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Class 434/332 - Reward dispensed for correct answer


Subclass of Class 434 - Education and demonstration
Definition: Subject matter wherein the correctness of an examinee"s
No. of patents: 31
Last issue date: 03/11/2008


NumberTitleIssue Date
7341513Gaming device having match game with award determined by prediction of correct matches
A gaming device having a game which includes a predicted number of matches, and an actual number of matches. An award is provided to the player that is based on the absolute value of the difference between the predicted number of matches and the actual number of mat...
03/11/2008
7255646Video gaming console with printer apparatus
A video gaming console comprising a housing, the housing incorporating a receptacle for receiving detachable storage means, the detachable storage means containing a computer gaming program, the housing including: communication means for receiving interaction data f...
08/14/2007
7249051Computerized incentive system
The motivation of a participant in an incentive program is enhanced by enabling the participant to set goals, report performance related to the goals, and receive feedback on the achievement of the goals. The feedback includes report(s) and/or reward(s). Motivation ...
07/24/2007
7192352System and method for facilitating play of a video game via a web site
A method and system for operating a video game or video game tournament (e.g., via a Web site) is disclosed. In accordance with the method and system a bonus is provided to a player playing the video game or participating in the video game tournament. In some embodi...
03/20/2007
7156665Goal based educational system with support for dynamic tailored feedback
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...
01/02/2007
7125338Video gaming device with integral printer and ink and print media cartridge
A video gaming device, including a casing that includes a receptacle for accepting detachable storage means, the detachable storage means containing an interactive program, the casing incorporating: communication means for receivin...
10/24/2006
7125337Video gaming device with integral printer for printing gaming images at least partially based on at least some of the display images
A video gaming device, comprising a housing that incorporates: communication means for receiving interaction data from at least one control device operable by a user; processing means for executing interactive prog...
10/24/2006
7118481Video gaming with integral printer device
A video gaming console (and corresponding method of printing gaming information onto a substrate) is configured to accept gaming data on a detachable CD-ROM, cartridge or the like. A user plays the game via a controller device. At predetermined points in the game, s...
10/10/2006
7111244Method and apparatus for facilitating meetings, conferences and forums involving face-to-face discussion between participants
A method and apparatus for facilitating meetings, conferences and forums involving face-to-face discussion or conversation between participants. The invention may also be used as a form of entertainment or to enhance Internet cafes and leisure facilities. Other embo...
09/19/2006
7108512Learning data base building method and video apparatus with learning function by using the learning data base and learning function control method therefor
Disclosed is a learning data base building method which can achieve data update in an optimum memory size and simultaneously build a systematic data configuration. Moreover, a video apparatus having a learning function and learning function control method therefor w...
09/19/2006
7054464System and method of distribution of digitized materials and control of scoring for open-ended assessments
Methods are disclosed for distributing digitized electronic representations of representative responses to non-objective assessment tasks and established scores for the responses to readers in order to train the readers to determine scores for responses in accordanc...
05/30/2006
7036145Method and apparatus for electronic entertainment device access control and interactive response system
An access control system for an electronic entertainment device includes a processor and a memory comprising access control instructions for execution by the processor. The instructions periodically present a set of working queries during execution of an entertainme...
04/25/2006
7014469Method for developing answer-options to issue-questions relating to personal finance and investment
Information concerning personal investment and finance is developed and stored in first and second data sets containing topics and issue-questions related thereto. The information is accessed from these data sets by selectively combining an issue-question with at le...
03/21/2006
6961482System for archiving electronic images of test question responses
A system and method for electronically archiving electronic images of responses received from a response provider in such a manner that reduces the amount of electronic resources required for said archival. ...
11/01/2005
6755740Method and system for implementing a multi-way game
A method and a system for implementing a multi-way game are disclosed, wherein a combination of a learning software and a game software is used, and the user can still perform the game playing procedure. The present invention first divides the game software into a n...
06/29/2004
6688888Computer-aided learning system and method
A computer-aided learning method and apparatus based on a super-recommendation generator, which is configured to assess a user's or a student's understanding in a subject, reward the user who has reached one or more milestones in the subject, further the ...
02/10/2004
6468085Scale builder and method
In a scale building system and method for an educational management system, education goals are added to lists of different knowledge areas for enabling a teacher or administrator to tailor the assessment of student achievement. As each goal is added, the...
10/22/2002
6394899Method of playing a knowledge based wagering game
A knowledge based wagering game affords a plurality of players an opportunity to place a wager on the game. A sequential series of questions is displayed to each player who must select a correct answer from a plurality of possible answers within a predete...
05/28/2002
6174237Method for a game of skill tournament
A method for a game of skill tournament that is challenging and provides the player a reliable gauge of his skill level as compared to other players. The tournament has a qualifying round and a playoff round, and is played over an interactive computer sys...
01/16/2001
6139330Computer-aided learning system and method
A computer-aided learning method and apparatus based on a super-recommendation generator, which is configured to assess a user's or a student's understanding in a subject, reward the user who has reached one or more milestones in the subject, further the ...
10/31/2000
6120300Reward enriched learning system and method II
A computer-aided-educational system and method for rewarding a student when the student attains a milestone in a subject. The subject is divided into line-items with at least one line-item being more difficult than another line-item. In one embodiment, th...
09/19/2000
6109925System and method for motivating and reinforcing learning using a reward based learning toy
A hand held electronic learning toy apparatus that reinforces learning by a user, such as a child, and provides motivation to the user to continue using the learning toy by enabling the user to interact with a plurality of game functions through one or mo...
08/29/2000
5743746Reward enriched learning system and method
A computer-aided-educational system and method for rewarding a student when the student attains a milestone in a subject. The subject is divided into line-items with at least one line-item being more difficult than another line-item. In one embodiment, th...
04/28/1998
5716273Apparatus and method for controlling educational and amusement use of a television
Apparatus and methods are provided for controlling educational and amusement use of a television. The apparatus includes a switch for switching an output between an amusement input and an educational input. The output is coupled to a television input. A m...
02/10/1998
5379213Test scoring system and method
A test scoring system and method of testing a plurality of individuals utilizes a hand-held answer recording unit for each individual including a user operable input device for receiving and storing user answers. A scoring processor is provided for receiv...
01/03/1995
5286036Method of playing electronic game, and electronic game
When an entertaining electronic game is played, it is interrupted by an educational game, and can be resumed only after a problem of the educational game is solved by a player. Otherwise, it is interrupted again by the educational game, until the problem ...
02/15/1994
5035625Computer game teaching method and system
A method of teaching a student and using a computer game teaching system, a computer game and educational information contained in one or more tutorial modules. A plurality of questions contained in the tutorial module are presented to the student at paus...
07/30/1991
4593904Player interactive video gaming device
A video entertainment system includes a central station (10) that is connected to a plurality of remote display terminals (12) through a data link (14). Each of the display units (12) has a display (16), a currency receptacle (18) for receiving currency t...
06/10/1986
4389194Electronic apparatus for teaching mathematics
An electronic teaching device for teaching addition and subtraction to students in the primary grades. The device is of simple construction utilizing digital electronic components. The invention utilizes an enclosure or box which invites students to use t...
06/21/1983
4311469Display board for educational exercises
A display board having a window in which an education exercise unit or task is presented for viewing on a removable plate. Front and rear panels enclose a rotatable disk containing radially arrayed pockets for carrying stacks of removable task plates indi...
01/19/1982
4176470Educational reinforcement apparatus
An educational apparatus for automatically instructing a student to perform selected tasks, monitoring the student's action to determine if the tasks are performed in accordance with the instructions and providing audio, visual or physical reinforcement r...
12/04/1979
 
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