System and method for distance learning of systems knowledge and integrated procedures using a real-time, full-scope simulation
First Claim
1. A system for enabling distance learning that permits a student to use a remote client computer connected to a network to learn systems knowledge and integrated procedures, the system comprising:
- at least one simulation server adapted to instantiate an instance of a real-time, full-scope simulation of a complex system for a learning session initiated by the student, to receive from the remote client computer, inputs generated by an interaction of the student during the learning session, and to pass the inputs to the instance, and further adapted to receive outputs from the instance and to pass the outputs to the remote client computer, which updates a graphical user interface displayed by the remote client computer to reflect a condition of the instance while the student trains.
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Abstract
A system and method for distance learning of systems knowledge and integrated procedures using a real-time, full-scope simulation. The system includes a server component with at least one simulation server, and a client computer with a run-time engine. The simulation runs on the server component and conditions of the simulation that affect the user interface are communicated to the client computer and displayed to the student, to reinforce and promote systems knowledge and procedure learning. Courseware can also be used to enhance the learning experience.
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27 Claims
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1. A system for enabling distance learning that permits a student to use a remote client computer connected to a network to learn systems knowledge and integrated procedures, the system comprising:
at least one simulation server adapted to instantiate an instance of a real-time, full-scope simulation of a complex system for a learning session initiated by the student, to receive from the remote client computer, inputs generated by an interaction of the student during the learning session, and to pass the inputs to the instance, and further adapted to receive outputs from the instance and to pass the outputs to the remote client computer, which updates a graphical user interface displayed by the remote client computer to reflect a condition of the instance while the student trains. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13)
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14. A method of providing distance learning to a student having remote client computer connected to a network, comprising steps of:
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providing a server component connected to the network to permit the student to initiate a learning session;
adapting a real-time, full-scope simulation for simulating the complex system to instantiate an instance of the simulation for the learning session; and
providing an interface between the instance of the simulation and the run-time engine running on the remote client computer, to permit a graphical user interface to be displayed to the student to be dynamically updated to reflect a condition of the instance of the simulation. - View Dependent Claims (15, 16, 17, 18, 19)
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20. A method of enabling a student to learn systems knowledge and integrated procedures associated with a complex system from a remote location, comprising steps of:
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accepting a learning session initiation request from a client computer operated by the student;
validating that the student is registered to use the simulation;
requesting the full-scope simulation to instantiate an instance of the simulation for the learning session; and
establishing a connection between the client computer and the instance of the full-scope simulation to permit actions of the student to be reflected in a condition of the full-scope simulation as the student learns. - View Dependent Claims (21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27)
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