Patent ID: 6604980
Filing Date: 2003-08-12
Classification: A63H,G09B

Abstract:
An infant simulator, comprising:(a) a mannequin; (b) a system within the mannequin for effecting a demand event having a demand episode, including at least: (1) a means for generating a perceptible demand signal; and (2) a means in communication with the demand signal generating means for arresting the demand signal in response to receipt of a satisfaction signal; (c) a means effective for transmitting the satisfaction signal to the demand signal arresting means and arresting the demand signal by interacting with the mannequin in a specified manner; and (d) a system within the mannequin for effecting self-directed expressions, including at least: (1) a means for generating a perceptible self-directed expression; and (2) a self-directed expression interval timer in communication with the self-directed expression generating means for initiating generation of the self-directed expression at intervals measured independently from the initiation or arresting of a demand event.