System, method and article of manufacture for a simulation system for goal based education

Patent 6003021 Issued on December 14, 1999. Estimated Expiration Date:

December 22, 2018. Estimated Expiration Date is calculated based on simple USPTO term provisions. It does not account for terminal disclaimers, term adjustments, failure to pay maintenance fees, or other factors which might affect the term of a patent.

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Inventors

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AC Properties B.V.

Application

No. 219481 filed on 12/22/1998

US Classes:

706/47, Ruled-based reasoning system434/118, COMPUTER LOGIC, OPERATION, OR PROGRAMMING INSTRUCTION705/40, Bill distribution or payment706/46Knowledge representation and reasoning technique

Examiners

Primary: Hafiz, Tariq R.
Assistant: Starks, Wilbert L. Jr.

Attorney, Agent or Firm

Hickman Stephens & Coleman, LLP

Foreign Patent References

WO 98/03953 WO. 01/13/1998

International Class

G06F 017/00

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 in a simulated environment and make decisions that entail realtime decision-making and synthesis of the educational material.