Multi-modal educational and entertainment system
First Claim
1. An improved multi-modal automated educational and entertainment device comprising:
- a housing;
logic means for processing and comparing preprogrammed data with input and control data;
memory means for storing programs and input data, the memory means being operably connected to the logic means;
a plurality of first input means for providing control signals and predefined data signals to the logic means, the first input means forming a plurality of non-relational sections within predefined portions of the housing;
a plurality of second input means for providing location indication signals representing the location of variable data, the second input means forming at least one relational section within a predefined portion of the housing; and
stylus means for selectively activating the first and second input means, said stylus means including marking means for marking said second input means, said relational section arranged to require relational positioning of input data by the stylus means that corresponds to required manual activities utilized in solving mathematical problems and the like.
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Abstract
A multi-modal automated educational and entertainment device having improved functional versatility and which requires relational positioning of input data by the user which corresponds to required manual operations and procedures. The device comprises a tablet having a non-relational section for input of control or predefined information and at least one relational section for input of data, a stylus for activating the non-relational and relational sections of the tablet, a microcomputer logic unit for processing signals from the non-relational and relational sections of the tablet, and a memory unit for storing programs and data base for determining the accuracy or inaccuracy of the signals provided the microcomputer logic unit. Visual and audio outputs can also be provided for operator reinforcement and a power source for activating the device. A sequence of steps for operating the multi-modal automated educational and entertainment device under the control of stored programs is also provided.
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31 Claims
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1. An improved multi-modal automated educational and entertainment device comprising:
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a housing; logic means for processing and comparing preprogrammed data with input and control data; memory means for storing programs and input data, the memory means being operably connected to the logic means; a plurality of first input means for providing control signals and predefined data signals to the logic means, the first input means forming a plurality of non-relational sections within predefined portions of the housing; a plurality of second input means for providing location indication signals representing the location of variable data, the second input means forming at least one relational section within a predefined portion of the housing; and stylus means for selectively activating the first and second input means, said stylus means including marking means for marking said second input means, said relational section arranged to require relational positioning of input data by the stylus means that corresponds to required manual activities utilized in solving mathematical problems and the like. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25)
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26. An improved multi-modal automated educational and entertainment device comprising:
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a housing; logic means for processing and comparing preprogrammed data with input and control data; memory means for storing programs and input data, the memory means being operably connected to the logic means; a plurality of first input means for providing control signals and predefined data signals to the logic means, the first input means forming a plurality of non-relational sections within predefined portions of the housing, the first input means comprising a plurality of input pads, each of the pads electrically connected to the logic means such that upon activation of the pads signals are directed to the logic means representing location indication, input and control data, each input pad being provided with a body portion having an upper surface and an opposed lower surface, the body portion being constructed of an electrically conductive material such that upon contacting the upper surface of the body portion with the electrically conducting stylus, electrical signals are transmitted to the logic means; a plurality of second input means for providing location indication signals representing the location of variable data, the second input means forming at least one relational section within a predefined portion of the housing, the logic means connected to the first and second input means via a first bi-directional buss, the second input means comprising a plurality of input pads, each of the pads electrically connected to the logic means such that upon activation of the pads signals are directed to the logic means representing location indication data, each input pad being provided with a body portion having an upper surface and an opposed lower surface, the body portion being constructed of an electrically conductive material such that upon contacting the upper surface of the body portion with the electrically conducting stylus, electrical signals are transmitted to the logic means; and stylus means for selectively activating the first and second input means, said stylus means including marking means for marking said second input means, the logic means connected to the stylus means via a second bi-directional buss. - View Dependent Claims (27, 28, 29, 30, 31)
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