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Recurrent training system
Assignee: Intradiem Inc
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Filing: 1998-01-02
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Granted: 2001-10-09
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Expires: 2018-01-02
Abstract
Abstract A recurrent training method comprising the steps of configuring a computer to provide training-related information on a particular subject to a user of the computer, presenting through a computer training-related information to the user of the computer during a first training session at a first time, and initiating subsequent training sessions at recurrent times thereafter under computer control. Upon initiation of the subsequent training sessions, either by presenting training-related information to the user or by prompting the user for approval to present training-related information, the training method interrupts the user's interaction with other on-going activities on the computer, thereby reminding the computer user, at various times, of the need to perform training and, at the user's discretion, providing the user with recurrent training through recurrent training sessions. The training method also enables the user of the computer to establish the recurrent times at which subsequent training sessions are initiated by the computer through allowing the user to define a period of time between the termination of a training session and the initiation of a subsequent training session. The training method additionally enables the computer to suppress the initiation of one or more subsequent training sessions upon direction, given prior to initiation, to the computer by the user in the form of a period of time during which the initiation of subsequent training sessions is to be suppressed by the computer.
Inventors
- 👤 John C. C. McIlwaine
- 👤 Matthew G. A. McConnell
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-24 10:16
CPC Classifications
G; G09; G09B; G09B5/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 25
Claim 1
Independent Claim
193 words
A training method comprising the steps of: configuring a computer to provide training-related information pertaining to a particular subject to a user of the computer; presenting the training-related information from the computer to the user of the computer during a first training session administered by the computer at a first time; displaying a list of one or more absolute times on the computer; receiving a selection of the one or more absolute times, the selection of absolute times corresponding to availability of the user for training, each absolute time comprises a predetermined time during the day corresponding to a twelve hour or twenty-four hour time standard at which one of the subsequent training sessions will begin; storing the selection of one or more absolute times as a data file accessible by the computer; and initiating subsequent training sessions at the stored absolute times during the day during which the computer presents training-related information to the user of the computer, wherein the computer initiates the subsequent training sessions and in so doing interrupts user interaction with on-going activities on the computer; whereby the user of the computer receives recurrent training through recurrent training sessions.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
193 words
A training method comprising the steps of: configuring a computer to provide training-related information pertaining to a particular subject to a user of the computer; presenting the training-related information from the computer to the user of the computer during a first training session administered by the computer at a first time; displaying a list of one or more absolute times on the computer; receiving a selection of the one or more absolute times, the selection of absolute times corresponding to availability of the user for training, each absolute time comprises a predetermined time during the day corresponding to a twelve hour or twenty-four hour time standard at which one of the subsequent training sessions will begin; storing the selection of one or more absolute times as a data file accessible by the computer; and initiating subsequent training sessions at the stored absolute times during the day during which the computer presents training-related information to the user of the computer, wherein the computer initiates the subsequent training sessions and in so doing interrupts user interaction with on-going activities on the computer; whereby the user of the computer receives recurrent training through recurrent training sessions.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
30 words
The training method of claim 1 further comprising a step of enabling the user of the computer to establish the absolute times for the step of initiating subsequent training sessions.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
32 words
The training method of claim 1 , wherein the step of subsequent training sessions is carried out in response to input from the user enabling the user initiation of the training sessions.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
31 words
The training method of claim 1 , wherein the training method further comprises a step of configuring whether permission to interrupt must first be granted before initiating the subsequent training sessions.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
40 words
The training method of claim 4 , wherein the step of configuring comprises a step of defining a period of time during which one of the subsequent training sessions must be delayed if permission to interrupt has not been grated.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
53 words
The training method of claim 1 , wherein the training method further comprises the steps of terminating a training session at a time when certain training-related information is being presented to the user by the computer, and subsequently presenting the same training-related information to the user upon initiation of the subsequent training session.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
156 words
A training method comprising the steps of: configuring a computer to perform training activities for a user of the computer; displaying a list of one or more absolute times on the computer; receiving a selection of the one or more absolute times, the selection of absolute times corresponding to availability of the user for training, each absolute time comprises a predetermined time during the day corresponding to a twelve hour or twenty-four hour time standard at which a training activity will begin; storing the selection of one or more absolute times as a data file accessible by the computer; in response to user direction, entering a sleep mode for a period of time during which the computer performs other activities; awakening from the sleep mode after expiration of the period of time, wherein awakening occurs at one of the absolute times, and, reminding the user to do the training activities upon awakening from the sleep mode.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
156 words
A training method comprising the steps of: configuring a computer to perform training activities for a user of the computer; displaying a list of one or more absolute times on the computer; receiving a selection of the one or more absolute times, the selection of absolute times corresponding to availability of the user for training, each absolute time comprises a predetermined time during the day corresponding to a twelve hour or twenty-four hour time standard at which a training activity will begin; storing the selection of one or more absolute times as a data file accessible by the computer; in response to user direction, entering a sleep mode for a period of time during which the computer performs other activities; awakening from the sleep mode after expiration of the period of time, wherein awakening occurs at one of the absolute times, and, reminding the user to do the training activities upon awakening from the sleep mode.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
21 words
The training method of claim 7 , wherein the steps of entering, awakening, and reminding are performed recurrently by the computer.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
32 words
The training method of claim 8 , wherein the step of reminding comprises a step of prompting the user to determine whether or not the user is ready to do training activities.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
45 words
The training method of claim 8 , wherein the step of configuring a computer comprises a step of storing training-related information on the computer and the step of reminding comprises a step of outputting training-related information from the computer to the user of the computer.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
68 words
The training method of claim 8 , wherein the computer is a first computer and the training method further comprises the steps of configuring a second computer to communicate with the first computer, storing training-related information on the second computer, accessing the training-related information on the second computer from the first computer, and outputting the training-related information from the first computer to the user of the first computer.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
26 words
The training method of claim 11 , wherein the training method further comprises a step of controlling access at the second computer to the training-related information.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
29 words
The training method of claim 11 , wherein the training method further comprises a step of monitoring at the second computer the training-related information accessed by the first computer.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
232 words
A computer executable training method comprising the steps of: executing instructions of a plurality of instructions of a first computer program on a computer, wherein the computer has a processing unit capable of executing instructions of a computer program and having a storage device which holds training information, an input device connected to and cooperative with the computer, and an output device connected to and cooperative with the computer; directing input from the input device to the first computer program; displaying a list of one or more absolute times on the computer; receiving a selection of the one or more absolute times, the selection of absolute times corresponding to availability of the user for training, each absolute time comprises a predetermined time during the day corresponding to a twelve hour or twenty-four hour time standard at which a plurality of instructions of a second computer program will begin; storing the selection of one or more absolute times as a data file accessible by the computer; executing instructions of the plurality of instructions of the second computer program on the computer to recurrently train a user of the computer at one of the absolute times; redirecting input from the input device to the second computer program in response to execution of instructions of the plurality of instructions of the second computer program; and, outputting training information to the output device of the computer.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
232 words
A computer executable training method comprising the steps of: executing instructions of a plurality of instructions of a first computer program on a computer, wherein the computer has a processing unit capable of executing instructions of a computer program and having a storage device which holds training information, an input device connected to and cooperative with the computer, and an output device connected to and cooperative with the computer; directing input from the input device to the first computer program; displaying a list of one or more absolute times on the computer; receiving a selection of the one or more absolute times, the selection of absolute times corresponding to availability of the user for training, each absolute time comprises a predetermined time during the day corresponding to a twelve hour or twenty-four hour time standard at which a plurality of instructions of a second computer program will begin; storing the selection of one or more absolute times as a data file accessible by the computer; executing instructions of the plurality of instructions of the second computer program on the computer to recurrently train a user of the computer at one of the absolute times; redirecting input from the input device to the second computer program in response to execution of instructions of the plurality of instructions of the second computer program; and, outputting training information to the output device of the computer.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
33 words
The training method of claim 14 , wherein the training method further comprises a step of delaying for a period of time during which input is directed away from the second computer program.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
19 words
The training method of claim 15 , wherein the step of delaying occurs prior to the step of redirecting.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
46 words
The training method of claim 16 , wherein the training method further comprises a step of directing input from the input device to the second computer program prior to the step of delaying and the step of delaying occurs in response to input from a user.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
37 words
The training method of claim 17 , wherein the training method further comprises the steps of prompting the user for a period of time to delay and receiving from the user a period of time to delay.
Claim 22
Dependent Claim
218 words
A computer system for executing an application program and for training a user comprising: a video display for displaying data and information; an input device for receiving data and input from a user, for displaying a list of one or more absolute times on the computer, for receiving a selection of the one or more absolute times, the selection of absolute times corresponding to availability of the user for training, each absolute time comprises a predetermined time during the day corresponding to a twelve hour or twenty-four hour time standard at a training session will begin; a microprocessor for executing the application program; a memory device for storing the selection of one or more absolute times as a data file accessible by the microprocessor; and means for interrupting interaction between the user and the application program, for presenting training information during a training session on said video display for a selected length of time, for re-establishing interaction between the user and the application program, and for recurrently interrupting interaction between the user and the application program and recurrently presenting training information after an offset time has elapsed or at one of the absolute times, wherein the offset time is an interval of time between the termination of a training session and the initiation of a subsequent training session.
Claim 23
Dependent Claim
218 words
A computer system for executing an application program and for training a user comprising: a video display for displaying data and information; an input device for receiving data and input from a user, for displaying a list of one or more absolute times on the computer, for receiving a selection of the one or more absolute times, the selection of absolute times corresponding to availability of the user for training, each absolute time comprises a predetermined time during the day corresponding to a twelve hour or twenty-four hour time standard at a training session will begin; a microprocessor for executing the application program; a memory device for storing the selection of one or more absolute times as a data file accessible by the microprocessor; and means for interrupting interaction between the user and the application program, for presenting training information during a training session on said video display for a selected length of time, for re-establishing interaction between the user and the application program, and for recurrently interrupting interaction between the user and the application program and recurrently presenting training information after an offset time has elapsed or at one of the absolute times, wherein the offset time is an interval of time between the termination of a training session and the initiation of a subsequent training session.
Claim 24
Dependent Claim
173 words
An article of manufacture containing a computer program for performing a training method comprising the steps of: configuring a computer to provide training-related information pertaining to a particular subject; presenting the training-related information during a first training session administered by the computer at a first time; displaying a list of one or more absolute times on the computer; receiving a selection of the one or more absolute times, the selection of absolute times corresponding to availability of the user for training, each absolute time comprises a predetermined time during the day corresponding to a twelve hour or twenty-four hour time standard at which a subsequent training session will begin; storing the selection of one or more absolute times as a data file accessible by the computer; and initiating a subsequent training session at one of the absolute times during which the computer presents training-related information, and wherein the computer initiates the subsequent training session and in so doing interrupts on-going activities on the computer; whereby recurrent training is provided through recurrent training sessions.
Claim 25
Dependent Claim
173 words
An article of manufacture containing a computer program for performing a training method comprising the steps of: configuring a computer to provide training-related information pertaining to a particular subject; presenting the training-related information during a first training session administered by the computer at a first time; displaying a list of one or more absolute times on the computer; receiving a selection of the one or more absolute times, the selection of absolute times corresponding to availability of the user for training, each absolute time comprises a predetermined time during the day corresponding to a twelve hour or twenty-four hour time standard at which a subsequent training session will begin; storing the selection of one or more absolute times as a data file accessible by the computer; and initiating a subsequent training session at one of the absolute times during which the computer presents training-related information, and wherein the computer initiates the subsequent training session and in so doing interrupts on-going activities on the computer; whereby recurrent training is provided through recurrent training sessions.
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