A book or smart device case in which a smart device can be embedded is provided. The book or smart device case not only contains the content and pictures with a story, but also has a smartphone storage unit inside so that parents do not let their children know that they are using a smartphone, and it can be stored regardless of the size or shape of the smart device and whether or not a protective case is installed.

A book or smart device case in which a smart device can be embedded is provided. The book or smart device case not only contains the content and pictures with a story, but also has a smartphone storage unit inside so that parents do not let their children know that they are using a smartphone, and it can be stored regardless of the size or shape of the smart device and whether or not a protective case is installed.

A method for making an agenda with an integrated housing for a writing instrument is disclosed. The method uses a sheet having lines of creases and a plurality of elements which form the cover of the agenda and are mutually separated in their inside by corresponding first parallel creases, and a plurality of quadrangular strips separated in their inside by second creases arranged transversely to the first parallel creases. The plurality of strips is connected to a first element of the plurality of elements. The plurality of strips is folded to form a tubular frame. One of the strips adheres to the surface of the first element to fasten the tubular frame. The plurality of elements is folded so that the first element is a part of one side of the agenda cover, and a second element is a part of a second side of the agenda cover. A block of sheets is fastened to the sheet and extends below the tubular frame.

A system that combines an integrated circuit, sensors, and a detectable material on a device. The sensors are generally capable of detecting the presence of multiple substrates as well as their orientation relative to each other. In example embodiments, the sensors can also detect the velocity and direction of motion of the detectable material. In an example mode of use, the system is installed in a children's device, such as an interactive book. The detectable material is embedded in each page of the book such that the sensors can determine which page the book is open to the user. The integrated circuit can process the page open information to produce an output, such as a sound from a speaker.

An olfactory sensory book that is operable to provide an olfactory stimulation that correlates to portions of the content of the book. The invention includes at least one perimeter panel wherein the perimeter panel has formed therein a plurality of scent compartments. The scent compartments have an opening wherein the opening is sealably secured with a removable cap member. The scent compartments include an interior volume wherein disposed within the interior volume is an absorbent material. The absorbent material is operable to be saturated with a volatile compound. Removal of the cap member during use of the book of the invention provides release of the fragrance of the volatile compound saturated on the absorbent material. The scent compartment is further configured with a slot and a screen member wherein the slot facilitates release of the fragrance. A rear access panel provides access to the interior volume of the scent compartment.

An olfactory sensory book that is operable to provide an olfactory stimulation that correlates to portions of the content of the book. The invention includes at least one perimeter panel wherein the perimeter panel has formed therein a plurality of scent compartments. The scent compartments have an opening wherein the opening is sealably secured with a removable cap member. The scent compartments include an interior volume wherein disposed within the interior volume is an absorbent material. The absorbent material is operable to be saturated with a volatile compound. Removal of the cap member during use of the book of the invention provides release of the fragrance of the volatile compound saturated on the absorbent material. The scent compartment is further configured with a slot and a screen member wherein the slot facilitates release of the fragrance. A rear access panel provides access to the interior volume of the scent compartment.

A reusable notebook is used with heat-erasable ink. The reusable notebook includes a binding configured to hold a plurality of pages, at least one cover, and at least one ready indicator. The ready indicator is configured to indicate that at least one page in the notebook has reached at least a critical temperature. The critical temperature is a predetermined minimum temperature that is sufficient to erase thermochromic ink on the page(s). The indication occurs when the ready indicator is at a temperature equal to or above a predetermined minimum temperature referred to as the ready temperature. When the ready indicator is at or above the ready temperature, the critical temperature of the at least one page is reached.

A notebook is provided comprising a number of expert guidance pages and instructional figures. The notebook includes integrated guidance and information sheets that describe using different note-taking methods. The notebook may include supplemental pages that teach and reinforce note-taking methods and approaches, as well as a variety of other pages designed to provide a functional notebook. One or more of the pages, including the supplemental pages, can be removed by tearing along a perforated edge.

A modular notebook system includes a cover having a plurality of surfaces. The system also includes a binding coupled to the plurality of surfaces via a flexible and/or foldable material. The binding forms a magnetic spine by having at least one magnetic pad configured to receive a magnetically attractive binding element.

A modular notebook system includes a cover having a plurality of surfaces. The system also includes a binding coupled to the plurality of surfaces via a flexible and/or foldable material. The binding forms a magnetic spine by having at least one magnetic pad configured to receive a magnetically attractive binding element.