Display apparatus for teaching writing
First Claim
1. An interactive learning apparatus comprising:
- (a) a housing;
(b) a display screen on the housing;
(c) an electronic position location system, wherein the electronic position location system includes a processor that is capable of determining a location of a selected region of the display screen;
(d) a stylus for selecting regions on the display screen; and
(e) a memory device operatively coupled to the processor, the memory device comprising(i) code for displaying an instructional stroke on the display screen,(ii) code for displaying a starting point for drawing the instructional stroke on the display screen,(iii) code for displaying a user mark over the instructional stroke on the display screen drawn by a user with the stylus using the starting point as a reference point, and(iv) code for removing the instructional stroke from the display screen while the user mark remains.
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Abstract
Apparatuses and methods are provided directed at teaching writing, such as printing, cursive, and calligraphy, to users of all ages. Typically, the embodiments are directed toward teaching children the basic skills of writing. However, it may be appreciated that the embodiments may be utilized by users of all ages. In particular, embodiments of the invention can be used to teach the skill of writing and learning letters of the English alphabet to foreigners. Or, embodiments of the invention can be used to teach English speakers various foreign alphabets. For example, embodiments may provide instruction in writing Arabic letters, Greek letters, or Chinese or Japanese characters, to name a few. Additionally, embodiments of the invention may be used to teach artistic forms of writing, such as calligraphy, script, or various fonts.
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9 Claims
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1. An interactive learning apparatus comprising:
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(a) a housing; (b) a display screen on the housing; (c) an electronic position location system, wherein the electronic position location system includes a processor that is capable of determining a location of a selected region of the display screen; (d) a stylus for selecting regions on the display screen; and (e) a memory device operatively coupled to the processor, the memory device comprising (i) code for displaying an instructional stroke on the display screen, (ii) code for displaying a starting point for drawing the instructional stroke on the display screen, (iii) code for displaying a user mark over the instructional stroke on the display screen drawn by a user with the stylus using the starting point as a reference point, and (iv) code for removing the instructional stroke from the display screen while the user mark remains. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6)
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7. An interactive learning apparatus comprising:
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(a) a housing; (b) a display screen on the housing; (c) an electronic position location system, wherein the electronic position location system includes a processor that is capable of determining a location of a selected region of the display screen; (d) a stylus for selecting regions on the display screen; and (e) a memory device operatively coupled to the processor, the memory device comprising (i) code for displaying an instructional stroke on the display screen, (ii) code for displaying a starting point for drawing the instructional stroke on the display screen, and (iii) code for displaying a user mark tracing the instructional stroke on the display screen drawn by a user with the stylus using the starting point as a reference point, wherein the memory device further comprises code for removing the instructional stroke from the display screen while the user mark remains. - View Dependent Claims (8, 9)
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