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US 2006/0080070 A1Published application
Math matrix
OwnerScott Flansburginventor
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Abstract
The math matrix of the present invention provides a 10 by 10 grid containing 100 cells with a different two-digit number contained in each cell of the grid. The numbers in the cells range from 00 to 99. In the most preferred embodiments of the present invention a separate and distinct color is associated with each of the single digits 0 through 9. The math matrix is useful for both teaching and learning mathematical concepts and numerical relationships. Additional embodiments of the invention provide for various games for other applications of the math matrix as well.
Claims22
A math matrix comprising:
- a first row comprising 10 cells, each of said 10 cells containing one of a series of two-digit numbers ranging from 00 to 09;
- a second row comprising 10 cells, each of said 10 cells containing one of a series of two-digit numbers ranging from 10 to 19;
- a third row comprising 10 cells, each of said 10 cells containing one of a series of two-digit numbers ranging from 20 to 29,
- a fourth row comprising 10 cells, each of said 10 cells containing one of a series of two-digit numbers ranging from 30 to 39;
- a fifth row comprising 10 cells, each of said 10 cells containing one of a series of two-digit numbers ranging from 40 to 49;
- a sixth row comprising 10 cells, each of said 10 cells containing one of a series of two-digit numbers ranging from 50 to 59;
- a seventh row comprising 10 cells, each of said 10 cells containing one of a series of two-digit numbers ranging from 60 to 69;
- an eighth row comprising 10 cells, each of said 10 cells containing one of a series of two-digit numbers ranging from 70 to 79;
- a ninth row comprising 10 cells, each of said 10 cells containing one of a series of two-digit numbers ranging from 80 to 89;
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- a tenth row comprising 10 cells, each of said 10 cells containing one of a series of two-digit numbers ranging from 90 to 99.
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A method comprising the steps of:
- providing a math matrix, said math matrix comprising:
- a first row comprising 10 cells, each of said 10 cells containing one of a series of two-digit numbers ranging from 00 to 09;
- a second row comprising 10 cells, each of said 10 cells containing one of a series of two-digit numbers ranging from 10 to 19;
- a third row comprising 10 cells, each of said 10 cells containing one of a series of two-digit numbers ranging from 20 to 29,
- a fourth row comprising 10 cells, each of said 10 cells containing one of a series of two-digit numbers ranging from 30 to 39;
- a fifth row comprising 10 cells, each of said 10 cells containing one of a series of two-digit numbers ranging from 40 to 49;
- a sixth row comprising 10 cells, each of said 10 cells containing one of a series of two-digit numbers ranging from 50 to 59;
- a seventh row comprising 10 cells, each of said 10 cells containing one of a series of two-digit numbers ranging from 60 to 69;
- an eighth row comprising 10 cells, each of said 10 cells containing one of a series of two-digit numbers ranging from 70 to 79;
- a ninth row comprising 10 cells, each of said 10 cells containing one of a series of two-digit numbers ranging from 80 to 89;
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- a tenth row comprising 10 cells, each of said 10 cells containing one of a series of two-digit numbers ranging from 90 to 99;
- identifying a first cell on said math matrix, said first cell containing a first two-digit number;
- identifying a second cell on said math matrix, said second cell containing a second two-digit number;
- using said second two-digit number to locate a third cell on said math matrix, said third cell containing a third two-digit number;
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- using said first two-digit number and said second two-digit number and said third two-digit number to form a mathematically correct algebraic equation.
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A gambling game comprising a matrix, said matrix comprising:
- a first row comprising 10 cells, each of said 10 cells containing one of a series of two-digit numbers ranging from 00 to 09;
- a second row comprising 10 cells, each of said 10 cells containing one of a series of two-digit numbers ranging from 10 to 19;
- a third row comprising 10 cells, each of said 10 cells containing one of a series of two-digit numbers ranging from 20 to 29,
- a fourth row comprising 10 cells, each of said 10 cells containing one of a series of two-digit numbers ranging from 30 to 39;
- a fifth row comprising 10 cells, each of said 10 cells containing one of a series of two-digit numbers ranging from 40to 49;
- a sixth row comprising 10 cells, each of said 10 cells containing one of a series of two-digit numbers ranging from 50 to 59;
- a seventh row comprising 10 cells, each of said 10 cells containing one of a series of two-digit numbers ranging from 60 to 69;
- an eighth row comprising 10 cells, each of said 10 cells containing one of a series of two-digit numbers ranging from 70 to 79;
- a ninth row comprising 10 cells, each of said 10 cells containing one of a series of two-digit numbers ranging from 80 to 89;
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- a tenth row comprising 10 cells, each of said 10 cells containing one of a series of two-digit numbers ranging from 90 to 99;
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- a power source coupled to said matrix, said power source being configured to selectively illuminate one or more of said two-digit numbers.
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A computer system comprising:
- at least one processor;
- at least one memory coupled to said at least one processor;
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- a math matrix application residing in said at least one memory, said math matrix application constructing a math matrix in said at least one memory, said math matrix comprising:
- a first row comprising 10 cells, each of said 10 cells containing one of a series of two-digit numbers ranging from 00 to 09;
- a second row comprising 10 cells, each of said 10 cells containing one of a series of two-digit numbers ranging from 10 to 19;
- a third row comprising 10 cells, each of said 10 cells containing one of a series of two-digit numbers ranging from 20 to 29,
- a fourth row comprising 10 cells, each of said 10 cells containing one of a series of two-digit numbers ranging from 30 to 39;
- a fifth row comprising 10 cells, each of said 10 cells containing one of a series of two-digit numbers ranging from 40 to 49;
- a sixth row comprising 10 cells, each of said 10 cells containing one of a series of two-digit numbers ranging from 50 to 59;
- a seventh row comprising 10 cells, each of said 10 cells containing one of a series of two-digit numbers ranging from 60 to 69;
- an eighth row comprising 10 cells, each of said 10 cells containing one of a series of two-digit numbers ranging from 70 to 79;
- a ninth row comprising 10 cells, each of said 10 cells containing one of a series of two-digit numbers ranging from 80 to 89;
- and
- a tenth row comprising 10 cells, each of said 10 cells containing one of a series of two-digit numbers ranging from 90 to 99.
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