System and method for motivating and reinforcing learning using a reward based learning toy
First Claim
1. An apparatus for facilitating learning using a reward system, comprising:
- an electronic controller;
at least one switch coupled to said controller for generating one or more game functions, each game function generating at least one query requiring a response;
a housing for enclosing said controller;
an input device coupled to said controller for enabling a response to be entered in response to said query, said controller determining whether said entered response is acceptable; and
a sticker dispenser disposed within said housing for dispensing a sticker when said entered response is acceptable.
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Abstract
A hand held electronic learning toy apparatus that reinforces learning by a user, such as a child, and provides motivation to the user to continue using the learning toy by enabling the user to interact with a plurality of game functions through one or more pre-programmed educational games and activities. The learning toy apparatus provides a tangible reward in the form of a colorful and/or interesting sticker when a question or query is answered correctly during the course of game play. Each sticker has an image of a single object, such as a star, ball, balloon, or the like, or includes indicia that is one segment of a larger picture wherein many stickers must be collected and pieced together to form the entire picture, much like a puzzle. Templates are provided that include indicia corresponding to the indicia of each sticker to indicate the proper placement of each sticker on the template.
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18 Claims
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1. An apparatus for facilitating learning using a reward system, comprising:
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an electronic controller; at least one switch coupled to said controller for generating one or more game functions, each game function generating at least one query requiring a response; a housing for enclosing said controller; an input device coupled to said controller for enabling a response to be entered in response to said query, said controller determining whether said entered response is acceptable; and a sticker dispenser disposed within said housing for dispensing a sticker when said entered response is acceptable. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16)
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8. An apparatus for facilitating learning using a reward system, comprising:
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an electronic controller; at least one switch coupled to said controller for generating one or more game functions, each game function generating at least one query requiring a response; a housing for enclosing said controller; an input device coupled to said controller for enabling a response to be entered in response to said generated problem, said controller determining whether said entered response is acceptable; and a sticker dispenser disposed within said housing for dispensing stickers when said entered response is acceptable, said sticker dispenser having a plurality of stickers having various identifying indicia for forming an image when said stickers are arranged in a predetermined manner. - View Dependent Claims (11)
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17. A method for facilitating learning using a reward system, comprising:
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providing an electronic controller; coupling at least one switch to said controller for generating one or more game functions, each game function generating at least one query requiring a response; enclosing said controller in a housing; coupling an input device to said controller for enabling a response to be entered in response to said query, said controller determining whether said entered response is acceptable; and dispensing a sticker from within said housing when said entered response is acceptable.
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18. A method for facilitating learning using a reward system, comprising:
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providing an electronic controller; coupling at least one switch to said controller for generating one or more game functions, each game function generating at least one query requiring a response; enclosing said controller in a housing; coupling an input device to said controller for enabling a response to be entered in response to said generated problem, said controller for determining whether said entered response is acceptable; and providing a sticker dispenser disposed within said housing for dispensing stickers when said entered response is acceptable, said sticker dispenser having a plurality of stickers having various identifying indicia for forming an image when said stickers are arranged in a predetermined manner.
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