Reference card

Abstract: A visual development environment is described which provides drag-and-drop code editing methodology, using Reference Card and Parameter Wizard methodologies. A Reference Card provides quick information on the most important classes and member functions, within one's code. During a session, the user may use the Reference Card to select an action that the user wants to perform. The user can search through a hierarchy of actions or perform a text search to locate the desired action, then open the Parameter Wizard to create the code (e.g., C++ code) required to perform that action. The Reference Card also provides help on all the items listed. The Parameter Wizard, which operates in conjunction with the Reference Card, guides the user through the construction of function calls. This is particularly useful for complicated functions or for functions with which the user is unfamiliar. The Parameter Wizard helps the user construct a function call by showing what argument values are required. The Parameter Wizard can also store function results in a specified variable. Using this drag-and-drop methodology, users can create program code with minimal user input or understanding.

Abstract: A system is described for testing electrical circuit units, particularly printed circuit cards having a plurality of plug-in connector terminals. The testing system is first operated in the Generation Mode wherein it generates a reference test pattern produced from a series of test stimuli applied sequentially to a reference card, and stores the pattern in a bulk memory, the pattern being in the form of a series of words identified by the part number of the respective card and containing the test stimuli and the responses thereto from the reference card. To test a production card, the system is operated in the Test Mode, wherein the stored test pattern generated from the corresponding reference card is extracted from the bulk memory and the reference responses are compared in a GO, NO-GO testing operation with the actual responses produced when applying the same test stimuli to the production card. The system includes a pair of flip-flops for each pin of the tested card, one flip-flop being connected to a circuit which reflects the actual response of the pin to the test stimulus during the Test Mode, and the other flip-flop being connected to a circuit which reflects the reference reponse to the test stimulus as determined during the Generation Mode. The flip-flop pairs are disposed in a plurality of matrix cards each accommodating all the flip-flops of a group of pins (e.g., eight matrix cards each containing the flip-flop pairs for 25 pins, when testing a 200-pin card), providing a flexible modular arrangement easily enlargeable or alterable for testing other cards.

Abstract: Background: Studies have shown that pediatricians in all stages of training are uncomfortable managing patients at end of life Our goal was to create and test a portable reference card to improve pediatric resident education in comprehensive care for children nearing end of life Methods: We evaluated the impact of the Pediatric End-of-Life Care Management Reference Card on residents' perceived comfort and knowledge through pre- and post-intervention surveys The preintervention questionnaires and pocket cards were distributed to all first- and second-year residents, and then a follow-up survey was provided six months later Based on Likert scales, questions focused on self-reported understanding of palliative care principles and knowledge regarding and comfort in performing end-of-life symptom management Results: Twenty-six pediatric residents completed pre- and post-intervention surveys Following receipt of the reference card, no significant changes were noted consistently across all groups