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For All The Saints
For All The Saints composed by Ralph Vaughan Williams (1872-1958). Arranged by Ken Berg. For soprano voice, alto voice, tenor voice, bass voice, keyboard. Octavo. 12 pages. Duration 4 minutes, 29 seconds. Published by Carl Fischer (CF.CM9318).
For All the Saints is a festival anthem for general use throughout the year as well as for specific use in conjunction with All Saints' Day. (Nov. 1, or the Sunday immediately following). For All the Saints has an accessible accompaniment with appropriate modifications for any of the following instruments or combinations of them: piano, organ, or piano, 4 hands. It consists of a men's verse, a women's verse, and a combined verse. The ending can move easily into the Doxology, when appropriate.
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David Grubin; Geoffrey C Ward; David G McCullough; Jason Robards; PBS Video.; WGBH Educational Foundation.
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|Originally broadcast on PBS television series, the American Experience.
|Cinematography, James Callanan, William B. McCullough, Roger Phenix ; editors, Geof Bartz, Howard Sharp ; narrator, Jason Robards ; music, Michael Bacon.
|Host, David McCullough ; narrator, Jason Robards.
|2 videocassettes (240 min.) : sd., col. with b&w sequences ; 1/2 in.
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|a David Grubin Productions, Inc. film for the American Experience ; WGBH Educational Foundation ; written by David Grubin & Geoffrey C. Ward ; produced by David Grubin.
Using archival film and photographs; interviews with historians and descendants, chronicles the life of Theodore Roosevelt from his birth in NYC, to his days at Harvard where he met his first wife, Alice Lee, his move into New York politics, his ranching days in the Badlands, his marriage to Edith Kermit, his vice-presidency and subsequent presidency, his reform politics, his post-presidency days which included an African safari, a Progressive Party bid for the presidency in 1912, a treacherous trip to chart a 1,000 mile river in Brazil and his support of World War I.
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This award winning architectural wonder has all round rooms reminiscent of the Hopi Indian's historic Kiva. With its plan in the shape of the crescent moon, architect Alex Riley designed this residence in 1984 to contain sculptural spaces with floor to ceiling windows that capture the mountain, city and desert views. It is located at the base of the Santa Catalina Mountains in a quiet desert setting complete with a collection of botanical cactus, succulents and other native and near native desert plantings. The rooms are spacious, the accommodations are luxurious and guests come to rejuvenate and relax while immersing themselves in the Sonoran Desert with all of its spectacular flora and fauna. This 3.5 acre property contains many outdoor spaces perfect for enjoying the sunrise, outdoor dining or the colorful sunsets. The location is perfect for winter skiers, year round bicycling, golf, mountain hiking, and much more! The Desert Moon Retreat has two bedrooms, two bathrooms, a queen size sofa-bed, full kitchen abundant with cooking utensils, large side by side refrigerator, microwave, and cappuccino maker, an outdoor grill, many outdoor sitting areas, a wonderful pool, new hot tub, two fireplaces, a dining area, breakfast nook, two offices, two large walk in closets, washer and dryer and outdoor sitting areas off of each bedroom.
Smoking is NOT allowed in the house.
PETS are permitted only with prior approval. Additional fee of $10/night per pet.
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It was wonderful! I'm still talking about it. Maria responded promptly to one little TV issue. Would return in a heartbeat!
This isn't just a house -- it's a work of art! My husband and I spent Christmas week there. I will always remember the delight we felt when we first walked in the door of this beautiful little place. It's even more captivating than what the website photos show, because the views from every window are just spectacular. It was lovely and quiet, and even with the doors and windows closed because of the cold, we were still able to hear the little waterfall over some rocks to the pool. Each room had unique artwork and wonderful fixtures that we really enjoyed. The whole house seems "hand-made", and there isn't a straight wall anywhere. Very organic and original. The furniture in the living room is VERY comfortable, and we loved curling up on the big curved gray leather sofa to read. There are two kiva fireplaces -- one in the kitchen and one in the living room, neither of which are operational. It would have been so nice to have a fire in the living room on those cold nights, but I can certainly understand the owner's reluctance to risk a possible accident there. There are lots of books and magazines in the little round office shelves, along with some games. We never saw or heard from the owner(s) during our visit. I did call to see if I could get some shopping recommendations, and Maria was very helpful with that. (She made the little curly sculpture on the wall above the kiva fireplace in the kitchen!) We didn't lack for anything. We loved going for long walks. There are plenty of nearby flat places to walk, but also some pretty big hills for a more strenuous workout. The house is in a lovely neighborhood, which has a lot of unique adobe-style architecture and desert landscaping that you don't see anywhere else except Arizona and New Mexico, so that was fun. The kitchen was well equipped. We fixed a Christmas dinner for four, and it was great! There is a great coffee/expresso-maker (be sure to bring #4 cone filters -- we couldn't find any in the kitchen). We really appreciated having a washer and dryer in the house! There were a few little annoyances.... One was the odd choice of flooring throughout the house. It's a rough cement embedded with pebbles, some of which are pretty sharp (the same as outside around the pool area) and it was uncomfortable to walk on in bare feet and even socks. It was a bit of a nuisance to have to grope around in the dark for shoes in order to go to the bathroom in the middle of the night. Bring slippers.... Another annoyance was the VERY loud heating/cooling system that was located right behind the headboard wall of the second bedroom. Bring earplugs! (The noise is only bothersome in this one room.) Internet speed is pretty slow.... In spite of these, I highly recommend this enchanting house, which has everything you...
The desert moon retreat was one of the most beautiful spaces I have ever stayed in. Carla was very helpful. I want to come back!
Place was fantastic. What an amazing building. Wonderful lighting throughout. I would definitely stay here again.
This quaint and somewhat-isolated house is situated close to Mt Lemmon NE of downtown Tucson and offers great mountain views. The two quiet bedrooms are at opposite ends of the house. The lovely gardens are planted with various cactus and succulent plants and the hot tub is very private. The kitchen worked well for all four of us who liked to cook. The owners were very accommodating of our few requests.
Amazing house in an amazing location. Right near the base to the scenic drive up Mt. Lemmon. Beautifully funky house big enough for 3 families though for us it was just 4 of us including our nanny. The house is in an area where other homes are nearby but you wouldn't know it, one of the great things about the house and that area. Feels like you're in the desert with no one around, yet there's everything you need in the way of food and other shopping within 5 or 10 minutes drive. We were there in mid October so the pool wasn't as warm as we'd hoped but still usable. The hot tub made up for it.
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A simplified performance wand display system with an illuminated wand display and having other modalities such as audio and tactile is disclosed. The display utilizes the persistence of vision approach and presents a series of dynamic images and text on each cycle. Programming images and sounds may be controlled by external sources including projectors and Internet displays. Each wand may be assigned an identity at performance time based on its current location. A strategy and physical game model is presented. Applications include promotions, toys, games, gifts and related novelties.
1. A projector and wand receiver system comprising:
a) a control board having means to transmit a series of commands to a projector,
b) said projector having means to receive said commands from said control board and having means to project at least one directional signal to at least one of a plurality of wand receivers,
c) said wand receiver having means to receive said signal and emit a designated response.
2. A projector and wand receiver system as specified in
3. A projector and wand receiver system as specified in
4. A projector and wand receiver system as specified in
[0001] This present application is a continuation of provisional patent applications 60/212,315 and 60/212,315.
[0002] This invention relates generally to display devices and more particularly to imaging devices using moving light emitting elements.
[0003] The participation of the audience as an active part of a computerized special effect has never been perfected and the concept itself is a recent phenomenon. A few inventions have been proposed which have generally been too complicated to be reliable, expensive to manufacture, without sufficient resolution, or sufficient stability to gain any acceptance. None have combined a directional projector and an active, responsive display wand in the control of each member of the audience.
[0004] In contrast, the presentation of visual images by moving display elements has a long and crowded history. Following the development of light emitting diodes (LEDs), a large variety of displays, games, wands and yo-yos have been manufactured, publicly presented and patented. These inventions strobe arrays of individual light elements or pixels as the array is displaced cyclically, producing an image or pattern due to the persistence phenomenon of human vision. Francis Duffy in his U.S. Pat. No. 3,958,235 discloses linear wand of LEDs oscillated by a door buzzer electromagnetic actuator. He specifically indicated that a manual actuator may be used. Edwin Berlin in his U.S. Pat. No. 4,160,973 extended the work of Duffy to both 2 & 3 devices using �rotational� or �short-distance oscillatory motion� with extensions of Nipkow's disc television. Berlin also disclosed the use of moving digital memory and electronics and a �single pulse (per cycle) which adjusts the frequency of a clock (controlling the timing of each LED)�. Bill Bell is his U.S. Pat. No. 4,470,044 disclosed a single stationary array of LEDs with �saccadic eye movement� timing with non-claimed references to applications including wands, tops and bicycles.
[0005] Marhan Reysman in his U.S. Pat. No. 4,552,542 discloses a spinning disc toy with a centrifugal switch causing a light to be illuminated. It follows a line of inventions related to tops and yo-yos. Hiner is his U.S. Pat. No. 4,080,753 discloses a toy flying saucer with a centrifugal motion sensor.
[0006] The techniques of Duffy, Berlin & Bell were applied to handheld wands differentiated from the prior art by the detailed centrifugal switch design. Tokimoto is his U.S. Pat. No. 5,406,300 discloses a display wand with a Hall effect acceleration sensor. Sako in his U.S. Pat. No. 5,444,456 uses an inertial sensor having �a pair of fixed contacts and a moveable contact� to adjust the clock of the display electronics. While inventive and functional, the Sako design remains awkward and requires considerable energy to maintain an image. For these reasons, it is unsuitable for entertainment, marketing and game applications.
[0007] At many events from the mid-1980s, these and simpler visual and audio producing items have been combined with non-directional, wireless signals to produce a global special effects. As disclosed in Bell's U.S. Pat. No. 4,470,044, these technologies may be affixed to bicycles and motorized vehicles, to clothing, wands, yo-yos and other accessories.
[0008] Additionally, wireless technologies have been applied to visual and audio producing proximity devices such as dance floors�U.S. Pat. No. 5,558,654, pagers�U.S. Pat. No. 3,865,001, top hats�U.S. Pat. 3,749,810, and clothing�U.S. Pat. No. 5,461,188 to produce a global synchrony and pre-programmed or transferred effects.
[0009] None of these or the other prior art has successfully addressed the problem of providing low cost, real-time, precision control of audio or visual effects such that an affordable uniform appliance distributed, affixed, attached, accompanying or held by each member of an audience or group would seamlessly, and without error, integrate in a global screen or orchestra in real-time.
[0010] A number of other problems have remained including the development of switching methodology which permits a static on-off state, display freedom from inertial changes and a frame of reference to global orientation.
[0011] This inventor has a long history of invention in these relative fields of persistence of vision, three dimensional and professional stage, film and event special effects. His U.S. Pat. No. 4,983,031 (1990) discloses a method of data display control and method for the proper display of images to all observers in both directions for projection and LED moving displays�technologies chosen by the U.S. Department of Defense for advanced airspace control. His U.S. Pat. Nos. 4,777,568 (1988) and 4,729,071 (1987) disclose a high speed, low inertial stage scanning system�currently in use by major international touring music and theatre acts. In part, both are related precursors to the present invention
[0012] The present invention discloses an improved method and device for the low cost, real-time, precision control of audio or visual effects such that an affordable uniform appliance distributed, affixed, attached, accompanying or held by each member of an audience or group would seamlessly, and without error, integrate in a global screen or orchestra in real-time.
[0013] Additionally, an object of the invention is an improved motion switching method for the display wand including a frame of reference to global orientation.
[0014] Another object of the invention is a reduction in the cost and energy required to operate the performance display wand system.
[0015] A further object is the application of the method of the present invention to promotional and entertainment devices and games.
[0016] Another object is the application of the method to artistic presentations,
[0017] Another object of this invention to provide a game method that enhances hand-eye coordination and other skills.
[0018] The above and still further objects, features and advantages of the present invention will become apparent upon consideration of the following detailed disclosure of specific embodiments of the invention, especially when taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, wherein:
[0019]FIG. 1 presents a block diagram of the performance wand display system.
[0020]FIG. 2 presents a perspective view of the performance wand display system.
[0021]FIG. 3 presents a cross section of a simplified performance display wand.
[0022]FIGS. 4a-m present the different motion switch constructions of the display wand.
[0023]FIG. 5 presents a cross section of a rotating embodiment of the advanced display wand.
[0024]FIG. 5a-d present switch constructions of the display wand.
[0025]FIG. 6 presents a programming result of the display wand.
[0026]FIG. 6a presents the positions of the center of gravity of the display wand.
[0027]FIG. 7 presents a flying disk embodiment of the display wand.
[0028]FIG. 8 presents a centrifugal energy storage system of the display wand.
[0029]FIG. 9 presents a conceptual structure the projector of the system.
[0030]FIG. 10 presents a conceptual structure the keyboard controller of the system.
[0031]FIG. 11 presents a partial schematic diagram of projector�receiver trigger system�modulated.
[0032]FIG. 12 presents a partial schematic diagram of projector�receiver trigger system�chromatic.
[0033]FIG. 13 presents a block diagram of projector�receiver ID trigger system.
[0034]FIG. 14 presents a perspective view of an image projector.
[0035]FIG. 15 presents a perspective view of a scanning projector.
[0036]FIG. 16 presents a block diagram of a game embodiment of the present invention
[0037] The performance wand display system is designed to provide a novel visual and auditory experience and artistic medium for artistic, promotional, educational, entertainment and other assemblies. An example of a novel application would be to distribute a performance wand display in the form of a pennant to each fan at a night sporting event such as Monday Night Football. During halftime, or in response to a touchdown or other memorable incident, the show director, by employing the projector-receiver system, could orchestrate in real-time, precise explosions of light and sound throughout the audience including the display of text and graphics visible across the breath of the stadium. Each member of the audience becomes a pixel in a gigantic screen, and a voice in a gigantic chorus.
[0038] Utilizing the novel features disclosed in the present invention, the visual and audio response is precise and independent of the dynamic location of the member of the audience or display wand. Further, as a further benefit of the novel features and combinations of the present invention, the cost of implementing the method of the present invention is substantially less than other approaches and for the first time, practical and competitive in the marketplace. The performance wand display system may be employed at any assembly, large or small, or applied to any structure. Also, the wand display may be incorporate a message, song or game, and continue to operate after or independent of a performance or assembly.
[0039]FIG. 1 presents a block diagram of the principal components of the performance wand display system including the control board or program storage medium 99, the directional projector 90, the directional signals 98, 98′, 98″, and a multiplicity of the receivers or wand displays 30.
[0040]FIG. 2 presents a perspective view of the present invention including a illuminated wand 30 with some or all of the elements of the wand of FIG. 1, having one or more light emitting elements 36, a connecting member 20, handle 10 and an active receiver 80 capable of receiving optical or acoustic signals.
[0041] In operation, the show director at the control board 99 or instrument 99′ sends a sequence of commands, live or from a stored visual or audio program, to the projector 90 which emits a precisely timed series of directional signals 98, 98′, 98″ programmed to activate the wand displays 30 at a precise location. In its simplest embodiment, the projector 90 displays an image at a specific wavelength on the audience which causes the wavelength-specific wand display trigger to activate. The projector 90 may also transmit a program sequence for later execution and display. Each wand may contain a unique encoded identifier entered during manufacture, at time of purchase or distribution or transmitted by the projection system to the audience at any time including during the performance. The details of the directional signals and triggers, including complex and efficient protocols are disclosed in FIG. Px.
[0042] A preferred simplified embodiment which is representative but not limiting of the handheld part (hereinafter called the �wand�) of the present invention may be constructed from a wand having an LED 36, a receiver/discriminator logic 80 with a LED driver output, an IR sensitive phototransistor and a power source such as a small battery. This unit may be part of the event ticket, sandwiched between layers of paper, and as a button, pen, necklace, earrings or adhesive sticker, for example. An acoustic speaker 70 driven the logic 80 may be included in the wand.
[0043] The present invention substantially improves the performance and interchangeability, simplifies the manufacture, and reduces the cost of the magic wand. Concepts related to three-dimensional presentations disclosed in co-pending applications are incorporated by reference and may be applied to the inventions presented herein.
[0044]FIG. 3 present a preferred embodiment of the active display wand 30 of FIG. 2 having a handle, a supporting member, and an electro-optic assembly mounted on the elastic member, having a power source, microprocessor, one or more light emitting elements, and a cycle state indicator. One low cost and simple construction of the preferred embodiment employs a rigid plastic handle, a flexible plastic supporting member having two mounting posts and an electro-optic assembly constructed of a 3V disk battery, an low cost, 8 bit microprocessor with 512 bytes of program and data ROM, seven monochromatic light emitting diodes, a single stationary contact post and a single bendable metal wire, mounted on FP4 circuit board.
[0045]FIG. 3(a) shows a compact package with a receiver 80 mounted on the top.
[0046]FIG. 3(b) shows a compact package on a lanyard 90 with a handle 10.
[0047]FIG. 3(c) shows a compact package with an elongated connecting member 20.
[0048]FIG. 3(d) shows a volumetric sphere 92 mounted on the connecting member 20. Power 96 and power on switch may be placed in the handle 10.
[0049]FIG. 4 presents a preferred embodiment having a handle 10, a connecting member 20 and the active wand member 30 comprised of a microprocessor 32, a power source, one or more light emitting elements 36, 36′, and an activating switch mechanism 40. The obvious connections between the electronic elements are well known in the art and are not shown. All of the components are mounted on a single circuit board 38. The activating switch mechanism 40 contains a fixed contact 42, a moveable contact 44, a first post 46 affixed to the connecting member 20 and protruding through a slot 48 in the circuit board 38. In operation the circuit board 38 pivots about a second post 50 protruding from the connecting member 20 causing the first post 46 to press the moveable contact 44 onto the fixed contact 42, thus closing the electrical circuit. The closed circuit triggers the display of pattern by the light emitting elements 36, which had been programmed into the data memory of the microprocessor 32. Other known effects 70, such as audio speaker, microphone, vibrator, fog, moisture, scent, and texture and tactile response may be incorporated and controlled by microprocessor. Reference of this effects are omitted in subsequent drawings for clarity purposes only and these effects may be optionally incorporate in all subsequent presentations.
[0050]FIG. 4a presents another preferred embodiment wherein said first post 46 is conductive and in operation contacts two fixed contacts 42, 42′ closing the circuit.
[0051]FIGS. 4b and 4 b′ presents another preferred embodiment wherein said first post 46 is position in an internal cutout 22 in at one end of the connecting member 22 and in operation forces moveable contact 44 against fixed contact 42.
[0052]FIG. 4c presents another preferred embodiment wherein a cam 52 in placed on second post 50 causing the moveable contact 44 against fixed contact 42.
[0053] It may be understood that the embodiments of FIGS. 4, 4a, 4 b, 4 c may be constructed in a manner to snap onto a protruding second post 50 with sufficient form to control the motion of the active wand member to the plane of the active wand member, or alternatively set within a cut out 22 in the connecting member 20. The connecting member 20 and the handle 10 may be of integral construction.
[0054] The connecting member 20 may be of an elastic material. Alternatively, the handle 10 may be constructed of an elastic material, including a composite including elastic foam 14 and a rigid core 16. A durable cover 12 may be applied in the form of a plastic skin.
[0055] The microprocessor may be programmed by the user through one or more switches 60, 62, 64. Various programming protocols are well known to those in the art. One preferred protocol assignees the function SET, DOT, DASH to three switches 60, 62, 64, respectively. In operation, the user holds the SET button for a proscribed amount of time, for example 5 seconds, which causes the microprocessor to enter the PROGRAM MODE, indicated by flashing one of the light emitting elements 36. The user then enters the Morse code of the letter desired using the DOT-DASH switches 62, 64 followed by the SET button.
[0056] Alternatively, holding both DOT-DASH closed for a proscribed amount of time, for example 10 sec may indicated the PROGRAM MODE, with a short time, indicating the end of the coded letter. The sequence of switches closed and time held closed may be used for other functions including but not limited to choosing display sequences, patterns, or games; on or sleep, set time in a clock wand, and general programming.
[0057] Post and internal sot
[0058] Post and base slot
[0059] Post and cover defined slot
[0060] Slot and Slot
[0061] (Programmable dot-dash-set)
[0062]FIG. 4F shows a preferred embodiment having a rotational connecting member 20 shown as a ball 26 and rod 20′ both of which may be made of elastic materials situated in a complementary socket in the handle 10. the distal end of the connecting member 20 may be retained by the handle 10 by a rotatable stop shown as an aperture 24 in the handle and a cap 22. The ball 26 may have two switch contacts 42, 42 a affixed which in operation are closed by contact with conductive region 44 affixed to the socket 26 a, thus providing one or more reference locations relative to the position of the handle. An audio speaker 60 and tactile element 62 such as a vibrating weight, heating element, or texture control such including surface texture and moisture may also be included in all the embodiments of the wand included in this disclosure.
[0063]FIG. 4G shows a preferred embodiment having a rotational connecting member 20 shown as a rod 20′ of elastic materials affixed at the distal end 22 to the handle 20. the active member 30 is affixed to the connecting member 20 at by means of a hook 27, 1 though other well known methods of attachment may be employed.
[0064]FIG. 4H shows a preferred embodiment having an active member 30, handle 10 and connecting member 23 with a conductive region 44 electrically affixed at 41 to the active member 10 and affixed 22 to the handle 10. In operation the conductive region 44 of the connecting member 20 contacts the switch contact 42 when the active member is displaced about post 50. In FIG. 1H1 the conductive region 44 closes a circuit between switch contacts 42, 42 a.
[0066]FIG. 4J shows another preferred embodiment of the prior wands having an autostereoscopic optical component 200 and a position feedback signal 201 such as a timing sequence based on the cycle time, or absolute encoder, etc. . FIG. 1J1 shows an autostereoscopic component having a multiplicity of light emitting elements positioned as each pixel 202, 202′. FIG. 1J2 shows an autostereoscopic component having a miniature scanning mechanism 204. The scanning mechanism may be one or more resonant micromirrors, a rotating micro-prism, a resonant micro-waveguide or other scanning mechanism.
[0067]FIG. 4K shows an autostereoscopic component having a variable focal length control such as variable focal length mirror or lens 210. In operation the output of the light emitting elements 36, 36′ is focused into a distal point of varying virtual focal distance 214.
[0068]FIG. 4L shows an autostereoscopic component having a variable focal length control such as variable focal length mirror or lens. In operation the output of the light emitting elements 36, 36′ is focused into a distal point of varying virtual focal distance.
[0069] Reference and incorporation of my co-pending applications related to 3D displays in incorporated and the techniques disclosed therein may be incorporated in the present display.
[0070]FIG. 5 presents another preferred embodiment having a handle 10 set parallel to and longer than the active wand member such than when held the wand member 30 passes between the handle 10 and the center of rotation at post 50, a connecting member 20 and the active wand member 30 wherein the active wand member 30 is fully and continuous rotatable about post 50 as shown. In operation, a switching mechanism 40 detects one or more positions of the active wand member 30 relative to the connecting member 20.
[0071]FIG. 5a presents another preferred embodiment of the switching mechanism 40 having two contacts 42, 44 on the active wand member 30 which upon rotation closed a circuit by contact with a conductive region 54 on the connecting member 20. Post 50 may be rigidly affixed to the moving wand member 30
[0072]FIG. 5b presents another preferred embodiment of the switching mechanism 40 having two or more contacts 42, 44 on the active wand member 30 which upon rotation closed a circuit by contact with a conductive region 54 covering a proscribed portion of the angular surface of stationary post 50 on the connecting member 20.
[0073]FIG. 5c presents another preferred embodiment of the switching mechanism 40 having two contacts 42, 44 on the active wand member 30 which upon rotation closed by cam 52 pressing the contacts together.
[0074]FIG. 5d presents another preferred embodiment of the switching mechanism 40 having two magnetically responsive contacts 42, 44 on the active wand member 30 which upon rotation are closed by proximity to magnet 56 on the connecting member.
[0075]FIG. 6 present a coding protocol of the preferred embodiment of FIG. 2 wherein two or more angular regions 70, 72 are recognized by the microprocessor 32 based on the position or timing of the rotation of active wand member 30 and the displayed text 74, 74′ is appropriately oriented.
[0076] The active wand member 30 may be rod, plate, circle or other shape having a center of gravity 31 displaced from rotation axis on post 50. One advantage of the solid, opaque circle is that is occludes the background light.
[0077] The present invention may be used as the basis of a game of skill and perseverance including parameters such as: the duration of motion, the period, the precision of path and repeatability, the response time to presented images. Moving images and text may be presented. Players may be required to decode obscure images, match images in space, synchronize or repeat movements.
[0078]FIG. 7 presents a fan disk embodiment of the present invention, which may be fixed to handle or free flying as a solid Frisbee. The active wand elements include those previously referenced. The light emitting elements 36, the microprocessor 32 are shown with one or more magnetic field sensors 110, 110′ such as Hall effect devices, incorporated to detect an external magnetic field such as the earth's natural field as a position reference for free flight. The light emitting elements 36 may employ light pipes 116 such as fiber optic channels to transfer the exit aperture to the perimeter top, bottom or side.
[0079]FIG. 7a shows an encoded precession based on the number of periods or cycles of the image 114 in the present invention. When the full cycle precession period is greater than 2 seconds, viewers at all radially positions will observe the full scanning image.
[0080]FIG. 8 shows a rotatable display having the aforementioned components in FIG. 3 where the center of gravity 31 may be displaced from the center of rotation post 50 be a swinging motion to position 31′ by displacing an elastic mass 33 to position 33′. Rotational energy may be stored by one or more rotational masses 33 which may be distributed in any symmetrical or asymmetrical manner about the center of rotation.
[0081]FIG. 8a shows a mass 33 on a spring 33 a to store energy.
[0082]FIG. 8b shows a deformable gel as an method for storing energy
[0083] Other methods known in the art of rotational energy storage may be employed, including electrical, chemical, pneumatic, hydraulic and various mechanical approaches
[0084]FIG. 9 shows a preferred embodiment of the projector unit 90 of the present invention where the controlling processor 100 receives input from the musical instruments 102, a MIDI or data channel 104, or other source 106 such as a manual operator, voice control, etc. The pattern 96 may be a simultaneously projected image or scanned beam 98, 98′, modulated both temporally and spatially. Any wavelength, visible, IR or UV (black light) may be used as the signal carrier, which may include a carrier frequency to differentiate from background optical noise. The pattern may include a programmed data sequence received and stored by each wand 30. The data may be automatically triggered at a later time internally, or by a second acoustic, optical, motion, magnetic or radio frequency signal.
[0085] An infrared projector with both directional and omnidirectional modes modulates a signal with a carrier frequency of 36 KHz or less which may be used to for simple commands, or a higher frequency for more complex transmissions. Standard digital IR communications protocols may be also employed.
[0086] In the simplest mode of operation, the wands are identical and distributed to the audience in any manner. The projector transmits a spatially and temporally controlled signal which activates the wand correspondingly. A more complex logic permits the transmission of an spatially modulated identity signal to the wands in a specific location, which �fixes� their responses to subsequent commands. One example would be the transmission of an spatially modulated identity signal of 5 seconds duration, followed by an activation signal of 100 milliseconds. Another example would be the spatially modulated transmission of a digital identity code which each wand would retain. Under these circumstances, the audience could move about with the wands retaining their original location information.
[0087] The utility of transmitting a spatially modulated digital identity code is manifold: it permits the wands to be uniform during manufacture and distribution, it automatically corrects for errors in seating plans, and allows games to be developed based on the location of the participants at a given time.
[0088] The visual effects of a digitally encoded identity and program are extensive. Real time response permits moving images without flicker effects if desired. Complex optical effects may also be incorporated. Once the digital program is downloaded to the specified wands, the mechanism of initiating the program sequences may be global or localized, augmented by other transmitting media as well, such as acoustic (tied to a specific frequency or sequence in a song), ultrasound, radio frequency, tactile ( a switch) or environmental (temperature, wind, motion, etc.).
[0089] In addition, the acoustic effects when the wand incorporates an audible speaker have utility. In a concert, the audience becomes an instrument, controlled by the band, having full control of the timing, location, frequency and volume of each wand. Three-dimensional and interference effects are clear benefits from the precise temporal control and spatial distribution.
[0090] The control system or control board may resemble an instrument, such as a synthesizer keyboard or other integration of existing controls including electronic guitars, wind and percussion musical devices. Thus, one may integrate the visual and/or audio control of the wands into the live music performance.
[0091]FIG. 10 shows a preferred embodiment of the audio control 102 of the projector unit 90 of the present invention where the controlling processor 100 receives input from a keyboard type musical instruments 102 with regional controls r1u, r1l, r2u, . . . corresponding to audience locations R1u . . .
[0092]FIG. 11 shows a partial schematic diagram of projector�receiver trigger system with a carrier modulated signal 98 and a corresponding discriminator circuit 34 in the electronics of the display wand 30. For illustration purposes, the embodiment shown also employs a directional scanner 112 though either scanning, image projection or global trigger embodiments may be used.
[0093] When using infrared signals there exists the problem of interference from other IR sources. A simple method to eliminate these effects is to modulate the carrier beam within a specified frequency range. By employing a discriminator circuit 34 which may be an analog bandpass circuit, a software routine or other known technology, the present invention may be used without error in common venues such as outdoor arenas, sports stadiums, theatres and clubs.
[0094]FIG. 12 shows a partial schematic diagram of projector�receiver trigger system using a chromatic signal and employing an optical bandpass filter 122 on the receiver circuit. Another embodiment of the present invention employs a specific wavelength of radiation including visible light which is not intense in the standard venues where most illumination sources have irregular spectral distributions. The bandpass filter may utilized any known optical bandpass technology including but not limited to a simple colored gel or more sophisticated interference filter.
[0095]FIG. 13 shows a block diagram of projector�receiver ID trigger system. Each receiver 30 is transmitted an identifying code �ID� 98, 98′ and/or program based on the receiver's location at the time of transmission. A second code, either transmitted to the same or a different receiving circuitry 80′ acts as a trigger, to initiated the previously transmitted or encoded program. The trigger signal may be optical, electro-magnetic, RF, global, ultrasonic, acoustic, temperature, wind or even olfactory. These technique may be employed to transmit a program which will automatically commence at a fixed time after the transmission, seconds or days, or in response to external events including an action of the audience utilizing input devices, switches 42, 44, optic or acoustic receivers 80 on the display wand 30.
[0096]FIG. 14 shows a perspective view of an image projector 90 embodiment of the present invention where a spatial modulator 142 is utilized to impart directionality to the carrier frequency modulated signal 98 emitted by the signal source 140. An intermediate modulator 142′ may be employed to impart the carrier frequency. The spatial modulator may be a digital micromirror device, a liquid crystal shutter matrix, an acousto-optic modulator or other known modulator technology.
[0097]FIG. 15 shows a perspective view of a scanning projector embodiment of the present invention where one or more narrow modulated beam 98 is scanned across the audience. The projector source 152 may be a matrix of laser diodes, LEDs or other electronically modulated emitter source. Alternatively, the modulator may be a micromirror device, a liquid crystal shutter matrix, an acousto-optic modulator or other known modulator technology. The scanning optics may be mechanical such as a motor 154, electro or acousto-optic, or other know scanning technology.
[0098] Wand
[0099] Simple
[0100] With LED
[0101] With Audio Speaker
[0102] With Motion trigger
[0103] With vibrating and other tactile effects
[0104] Producing smoke, moisture, change of temperature.
[0105] Receiving for data or trigger IR, UV, ultrasound, RF, EMF, visible light, audible sound
[0106] carrier signal
[0107] simple on off
[0108] modulated to remove interference
[0109] with data
[0110] with timer
[0111] carrier wavelength
[0113] Visible
[0114] Visible modulated a non visible frequency
[0115] Black Light (UV)
[0118] Projector
[0119] Full frame
[0120] Vector scan
[0121] Raster scan
[0122] Line scan
[0123] Static (audience or starts move in and out of range)
[0124] Controller
[0125] Pre programmed
[0126] Live
[0127] Connected to musical instruments
[0128] Connected to movement
[0129] Mask
[0130] Resembling a Synthesizer Keyboard or other musical instrument
[0131] Resembling a Lightboard
[0132] Videotape, DVD, CD, etc.
[0133] Game Embodiment of the Present Invention
[0134] The present invention may be the basis of a complex public game using general spaces and the Internet. FIG. 16 presents a conceptual block diagram of the receiver embodiment of the present invention. Each wand receives a unique identification code during manufacture or sale. A series of projectors transmit a game code in each venue. The incorporated receiver registers the code when the wand �visits� the projector space.
[0135] In another preferred embodiment, the receiver 80 in the wand recognizes a pattern presented on an Internet site and stores a transmitted code. Wands containing the code are activated by a signal projected by projector 90 in the activating venue displaying a pattern on the light emitting elements or a sound. It may be understood that the wand of the present invention may also contain a audio input/output, a motion detector and/or vibration mechanism as is found in cell phone and beepers. The venue may be a concert, fair, celebration, ceremony, shopping mall, store or other location. One advantage of the present invention is its low cost of manufacture and implementation.
[0136] In another preferred embodiment, the light emitting elements 36 may act as a transmitter, sending data or signals to proximal wands as part of the game.
[0137] Unique elements of the game are:
[0138] One or more projectors
[0139] One or more receivers
[0140] Transceiver
[0141] Each unit with a unique ID
[0142] IntraWand transmission�
[0143] Internet Communication�
[0144] Using IR
[0145] Scan Image�On-Off at reasonable speeds on any monitor�The game may employ the Internet providing a visual scannable image or data on any Internet monitor of in response the transmission of specific data by the user. Maps, clues and other instructions may be provided. In a more sophisticated version, GPS (global positioning satellite) interfaces may be employed.
[0146] Unit programmable using 2 or more button Morse code (dot, dash, hold both to set) or other code.
[0147] The data received by the wand from the projector, together with the motion and or response of wand during the performance or operation by the user, may be retained permanently in the wand memory (OTP, flash, battery backed, smart card, etc.) or for a predetermined period of time. This information may include music in MP3 and other formats. The combination of data plus activity may be used as a basis for awards and prizes. For example, a different data combination (abstract, visual, audio or other format) may be download at each performance if the user is seated within the first ten rows. Collecting all the combinations from a tour may entitled a person to a �back stage� pass on the next tour.
[0148] The present invention may incorporate the three dimensional visual display systems of my prior and co-pending U.S. patent applications.
[0149] The embodiment of the invention particularly disclosed and described herein above is presented merely as an example of the invention. Other embodiments, forms and modifications of the invention coming within the proper scope and spirit of the appended claims will, of course, readily suggest themselves to those skilled in the art.
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Ok I know I'm off topic, but where I come from, the word respectfully is usually followed by "I beg to differ" or " I have to disagree"
Saying "respectfully, you're full of crap" is redundant, you're obviously showing no respect.
You may as well say "shut up, you f****ng moron"
Just let it out, if that's what you're thinking.
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I'm not where you come from.....
I do like to talk plainly, if I disagree with someone I would prefer to just come out and say it.........I intentionally added respectfully in an attempt to show Tager, that It wasn't personal, or an attack on him.....but I do strongly disagree with what he was saying. Honestly?? I would say happily say the same thing honestly to my Dad.
Really coming down to it telling someone their talking Crap and saying I beg to differ is stating the same point isn't it???
Now 'shut up. you f**** moron' I think is quite different from what i said, and no it wasn't what I was thinking. What I was thinking was Tager respectfully( as in no offense intended, dont take it personally) I think your talking crap....
Obviously it didn't work cause he, and apparently now you did take it personally. so I do apologize, it wasn't mean't that way.
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India's next venture is Mars orbiter mission: ISRO chairman
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Describing prospects of India's space programme as exciting and challenging, ISRO Chairman Dr K Radhakrishnan today said the country's next venture would be the Mars orbiter mission while the first navigation satellite is slated to be launched by June this year.
Mars has played a major role in evolution of life on earth and the next mission is the Mars orbiter mission, Radhakrishnan said during an interaction with students of KIIT University here.
"The first navigation satellite is slated to be launched by June this year. Chandrayan-I is a major step towards lunar and planetary exploration," Radhakrishnan, also Chairman of Space Commission and Secretary, Department of Space, said.
"The next major objective of ISRO is to have a GSLV rocket, which is scheduled to be launched by May," he said.
Stating that the Indian Space Research organisation (ISRO) was now focussing on satellites and launch vehicles, he said prospects and the way forward for India's space programme "is exciting and challenging".
"India is planning to have a navigation satellite system, called Indian Regional Navigation Satellite, planned in 2013," he said, adding that six more such satellites would be launched in eighteen months.
Radhakrishnan said while most scientific organisations were researching about life and evolution, ISRO put importance on the study of the Moon, Mars and the Sun.
He said the environment of Moon and planets including Mars were missions of the future. "It is projected that by 2030 or 2040 Moon will be an intermediate station for moving to Mars."
On space enterprise, he said several satellites were carrying out important functions in communication, medication and global processing system, according to a release from KIIT university.
The turnover of space enterprises in the world was about USD 177 billion in 2012-13.
US, Russia, China and others were into high technology, including putting human beings in space, while India's focus for last 50 years was essential application oriented programmes, in which it had become a role model, he said, adding India was among top six space-faring countries.
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- The pot/packaging.
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Reviewed: 28 February 2015 by bullet66
I ordered this lube after reading great reviews. We have tried all types of lube and various brands, but all have come up short when it comes to fisting of any sort.
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Reviewed: 28 January 2015 by Dunny&Smithy, a Bisexual Going Steady Female
When using the larger toy it seemed like we were using so many bottles of lube, so we decided to look for a thicker lube and so we found ourselves looking at this item.
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- Must-buy for larger toys and fisting.
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A dad's journey of discovery and (many) diapers
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When I got home, there was a package waiting for me. To my surprise, Michelle from Formula PR sent me more Munchkin Brand merchandise. This time, it was all baby bath accessories. Included were: A Corner Bath Organizer Grippy Dots for the tub A Baby Bath Ball Safety Bath Ducky The DOTS and DUCKY have […] [Read More]
Munchkin Bottle Brushes and more…
So we've had a chance to really use some more of the Munchkin merchandise that we received from Michelle at Formula PR. The first are the nursery air fresheners. They seem to do an excellent job of neutralizing any smell, especially around the changing table. Since they don't have any scent themselves, they are easy […] [Read More]
Munchkin Diaper Change Kit
We finally got a chance to use one of the Munchkin brand baby items that we received in the mail. Again, many thanks to Michelle from Formula Public Relations for reading this blog and sending the items. As we begin to take Abbi more places, we broke out the Munchkin Designer Diaper Change Kit aka […] [Read More]
Looky what came in the mail
If you were the marketing representative for a major baby product manufacturer and wanted some free dad-related publicity, you know what I think I would do? I would send it to Jason, the new Daddy blogger on the TU. A million thanks to Michelle at Formula Public Relations (what a very appropriate name for a […] [Read More]
As part of the monumental, completely unnecessary, yet greatly appreciated gift receiving when having a baby, we received some organic stain remover. It comes in a large spray bottle…like the size of Windex. Well, the other day, poop graciously found its way to one of Abbi's blankets. Being the family laundry-doer, I promptly went to the basement and […] [Read More]
Credit where credit is due
Em said to me this morning, "I'm starting to feel like a human again." I couldn't agree more. Of course, we aren't sleeping like we were before Abbi's arrival but we have had a chance to take a few deep breaths and remember how we want to function, not just how our bodies tell us […] [Read More]
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President Barack Obama has named four transportation projects as part of his "We Can't Wait" initiative, citing their national or regional significance. They are the $3.5 billion Columbia River Crossing between Oregon and Washington state; a $100 million rail improvement project in North Dakota; an $89 million bypass project in Washington state; and a $25 million bridge replacement project in Maine. The initiative will expedite the permitting and review process of the projects.
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Display News, Alerts and Bulletins for All Provider Types | DADS Providers Home | Subscribe to this page
The CMPAS Copayment Schedule has been updated to reflect an increase in the Social Security income limit, effective Jan.1, 2015. CMPAS providers must implement individuals' new copay amounts, if applicable, as soon as possible.
The schedule can be found in the CMPAS Provider Manual, Section 2000.
Questions can be emailed to firstname.lastname@example.com.(2/10/2015)
The purpose of this notification is to inform providers and consumer directed services (CDS) employers in the programs or services listed below of two U.S. District Court decisions regarding the amended U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) regulations known as the "Home Care Final Rule." The amended regulations made changes regarding the companionship services exemption in the Fair Labor Standards Act and were to go into effect on January 1, 2015.
Financial Management Services (also called CDS);
Medically Dependent Children Program;
Primary Home Care, Community Attendant Services, and Family Care;
Consumer Managed Personal Attendant Services;
Community Living Assistance and Support Services;
Deaf Blind with Multiple Disabilities;
Home and Community-based Services; and
Texas Home Living.
On December 22, 2014, U.S. District Court Judge Richard Leon issued an opinion and order in Home Care Association of America v. Weil, Civil Action No. 14-967 (D.D.C.), vacating the third party regulation amended by the Home Care Final Rule. To view the decision, see: https://ecf.dcd.uscourts.gov/cgi-bin/show_public_doc?2014cv0967-21
On January 14, 2015, Judge Leon issued an opinion and order vacating the Final Rule's revised definition of companionship services. To view the decision, see: https://ecf.dcd.uscourts.gov/cgi-bin/show_public_doc?2014cv0967-32. The district court's orders "vacating" the rule means the Home Care Rule is not in effect.
Based on these decisions, DADS rescinds DADS Bulletin dated December 2, 2014 and Information Letter 14-66 , dated October 17, 2014, regarding Impact of Department of Labor Companionship Exemption on Financial Management Services Agencies and Consumer Directed Services Employers.
For information about these district court decisions, please see the following DOL website at http://www.dol.gov/whd/homecare/; call DOL's toll-free information and helpline, 1-866-4USWAGE (1-866-487-9243), available 8am to 5pm in your time zone; or consult your legal counsel.
The DOL may appeal the district court's decision. DADS will provide updates as information becomes available.(1/20/2015)
Beginning Jan. 1, 2015, DADS contract staff monitoring the DBMD, ERS, CMPAS and SSPD contracts will use the same streamlined contract monitoring procedures that have been used since 2009 for other community services contracts. The major changes include:
Please email questions to email@example.com.(12/3/2014)
The purpose of this notification is to inform providers in the following programs or services that amended U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) regulations will go into effect on January 1, 2015.
Medically Dependent Children Program;
Primary Home Care, Community Attendant Services, and Family Care;
Consumer Managed Personal Attendant Services;
Community Living Assistance and Support Services;
Deaf Blind with Multiple Disabilities;
Home and Community-based Services; and
Texas Home Living.
The amended regulations prohibit third party employers (which includes private entities) of domestic service employees, from claiming the companionship services exemption or the live-in domestic service employee exemption to the Fair Labor Standards Act. The regulations may be found at 29 CFR Part 552. Consequently, effective January 1, 2015, the regulations require you to pay at least the federal minimum wage and overtime pay to your domestic service employees, regardless of the employees' duties.
For information about the amended DOL regulations, including DOL Fact Sheets, please see the following DOL website: http://www.dol.gov/whd/homecare/; call DOL's toll-free information and helpline, 1-866-4USWAGE (1-866-487-9243), available 8am to 5pm in your time zone; or consult your legal counsel.
DADS rescinds this bulletin per the DADS Bulletin dated January 20, 2015.(12/2/2014)
For the latest and most reliable information about the Ebola virus in Texas, go here https://service.govdelivery.com/accounts/TXHHSC/subscriber/new and sign up for email updates from the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS).
DSHS has confirmed one case of Ebola in Dallas County, and has issued an alert that can be seen here www.dallascounty.org/department/hhs/documents/DSHS_EbolaTestHealthAlert.pdf. DSHS emphasizes that the virus is transmitted only through direct contact with the blood or body fluids of someone infected with the disease.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has developed a checklist www.cdc.gov/vhf/ebola/pdf/hospital-checklist-ebola-preparedness.pdf to use in case your organization identifies anyone who has traveled to or from an area affected by Ebola.
The checklist will help detect and respond appropriately to possible Ebola cases, while protecting clients and facility staff.(10/3/2014)
The Texas Board of Nursing, Texas Medical Board and Texas State Board of Pharmacy are encouraging all DADS providers to review the attached information, in PDF format, about the reclassification of hydrocodone combination products (HCPs) by the U.S. Drug Enforcement Agency.
Remember, all providers that order, dispense, or prescribe HCPs in Texas must comply with requirements for prescribing Schedule II medications as set forth in state and federal law beginning Oct. 6, 2014.(9/19/2014)
Automatic Medicaid Managed Care Enrollment for Some Individuals
Why am I receiving this alert?
You are a provider for one or more of the following:
The Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) wants to make sure you have the latest information regarding the September 1, 2014 expansion of STAR+PLUS to the Medicaid Rural Service Areas (MRSAs).
Some mandatory STAR+PLUS candidates currently receiving CBA, PHC or DAHS program services in the MRSAs did not receive a STAR+PLUS enrollment packet in the mail. HHSC will automatically assign these individuals to a managed care organization (MCO) in the service area in which they live and these individuals will be automatically enrolled in the STAR+PLUS program effective September 1. HHSC will take into consideration the person's current primary care provider, previous medical history, and the STAR MCO they may currently be enrolled with when making this MCO assignment. HHSC is taking this action to ensure the individuals you serve are able to continue receiving their long term services and supports.
The mandatory STAR+PLUS candidates we're referring to in this letter did not receive an enrollment packet for the following reasons:
Who will be automatically enrolled into a MCO?
Mandatory candidates who must enroll in STAR+PLUS are adults age 21 and older residing in the MRSA Central, MRSA West, or MRSA Northeast who:
Who is excluded from automatic enrollment into a MCO?
Individuals who are mandatory for STAR+PLUS and reside in an intermediate care facility for individuals with intellectual disabilities and related conditions (ICF-IID) or receive services through Texas Home Living, Home and Community-based Services, Deaf Blind Multiple Disabilities, Community Living Assistance and Support Services waivers will not be automatically enrolled at this time.
How can you help?
Please encourage the individuals you serve to update their address with the appropriate entity to ensure HHSC and the managed care enrollment broker, MAXIMUS, have the correct address. This will help with future mailings and appropriate assignment to a MCO.
Individuals, Medicaid authorized representatives, or representative payees, as appropriate, can provide current address information as follows:
What is the standard managed care enrollment process?
For candidates identified as mandatory for STAR+PLUS after September 1, HHSC will follow the standard enrollment process. These Individuals will receive an enrollment packet from MAXIMUS and have at least 15 days to choose a MCO. If a candidate does not choose an MCO, HHSC will auto-assign the individual to a MCO in the service area in which they live. Individuals can call MAXIMUS at any time to change their MCO or to ask questions by calling 1-877-782-6440. It can take 15 to 45 days for a MCO change to take effect.
Where do I go to learn more about the changes happening on September 1, 2014 ?
Please visit the HHSC website, "Expansion of Medicaid Managed Care" at http://www.hhsc.state.tx.us/medicaid/managed-care/mmc.shtml.
The Department of Aging and Disability Services (DADS) publishes information regarding the transition of LTSS from DADS to the STAR+PLUS program on the DADS website at: www.dads.state.tx.us/providers.
Refer to information letters and alerts regarding managed care and STAR+PLUS topics
The Texas Health and Human Services Commission, on behalf of the Department of Aging and Disability Services, adopts the repeal of Chapter 69, consisting of §§69.1 - 69.4, 69.11 - 69.19, 69.31 - 69.40, 69.51 - 69.55, 69.71 - 69.73, 69.81, 69.91 - 69.93, 69.101 - 69.103, 69.111 - 69.118, 69.131 - 69.139, 69.151 - 69.160, and 69.171 - 69.186, concerning Contract Administration, without changes to the proposal as published in the April 18, 2014, issue of the Texas Register (39 TexReg 3210).
The adoption of the repealed rules was published in the August 22, 2014 issue of the Texas Register. The adopted rules are effective September 1, 2014.
You may access the rules in the Texas Register online at:
The Texas Health and Human Services Commission, on behalf of the Department of Aging and Disability Services, adopts the repeal of Chapter 49, Contracting for Community Care Services, Subchapter A, consisting of §49.1, concerning definitions; Subchapter B, consisting of §§49.11 - 49.18 and §49.20, concerning contractor requirements; Subchapter C, consisting of §§49.31 - 49.33, concerning records; Subchapter D, consisting of §49.41 and §49.42, concerning billings and payments; Subchapter E, consisting of §§49.51 - 49.54, concerning audits, monitoring, and reviews; Subchapter F, consisting of §§49.61 - 49.63, concerning sanctions and terminations; and Subchapter G, consisting of §§49.71 - 49.73, concerning personal attendants wages; and adopts new Chapter 49, Contracting for Community Services, Subchapter A, consisting of §49.101 and §49.102, concerning application and definitions; Subchapter B, consisting of §§49.201 - 49.211, concerning contractor enrollment; Subchapter C, consisting of §§49.301 - 49.312, concerning requirements of a contractor; Subchapter D, Division 1, consisting of §49.401, concerning applicability of Subchapter D; Division 2, consisting of §§49.411 - 49.414, concerning monitoring and investigation; Subchapter E, Division 1, consisting of §49.501, concerning applicability of Subchapter E; Division 2, consisting of §49.511, concerning immediate protection; Division 3, consisting of §§49.521 - 49.523, concerning actions; Division 4, consisting of §§49.531 - 49.534, concerning sanctions; Division 5, consisting of §49.541, appeals; Division 6, consisting of §49.551, concerning termination by contractor; Subchapter F, consisting of §49.601, concerning review by DADS of expiring or terminated contract; and Subchapter G, consisting of §49.701 and §49.702, concerning application denial period, in Chapter 49, Contracting for Community Care Services. New §§49.101, 49.102, 49.204, 49.205, 49.208, 49.304, 49.305, 49.308, 49.309, 49.310, 49.413, 49.522, and 49.551 are adopted with changes to the proposed text published in the April 18, 2014, issue of the Texas Register (39 TexReg 3148). New §§49.201 - 49.203, 49.206, 49.207, 49.209 - 49.211, 49.301 - 49.303, 49.306, 49.307, 49.311, 49.312, 49.401, 49.411, 49.412, 49.414, 49.501, 49.511, 49.521, 49.523, 49.531 - 49.534, 49.541, 49.601, 49.701 and 49.702 are adopted without changes to the proposed text.
The adopted rules were published in the August 22, 2014 issue of the Texas Register. The adopted rules are effective September 1, 2014.
You may access the rules in the Texas Register online at:
The Texas Health and Human Services Commission, on behalf of the Department of Aging and Disability Services, adopts an amendment to §44.302, concerning provider qualifications and responsibilities in all Consumer Managed Personal Attendant Services (CMPAS) service delivery options, in Chapter 44, Consumer Managed Personal Attendant Services, without changes to the proposed text as published in the April 18, 2014, issue of the Texas Register (39 TexReg 3130).
The adopted rule was published in the August 22, 2014 issue of the Texas Register. The adopted rule is effective September 1, 2014.
You may access the rules in the Texas Register online at:
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