The invention is directed to a device that properly aligns a user's hand when gripping a writing implement, such as a pencil. The device includes four separate elements that combine in specific ways to grow and/or build a mature grasp. The device includes a base that is configured around the pencil and provides support for the user's fingers. A handle can releasably attach to the writing implement, providing support for the user's palm. A web support can be releasably attached to the handle, thereby stabilizing the user's thumb while gripping the writing implement. The device can also include an independent web support that can be moved closer or towards the base depending on the separation needed. Advantageously, the grip device provides several stages to develop and build a mature grip pattern.

An electronic conference apparatus, a method for controlling the same, and a digital pen are provided. The electronic conference apparatus includes a sensor configured to sense a touch point of a digital pen through first hand writer during a period in which handwriting is input to paper through second hand writer. The electronic conference apparatus further includes a controller configured to generate handwriting information based on the sensed touch point, and a communicator configured to transmit the handwriting information.

An electronic conference apparatus, a method for controlling the same, and a digital pen are provided. The electronic conference apparatus includes a sensor configured to sense a touch point of a digital pen through first hand writer during a period in which handwriting is input to paper through second hand writer. The electronic conference apparatus further includes a controller configured to generate handwriting information based on the sensed touch point, and a communicator configured to transmit the handwriting information.

A grip aid device for improving writing skills utilizes specific ergonomic and feedback mechanisms to promote an advantageous writing instrument grip and improve intrinsic hand musculature. The grip aid device includes strategically positioned pressure-based buttons, wherein each button interacts with a user's specific finger. The grip aid device features an incentive-based program that encourages the user to properly align their fingers to an approved grasp pattern, wherein simultaneously pressing the buttons causes the writing implement to emerge and become useable.

A grip aid device for improving writing skills utilizes specific ergonomic and feedback mechanisms to promote an advantageous writing instrument grip and improve intrinsic hand musculature. The grip aid device includes strategically positioned pressure-based buttons, wherein each button interacts with a user's specific finger. The grip aid device features an incentive-based program that encourages the user to properly align their fingers to an approved grasp pattern, wherein simultaneously pressing the buttons causes the writing implement to emerge and become useable.

A method for objectively reproducing a dysphagia diet comprising the steps of selecting a quantifiable food characteristic (QFC) having a numerical value that can be objectively measured; selecting a testing device capable of measuring the QFC value; selecting a sample food having a QFC value; using the testing device to measure the QFC value of the sample food; and determining whether the measured QFC value of the sample food fails within a quantifiable dysphagia diet range.

The invention provides a system and method for assisting in the holding and use of a writing instrument whereby an upper lower collar support a first and second strap utilized in the assistive process.

The invention provides a system and method for assisting in the holding and use of a writing instrument whereby an upper lower collar support a first and second strap utilized in the assistive process.

A writing utensil adapted for promoting the development of a tripod writing grip includes an elongate body having a substantially polygonal cross section, and having three faces extending between a proximal end and a distal end thereof, and a boss member extending from an intermediate portion of the elongate body, the boss member being adapted for impeding a user's fingers from sliding along a longitudinal axis of the elongate body.

A writing utensil adapted for promoting the development of a tripod writing grip includes an elongate body having a substantially polygonal cross section, and having three faces extending between a proximal end and a distal end thereof, and a boss member extending from an intermediate portion of the elongate body, the boss member being adapted for impeding a user's fingers from sliding along a longitudinal axis of the elongate body.