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Interactive online language instruction
Assignee: CAPITAL EDUCATION LLC
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Filing: 2000-02-22
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Granted: 2002-03-19
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Expires: 2020-02-22
Abstract
Abstract A computer-implemented method and system for providing online language instruction to a student. A student client computer logs into a host system to commence an instruction session. The host assigns an instructor to the instruction session. A scene is simultaneously displayed on a student client computer and a client computer operated by the assigned instructor. A voice communication link is also provided. A predetermined lesson plan can be executed during the instruction session. The lesson plan can be selected according to a student profile stored on the host system. Study goals can also be listed on the computer operated by the instructor. Completion of a study goal can also be stored in the student profile. The student profile can be used to determine a next study goal for a particular student. The scene can be an interactive scene manipulated via the student client computer or via the client computer operated by the instructor. In addition, the instructor can assume control of an avatar in the interactive scene and each student can also take control of an avatar in the interactive scene. Language instruction dialog can relate to the manipulation of the avatars.
Inventors
- 👤 Andrew M. Rosenfield
- 👤 Edwin Eisendrath
- 👤 Brian M. Freeman
- 👤 Maximilian A. Grant
- 👤 Enio Ohmaye
- 👤 Patrick Keating
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 10:52
CPC Classifications
G; G09; G09B; G09B5/00; G09B7/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 29
Claim 1
Independent Claim
100 words
A computer-implemented method for providing online language instruction to a student, the method comprising: logging a student client computer into a host system to commence an instruction session; assigning an instructor to the instruction session; displaying a scene simultaneously on the student client computer and a client computer operated by the assigned instructor, said scene having a plurality of characters; assigning one of said plurality of characters to each of said student and instructor; implementing a voice communication link, and engaging the student and instructor in language instruction correlating to activities of at least one of said plurality of characters.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
100 words
A computer-implemented method for providing online language instruction to a student, the method comprising: logging a student client computer into a host system to commence an instruction session; assigning an instructor to the instruction session; displaying a scene simultaneously on the student client computer and a client computer operated by the assigned instructor, said scene having a plurality of characters; assigning one of said plurality of characters to each of said student and instructor; implementing a voice communication link, and engaging the student and instructor in language instruction correlating to activities of at least one of said plurality of characters.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
15 words
The method of claim 1 additionally comprising the step of executing a predetermined lesson plan.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
21 words
The method of claim 2 wherein the lesson plan is selected according to a student profile stored on the host system.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
24 words
The method of claim 1 wherein the scene is an interactive scene allowing manipulation of the scene by both the instructor and the student.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
23 words
The method of claim 4 additionally comprising the step of manipulating the scene via an input device associated with the student client computer.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
26 words
The method of claim 4 additionally comprising the step of manipulating the scene via an input device associated with the client computer operated by the instructor.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
31 words
The method of claim 1 additionally comprising the step of initiating language instruction relating to the scene simultaneously displayed on the student client computer and the computer operated by the instructor.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
19 words
The method of claim 1 wherein providing a voice communication link is accomplished using a voice over internet protocol.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
20 words
The method of claim 1 additionally comprising the step of listing study aids on the computer operated by the instructor.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
20 words
The method of claim 1 additionally comprising the step of listing study goals on the computer operated by the instructor.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
24 words
The method of claim 10 additionally comprising the step of storing in a student profile completion of a study goal by a particular student.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
23 words
The method of claim 11 additionally comprising the step of accessing the student profile to determine a study goal for a particular student.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
120 words
A computer communications system for managing online instruction language, the system comprising: a computer communications server accessible with a network access device via a computer communications network; a database containing student profiles; and executable software stored on the server which is executable on demand via a student network access device, the software operative with the server to: assign an instructor to an instructional session responsive to criteria in the student profile; cause a scene to simultaneously display on the student network access device and an instructor network access device, said scene having a plurality of characters; and cause at least one of said plurality of characters of the scene to be manipulated responsive to input from a network access device.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
120 words
A computer communications system for managing online instruction language, the system comprising: a computer communications server accessible with a network access device via a computer communications network; a database containing student profiles; and executable software stored on the server which is executable on demand via a student network access device, the software operative with the server to: assign an instructor to an instructional session responsive to criteria in the student profile; cause a scene to simultaneously display on the student network access device and an instructor network access device, said scene having a plurality of characters; and cause at least one of said plurality of characters of the scene to be manipulated responsive to input from a network access device.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
21 words
The computer communications system of claim 13 wherein the criteria in the student profile comprises a desired language and skill level.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
15 words
The computer communications system of claim 13 wherein the network access device comprises a computer.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
19 words
The computer communications system of claim 13 wherein the computer communication network conforms to the transmission control protocol/internet protocol.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
16 words
The computer communications system of claim 13 wherein the computer communication network comprises a private network.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
23 words
The computer communications system of claim 13 additionally comprising a WEB interface for accessing the executable software stored on the server storage medium.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
105 words
Computer executable program code residing on a computer-readable medium, the program code comprising instructions for causing the computer to: log a student client computer into a host system to commence an instruction session; assign an instructor to the instruction session; display a scene simultaneously on the student client computer and a client computer operated by the assigned instructor, said scene having a plurality of characters; assigning one of said plurality of characters to each of said student and instructor; implement a voice communication link, and engage the student and instructor in language instruction correlating to activities of at least one of said plurality of characters.
Claim 22
Dependent Claim
105 words
Computer executable program code residing on a computer-readable medium, the program code comprising instructions for causing the computer to: log a student client computer into a host system to commence an instruction session; assign an instructor to the instruction session; display a scene simultaneously on the student client computer and a client computer operated by the assigned instructor, said scene having a plurality of characters; assigning one of said plurality of characters to each of said student and instructor; implement a voice communication link, and engage the student and instructor in language instruction correlating to activities of at least one of said plurality of characters.
Claim 23
Dependent Claim
30 words
The computer executable program of claim 19 wherein the program code additionally causes the computer to execute a lesson plan according to a student profile stored on the host system.
Claim 24
Dependent Claim
19 words
The computer executable program of claim 19 wherein the computer communications network is a Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol network.
Claim 25
Dependent Claim
116 words
A computer data signal embodied in a digital data stream comprising data including online language instruction, wherein the computer data signal is generated by a method comprising the steps of: logging a student client computer into a host system to commence an instruction session; assigning an instructor to the instruction session; displaying a scene simultaneously on the student client computer and a client computer operated by the assigned instructor, said scene having a plurality of characters; assigning one of said plurality of characters to each of said student and instructor; implementing a voice communication link, and engaging the student and instructor in language instruction correlating to activities of at least one of said plurality of characters.
Claim 26
Dependent Claim
116 words
A computer data signal embodied in a digital data stream comprising data including online language instruction, wherein the computer data signal is generated by a method comprising the steps of: logging a student client computer into a host system to commence an instruction session; assigning an instructor to the instruction session; displaying a scene simultaneously on the student client computer and a client computer operated by the assigned instructor, said scene having a plurality of characters; assigning one of said plurality of characters to each of said student and instructor; implementing a voice communication link, and engaging the student and instructor in language instruction correlating to activities of at least one of said plurality of characters.
Claim 27
Dependent Claim
19 words
A computer data signal as in claim 22 wherein the signal generated adheres to the transmission control protocol/internet protocol.
Claim 28
Dependent Claim
92 words
A computer-implemented method for providing online language instruction to a student, the method comprising: logging a student client computer into a host system to commence an instruction session; assigning an instructor to the instruction session; displaying a scene simultaneously on the student client computer and a client computer operated by the assigned instructor, said scene having at least one character; assigning said at least one character to said student; implementing a voice communication link, and engaging the student and instructor in language instruction correlating to activities of said at least one character.
Claim 29
Dependent Claim
92 words
A computer-implemented method for providing online language instruction to a student, the method comprising: logging a student client computer into a host system to commence an instruction session; assigning an instructor to the instruction session; displaying a scene simultaneously on the student client computer and a client computer operated by the assigned instructor, said scene having at least one character; assigning said at least one character to said student; implementing a voice communication link, and engaging the student and instructor in language instruction correlating to activities of said at least one character.
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