Electronic training systems and methods
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1. A training system, comprising:
- a) a plurality of student computers configured to present course content to students;
b) at least one instructor computer networked with said plurality of student computers, said instructor computer and said plurality of student computers being configured to enable operation commands to be sent from said instructor computer to said student computer;
c) whereby, upon receipt of said operation commands, said student computers are modified and/or changed on said instructor commands;
d) said student computers and said at least one instructor computer each including audio and/or video receivers and transmitters to enable real time communication between the instructor and the student.
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Abstract
A number of new electronic training systems and methods are disclosed. In some exemplary embodiments, an instructor can control the environment of a student presented to the student via a student computer, while maintaining real life communication between the instructor and the student via audio and/or video communication(s).
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1. A training system, comprising:
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a) a plurality of student computers configured to present course content to students;
b) at least one instructor computer networked with said plurality of student computers, said instructor computer and said plurality of student computers being configured to enable operation commands to be sent from said instructor computer to said student computer;
c) whereby, upon receipt of said operation commands, said student computers are modified and/or changed on said instructor commands;
d) said student computers and said at least one instructor computer each including audio and/or video receivers and transmitters to enable real time communication between the instructor and the student. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 8)
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4. A training system, comprising:
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a) a plurality of student devices, said student devices including course content stored thereon in digital data storage;
b) at least one instructor operable computer networked with said plurality of student devices, said instructor operable computer and said plurality of student devices being configured to enable operation commands to be sent from said instructor computer to said student devices;
c) whereby, upon receipt of said operation commands, said student devices enable the course content presented to the respective student to be modified based on said instructor commands. - View Dependent Claims (5, 6, 7, 9, 10, 11, 12)
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13. A training system, comprising:
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a) a central server containing course management software;
b) a plurality of student devices, said student devices including course content downloadable from said central server;
c) at least one instructor operable computer networked with each of said plurality of student devices and said central server, said instructor operable computer and said plurality of student devices being configured to enable operation commands to be sent from said instructor operable computer to said student devices;
d) whereby, upon receipt of said operation commands, said student devices enable the course content presented to the respective student to be modified based on said instructor commands.
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14. A multi-component training system, comprising:
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a) a central server containing course management software;
b) a plurality of student computers;
c) at least some of said student computers including pre-programmed devices including course content downloaded from said central server;
d) at least some of said student computers being located in an on-site location;
e) at least some of said student computers being transported to a remote location distant to said on-site location;
f) whereby said student computers in d) and e) above can be used in different phases of student training. - View Dependent Claims (15, 16, 17)
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18. A method for facilitating instructor training of students, comprising:
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a) having students access course content via a plurality of student computers configured to present course content to students;
b) modifying the course content presented to at least one student on at least one of said student computers based on commands sent from an instructor computer networked with said plurality of student computers;
c) having said at least one student communicate remotely with said instructor in substantially real time audio or video. - View Dependent Claims (19)
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20. A method, comprising:
- controlling a course presentation to a remote student via a student computer by commands sent via a network from an instructor; and
conducting real life communication between the instructor and the student via audio and video communication. - View Dependent Claims (21, 22, 23, 24)
- controlling a course presentation to a remote student via a student computer by commands sent via a network from an instructor; and
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25. A course training console, comprising:
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a) a computer system having a student console with a monitor for displaying course lesson information, wherein said course lesson information is pre-stored in digital data storage prior to displaying course lesson information;
b) said console including at least one audio/video receiver and transmitter configured to provide real time feedback from a remote instructor. - View Dependent Claims (26, 27, 28)
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29. A training system, comprising:
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a) a plurality of student computers configured to present course content to students;
b) at least one instructor computer networked with said plurality of student computers, said instructor computer and said plurality of student computers being configured to enable operation commands to be sent from said instructor computer to said student computer;
c) wherein, upon receipt of said operation commands, said student computers are modified and/or changed on said instructor commands;
d) wherein said instructor commands modify and/or change at least two of said student computers differently. - View Dependent Claims (30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36)
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