Patent ReferencesTeaching machine Teaching machine Automatic memory trainer Cognometer Interactive computer aided natural learning method and apparatus Machine-aided tutorial method Interactive speech pronunciation apparatus and method Audio interactive tutor Method and apparatus for automated learning and performance evaluation Intelligent tutoring method and system InventorApplicationNo. 042635 filed on 03/17/1998US Classes:434/156, LANGUAGE434/118, COMPUTER LOGIC, OPERATION, OR PROGRAMMING INSTRUCTION434/322, QUESTION OR PROBLEM ELICITING RESPONSE434/323, Cathode ray screen display included in examining means434/327, Correctness of response indicated to examine by self-operating or examinee actuated means434/362Electrical means for recording examinee's responseExaminersPrimary: Hafer, Robert A.Assistant: Rovnak, John Edmund Attorney, Agent or FirmInternational ClassesG09B 019/00G09B 003/00 G09B 007/00 AbstractThe 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 review schedule for each unit according to the length of real time that has elapsed since the user learns the material. Precise timing is designed to bridge the threshold between short-term and long-term memory by interrupting default sequencing of material to review items at an exact preset interval from the time the user learned the material.Field of SearchLANGUAGEForeign Spelling, phonics, word recognition, or sentence formation Electrical component included in teaching means Display of word or picture upon correct manipulation of teaching means QUESTION OR PROBLEM ELICITING RESPONSE Cathode ray screen display included in examining means Correctness of response indicated to examine by self-operating or examinee actuated means Correct answer hidden until examinee moves element Grading of response form Comparison of response form with standard answer form Electrical means for recording examinee's response COMPUTER LOGIC, OPERATION, OR PROGRAMMING INSTRUCTION | |