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Abstract of Disclosure A user-interactive behavioral modification system (10) includes a base module (12) with an input (14) for a first set of personal data (16). A feedback interface (18) provides feedback in response to the first data set (16). A main database (22) maintains the first data set (16). A main controller (24) generates a main output signal (26) for causing feedback to the user (28) according to a predetermined set of behavioral pattern rules (30). The feedback interface (18) receives a feedback input signal (32) and includes a display (34) for displaying an appearance of a character (36) based on the first set of personal data (16) and in response to the received input signal (32). The appearance of the character (36) is controlled to encourage the user (28) to perform desired behavioral responses according to the behavioral pattern rules (30).

A shared memory is described having a plurality of receive ports and a plurality of transmit ports characterized by a first data rate. A memory includes a plurality of memory banks organized in rows and columns. Operation of the memory array is characterized by a second data rate. Non-blocking receive crossbar circuitry is operable to connect any of the receive ports with any of the memory banks. Non-blocking transmit crossbar circuitry is operable to connect any of the memory banks with any of the transmit ports. Buffering is operable to decouple operation of the receive and transmit ports at the first data rate from operation of the memory array at the second data rate. Scheduling circuitry is operable to control interaction of the ports, crossbar circuitry, and memory array to effect storage and retrieval of the data segments in the shared memory. The scheduling circuitry is further operable to facilitate striping of each data segment of a frame across the memory banks in one of the rows, and to facilitate striping of successive data segments of the frame across successive rows in the array.

A method and system for providing evolving, highly variable, long-term on-going cognitive stimulation over a broad spectrum of cognitive domains. The user is presented with a series of entertaining audio / visual activities customized for the user, based on the user's life experience and cognitive level, each activity providing stimulation in one or more cognitive domains. The activities themselves and their level of challenge may change, in real time, over both the short- and the long term, varying in relation to current and historical user response patterns, creating an experience that remains engaging, with on-going use, over a period of months or years.

An adjustable fuel delivery regulation assembly is provided which can be disposed within a direct oxidation fuel cell system, or the fuel reservoir or fuel tank that supplies such a system. One embodiment of the fuel delivery regulation assembly is a shutter assembly, which includes two correspondingly perforated components. The two components can be positioned relative to one another such that the apertures in each component are aligned in certain ways. In an open position, the apertures are substantially fully aligned to permit full fuel flow. In a closed position, the apertures are offset such that there is no opening; thereby fuel flow is restricted. Intermediate positions allow adjustments in the amount of fuel flow proportional to the size of the openings. In accordance with another embodiment of the invention, a set of rotatably mounted slotted rods is inserted into a housing through which fuel can flow through openings in the housing. When the rods are rotated to a first position, the slots in the rods are aligned with the openings in the housing. When the rods are rotated to a closed position, the slots are not lined up with the openings, and fuel flow is thereby restricted. Intermediate positions allow controlled fuel delivery. A louvered assembly is also provided. Automatic and manual control systems for the adjustment of the positioning of the various components in the fuel delivery regulation assemblies are also provided.