Simulation system for a simulation engine with a help website and processing engine

• US 7,117,189 B1
• Filed: 02/08/1999
• Issued: 10/03/2006
• Est. Priority Date: 12/22/1998
• Status: Expired due to Term

• Current Assignee: Accenture Global Services Limited (Accenture PLC)
• Original Assignee: Accenture LLP (Accenture PLC)
• Inventors: Nichols, Mark Stewart, Poon, Alexander Han Leung, Gilchrist, James Andrew
• Primary Examiner(s): Knight, Anthony
• Assistant Examiner(s): Hirl, Joseph P.
• Application Number:
  US09/868,689
• Time in Patent Office: 2,794 Days
• Field of Search: 706/45, 706/11, 706/14, 463/1, 434/350, 600/300
• US Class Current: 706/45
• CPC Class Codes: G06F 9/453 Help systems
• CPC Class Codes: G09B 7/04 characterised by modifying the teaching programme in response to a wrong answer, e.g. repeating the question, supplying a further explanation

Abstract

A system is disclosed that provides a goal based learning system utilizing a rule based expert training system to provide a cognitive educational experience. The system provides the user with a simulated environment that presents a business opportunity to understand and solve optimally. Mistakes are noted and remedial educational material presented dynamically to build the necessary skills that a user requires for success in the business endeavor. The system utilizes an artificial intelligence engine driving individualized and dynamic feedback with synchronized video and graphics used to simulate real-world environment and interactions. Multiple “correct” answers are integrated into the learning system to allow individualized learning experiences in which navigation through the system is at a pace controlled by the learner. A website is linked to the presentation to provide context-sensitive information to assist the learner.

Claims

1. A method for creating a presentation, comprising the steps of:

(a) receiving indicia representative of a goal;

(b) integrating examples into the presentation to provide assistance with achieving the goal;

(c) monitoring progress of a student toward the goal and providing feedback that further assists the student in accomplishing the goal the progress being independent of an activity of another student; and

(d) providing a linkage to a website of information to assist with achieving the goal.

2. A method for creating a presentation as recited in claim 1, wherein the website comprises a plurality of HMTL documents.

3. A method for creating a presentation as recited in claim 1, wherein the website comprises a relational database of information.

4. A method for creating a presentation as recited in claim 1, wherein the website is keyword indexed.

5. A method for creating a presentation as recited in claim 1, wherein the website includes linkages to the presentation.

6. A method for creating a presentation as recited in claim 1, wherein the website includes navigation information for the presentation.

7. A method for creating a presentation as recited in claim 1, wherein the website is indexed in a hierarchical manner.

8. A method for creating a presentation as recited in claim 1, wherein the website includes presentations on related presentation information.

9. A method for creating a presentation as recited in claim 1, wherein the website information is based on the presentation context.

10. An apparatus that creates a presentation, comprising:

(a) a processor

(b) a memory that stores information under control of the processor;

(c) logic that integrates examples into the presentation to provide assistance with achieving the goal;

(d) logic that monitors progress of a student toward the goal and provides feedback that further provides the student assistance in accomplishing the goal, the progress being independent of an activity of another student; and

(e) logic that provides a linkage to a website of information to assist with achieving the goal.

11. An apparatus that creates a presentation as recited in claim 10, wherein the website comprises a plurality of HTML documents.

12. An apparatus that creates a presentation as recited in claim 10, wherein the website comprises a relational database of information.

13. An apparatus that creates a presentation as recited in claim 10, wherein the website is keyword indexed.

14. An apparatus that creates a presentation as recited in claim 10, wherein the website includes linkages to the presentation.

15. An apparatus that creates a presentation as recited in claim 10, wherein the website includes navigation information for the presentation.

16. An apparatus that creates a presentation as recited in claim 10, wherein the website is indexed in a hierarchical manner.

17. An apparatus that creates a presentation as recited in claim 10, wherein the website includes presentations on related presentation information.

18. An apparatus that creates a presentation as recited in claim 10, wherein the website information is based on the presentation context.