US3561136A
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Question and answer game
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1968-06-25
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Granted: 1971-02-09
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Expires: 1988-06-25
Abstract
Abstract A QUESTION AND ANSWER GAME IN WHICH THE TECHNIQUES OF REINFORCED LEARNING ARE EMPLOYED TO PROVIDE AN EDUCATIONAL AND YET AMUSING GAME. QUESTIONS AND MULTIPLE CHOICE ANSWERS ARE ARRANGED ON A CODED CARD WHICH IS CONNECTED TO AN ELECTRONIC CIRCUIT HAVING A PAIR OF HAND HELD PROBES CONNECTED THERETO. THE PROBES ARE USED TO MATCH A QUESTION AND AN ANSWER FOR THE MULTIPLE CHOICE GROUP, THE SELECTION OF A CORRECT ANSWER OPERATIVE TO ENERGIZED AN APPROPRIATE INDICATOR, WHILE THE SELECTION OF ANY ERRONEOUS ANSWER IS OPERATIVE TO SHOCK THE PLAYER BY MEANS OF A SHOCKING POTENTIAL APPLIED TO THE HANDLES OF THE PROBES AND/OR A DEROGATORY NOISE HEARD IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE SHOCK.
Inventors
- 👤 Andrew Lloyd Solow
Bibliographic Details
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
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2026-10-31 15:23
CPC Classifications
G; G09; G09B; G09B7/00; G09B7/06; G09B7/063
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1974-02-08 | 1974-08-10 | 1975-02-09 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-02-08 | 1978-08-10 | 1979-02-09 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-02-08 | 1982-08-10 | 1983-02-09 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |