ALEXANDRIA, Va., May 26 -- United States Patent no. 12,635,817, issued on May 26.

"Interactive reflection device" was invented by Mark F. Holmes (Philadelphia).

According to the abstract* released by the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office: "An interactive mirror, such as a height or length adjustable cheval-type mirror, which can be used to better the mental health of a user. The interactive mirror can give and reinforce positive affirmations to the user, particularly a child. The interactive mirror can grow as the user grows. The interactive mirror can recite a script that the user can be gently encouraged, taught, or rewarded to repeat. The interactive mirror can simultaneously reinforce a message visually, audibly, and vocally."

The paten...