Adaptive motivation for computer-assisted training system
First Claim
1. A method for providing motivation to a user of a training process which, when executed, presents stimuli to the user wherein the stimuli is designed primarily to improve a cognitive ability of the user and measures the cognitive ability of the user by comparison of responses of the user to the stimuli to predetermined correct responses, the method comprising:
- for a number of iterations, presenting a stimulus to the user;
receiving a response from the user in response to the stimulus;
determining that the received response is correct for the stimulus; and
acknowledging receipt of the received response when the received response is correct for the stimulus by presenting to the user an acknowledgment representation;
for a predetermined percentage of the iterations, acknowledging by presenting to the user an acknowledgment representation having a first predetermined form; and
for a second predetermined percentage of the iterations, acknowledging by presenting to the user an acknowledgment representation having a second predetermined form.
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Abstract
Computer implemented training exercises present stimuli to a user and receive responses by the user to the stimuli. The stimuli are specifically selected to challenge and improve a cognitive ability of the user, e.g., the ability to perceive and understand spoken language. As a result, the stimuli cannot be changed or adapted to motivate the user through entertainment. Motivation is therefore provided by periodic reward animations which include persistent plots and characters. Progress indicators represent progress toward reward animations and represent such progression with smooth, entertaining progress animations. Randomly appearing animations and variations in rewards and immediate feedback add to the surprise and curiosity of the user and motivate further correct responses to see further random animations and variations. Progress indicators also represent a relation between the number of steps taking toward completion of a task and a maximum number of steps which should be needed to complete the task. Context is changed at achievement milestones to indicate progress to the user.
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9 Claims
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1. A method for providing motivation to a user of a training process which, when executed, presents stimuli to the user wherein the stimuli is designed primarily to improve a cognitive ability of the user and measures the cognitive ability of the user by comparison of responses of the user to the stimuli to predetermined correct responses, the method comprising:
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for a number of iterations, presenting a stimulus to the user;
receiving a response from the user in response to the stimulus;
determining that the received response is correct for the stimulus; and
acknowledging receipt of the received response when the received response is correct for the stimulus by presenting to the user an acknowledgment representation;
for a predetermined percentage of the iterations, acknowledging by presenting to the user an acknowledgment representation having a first predetermined form; and
for a second predetermined percentage of the iterations, acknowledging by presenting to the user an acknowledgment representation having a second predetermined form. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3)
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4. A computer readable medium useful in association with a computer which includes a processor and a memory, the computer readable medium including computer instructions which are configured to cause the computer to provide motivation to a user of a training process which, when executed, presents stimuli to the user wherein the stimuli is designed primarily to improve a cognitive ability of the user and measures the cognitive ability of the user by comparison of responses of the user to the stimuli to predetermined correct responses by:
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for a number of iterations, presenting a stimulus to the user receiving a response from the user in response to the stimulus;
determining that the received response is correct for the stimulus; and
acknowledging receipt of the received response when the received response is correct for the stimulus by presenting to the user an acknowledgment representation;
for a predetermined percentage of the iterations, acknowledging by presenting to the user an acknowledgment representation having a first predetermined form; and
for a second predetermined percentage of the iterations, acknowledging by presenting to the user an acknowledgment representation having a second predetermined form. - View Dependent Claims (5, 6)
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7. A computer system comprising:
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a processor;
a memory operatively coupled to the processor; and
a motivation module (i) which executes in the processor from the memory and (ii) which, when executed by the processor, causes the computer to provide motivation to a user of a training process which, when executed, presents stimuli to the user wherein the stimuli is designed primarily to improve a cognitive ability of the user and measures the cognitive ability of the user by comparison of responses of the user to the stimuli to predetermined correct responses by;
for a number of iterations, presenting a stimulus to the user;
receiving a response from the user in response to the stimulus;
determining that the received response is correct for the stimulus; and
acknowledging receipt of the received response when the received response is correct for the stimulus by presenting to the user an acknowledgment representation;
for a predetrmined percentage of the iterations, acknowledging by presenting to the user an acknowledgment represention having a first predetermined form; and
for a second predetermined percentage of the iterations, acknowledging by presenting to the user an acknowledgment representation having a second predetermined form. - View Dependent Claims (8, 9)
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