US4170832A
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Interactive teaching machine
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1976-06-14
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Granted: 1979-10-16
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Expires: 1996-06-14
Abstract
Abstract An audiovisual teaching machine utilizes video recorded instruction material and a student console including a television or motion picture monitor. A switch on the monitor allows the student to begin an instruction segment in which motion video information is produced on the video monitor depicting a sequence of events leading to a choice of alternative actions and followed by an indication of the possible alternatives. The apparatus automatically stops the video presentation after the display of alternatives and displays the likely consequences of any one of the alternatives selected by manipulation of front panel switches by the student. The likely outcome of the student's selection is depicted in motion video form to allow the student to experience the consequence of his decision.
Inventors
- 👤 Kurt E. Zimmerman
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-28 10:10
CPC Classifications
G; G09; G09B; G09B5/00; G09B5/06; G09B5/065; G09B7/00; G09B7/06; G09B7/08
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 19
Claim 1
Independent Claim
164 words
An audiovisual teaching apparatus comprising: motion video projection means; a stored motion video program, said program including: a first motion video life-like scene program segment including an introductory scene leading to a decision; a second program segment identifying alternative choices of action based on said first program segment; means identifying the end of said second program segment; multiple third motion video life-like scene program segments each including scenes depicting the likely result of one of said alternative choices of action; and means identifying the end of said third program segments; apparatus for inputting said stored motion video program into said motion video projection means; a switch for initiating operation of said inputting apparatus; means automatically interrupting said inputting means in response to said means identifying the end of said second segment; switch means for selecting one of said multiple third program segments; and means responsive to said switch means for sequencing said inputting means to a selected one of said multiple third program segments.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
164 words
An audiovisual teaching apparatus comprising: motion video projection means; a stored motion video program, said program including: a first motion video life-like scene program segment including an introductory scene leading to a decision; a second program segment identifying alternative choices of action based on said first program segment; means identifying the end of said second program segment; multiple third motion video life-like scene program segments each including scenes depicting the likely result of one of said alternative choices of action; and means identifying the end of said third program segments; apparatus for inputting said stored motion video program into said motion video projection means; a switch for initiating operation of said inputting apparatus; means automatically interrupting said inputting means in response to said means identifying the end of said second segment; switch means for selecting one of said multiple third program segments; and means responsive to said switch means for sequencing said inputting means to a selected one of said multiple third program segments.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
30 words
An audiovisual teaching apparatus as defined in claim 1 additionally comprising: means automatically interrupting said inputting means in response to said means identifying the end of said third program segments.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
48 words
An audiovisual teaching apparatus as defined in claim 2 additionally comprising: switch means for selectively replaying any one of said program segments; and means responsive to said switch means for replaying, said means automatically sequencing said inputting means to the beginning of the previous program segment for replay.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
47 words
An audiovisual teaching apparatus as defined in claim 2 additionally comprising: means for sensing the end of said selected one of said multiple third program segments; and means responsive to said sensing means for initiating a new program segment including an introductory scene leading to a decision.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
34 words
An audiovisual teaching apparatus as defined in claim 1 wherein said motion video projection means comprises a television monitor and wherein said inputting apparatus comprises a video tape deck attached to said television monitor.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
36 words
An audiovisual teaching apparatus as defined in claim 5 wherein said stored video program comprises a multiple track video tape, said sequencing means adjusting said inputting means for response to different ones of said multiple tracks.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
84 words
Audiovisual teaching apparatus, comprising: means for projecting a motion video life-like scene depicting a series of events leading to a choice of action and multiple choices of action; means automatically terminating operation of said projecting means at the end of said multiple choices of action; means for manually selecting one of said multiple choices of action; and means responsive to said selecting means for automatically projecting a motion video life-like scene showing the likely results of said one of said multiple choices of action.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
84 words
Audiovisual teaching apparatus, comprising: means for projecting a motion video life-like scene depicting a series of events leading to a choice of action and multiple choices of action; means automatically terminating operation of said projecting means at the end of said multiple choices of action; means for manually selecting one of said multiple choices of action; and means responsive to said selecting means for automatically projecting a motion video life-like scene showing the likely results of said one of said multiple choices of action.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
24 words
Audiovisual teaching apparatus as defined in claim 7 wherein said projecting means comprises a video magnetic tape deck electrically interconnected with a television monitor.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
43 words
Audiovisual teaching apparatus as defined in claim 8 wherein said video magnetic tape deck includes multiple track video tape, said means responsive to said selecting means for automatically projecting comprising means for responding to selected tracks of said multiple track video magnetic tape.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
18 words
Audiovisual teaching apparatus as defined in claim 7 wherein said selecting means comprises plural, labeled, manually actuatable switches.
Claim 13
Independent Claim
101 words
A method of operating audiovisual teaching equipment including a stored motion video program having an introductory life-like scene segment leading to identified choices and plural motion video life-like scene segments showing the likely result of such choices, comprising: projecting said introductory life-like segment and identified choices; terminating projecting of said motion video program automatically in response to the end of said introductory segment and identified choices; selecting one of said identified choices by manual actuation; and automatically projecting in response to said selecting step only one of said plural motion video life-like segments displaying the likely result of said selecting step.
Claim 14
Independent Claim
101 words
A method of operating audiovisual teaching equipment including a stored motion video program having an introductory life-like scene segment leading to identified choices and plural motion video life-like scene segments showing the likely result of such choices, comprising: projecting said introductory life-like segment and identified choices; terminating projecting of said motion video program automatically in response to the end of said introductory segment and identified choices; selecting one of said identified choices by manual actuation; and automatically projecting in response to said selecting step only one of said plural motion video life-like segments displaying the likely result of said selecting step.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
46 words
A method of operating audiovisual teaching equipment as defined in claim 11 additionally comprising the steps of: projecting a new introductory life-like segment after said automatic projection of said one of said plural motion video segments; and selecting a choice based upon said new introductory segment.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
33 words
A method of operating audiovisual teaching equipment as defined in claim 11 comprising the additional step of: replaying selected segments of said motion video program in response to manipulation of a manual switch.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
37 words
A method of operating audiovisual teaching equipment as defined in claim 11 wherein said stored motion video program is stored on video magnetic tape, said projecting step comprising advancing said video magnetic tape past a playback head.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
41 words
A method of operating audiovisual teaching equipment as defined in claim 14 wherein said video magnetic tape includes indicia indicating the end of program segments, said method additionally comprising: stopping the advancement of said tape in response to said physical indicia.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
42 words
A method of operating audiovisual teaching equipment as defined in claim 15 wherein said video magnetic tape has multiple recording tracks, said selecting step comprising: adjusting one of the multiple tracks on said video magnetic tape for cooperation with said playback head.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1982-10-15 | 1983-04-16 | 1983-10-16 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1986-10-15 | 1987-04-16 | 1987-10-16 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1990-10-15 | 1991-04-16 | 1991-10-16 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |