Touch-centric Learning and Research System
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1. A touch-centric learning and research system optimized for use by both academic and industrial audiences comprising:
- (a) a software program operable on a touch-centric computing device accessed by a user;
(b) a first module associated with the software program;
(i) the first module providing a choice between a plurality of different course syllabi to the user;
(ii) the first module allowing the user to select a desired course syllabus;
(iii) the first module providing the user with access to activities and resources associated with the desired course syllabus selected by the user;
(c) a second module associated with the software program;
(i) the second module causing the system to present an exemplary list of relevant industries, said exemplary list of relevant industries being naturally associated with a selected curriculum of study;
(ii) the second module allowing the user to select a desired industry from the exemplary list of relevant industries;
(iii) the second module causing information and resources associated with a selected industry to be prioritized for presentation to the user in keeping with the desired course syllabus selected by the user;
(d) a third module associated with the software program;
(i) the third module allowing the user to access relevant audio discussions from one or more professors and corporate executives around the world;
(ii) the third module allowing the user to select a professor or other representation to access a desired discussion, whereupon the third module causes audio to be played to the user;
(iii) the third module allowing the user to convert the audio to a desired language for playback via a translation function;
(iv) the third module providing a translation of the relevant audio discussions to a desired language of the user, said translation presented in either an audio format or a visual subtext;
(e) a fourth module associated with the software program;
(i) the fourth module providing a list of relevant resources to the user for selection and retrieval;
(ii) the fourth module determining relevancy each of said relevant resources using metadata, key words, annotations, citations, and other threads associated with a course of inquiry;
(f) a fifth module associated with the software program;
(i) the fifth module causing country and region related resources complementary to a field of study to be selected and presented to the user for review;
(ii) the fifth module causing the country and region related resources to be further refined by a selection of the country-region of interest;
(iii) the fifth module causing the country and region related resources to be intelligently refined by the user'"'"'s prior inquiries and research in the system and by the desired course syllabus selected by the user;
(g) a sixth module associated with the software program;
(i) the sixth module providing search functionality so that the user may search for other relevant content based upon topics and key words within the desired course syllabus selected by the user;
(ii) the sixth module allowing the system to plot a preferred course of action in researching additional appropriate resources within journals, on-line libraries, and other resources;
(h) a seventh module associated with the software program, the seventh module providing the user with intelligent access to selected business cases and case methods, said access driven by metadata and other triggers created during the user'"'"'s use of the system;
(i) an eighth module associated with the software program;
(i) the eighth module providing a structure for the user to easily access additional content from books and magazines relevant to the course of inquiry;
(ii) the eighth module managing local and online storage to support prompt access to relevant resources and preventing repetitive download of each resource;
(iii) the eighth module providing for subscription and retention of all information associated with maintenance and renewal of resource subscriptions, where subscription for access to a magazine, book, newspaper or other series is required; and
(iv) the eighth module advising the user when a current subscription need not be renewed when the course of study has changed or evolved over time.
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Abstract
A touch-centric learning system directed to use of a singular system without the need to access external Internet searches to support matriculation at multiple degree levels within one or more fields of education wherein all resources required for moving toward successful completion of required course work are accessed via a touch interface. The system further including a plurality of resource repositories structured and assembled to automatically provide expedited and intelligent access to and between the various resources in each of the repositories.
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1. A touch-centric learning and research system optimized for use by both academic and industrial audiences comprising:
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(a) a software program operable on a touch-centric computing device accessed by a user; (b) a first module associated with the software program; (i) the first module providing a choice between a plurality of different course syllabi to the user; (ii) the first module allowing the user to select a desired course syllabus; (iii) the first module providing the user with access to activities and resources associated with the desired course syllabus selected by the user; (c) a second module associated with the software program; (i) the second module causing the system to present an exemplary list of relevant industries, said exemplary list of relevant industries being naturally associated with a selected curriculum of study; (ii) the second module allowing the user to select a desired industry from the exemplary list of relevant industries; (iii) the second module causing information and resources associated with a selected industry to be prioritized for presentation to the user in keeping with the desired course syllabus selected by the user; (d) a third module associated with the software program; (i) the third module allowing the user to access relevant audio discussions from one or more professors and corporate executives around the world; (ii) the third module allowing the user to select a professor or other representation to access a desired discussion, whereupon the third module causes audio to be played to the user; (iii) the third module allowing the user to convert the audio to a desired language for playback via a translation function; (iv) the third module providing a translation of the relevant audio discussions to a desired language of the user, said translation presented in either an audio format or a visual subtext; (e) a fourth module associated with the software program; (i) the fourth module providing a list of relevant resources to the user for selection and retrieval; (ii) the fourth module determining relevancy each of said relevant resources using metadata, key words, annotations, citations, and other threads associated with a course of inquiry; (f) a fifth module associated with the software program; (i) the fifth module causing country and region related resources complementary to a field of study to be selected and presented to the user for review; (ii) the fifth module causing the country and region related resources to be further refined by a selection of the country-region of interest; (iii) the fifth module causing the country and region related resources to be intelligently refined by the user'"'"'s prior inquiries and research in the system and by the desired course syllabus selected by the user; (g) a sixth module associated with the software program; (i) the sixth module providing search functionality so that the user may search for other relevant content based upon topics and key words within the desired course syllabus selected by the user; (ii) the sixth module allowing the system to plot a preferred course of action in researching additional appropriate resources within journals, on-line libraries, and other resources; (h) a seventh module associated with the software program, the seventh module providing the user with intelligent access to selected business cases and case methods, said access driven by metadata and other triggers created during the user'"'"'s use of the system; (i) an eighth module associated with the software program; (i) the eighth module providing a structure for the user to easily access additional content from books and magazines relevant to the course of inquiry; (ii) the eighth module managing local and online storage to support prompt access to relevant resources and preventing repetitive download of each resource; (iii) the eighth module providing for subscription and retention of all information associated with maintenance and renewal of resource subscriptions, where subscription for access to a magazine, book, newspaper or other series is required; and (iv) the eighth module advising the user when a current subscription need not be renewed when the course of study has changed or evolved over time. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8)
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9. A touch-operable academic and business industry learning system comprising modules providing functionality for a user to:
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(a) choose an appropriate course syllabi and teaching material; (b) select a particular industry of interest; (c) access audio discussions from selected experts worldwide on a selected topic; (d) access a plurality of relevant resources including professors, instructors, subject matter experts and business, marketing, and statistical articles that complement academic course requirements or support a targeted corporate inquiry; (e) cross-reference selected content to other countries and regions; (f) cross-reference to various other web-based resources relevant to course topics or on-point with the corporate inquiry and with decision-making requirements; (g) access and select relevant business cases deemed supportive of academic and industrial inquiries; and (h) obtain immediate access to relevant e-Books, magazines, and newspapers consistent with or complementary to a course of study or evolving shape of an industrial inquiry. - View Dependent Claims (10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15)
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16. A touch-centric learning system comprising:
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(a) a touch-centric computing device; and (b) one or more software modules configured to run on the touch-centric computing device, the one or more software models integrated to support matriculation at multiple degree levels within a selected field of education. - View Dependent Claims (17, 18, 19, 20)
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