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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7985074 | Method and apparatus for improving math skills A method and apparatus for improving math skills is provided. The method and apparatus present groups of problems to a student in a sequential manner, and award points to the student when the student enters a correct response. Statistics regard the student's perform... | 07/26/2011 |
| 7343134 | System and method for communicating with students in an education environment A communication system for communicating with students in an education environment includes a plurality of remote units, a base station that receives messages from the remote units, a processor, a memory, and a display simultaneously visible to all users of the remo... | 03/11/2008 |
| 7338287 | Systems and methods for searching for and delivering solutions to specific problems and problem types Methods and systems for providing a solution to a given problem comprising the steps of receiving a request for a solution to a known problem, accessing a first set of data comprising a plurality of template solutions to problems, accessing a second set of data comp... | 03/04/2008 |
| 7278637 | Underwater matching game A matching game for use in a swimming pool. Game pieces are provided which have various icons and point values on their faces and which are adapted to sink to the pool bottom and rest automatically in a face-down position on the pool floor. In alternating turns, pla... | 10/09/2007 |
| 7275533 | Pressure controller for a mechanical draft system Systems and method for controlling the flow of air through a mechanical draft system are disclosed herein. A pressure controller for controlling air pressure comprises an appliance controller configured to control the operation of a plurality of appliances, an intak... | 10/02/2007 |
| 7234941 | Toy for use with vertical surfaces An interactive educational apparatus is described. The educational toy apparatus includes an indicium containing structure and a base unit capable of being vertically attached to a vertical surface such as a refrigerator door. The indicium containing structure is ca... | 06/26/2007 |
| 7220126 | Educational mathematics game There is shown card game apparatus and method of play for use in educating children in basic mathematical concepts, the apparatus including a six-sided mathematical function indicator, such as a die, used in combination with two sets of cards, the function generator... | 05/22/2007 |
| 7217135 | Electronic educational toy having a contact-sensitive display screen An electronic educational toy designed to teach letters, words and numbers and stimulate the development of a child's mind using audio feedback, the educational toy including an enclosure enclosing a processor, a data storage medium and a speaker and having a substa... | 05/15/2007 |
| 7214066 | Computer software and portable memory for an electronic educational toy having a contact sensitive display screen Computer software and portable memory for an electronic educational toy designed to stimulate the development of a child's mind using audio feedback, the educational toy including an enclosure enclosing a processor, data storage medium and a speaker and having a sub... | 05/08/2007 |
| 7137819 | Apparatus, system, and method for teaching sequencing principles An apparatus, system, and method are disclosed for teaching sequencing principles. An educational toy is provided with a plurality of panels that interlock with each other in a sequential pattern to form a multi-sided enclosure. A coded element may be represented on... | 11/21/2006 |
| 7086865 | Educational game An educational game is provided, comprising a plurality of qualification cards for at least one subject, said qualification cards having a qualification question and a corresponding qualification answer; and a plurality of preparatory cards for at least one subject,... | 08/08/2006 |
| 7083420 | Interactive handheld apparatus with stylus An interactive, handheld apparatus is provided. The apparatus includes a housing, a display screen on the housing, an electronic position location system, a stylus for selecting images on the display screen, a directional control pad on the housing and a memory devi... | 08/01/2006 |
| 7080982 | Information display media with concealable portion A flash card or other type display member is disclosed in which one or more display surfaces are provided for displaying a first indicia, preferably educational indicia. A flap is provided on display surface for optionally revealing a second indicia associated with ... | 07/25/2006 |
| 7040898 | Computer software and portable memory for an electronic educational toy Computer software and portable memory for an electronic educational toy designed to stimulate the development of a child's mind using audio feedback, the educational toy including an enclosure enclosing a processor, data storage medium and a speaker and having a sub... | 05/09/2006 |
| 7033178 | Interactive apparatus with interactive device An interactive apparatus is disclosed. In one embodiment, the apparatus includes a interactive ball includes (a) a plurality of indicia, (b) a processor and memory unit operatively coupled to the plurality of indicia, (c) an audio output unit operatively coupled to ... | 04/25/2006 |
| 7029280 | E-learning course editor A course editor includes an input to accept author commands. An interface processes and displays the author commands to facilitate the creation of a course. The interface may include a workspace to display and assemble the structural elements into the course. The wo... | 04/18/2006 |
| 7029283 | Electronic educational toy An electronic educational toy having a housing for teaching children comprising a toy housing supporting a substantially planar work platform on which a child can make selections by causing contact with the work platform and enclosing a speaker, a processor, and a s... | 04/18/2006 |
| 7018213 | Electronic educational toy teaching letters words, numbers and pictures An electronic educational toy having a housing for teaching letters, words, numbers or pictures comprising a toy housing supporting a substantially planar work platform on which a child can make selections by causing contact with the work platform and enclosing a sp... | 03/28/2006 |
| 7011526 | Method and system for short-to long-term memory bridge The invention includes a teaching machine that presents questions to the user who responds with answers. Graded interval recall is accomplished by storing the exact time and date when the user learns a correct answer. The machine determines the presentation mode and... | 03/14/2006 |
| 7006786 | Computer software and portable memory for an electronic educational toy Computer software and portable memory for an electronic educational toy designed to stimulate the development of a child's mind using audio feedback, the educational toy including an enclosure enclosing a processor, data storage medium and a speaker and having a sub... | 02/28/2006 |
| 6994556 | Electronic educational apparatus incorporating the detection of objects An apparatus is provided for determining the identification of selected objects for use in connection with an electronic children's toy, which apparatus includes a plurality of objects, each of the objects including several object contact elements, and an identifica... | 02/07/2006 |
| 6918768 | Computerized system and method for visually based education A computer-based educational system provides the user or instructor with a suite of graphic editing tools, allowing the design of graphical objects, such as symbols and text that can be displayed to a viewer, such as a student, using a projector or computer terminal... | 07/19/2005 |
| 6905391 | Scanning toy An interactive shopping role-play toy comprises a toy item bin, a first set of toy items replicating shopping items, an input device adapted to uniquely identify each of the toy items; and an audio playback device adapted to play an audio acknowledgment associated w... | 06/14/2005 |
| 6840774 | System to teach, measure and rate learner knowledge of basic mathematics facts A system for teaching basic arithmetic facts to students and for measuring their progress and rating their knowledge using a computer program that provides repetitive practice and immediate positive reinforcement is provided. The system features structured practice ... | 01/11/2005 |
| 6811401 | Binary rotation teaching game The game for teaching binary mathematics includes a plurality of balls, a backboard, and a plurality of elongate members selectively connected to each other and to the backboard in non-horizontal directions. A plurality of gate sections are pivotally connected to th... | 11/02/2004 |
| 6755655 | Electronic educational toy appliance and a portable memory device therefor An electronic toy appliance for use with interchangeable graspable objects such as blocks or tiles, the toy appliance designed to stimulate the development of a child's mind using audio feedback. ... | 06/29/2004 |
| 6739874 | Electronic educational toy appliance teaching letters words and numbers An electronic educational toy designed to teach letters, words and numbers and stimulate the development of a child's mind using audio feedback, the educational toy including an enclosure enclosing a processor, a data storage medium and a speaker and having a substa... | 05/25/2004 |
| 6729881 | Electronic educational toy appliance and a portable memory device therefor An electronic toy designed to stimulate the development of a child's mind using audio feedback, the toy comprising an object having a plurality of sides, the object adapted for lateral movement and rotational manipulation by a child on a substantially horizontal sur... | 05/04/2004 |
| 6726485 | Electronic educational toy appliance and a portable memory device therefor An electronic toy appliance designed to stimulate the development of a child's mind using audio feedback, the toy comprising an object having a plurality of substantially planar sides adapted for manipulation by a child on a substantially flat surface so that a chil... | 04/27/2004 |
| 6676414 | Method and computer program for playing an educational card game that teaches mathematical facts A method for playing an educational card game uses mathematical question cards and mathematical answer cards. The play proceeds with each player in turn drawing at least one card, determining matches between question cards and answer cards, and posting ma... | 01/13/2004 |
| 6551104 | Reward based game and teaching method and apparatus employing television channel selection device The present invention includes an apparatus and a method for teaching relationships between numbers and how to perform certain types of mathematical operations. The system includes a television channel selection device, such as a remote control device wit... | 04/22/2003 |
| 6482564 | Electronically active primer layers for thermal patterning of materials for electronic devices The present invention provides an active primer that includes an electronically active material dispersed in a binder. The active primer can be disposed between a thermal transfer donor sheet and a receptor to assist selective thermal transfer of a materi... | 11/19/2002 |
| 6464503 | Method and apparatus for interacting with a computer using a plurality of individual handheld objects A system where a child or other individual arranges one or more computer-recognizable characters on a working platform to spell words or provide a mathematical result in response to computer generated questions or prompts, the system then indicating wheth... | 10/15/2002 |
| 6413100 | System and methods for searching for and delivering solutions to specific problems and problem types Methods and apparatus for providing a solution to a given problem comprising the steps of receiving a request for a solution to a known problem, accessing a first set of data comprising a plurality of template solutions to problems, accessing a second set... | 07/02/2002 |
| 6362812 | Electronic device and display system employing the same An electronic device includes: a key input section having a plurality of keys; a first display section for displaying a display data; a first display control section for controlling the first display section; a communication section for transmitting the d... | 03/26/2002 |
| 6264523 | Communicating toy A communication system includes a talking doll arranged to speak to a user and to request the user to carry out various tasks. The user responds to such requests by selecting and pressing keys on a remote keyboard. The doll and the keyboard communicate us... | 07/24/2001 |
| 6206372 | Magic squares game An educational and recreational apparatus and method having a background grid defining a matrix having a plurality of individual cells, and a plurality of elements each having a first surface, with indicia disposed thereon, said elements being removably d... | 03/27/2001 |
| 6142784 | Mathematical learning game and method The present invention comprises an electronic learning game that provides a plurality of pedagogical and instructional modalities which combine strong kinesthetic, auditory, and visual stimulation to assist a child to learn basic arithmetical concepts. Th... | 11/07/2000 |
| 6024573 | Educational bank This invention relates to children's banks. A product which provides storage for money within the home, primarily for children, but can be used by all. The ATM bank is composed of a hard plastic shell frame for the bank portion and holder for the LED view... | 02/15/2000 |
| 6018617 | Test generating and formatting system A method and system for generating and formatting information, specifically test questions, in a desirable and predetermined manner. The system has dynamic-content and dynamic-presentation capabilities so that a wide variety of test problems and, ultimate... | 01/25/2000 |
