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PC Connectable Electronic Learning Aid Device With Replaceable Activity Worksheets

  • US 20080268414A1
  • Filed: 10/17/2007
  • Published: 10/30/2008
  • Est. Priority Date: 10/17/2006
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. An electronic learning aid apparatus comprising:

  • a base unit including,a surface for accepting a printed activity worksheet,a sensor element positioned beneath the worksheet surface,a microprocessor;

    a code-reading device;

    a memory for storing digital speech data and digital control data;

    a speech synthesizer and speaker for converting the digital speech data into audible human speech,an input device electrically connected to the base unit and in electrical communication with the microprocessor for permitting a user to provide input to the apparatus,a communication port capable of permitting the electronic learning aid apparatus to communicate with a personal computer;

    at least one printed activity worksheet including a code serving to identify the particular activity worksheet and associated digital speech data and digital control data, wherein the code is readable by the code-reading device;

    wherein the digital speech data and digital control data serve to generate an output to the user in response to the user'"'"'s manipulation of the input device as detected by the sensor element when the child touches the stylus to the activity worksheet.

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