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System, method and article of manufacture for a simulation enabled focused feedback tutorial system
Assignee: Accenture Global Services Ltd
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Filing: 1998-12-22
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Granted: 2000-05-23
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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. A dynamic feedback system is utilized that narrowly tailors feedback and focuses it based on the performance and characteristics of the student to assist the student in reaching a predefined goal.
Inventors
- 👤 Alexander Zorba
- 👤 Martha Torrey O'Connor
- 👤 Eren Tolga Rosenfeld
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 14:46
CPC Classifications
G; G09; G09B; G09B7/00; G09B7/02; G09B7/04; G06; G06Q; G06Q20/00; G06Q20/08; G06Q20/10; G06Q20/102
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 22
Claim 1
Independent Claim
173 words
A method for creating a multimedia 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 retrieve 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 the 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 knowledge system and a software tutor comprising an artificial intelligence engine which generates individualized coaching messages further motivates accomplishment of the goal; and (d) adjusting the feedback based on the student's progress toward the goal.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
173 words
A method for creating a multimedia 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 retrieve 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 the 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 knowledge system and a software tutor comprising an artificial intelligence engine which generates individualized coaching messages further motivates accomplishment of the goal; and (d) adjusting the feedback based on the student's progress toward the goal.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
30 words
A method for creating a multimedia business simulation as recited in claim 1, including the step of evaluating the progress based on the number of help sessions the student accesses.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
28 words
A method for creating a multimedia business simulation as recited in claim 1, including the step of evaluating the progress based on the work completed by the student.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
26 words
A method for creating a multimedia business simulation as recited in claim 1, including the step of evaluating the progress based on the number of changes.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
26 words
A method for creating a multimedia business simulation as recited in claim 1 including the step of evaluating the progress based on the amount of rework.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
28 words
A method for creating a multimedia business simulation as recited in claim 1, including the step of evaluating the progress based on the aggregate condition of the work.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
31 words
A method for creating a multimedia business simulation as recited in claim 1, wherein the user applications comprise: calendar, electronic mail, spreadsheet, contact list, word processing, task list, stocks and news.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
27 words
A method for creating a multimedia business simulation as recited in claim 1, wherein the tone of the feedback is adjusted based on characteristics of the student.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
24 words
A method for creating a multimedia business simulation as recited in claim 1, including the step of adjusting the example based on student progress.
Claim 11
Independent Claim
213 words
An apparatus that creates a multimedia 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 s stem 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 retrieve 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 that motivates accomplishment of the goal; (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 knowledge system and a software tutor comprising an artificial intelligence engine which generates individualized coaching messages that further motivates accomplishment of the goal; and (h) logic that adjusts the feedback based on the student's progress toward the goal.
Claim 12
Independent Claim
213 words
An apparatus that creates a multimedia 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 s stem 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 retrieve 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 that motivates accomplishment of the goal; (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 knowledge system and a software tutor comprising an artificial intelligence engine which generates individualized coaching messages that further motivates accomplishment of the goal; and (h) logic that adjusts the feedback based on the student's progress toward the goal.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
190 words
A computer program embodied on a computer-readable medium that creates a multimedia 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 receives accesses the information in the spreadsheet object component of The rule-based expert system to retrieve 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 that motivates accomplishment of the goal; (c) a code segment that monitors answers to questions posed to evaluate the 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 knowledge system and a software tutor comprising an artificial intelligence engine which generates individualized coaching messages that further motivates accomplishment of the goal; and (d) a code segment that adjusts the feedback based on the student's progress toward the goal.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
190 words
A computer program embodied on a computer-readable medium that creates a multimedia 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 receives accesses the information in the spreadsheet object component of The rule-based expert system to retrieve 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 that motivates accomplishment of the goal; (c) a code segment that monitors answers to questions posed to evaluate the 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 knowledge system and a software tutor comprising an artificial intelligence engine which generates individualized coaching messages that further motivates accomplishment of the goal; and (d) a code segment that adjusts the feedback based on the student's progress toward the goal.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
35 words
A computer program embodied on a computer-readable medium that creates a multimedia business simulation as recited in claim 11, including logic that evaluates the progress based on the number of help sessions the student accesses.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
33 words
A computer program embodied on a computer-readable medium that creates a multimedia business simulation as recited in claim 11, including logic that evaluates the progress based on the work completed by the student.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
30 words
A computer program embodied on a computer-readable medium that creates a multimedia business simulation as recited in claim 11, including logic that evaluates the progress based on the changes made.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
32 words
A computer program embodied on a computer-readable medium that creates a multimedia business simulation as recited in claim 11, including logic that evaluates the progress based on the amount of work done.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
33 words
A computer program embodied on a computer-readable medium that creates a multimedia business simulation as recited in claim 11, including logic that evaluates the progress based on the aggregate condition of the work.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
37 words
A computer program embodied on a computer-readable medium that creates a multimedia business simulation as recited in claim 11, wherein the user applications comprise: calendar, electronic mail, spreadsheet, contact list, word processing, task list, stocks and news.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
33 words
A computer program embodied on a computer-readable medium that creates a multimedia business simulation as recited in claim 11, wherein the tone of the feedback is adjusted based on characteristics of the student.
Claim 22
Dependent Claim
29 words
A computer program embodied on a computer-readable medium that creates a multimedia business simulation as recited in claim 11, including logic that adjusts the example based on student progress.
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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) | 2003-05-23 | 2003-11-22 | 2004-05-23 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 2007-05-23 | 2007-11-22 | 2008-05-23 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2011-05-23 | 2011-11-22 | 2012-05-23 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |