Puzzle teaching system

• US 9,836,981 B2
• Filed: 06/29/2015
• Issued: 12/05/2017
• Est. Priority Date: 06/29/2015
• Status: Active Grant

• Current Assignee: Jacqueline Ann Fields, John David Skeete
• Original Assignee: Jacqueline Ann Fields, John David Skeete
• Inventors: Skeete, John David, Fields, Jacqueline Ann
• Primary Examiner(s): WONG, STEVEN B
• Application Number:
  US14/753,978
• Publication Number:
  US 20160379503A1
• Time in Patent Office: 890 Days
• CPC Class Codes: A63F 2003/0439 using geographical maps
• CPC Class Codes: A63F 2009/1066 completing a circuit if solved correctly
• CPC Class Codes: A63F 2009/1077 with a surface having a relief structure
• CPC Class Codes: A63F 2009/1212 magnetic connections
• CPC Class Codes: A63F 2009/2458 LCD's
• CPC Class Codes: A63F 2009/2486 the computer being an accessory to a board game
• CPC Class Codes: A63F 2250/28 with a two-dimensional real image
• CPC Class Codes: A63F 9/0612 Electronic puzzles
• CPC Class Codes: A63F 9/10 Two-dimensional jig-saw puzzles
• CPC Class Codes: A63F 9/24 Electric games; Games using electronic circuits not otherwise provided for video games A63F13/00; computerized gaming systems G07F17/32
• CPC Class Codes: G09B 1/36 the elements being connectible by corresponding projections and recesses

Abstract

A map system is provided whereby a plurality of individual puzzle pieces have a first upper planar surface and a second lower planar surface and are arranged in either a first unassembled configuration or a second assembled configuration to form a complete map, whereby at least one of complementary magnet pairs, complementary electronic sensors, complementary printed indicia, or combinations thereof are positioned on said lower planar surface for assembling into the assembled configuration.

Claims

1. A map system, said system comprising:

a plurality of individual puzzle pieces having a first upper planar surface and a second lower planar surface;

transparent overlays complimentary shaped to individual puzzle pieces to cover said individual puzzle pieces and configured to be removably positioned on top of said upper planer surface of said puzzle pieces;

a first unassembled configuration of said map system whereby said puzzle pieces are not positioned to form a complete map;

a second assembled configuration of said map system whereby said puzzle pieces are positioned to form a complete map, said complete map presenting an image from assembled pieces having printed indicia on said upper planar surface;

complementary electronic sensors, or complementary electronic sensors provided with complementary magnet pairs, positioned on said puzzle pieces, said electronic sensors configured for transmitting correct pairing of pieces transmits information to a computer-controlled system marking progress of assembly whereby said second assembled configuration is configured for teaching and learning.

2. The map system of claim 1, wherein said electronic sensors include transmission and receiving means configured for transmitting information about the relative state of assembly of said system or information about a completed map system to a proctor operating a computer system configured for communicating with said map system.

3. The map system of claim 1 wherein said first upper planar surface, said overlay, or both include three-dimensional indicia.

4. The map system of claim 1 wherein said first upper planar, said overlay, or both surface include three-dimensional Braille indicia.