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US4652240A
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Interactive training system
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1984-11-13
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Granted: 1987-03-24
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Expires: 2004-11-13
Abstract
Abstract A Computer Interactive Training System relates to computer training aids, and in particular, although not exclusive to improving the ability of Instructors to train Students to use computers. The invention gives the instructor the ability to dynamically demonstrate every input being displayed on the Instructors monitor or viewing screen. The inputs (examples) are being generated by the Instructor using a computer. The examples are instantly transmitted to the Students individual monitor or viewing screen which is located directly in front of the Students field of vision.
Inventors
- 👤 Phillip A. Wackym
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-24 22:08
CPC Classifications
G; G09; G09B; G09B19/00; G09B19/0053
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
139 words
A computer interactive training system comprising: an instructor's station including a computer, a monitor and a keyboard; a plurality of student's stations each including a computer, a monitor, a keyboard and a control means for permitting the student to selectively display on the student's monitor data from the instructor's computer or data from the student's computer; an information distribution amplifier interconnecting said instructor's station with each of said plurality of student's stations; and a distribution network interconnecting each student control means with said information distribution amplifier; the improvement residing in said control means wherein each said control means comprises a two position switch operable by a student, a first position of said switch connecting the associated student's monitor to the instructor's computer and the second position of said switch connecting the associated student's monitor to the associated student's computer.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
139 words
A computer interactive training system comprising: an instructor's station including a computer, a monitor and a keyboard; a plurality of student's stations each including a computer, a monitor, a keyboard and a control means for permitting the student to selectively display on the student's monitor data from the instructor's computer or data from the student's computer; an information distribution amplifier interconnecting said instructor's station with each of said plurality of student's stations; and a distribution network interconnecting each student control means with said information distribution amplifier; the improvement residing in said control means wherein each said control means comprises a two position switch operable by a student, a first position of said switch connecting the associated student's monitor to the instructor's computer and the second position of said switch connecting the associated student's monitor to the associated student's computer.
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| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1990-03-23 | 1990-09-22 | 1991-03-24 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1994-03-23 | 1994-09-22 | 1995-03-24 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1998-03-23 | 1998-09-22 | 1999-03-24 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |