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US 11,439,124 B2Granted
Use of semantic boards and semantic buttons for training and assisting the expression and understanding of language
OwnerLeo Trottier, Jelmer Tiete +1inventors
InventorsLeo Trottier, Jelmer Tiete, Gary Stephen Shuster
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Abstract
Devices for providing language-like abilities for dogs. Using polygonal layouts, audible, scent, visible and other cues, the devices provide an efficient and novel ability to communicate with dogs in a granular manner. Devices for capturing and releasing scents are provided. Novel button designs and functions are taught with particular suitability for animal training.
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A language expression method, comprising:
- locating one or more sound-producing buttons on a hexagonal board proximal to a referent such that a trained learner may use the one or more sound-producing buttons;
- and
- connecting the hexagonal board with one or more other hexagonal boards, wherein the one or more other hexagonal boards are added along semantic vectors.
A language training method, comprising:
- locating two or more sound-producing buttons proximal to a referent;
- training a learner to use the two or more sound-producing buttons;
- and
- arranging the two or more sound-producing buttons along semantic vectors.
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A language training device, comprising:
- a plurality of polygonal boards placed on a horizontal, a vertical or a sloped surface, each polygonal board comprising a face;
- one or more semantic buttons, each semantic button connected to the face;
- wherein:
- (i) a corner of each polygonal board is without a semantic button so as to provide a cue as to the board's orientation;
- (ii) the plurality of polygonal boards are arranged to facilitate the learning of words and word categories;
- and (iii) the plurality of polygonal boards further comprise an olfactory cue to help a learner identify a category of words located on the board.
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A language training device, comprising:
- a plurality of polygonal boards placed on a horizontal, a vertical or a sloped surface, each polygonal board comprising a face;
- one or more semantic buttons, each semantic button connected to the face;
- wherein:
- (i) a corner of each polygonal board is without a semantic button so as to provide a cue as to the board's orientation;
- (ii) the plurality of polygonal boards are arranged to facilitate the learning of words and word categories;
- and (iii) new polygonal boards are added to the device along semantic vectors.
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