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System, method and article of manufacture for a simulation enabled accounting tutorial system
Assignee: Accenture Global Services Ltd
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Filing: 1998-12-22
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Granted: 2000-02-22
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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. An accounting tutorial system is enabled for providing active coaching on aspects of cost accounting including debit and credit processing, procedures for closing books, appropriate management of ledgers, assets and liabilities utilizing a t-account motif. Techniques for process sensitive help are also integrated into the system to provide contextual examples to guide a user in performing a task.
Inventors
- 👤 Alexander Zorba
- 👤 Eren Tolga Rosenfeld
- 👤 Benoit Patrick Bertrand
- 👤 Eric Jeffrey Lannert
- 👤 Kerry Russell Wills
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 04:26
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
178 words
A method for creating an accounting goal based 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 an accounting 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 accounting goal; (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 that further motivates accomplishment of the accounting goal; and (d) adjusting the feedback based on the student's progress toward the goal.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
178 words
A method for creating an accounting goal based 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 an accounting 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 accounting goal; (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 that further motivates accomplishment of the accounting goal; and (d) adjusting the feedback based on the student's progress toward the goal.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
24 words
A method for creating an accounting goal based business simulation as recited in claim 1, wherein debit processing material is integrated into the presentation.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
24 words
A method for creating an accounting goal based business simulation as recited in claim 1, wherein credit processing material is integrated into the presentation.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
23 words
A method for creating an accounting goal based business simulation as recited in claim 1, wherein closing material is integrated into the presentation.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
24 words
A method for creating an accounting goal based business simulation as recited in claim 1, wherein ledger processing material is integrated into the presentation.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
24 words
A method for creating an accounting goal based business simulation as recited in claim 1, wherein t-account processing material is integrated into the account.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
26 words
A method for creating an accounting goal based business simulation as recited in claim 1, wherein multiple account processing material is integrated into the business simulation.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
25 words
A method for creating an accounting goal based business simulation as recited in claim 1, wherein asset processing material is integrated into the business simulation.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
26 words
A method for creating an accounting goal based business simulation as recited in claim 1, including the step of adjusting an example based on student progress.
Claim 11
Independent Claim
218 words
An apparatus that creates an accounting goal based 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 retrieve information indicative of an accounting 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 accounting 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 accounting goal; and (h) logic that adjusts the feedback based on the student's progress toward the accounting goal.
Claim 12
Independent Claim
218 words
An apparatus that creates an accounting goal based 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 retrieve information indicative of an accounting 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 accounting 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 accounting goal; and (h) logic that adjusts the feedback based on the student's progress toward the accounting goal.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
197 words
A computer program embodied on a computer-readable medium that creates an accounting goal based 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 an accounting 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 accounting 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 accounting goal; and (d) a code segment that adjusts the feedback based on the student's progress toward the accounting goal.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
197 words
A computer program embodied on a computer-readable medium that creates an accounting goal based 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 an accounting 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 accounting 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 accounting goal; and (d) a code segment that adjusts the feedback based on the student's progress toward the accounting goal.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
48 words
A computer program embodied on a computer-readable medium that creates an accounting goal based business simulation utilizing a rule-based expert system with a spreadsheet object component to provide an accounting goal based educational environment, as recited in claim 11, wherein debit processing material is integrated into the simulation.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
49 words
A computer program embodied on a computer-readable medium that creates an accounting goal based business simulation utilizing a rule-based expert system with a spreadsheet object component to provide an accounting goal based educational environment, as recited in claim 11, wherein credit processing material is integrated into the business simulation.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
48 words
A computer program embodied on a computer-readable medium that creates an accounting goal based business simulation utilizing a rule-based expert system with a spreadsheet object component to provide an accounting goal based educational environment, as recited in claim 11, wherein closing material is integrated into the business simulation.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
48 words
A computer program embodied on a computer-readable medium that creates an accounting goal based business simulation utilizing a rule-based expert system with a spreadsheet object component to provide an accounting goal based educational environment, as recited in claim 11, wherein ledger processing material I integrated into the presentation.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
49 words
A computer program embodied on a computer-readable medium that creates an accounting goal based business simulation utilizing a rule-based expert system with a spreadsheet object component to provide an accounting goal based educational environment, as recited in claim 11, wherein t-account processing material is integrated into the business simulation.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
51 words
A computer program embodied on a computer-readable medium that creates an accounting goal based presentation) business simulation utilizing a rule-based expert system with a spreadsheet object component to provide an accounting goal based educational environment as recited in claim 11, wherein multiple account processing material is integrated into the business simulation.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
49 words
A computer program embodied on a computer-readable medium that creates an accounting goal based business simulation utilizing a rule-based expert system with a spreadsheet object component to provide an Accounting goal based educational environment, as recited in claim 11, wherein asset processing material is integrated into the business simulation.
Claim 22
Dependent Claim
50 words
A computer program embodied on a computer-readable medium that creates an accounting goal based business simulation utilizing a rule-based expert system with a spreadsheet object component to provide an accounting goal based educational environment, as recited in claim 11, including the step of adjusting an 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) | 2003-02-21 | 2003-08-23 | 2004-02-22 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 2007-02-21 | 2007-08-23 | 2008-02-22 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2011-02-21 | 2011-08-23 | 2012-02-22 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |