teaching surface to a desired teaching site. A method of facilitating mobile teaching of students includes the steps of (a) providing a mobile teaching surface designed to support a plurality of teaching props during instruction of students, (b) providing a mobile storage facility for storing the teaching props proximate the mobile teaching surface and operably coupled thereto, and (c) providing devices for readily transporting the mobile teaching surface to a desired teaching site.

Abstract: A computer-assisted instruction system used in a method of instructing a group of students broadly includes a suite (12,14,16,18) configured to accommodate the group of students and a computer system (36) for delivery of instruction relating to an instruction curriculum to the suite (12,14,16,18). The suite (12,14,16,18) includes a group assembly area and a plurality of harbors (24). The harbors (24) are each configured to accommodate a pair of the students. The computer system (36) includes a computer (38) positioned at each harbor coupled with a network computer (40). The computers (38) are linked to permit electronic transfer of information between the harbors (24).

Abstract: A method for developing cognitive and motor skills in students comprising the steps of providing a thinking-learning-creating cubicle having a plurality of walls forming an enclosed space. The walls are operative to substantially prevent visual and auditory stimuli from sources disposed exteriorly of the walls from penetrating the enclosed space, thereby reducing distractions to a student positioned within the enclosed space. A learning interface in electrical communication with an interactive teaching apparatus is disposed within the enclosed space which is configured to direct the student's attention toward the learning interface. Communication means are provided which permit communication between an individual positioned within the enclosed space and an individual positioned exteriorly of the enclosed space. The method also includes the step of selecting a learning task for a student to execute within the enclosed space.

Abstract: An office cart includes a pair of laterally spaced apart side walls, a plurality of vertically spaced apart elongate fixed shelves, a back wall which extends between the side walls and which is disposed adjacent to the vertically spaced apart shelves, and a plurality of wheels mounted to the cart to facilitate transportability of the cart. The cart provides convenient storage of files, office supplies and like articles associated with a particular project or task or group of related projects or tasks which are assigned to an individual or to a small team comprised of two or more individuals.

Abstract: This learning system includes a re-configurable learning zone composed of a large number of free-standing work/learn islands distributed about a large open interior space of a building structure, to provide for a variety of re-configurable areas to facilitate the learning of a variety of topics or subject matters to be learned. A series of fixed learning zones are disposed generally along the periphery of the interior space to serve as meeting and project areas to help facilitate a group of advanced learners that has progressed from initiatory activities at the re-configurable islands to cooperating with one another in complex team projects.

Abstract: A mobile learning laboratory for multi-discipline self-study through exploratory and experiential methods. The learning laboratory is permanently pre-configured eliminating installation or set-up; has physical equipment and consumables for complex investigation. The learning laboratory requires no teacher and can be self-taught or can be used with groups. The lab provides access to remote library resources, and gives operational feedback on its use.

Abstract: A folding, collapsible playroom adapted for compact storage which is designed to encourage active and creative play by children as opposed to passive activities such as watching television.The playroom has first and second frames having transversely spaced apart top and bottom walls and opposite side walls all having front and rear surfaces, thereby defining inner and outer frame faces respectively. The frames are pivotally connected such that they may be pivoted from an open, upstanding position to an abutting, closed storage position. Play accessories are included which may be pivotally mounted on one of the frame inner faces and adapted to be moved from a secured stored position to a deployed, play position protruding substantially forwardly from the frame, upon movement of the frames from the closed storage position to the open, upstanding position.

Abstract: An educational play-on structure that has a number of teaching stations adapted to convey varied educational aspects to children. There is a reading teaching station, a writing teaching station, a study teaching station and a talking or communication teaching station. The structure itself is intended and designed to impress upon children that they can play together and share toys together as they role play at the various teaching stations.

Abstract: A convertible audio-visual display center adapted to reproduce visual images on a video display unit such as a television and audio reproductions of sound or music for the entertainment and/or education of infants in their cribs. The same device is readily convertible to usage as a work station for a computer console with simple adjustments.

Abstract: A convertible audio-visual display center adapted to reproduce visual images on a video display unit such as a television and audio reproductions of sound or music for the entertainment and/or education of infants in their cribs. The same device is readily convertible to usage as a work station for a computer console with simple adjustments.

Abstract: A convertible audio-visual display center adapted to reproduce visual images on a video display unit such as a television and audio reproductions of sound or music for the entertainment and/or education of infants in their cribs. The same device is readily convertible to usage as a work station for a computer console with simple adjustments.

Abstract: A portable easily transportable computer classroom having a plurality of separate areas, each area having a pair of computer desks and electrical outlets for providing lighting, heat, air conditioning and powering the computers installed at the desks when hooked up to a remote source of electricity, such as a school site. The classroom can thus be used by a school not having resources or space to afford the computer equipment or a separate computer classroom.

Abstract: A magnetic display panel having a transparent or translucent front substrate and a rear substrate bonded thereto by an adhesive with a dispersing liquid confining space formed between the substrates, preferably in the form of multiple cells. The dispersing liquid, composed of a fine particulate thickener, fine magnetic particles, a colorant and a dispersing medium, has a yield value of at least 5 dyne/cm.sup.2. A clear, long-lasting image is recordable by tracing a permanent magnet upon the face of the first substrate.

Abstract: A system (10) for the administration of driver's tests and similar standardized tests has a computer control unit (12). A cathode ray tube (CRT) or other display (14) is connected to the computer control unit (12) by line (15). The display (14) includes at least a numeric input keyboard (16) connected to the remainder of the display by line (17). A camera or other portrait image registering device (18) is connected to the computer control unit (12) by line (20). A fingerprint image registering device (22) is connected to the computer control unit (12) by line (24). At least the display (14), the portrait image registering device (18) and the fingerprint image registering device (22) are located in a booth (30) having a door (32). A switch or other detector (34) for an open door (32) prevents a test from being administered or continuing as long as the door (32) is open. A vision testing device (38) is connected to the computer control unit (12) by line (40).

Abstract: Apparatus for preventing card-counting in blackjack games includes one or more shields on a playing table which obstruct each player's view of at least one other player's cards, without obstructing each player's view of the dealer's cards or the dealer's view of any of the cards. One or more shields may be used. They may be fixed to the table, or they may be portable so that the dealer may move them during the game if he or she wishes. Portable shields may be supported by legs, or may be inserted in grooves in the table. Each shield is a thin sheet of opaque material which stands generally vertical with respect to the table. The plane defined by the shield generally passes through the dealer's line of sight so that the dealer's view of the players' cards, and each player's view of the dealer's cards, is not obstructed. However, each player's view of at least one other player's cards is obstructed so that none of the players may count cards.

Abstract: A portable tray for use in various activities such as study or games is disclosed. The tray includes an accessory bag located beneath the center portion of the tray, with a hinged cover which folds flat with the main portion of the base. Hinged legs are provided on the under side of the tray to provide support during use. The sides of the base are curved outwardly toward the user to increase the adjacent usable tray surface. A detachable light is conveniently mounted on the rear of the tray.