US5397865A
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Digitizing tablet with display and plot capability, and methods of training a user
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1993-11-15
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Granted: 1995-03-14
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Expires: 2013-11-15
Abstract
Abstract An interactive training aid system is described which includes a digitizing tablet having a stylus for making inputs to a computer and a display panel for displaying outputs from the computer. Various modes of operation are described wherein the computer prompts the user to draw or trace a figure (e.g., line, curve, pattern, etc.), and the user's efforts are analyzed by the computer. For example, the computer can cause the display to draw ahead of the user. Additionally, the computer can force the user to adhere to the prescribed task ("toe the line", in a manner of speaking) by applying resistive and/or motive force to the stylus.
Inventors
- 👤 Noel S. Park
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-06 10:10
CPC Classifications
G; G06; G06F; G06F3/00; G06F3/01; G06F3/016; G06F3/03; G06F3/033; G06F3/048; G06F3/0487; G06F3/0488; G06F3/04883; G09; G09B; G09B11/00; G09B5/00; G09B5/06; G09B5/062; G09B5/065; G06F2203/00; G06F2203/01; G06F2203/014
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 11
Claim 1
Independent Claim
149 words
A method of interactive training, comprising: providing a coordinate input device, said coordinate input device adapted to trace movement of a stylus over a writing surface and to provide stylus coordinates to computer controller; providing a display screen in the writing surface under the stylus; associating stylus coordinates over the display screen with corresponding display screen coordinates; prompting a user to perform a training exercise by the user moving the stylus over the display screen to trace an object shape; monitoring the movement imparted to the stylus by the user and comparing the user-imparted stylus movement against pre-stored object data; providing visual feedback to the user via the display screen indicative of the user's performance of the training exercise; providing pre-stored tolerances associated with the pre-stored object data; and Providing adaptive resistance to movement of the stylus in response to deviations of the user in performing the training exercise.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
149 words
A method of interactive training, comprising: providing a coordinate input device, said coordinate input device adapted to trace movement of a stylus over a writing surface and to provide stylus coordinates to computer controller; providing a display screen in the writing surface under the stylus; associating stylus coordinates over the display screen with corresponding display screen coordinates; prompting a user to perform a training exercise by the user moving the stylus over the display screen to trace an object shape; monitoring the movement imparted to the stylus by the user and comparing the user-imparted stylus movement against pre-stored object data; providing visual feedback to the user via the display screen indicative of the user's performance of the training exercise; providing pre-stored tolerances associated with the pre-stored object data; and Providing adaptive resistance to movement of the stylus in response to deviations of the user in performing the training exercise.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
23 words
A method according to claim 1, further comprising: providing means for generating audible sounds to prompt the user to perform the training exercise.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
23 words
A method according to claim 1, further comprising: providing audible feedback to the user indicative of the user's performance of the training exercise.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
26 words
A method according to claim 1, further comprising: highlighting the user's stylus motions by creating a visual indication of the stylus path on the display screen.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
32 words
A method according to claim 1, wherein prompting the user to perform a training exercise includes: displaying on the display screen visible cues as to the correct performance of the training exercise.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
34 words
A method according to claim 1, wherein prompting the user to perform a training exercise includes: displaying on the display screen visible indications of portions of the training exercise already completed by the user.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
28 words
A method according to claim 6, further comprising: displaying on the display screen visible indications of portions of the training exercise yet to be completed by the user.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
40 words
A method according to claim 1, wherein providing visual feedback to the user indicative of the user's performance of the training exercise includes: displaying the user's performance of the training exercise contemporaneously with a display of the pre-stored object data.
Claim 10
Independent Claim
152 words
A method of interactive training, comprising: providing a coordinate input device, said coordinate input device adapted to trace movement of a stylus over a writing surface and to provide stylus coordinates to computer controller; providing a display screen in the writing surface under the stylus; associating stylus coordinates over the display screen with corresponding display screen coordinates; prompting a user to perform a training exercise by the user moving the stylus over the display screen to trace an object shape; monitoring the movement imparted to the stylus by the user and comparing the user-imparted stylus movement against pre-stored object data; providing visual feedback to the user via the display screen indicative of the user's performance of the training exercise; causing the stylus to move in accordance with the pre-stored object data; and Providing adaptive resistance to movement of the stylus in response to deviations of the user in performing the training exercise.
Claim 11
Independent Claim
152 words
A method of interactive training, comprising: providing a coordinate input device, said coordinate input device adapted to trace movement of a stylus over a writing surface and to provide stylus coordinates to computer controller; providing a display screen in the writing surface under the stylus; associating stylus coordinates over the display screen with corresponding display screen coordinates; prompting a user to perform a training exercise by the user moving the stylus over the display screen to trace an object shape; monitoring the movement imparted to the stylus by the user and comparing the user-imparted stylus movement against pre-stored object data; providing visual feedback to the user via the display screen indicative of the user's performance of the training exercise; causing the stylus to move in accordance with the pre-stored object data; and Providing adaptive resistance to movement of the stylus in response to deviations of the user in performing the training exercise.
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