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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7699614 | Behavior shaping kit A behavior shaping kit includes at least one time-out defining device, at least one timer, a plurality of stickers having prohibitory indicia marked thereon, training devices for a caregiver, a plurality of stop signs, and craft tools. The caregiver affixes stickers... | 04/20/2010 |
| 7330823 | System and method for performing sociometric data collection and analysis for the sociometric classification of schoolchildren Sociometric analysis of a group of individuals is performed using a single software application on a digital computer. The software creates a sociometric questionnaire in response to questions selected by a user. The questionnaire comprises at least one sociometric ... | 02/12/2008 |
| 7315801 | Network security modeling system and method A network security modeling system which simulates a network and analyzes security vulnerabilities of the network. The system includes a simulator which includes a network vulnerabilities database and a network configuration module having network configuration data.... | 01/01/2008 |
| 7247025 | Sequential reasoning testing system and method A method for testing a working memory and fluid reasoning of a subject includes the step of sequentially presenting to a subject a first plurality of images, wherein each image is positioned in a different sector of a display device. The first plurality of images to... | 07/24/2007 |
| 7217133 | Method for treating pervasive development disorder A therapy-based method for increasing the communications skills of children diagnosed with Pervasive Development Disorder (“PDD”) through a combination of therapy steps performed in a particular order and for specific amounts of time. The method makes use of int... | 05/15/2007 |
| 7191095 | Method and system for recording the results of a psychological test A method and a system for recording the results of a psychological test. In particular it concerns a method and a system for recording the results of a test for personnel assessment by at least one observer.One object of the invention is to provide a method and a sy... | 03/13/2007 |
| 7131699 | Furniture with seating space and entertainment center An assembly of outdoor furniture has an entertainment center centrally integrated with a plurality of interconnected seating units, which are disposed adjacent to and around the entertainment center. The entertainment center can be a container having an interior vol... | 11/07/2006 |
| 7083417 | Symbolic vocabulary development and use A system and method is disclosed for improving intra- and inter-cultural communications by having people of one or more cultures develop and build a symbolic vocabulary of what is salient in their work and their lives. Through successive stages of formations that se... | 08/01/2006 |
| 7052013 | Stacking game and method A game device that includes non-uniformly shaped playing pieces that may be stacked onto an arrangement of multiple, base structures, the base structures having one or more substantially planar playing surfaces thereon, the playing pieces suitable for stacking on th... | 05/30/2006 |
| 7033181 | Brief therapy treatment device and method The present invention is directed to a device for interactive psycho/social evaluation and treatment of individuals, and to a method of using the device in the evaluation and treatment of individuals. The client is asked to distribute, under specific headings, 31... | 04/25/2006 |
| 6893265 | Color preference self-help system with improved color preference rankings and scoring A system and method for identifying patterns of human behavior based on color preferences. The system includes a plurality of color representations comprising a primary set of color representations, a secondary set of color representations, an achromatic set of colo... | 05/17/2005 |
| 6890239 | Therapy buddy A transitional object in the form of a plush creature having arms and legs with a soothing voice that provides comforting words can be activated by squeezing a sensor located in either foot and prompting soothing phrases including “everything is going to be all ri... | 05/10/2005 |
| 6830454 | Personal communication tool and method of use The personal communication tool and method of use provide for relaxation of a person using the tool and method allowing for a greater depth of interpersonal or intra-personal communication levels. ... | 12/14/2004 |
| 6722887 | Training and/or gaming apparatus and method This invention relates to an apparatus and method that can provide a group of individuals with an experiential exercise. The apparatus can comprise a source of fluid flow and a channel formation connected to the source of fluid flow at at least two regions of the ch... | 04/20/2004 |
| 6626677 | Method for enhancing work related creative thinking and team building skills A method of enhancing work related leadership, communication and creative skills is disclosed. The method of the present invention comprises formulation of an art related project having a presentation component including dissemination of goals and objecti... | 09/30/2003 |
| 6551105 | Method of enhancing or maintaining a relationship A method of enhancing or maintaining a relationship between two persons, including: providing a container; placing said container in a predetermined location in the dwelling of the persons in the relationship to be enhanced; providing a means of communication ... | 04/22/2003 |
| 6527557 | System and method for inferring mental representations of individuals by successive comparison of items A method for inferring mental representations by successive comparison of items is disclosed. The method incorporates the steps of (a) presenting a series of N items to a participant; (b) asking the participant to compare each pair of items, where each it... | 03/04/2003 |
| 6494718 | Therapeutic method for conflict resolution and product for using same Method and product for increasing the awareness of one's self and for assessment and increasing decisiveness in conflict resolution in order to assist individuals who are conflicted by an intimate relationship. The method utilizes a plurality of individua... | 12/17/2002 |
| 6443734 | Method and apparatus for analysis An apparatus and method for analysis involving a first factor and a second factor. The first and second factors are related as expressed by a first relationship. The apparatus comprises a base divided into first, second and third sections, where the secon... | 09/03/2002 |
| 6378871 | Management training game A management training game is played with vehicles that are moved around a playing area. The playing area is a large rectangle having a plurality of labeled blocks. Each team includes a leader, who rides on the vehicle, and rope controllers, who manipulat... | 04/30/2002 |
| 6315570 | Method of playing a game testing communicative skills A method of playing a game in which one constructor player assembles a group of variously shaped blocks into a construct and other players attempt to duplicate the construct only through verbal directions from the constructor player.... | 11/13/2001 |
| 6283762 | Bubble pack toy containing comestibles A toy peripherally formed of flexible bubble packing material in a shape simulating an object defines an internal cavity that is stuffed with a plurality of relatively smaller pieces of comestible material such as candy to provide a three dimensional shap... | 09/04/2001 |
| 6072395 | Remote controlled classroom signalling device for behavior control A plurality of lights operated by timers and/or a radio frequency remote control device are used to direct students from one activity to another. The lights are preferably arranged in a housing to resemble a traffic signal, the housing also including elec... | 06/06/2000 |
| 5910009 | Communication aid using multiple membrane switches A communication aid for helping people with severe communication problems to express their needs or thoughts to others. The communication aid includes a case on which a touch pad contains series of mode selection switches and a plurality of activation swi... | 06/08/1999 |
| 5904485 | Automated lesson selection and examination in computer-assisted education The invention concerns computer-assisted education, in which a school curriculum is stored in computer repositories. A learning profile is maintained for every student, which indicates the student's capabilities, preferred learning style, and progress. Ba... | 05/18/1999 |
| 5762503 | System for use as a team building exercise A system of interconnected electronic components for use either as a team building or management training exercise or as a game. The system generally includes a plurality of monitors, such as low-power lasers, proximity detectors, noise detectors, infrare... | 06/09/1998 |
| 5711671 | Automated cognitive rehabilitation system and method for treating brain injured patients An automated cognitive rehabilitation system for treatment services for brain injured patients that enables one or more therapist each to remotely treat one or more patients, the system having a host computer including a data bank having stored therein an... | 01/27/1998 |
| 5695343 | Method for estimating the level of the intellectual functions or the psychomotor potential of a person A method diagnoses cognitive impairment in an individual, otherwise free of neurological lesions or orthopedic difficulties of the lower limbs. Preliminarily, a reference group of persons is subjected to at least one physical test, requiring an observed w... | 12/09/1997 |
| 5662478 | Method for training facilitator and method for teaching group of people in the use of an expeditionary map to practice a process for generating ideas A map which illustrates the expeditionary process is used as a tool in creative thinking sessions. When groups of people are assembled to execute a creative problem solving session, one of the primary sources of discord is due to a lack of understanding b... | 09/02/1997 |
| 5595488 | Apparatus and method for monitoring and improving the alertness of a subject Apparatus and method for monitoring and for improving the state of alertness of a subject while he continues to perform a primary task, driving a vehicle, operating machinery, etc. The apparatus includes stimulation apparatus for issuing stimuli to the su... | 01/21/1997 |
| 5592144 | Mood lamp A lamp device for communicating moods between users having a base with a plurality of individually illuminatable elements extending from the base and two control units remote from the base for regulating the illumination of the elements. In a preferred em... | 01/07/1997 |
| 5551880 | Employee success prediction system A system for predicting potential of success of an individual for a particular job or task. Behavioral and values information is derived from the individual. This information is then analyzed and compared against standards for behavior and values previous... | 09/03/1996 |
| 5540590 | Method for predicting human evaluation of latching and unlatching sounds A analytical method is provided for predicting human evaluation response to the quality of sounds produced by the operation of the power door lock actuator assembly involving the computation of predicted sound preference from recorded data on certain soun... | 07/30/1996 |
| 5529311 | Interactive communication apparatus An interactive communication apparatus including a containing structure provided with a plurality of apertures to allow reaching within the containing structure to touch-contact an unknown object within the structure, is provided. The apparatus includes a... | 06/25/1996 |
| 5520543 | Visual acuity recuperation training apparatus A visual acuity recuperation training apparatus comprising a plurality of small light emitting elements dispersed and arranged on a panel plane in the up and down, and left and right directions, and a light emitting elements control section configured so ... | 05/28/1996 |
| 5503561 | Belief-scan fallacy finder computerized fallacy detection and diagnostic system A computerized system consisting of 10 interfacing modules is disclosed capable of detecting common thinking errors known as fallacies. An operator enters sentences referencing their own beliefs, or someone else's. Utilizing analysis options through which... | 04/02/1996 |
| 5405266 | Therapy method using psychotherapeutic doll A psychotherapeutic doll comprising a substantially featureless soft body and head, and with disproportionately long arms and legs, is disclosed. The patient is provided with a plurality of face elements, each attachable to the head of the doll by way of ... | 04/11/1995 |
| 5288084 | Object contact interpretation game A game is arranged to include a plurality of players to include at least, having a judge to effect construction of an object, a visual interpreter to descriptively draw the interpretation of a tactile interpreter that directs the tactile interpreter's han... | 02/22/1994 |
| 5213338 | Brain wave-directed amusement device A game having circuitry for the conversion of a player's brain wave intensity to direct the movement of a rotating circular visual display. The game in one embodiment can be played by two players competing with one another and the visual display can inclu... | 05/25/1993 |
| 5169319 | Method for improving a person's skill for playing an interactive video game requiring eye-hand coordination and operation of manual activation means A method for improving a person's skill in playing a known one player adventure video game in which a television screen is used to display a video tape of a player or computer, for example, playing through all levels of the video game. By stress reduction... | 12/08/1992 |
