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US 12,175,394 B2Granted
Systems and methods for computerized interactive skill training
AssigneeBreakthrough PerformanceTech, LLC
InventorsMartin L. Cohen, Edward G. Brown
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Abstract
The present invention is directed to interactive training, and in particular, to methods and systems for computerized interactive skill training. An example embodiment provides a method and system for providing skill training using a computerized system. The computerized system receives a selection of a first training subject. Several related training components can be invoked, such as reading, watching, performing, and/or reviewing components. In addition, a scored challenge session is provided, wherein a training challenge is provided to a user via a terminal, optionally in video form.
Claims20
A training system configured to train a user, comprising:
- a server comprising a hardware computing device;
- a network interface coupled to the server;
- a tangible, non-transitory, computer-readable medium having computer-executable instructions stored thereon that, when executed by the server, cause the training system to perform operations comprising:
- for a challenge, that includes a statement or question regarding a subject, instantiate a learning session and a practice session, wherein:
- the learning session includes:
- a first section configured to train, using text, the user in how to respond to the challenge;
- generate for display on a user terminal during a first section a first user interface configured to present:
- a textual representation comprising key elements presented via the first user interface;
- an audio video presentation of a first animated avatar audibly presenting guideline language constructs, including key elements,
- wherein lips, facial expression, and gestures of the first animated avatar are animated to provide a simulation of a human while being visually distinguishable as an animation rather than a real person and wherein the first animated avatar has lip motions at least substantially synchronized with the audibly presented key elements;
- generate for display, in response to at least one user action, on the user terminal one or more user interfaces associated with a scored challenge session configured to test the user with respect to the challenge, wherein the scored challenge user interfaces comprise:
- a given avatar audibly presenting the challenge, wherein the given avatar has lip motions at least substantially synchronized with the audible challenge, and wherein the user is to audibly respond to the challenge by at least presenting corresponding key elements;
- a scoring interface for the challenge, the scoring interface configured to receive and/or provide scoring information comprising:
- how accurately the user audibly presented the key elements corresponding to the challenge audibly presented by the avatar;
- and
- how confident the user seemed when audibly, verbally responding to the challenge audibly presented by the given avatar.
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A computer implemented method, the method comprising:
- generating for display a first user interface configured to present:
- a textual representation comprising key elements to be used in responding to a challenge that includes a statement or question regarding a subject;
- an audio video presentation of a first animated avatar audibly presenting guideline language constructs, including key elements,
- wherein lips, facial expression, and gestures of first animated avatar are animated to provide a simulation of a human while being visually distinguishable as an animation rather than a real person and wherein the first animated avatar has lip motions at least substantially synchronized with the audibly presented key elements;
- generating for display one or more user interfaces associated with a scored challenge session configured to test the user with respect to the challenge, wherein a scored challenge user interface includes:
- an avatar audibly presenting the challenge, wherein the avatar has lip motions at least substantially synchronized with the audible challenge, and wherein the user is to audibly respond to the challenge by at least presenting corresponding key elements;
- a scoring interface for the challenge, the scoring interface configured to receive and/or provide scoring information comprising:
- how accurately the user audibly, verbally presented the key elements corresponding to the challenge audibly presented by the avatar;
- and
- how confident the user seemed when audibly, verbally responding to the challenge audibly presented by the avatar.
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A tangible, non-transitory, computer-readable medium having computer-executable instructions stored thereon that, when executed by a computing device, cause the computing device to perform operations comprising:
- providing an avatar design interface that enables an avatar designer to provide an avatar specification for an avatar, the avatar specification comprising:
- hair style,
- hair color,
- skin color,
- facial characteristics,
- clothing,
- receiving the avatar specification via the avatar design interface;
- providing a first user interface configured to present:
- a textual representation comprising key elements;
- providing an audio video presentation of a first animated avatar, generated using the avatar design interface, audibly presenting guideline language constructs, including key elements,
- wherein lips, facial expression, and gestures of first animated avatar are animated to provide a simulation of a human and wherein the first animated avatar has lip motions at least substantially synchronized with the audibly presented key elements;
- providing, for presentation on a user terminal, user interfaces associated with a scored challenge session configured to test the user with respect to a challenge, that includes a statement or question regarding a subject, wherein the scored challenge user interface includes:
- an avatar audibly presenting the challenge, wherein the avatar has lip motions at least substantially synchronized with the audible challenge, and wherein the user is to audibly respond to the challenge by at least presenting corresponding key elements;
- and
- providing a scoring interface for the challenge, the scoring interface configured to receive and/or provide at least scoring information comprising:
- how accurately the user audibly presented the key elements corresponding to the challenge audibly presented by the avatar.
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A training system configured to train a user, comprising:
- a server comprising a hardware computing device;
- a network interface coupled to the server;
- a tangible, non-transitory, computer-readable medium having computer-executable instructions stored thereon that, when executed by the server, cause the training system to perform operations comprising:
- provide an avatar design interface that enables an avatar designer to provide an avatar specification for an avatar, the avatar specification comprising:
- hair style,
- hair color,
- skin color,
- facial characteristics,
- clothing,
- receive the avatar specification via the avatar design interface;
- provide a first user interface configured to present:
- a textual representation comprising key elements;
- provide an audio video presentation of a first animated avatar, generated using the avatar design interface, audibly presenting guideline language constructs, including key elements,
- wherein lips, facial expression, and gestures of first animated avatar are animated to provide a simulation of a human and wherein the first animated avatar has lip motions at least substantially synchronized with the audibly presented key elements;
- generate for presentation on a user terminal one or more user interfaces associated with a scored challenge session configured to test the user with respect to a challenge that includes a statement or question regarding a subject, wherein the scored challenge user interface includes:
- an avatar audibly presenting the challenge, wherein the avatar has lip motions at least substantially synchronized with the audible challenge, and wherein the user is to audibly respond to the challenge by at least presenting corresponding key elements;
- and
- provide a scoring interface for the challenge, the scoring interface configured to receive and/or provide at least scoring information comprising:
- how accurately the user audibly presented the key elements corresponding to the challenge audibly presented by the avatar.
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Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.