Machining tool operator training system
First Claim
1. A method of training a machine tool trainee to operate a computer controlled machine, while the machine is in an operational mode, the method comprising the steps of:
- inputting predetermined operations data into a memory medium, the operations data being representative of the operational steps useful to properly perform a specified task;
comparing the predetermined operations data to trainee operator input data to determine whether the trainee is entering appropriate commands to perform the specified task;
disabling the trainee operation of the machine tool upon determination that the operator input data deviates from the predetermined operations data beyond a predetermined tolerance; and
generating an error signal to advise the trainee that the operator input data is in error when the operator input data deviates from the predetermined operations data beyond the predetermined tolerance.
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Abstract
The present invention is a an interactive multi-media training system which incorporates text, audio, and video graphics animation and other tools to teach an operator to use a machining or other tool. The training system includes a computer workstation to allow inputs from an operator, computer memory, and a training computer program operating on the computer and having a graphical user interface for interfacing the operator with the workstation and interactively training the operator to operate and perform tasks on the machine tool. The operator can provide inputs to the training system by various input devices such as a keyboard, cursor or mouse. The training system additionally includes interface software operating on the computer for controlling the machine tool and sharing access to and exchange data with the computer memory and a remote station linked to the computer memory for allowing an instructor to monitor and supervise the operator in real time.
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29 Claims
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1. A method of training a machine tool trainee to operate a computer controlled machine, while the machine is in an operational mode, the method comprising the steps of:
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inputting predetermined operations data into a memory medium, the operations data being representative of the operational steps useful to properly perform a specified task; comparing the predetermined operations data to trainee operator input data to determine whether the trainee is entering appropriate commands to perform the specified task; disabling the trainee operation of the machine tool upon determination that the operator input data deviates from the predetermined operations data beyond a predetermined tolerance; and generating an error signal to advise the trainee that the operator input data is in error when the operator input data deviates from the predetermined operations data beyond the predetermined tolerance. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14)
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15. A machine tool training system for a machine tool trainee, comprising:
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a machine tool; and a computer interfaced to said machine tool and having; training software operative to compare predetermined operations data with operator input data to determine whether the trainee is entering appropriate commands to perform the specified task; wherein the training software disables operation of the machine tool upon determination that the operator input data deviates from the predetermined operations data beyond a predetermined tolerance, thereby generating an error signal to the trainee to advise the trainee that the operator input data is in error; and interface software configured to operate the machine tool; wherein the interface software moves and operates the machine tool solely upon the operator input data being inputted by the trainee. - View Dependent Claims (16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29)
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