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US 2015/0317916 A1Published application
Demonstration tools for geometric properties
AssigneeMuseum of Mathematics
InventorsGlen T. Whitney, George Hart, Cindy Lawrence, Timothy Nissen, Chenteh Kenneth Fan
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Abstract
A variety of tools for demonstrating the mathematical properties is disclosed. In one embodiment, a demonstrator uses the tools to illuminate geometric relationships between objects in two and three-dimensional space. The tools may be a stationary exhibit or collected into a portable kit. Whether portable or stationary, the tools provide an easy to use, multi-functional, and visually captivating vehicle for demonstration of geometric properties.
Claims14
A method of teaching comprising:
- providing an illumination device;
- providing a translucent object;
- generating a plane of light with the illumination device;
- and
- introducing the translucent object into the plane of light thereby illuminating a cross-section of the translucent object.
2 more elements
A system comprising:
- an illumination device;
- and
- a translucent object adapted to present virtual cross-sections when a plane of light is projected from the illumination device onto the translucent object.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.