US5987443A
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System, method and article of manufacture for a goal based educational system
Assignee: Accenture Global Services Ltd
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Filing: 1998-12-22
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Granted: 1999-11-16
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Expires: 2018-12-22
Abstract
Abstract A system is disclosed that provides a goal based learning system utilizing a rule based expert training system to provide a cognitive educational experience. The system provides the user with a simulated environment that presents a business opportunity to understand and solve optimally. Mistakes are noted and remedial educational material presented dynamically to build the necessary skills that a user requires for success in the business endeavor. The system utilizes an artificial intelligence engine driving individualized and dynamic feedback with synchronized video and graphics used to simulate real-world environment and interactions. Multiple "correct" answers are integrated into the learning system to allow individualized learning experiences in which navigation through the system is at a pace controlled by the learner. A robust business model provides support for realistic activities and allows a user to experience real world consequences for their actions and decisions and entails realtime decision-making and synthesis of the educational material.
Inventors
- 👤 Mark Stewart Nichols
- 👤 Benoit Patrick Bertrand
- 👤 Kerry Russell Wills
- 👤 Alexander Han Leung Poon
- 👤 Michael Joseph Walsh
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 15:38
CPC Classifications
G; G06; G06Q; G06Q10/00; G06Q10/10; G09; G09B; G09B7/00; G09B7/02; G09B7/04; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S706/00; Y10S706/902; Y10S706/927
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 22
Claim 1
Independent Claim
195 words
A method for creating a business simulation utilizing a rule-based expert system with a spreadsheet object component that includes data, calculations required for the simulation and communication information to provide a dynamic, goal based educational learning experience, comprising the steps of: (a) accessing the information in the spreadsheet object component of the rule-based expert system to determine presentation information indicative of a goal; (b) utilizing the information in the spreadsheet object component of the rule-based expert system to integrate goal-based learning information in a structured, dynamic business simulation designed by a profiling component to motivate accomplishment of the goal; and (c) monitoring answers to questions posed to evaluate progress toward the goal utilizing the spreadsheet object component of the rule-based expert system and providing dynamic, goal-based, remediation learning information feedback from a remediation object component including a mathematical modeling tool which simulates business outcomes of collective actions over a period of time, a knowledge system which organizes and presents packaged knowledge much like an online text book and a software tutor comprising an artificial intelligence engine which generates individualized coaching messages based on decisions made by a user that further motivates accomplishment of the goal.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
195 words
A method for creating a business simulation utilizing a rule-based expert system with a spreadsheet object component that includes data, calculations required for the simulation and communication information to provide a dynamic, goal based educational learning experience, comprising the steps of: (a) accessing the information in the spreadsheet object component of the rule-based expert system to determine presentation information indicative of a goal; (b) utilizing the information in the spreadsheet object component of the rule-based expert system to integrate goal-based learning information in a structured, dynamic business simulation designed by a profiling component to motivate accomplishment of the goal; and (c) monitoring answers to questions posed to evaluate progress toward the goal utilizing the spreadsheet object component of the rule-based expert system and providing dynamic, goal-based, remediation learning information feedback from a remediation object component including a mathematical modeling tool which simulates business outcomes of collective actions over a period of time, a knowledge system which organizes and presents packaged knowledge much like an online text book and a software tutor comprising an artificial intelligence engine which generates individualized coaching messages based on decisions made by a user that further motivates accomplishment of the goal.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
45 words
A method for creating a business simulation utilizing a rule-based expert system with a spreadsheet object component to provide a goal based educational learning experience as recited in claim 1, including the step of linking information that motivates accomplishment of the goal to the simulation.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
43 words
A method for creating a business simulation utilizing a rule-based expert system with a spreadsheet object component to provide a goal based educational learning experience as recited in claim 1, including the step of monitoring user interactions to determine progress toward the goal.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
44 words
A method for creating a business simulation utilizing a rule-based expert system with a spreadsheet object component to provide a goal based educational learning experience as recited in claim 1, including the step of organizing objects according to relevancy to progress toward the goal.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
47 words
A method for creating a business simulation utilizing a rule-based expert system with a spreadsheet object component to provide a goal based educational learning experience as recited in claim 1, including the step of calculating a quantitative degree of correctness to determine the progress toward the goal.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
37 words
A method for creating a business simulation utilizing a rule-based expert system with a spreadsheet object component to provide a goal based educational learning experience as recited in claim 1, including the step of organizing feedback categorically.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
40 words
A method for creating a business simulation utilizing a rule-based expert system with a spreadsheet object component to provide a goal based educational learning experience as recited in claim 1, wherein the feedback is based on a dynamic orientation factor.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
39 words
A method for creating a business simulation utilizing a rule-based expert system with a spreadsheet object component to provide a goal based educational learning experience as recited in claim 1, wherein the feedback is based on past information presented.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
42 words
A method for creating a business simulation utilizing a rule-based expert system with a spreadsheet object component to provide a goal based educational learning experience as recited in claim 1, including the step of concluding the presentation when the goal is achieved.
Claim 11
Independent Claim
244 words
An apparatus that creates a business simulation utilizing a rule-based expert system with a spreadsheet object component to provide a goal based educational environment, comprising; (a) a processor; (b) a keyboard under the control of the processor for inputting information into the system; (c) a display under the control of the processor; (d) a memory that stores information in the spreadsheet object component of the rule-based expert system under the control of the processor that includes data, calculations required for the simulation and communication information; (e) logic that accesses the data in the spreadsheet object component of the rule-based expert system to determine presentation information indicative of a goal; (f) logic that utilizes the information in the spreadsheet object component of the rule-based expert system to integrate goal-based learning information in a structured, dynamic business simulation designed by a profiling component to motivate accomplishment of the goal; and (g) logic that monitors answers to questions posed to evaluate progress toward the goal utilizing the spreadsheet object component of the rule-based expert system and provides goal-based, remediation learning information feedback from a remediation object component including a mathematical modeling tool which simulates business outcomes of collective actions over a period of time, a knowledge system which organizes and presents packaged knowledge much like an online text book and a software tutor comprising an artificial intelligence engine which generates individualized coaching messages based on decisions made by a user that further motivates accomplishment of the goal.
Claim 12
Independent Claim
244 words
An apparatus that creates a business simulation utilizing a rule-based expert system with a spreadsheet object component to provide a goal based educational environment, comprising; (a) a processor; (b) a keyboard under the control of the processor for inputting information into the system; (c) a display under the control of the processor; (d) a memory that stores information in the spreadsheet object component of the rule-based expert system under the control of the processor that includes data, calculations required for the simulation and communication information; (e) logic that accesses the data in the spreadsheet object component of the rule-based expert system to determine presentation information indicative of a goal; (f) logic that utilizes the information in the spreadsheet object component of the rule-based expert system to integrate goal-based learning information in a structured, dynamic business simulation designed by a profiling component to motivate accomplishment of the goal; and (g) logic that monitors answers to questions posed to evaluate progress toward the goal utilizing the spreadsheet object component of the rule-based expert system and provides goal-based, remediation learning information feedback from a remediation object component including a mathematical modeling tool which simulates business outcomes of collective actions over a period of time, a knowledge system which organizes and presents packaged knowledge much like an online text book and a software tutor comprising an artificial intelligence engine which generates individualized coaching messages based on decisions made by a user that further motivates accomplishment of the goal.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
212 words
A computer program embodied on a computer-readable medium that creates a business simulation utilizing a rule-based expert system with a spreadsheet object component that includes data, calculations required for the simulation and communication information to provide a goal based educational environment, comprising: (a) a code segment that accesses the information in the spreadsheet object component of the rule-based expert system to determine presentation information indicative of a goal; (b) a code segment that utilizes the information in the spreadsheet object component of the rule-based expert system to integrate goal-based learning information in a structured, dynamic business simulation designed by a profiling component to motivate accomplishment of the goal; (c) a code segment that monitors answers to questions posed to evaluate progress toward the goal utilizing the spreadsheet object component of the rule-based expert system; and (d) a code segment that further provides goal-based, remediation learning information feedback from a remediation object component including a mathematical modeling tool which simulates business outcomes of collective actions over a period of time, a knowledge system which organizes and presents packaged knowledge much like an online text book and a software tutor comprising an artificial intelligence engine which generates individualized coaching messages based on decisions made by a user that further motivates accomplishment of the goal.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
212 words
A computer program embodied on a computer-readable medium that creates a business simulation utilizing a rule-based expert system with a spreadsheet object component that includes data, calculations required for the simulation and communication information to provide a goal based educational environment, comprising: (a) a code segment that accesses the information in the spreadsheet object component of the rule-based expert system to determine presentation information indicative of a goal; (b) a code segment that utilizes the information in the spreadsheet object component of the rule-based expert system to integrate goal-based learning information in a structured, dynamic business simulation designed by a profiling component to motivate accomplishment of the goal; (c) a code segment that monitors answers to questions posed to evaluate progress toward the goal utilizing the spreadsheet object component of the rule-based expert system; and (d) a code segment that further provides goal-based, remediation learning information feedback from a remediation object component including a mathematical modeling tool which simulates business outcomes of collective actions over a period of time, a knowledge system which organizes and presents packaged knowledge much like an online text book and a software tutor comprising an artificial intelligence engine which generates individualized coaching messages based on decisions made by a user that further motivates accomplishment of the goal.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
49 words
A computer program embodied on a computer-readable medium that creates a business simulation utilizing a rule-based expert system with a spreadsheet object component to provide a goal based educational environment as recited in claim 11, including logic that links information that motivates accomplishment of the goal to the simulation.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
47 words
A computer program embodied on a computer-readable medium that creates a business simulation utilizing a rule-based expert system with a spreadsheet object component to provide a goal based educational environment as recited in claim 11, including logic that monitors user interactions to determine progress toward the goal.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
48 words
A computer program embodied on a computer-readable medium that creates a business simulation utilizing a rule-based expert system with a spreadsheet object component to provide a goal based educational environment as recited in claim 11, including logic that organizes objects according to relevancy to progress toward the goal.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
51 words
A computer program embodied on a computer-readable medium that creates a business simulation utilizing a rule-based expert system with a spreadsheet object component to provide a goal based educational environment as recited in claim 11, including logic that calculates a quantitative degree of correctness to determine the progress toward the goal.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
41 words
A computer program embodied on a computer-readable medium that creates a business simulation utilizing a rule-based expert system with a spreadsheet object component to provide a goal based educational environment as recited in claim 11, including logic that organizes feedback categorically.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
45 words
A computer program embodied on a computer-readable medium that creates a business simulation utilizing a rule-based expert system with a spreadsheet object component to provide a goal based educational environment as recited in claim 11, wherein the feedback is based on a dynamic orientation factor.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
44 words
A computer program embodied on a computer-readable medium that creates a business simulation utilizing a rule-based expert system with a spreadsheet object component to provide a goal based educational environment as recited in claim 11, wherein the feedback is based on past information presented.
Claim 22
Dependent Claim
46 words
A computer program embodied on a computer-readable medium that creates a business simulation utilizing a rule-based expert system with a spreadsheet object component to provide a goal based educational environment as recited in claim 11, including logic that completes the simulation when the goal is achieved.
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