Simulation enabled feedback system

• US 7,065,513 B1
• Filed: 02/08/1999
• Issued: 06/20/2006
• Est. Priority Date: 02/08/1999
• Status: Expired due to Term

• Current Assignee: Accenture Global Services Limited (Accenture PLC)
• Original Assignee: Accenture LLP (Accenture PLC)
• Inventors: Zorba, Alexander, Bertrand, Benoit Patrick, Conant, Jonathan Christian
• Primary Examiner(s): Knight, Anthony
• Assistant Examiner(s): Holmes, Michael B.
• Application Number:
  US09/868,713
• Time in Patent Office: 2,689 Days
• Field of Search: 706/45, 706/11, 706/46, 706/925, 434/362
• US Class Current: 706/45
• CPC Class Codes: G09B 7/00 Electrically-operated teaching apparatus or devices working with questions and answers mechanically operated G09B3/00; computing arrangements G06F
• CPC Class Codes: Y10S 706/925 Business

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 robust business model provides support for realistic activities and allows a user to experience real world consequences for their actions and decisions and a tutorial system analyzes student inputs to determine appropriate feedback to teach new skills.

Claims

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

(a) presenting information indicative of a goal;

(b) integrating information that motivates accomplishment of the goal;

(c) receiving input from a student;

(d) analyzing system tools that process the input from the student, the input corresponding to collective actions provided by the student;

(e) stimulating a business outcome from the collective actions of the student; and

(f) providing feedback to assist the student in utilizing the presentation to accomplish the goal.

2. The computer-implemented method for creating a presentation as recited in claim 1, wherein the feedback includes video information.

3. The computer-implemented method for creating a presentation as recited in claim 1, wherein the feedback includes audio information.

4. A computer-implemented method for creating a presentation as recited in claim 1, wherein the feedback includes electronic mail information.

5. The computer-implemented method for creating a presentation as recited in claim 1, wherein the feedback includes simulated information.

6. The computer-implemented method for creating a presentation as recited in claim 1, wherein the feedback includes information obtained from a network.

7. The computer-implemented method for creating a presentation as recited in claim 1, wherein the feedback includes telephony information.

8. The computer-implemented method for creating a presentation as recited in claim 1, wherein the feedback includes video conferencing information.

9. The computer-implemented method for creating a presentation as recited in claim 1, wherein the feedback includes chat room information.

19. The computerized method of claim 1, further comprising the step of:

(d)(i) analyzing the input over a period of time to determine the collective actions.

10. An apparatus that creates a presentation, comprising;

(a) a processor;

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

(c) logic that presents information indicative of a goal;

(d) logic that integrates information that motivates accomplishment of the goal; and

(e) logic that receives input from a student;

(f) logic that analyzes system tools that process the input from the student, the input corresponding to collective actions provided by the student;

(g) logic that simulates a business outcome from the collective actions of the student; and

(h) logic that provides feedback to assist the student in utilizing the presentation to accomplish the goal.

11. An apparatus that creates a presentation as recited in claim 10, wherein the feedback includes video information.

12. An apparatus that creates a presentation as recited in claim 10, wherein the feedback includes audio information.

13. An apparatus that creates a presentation as recited in claim 10, wherein the feedback includes electronic mail information.

14. An apparatus that creates a presentation as recited in claim 10, wherein the feedback includes simulated information.

15. An apparatus that creates a presentation as recited in claim 10, wherein the feedback includes information obtained from a network.

16. An apparatus that creates a presentation as recited in claim 10, wherein the feedback includes telephony information.

17. An apparatus that creates a presentation as recited in claim 10, wherein the feedback includes video conferencing information.

18. An apparatus that creates a presentation as recited in claim 10, including logic that creates a multimedia presentation as recited in claim 11, wherein the feedback includes chat room information.

20. The apparatus of claim 10, wherein (f) includes logic that analyzes the input over a period of time to determine the collective actions.