Personalized internet access
AssigneeBusiness Access, LLC
InventorsKimberley Bunting, Kenneth J. Davis, James Howell, Roy Bunting
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Abstract
Present herein is a technique for providing computer and internet access for a group of participants, which can include economically disadvantaged persons. An orientation is first conducted wherein computer technical skills are taught. After the orientation, a computer is provided and installed in the homes of each participant. During installation, the participant is provided with additional training. Internet access is also provided for the participant through a partnership with the local telecommunications provider.
Claims19
A method for teaching participants how to use a computer installed in each of the participant's residences, responsive to attending an orientation session, said method comprising:
- signing a participant on to a predetermined web site;
- receiving demographic data from the participant;
- selecting a plurality of on-line course selections from a curriculum based on the participants' demographic data;
- displaying the plurality of on-line course selections for the participant;
- receiving a selection of at least one of the plurality of on-line courses;
- storing at least one time in a calendar associated with the at least one on-line course;
- scheduling the participant for the at least one on-line course;
- conducting the at least one on-line course;
- and
- administering a final exam associated with the at least one on-line course.
A system operable to provide computerized training materials to a client computer, the system comprising:
- a network interface operable to connect to a network of client computers;
- a database comprising a computer memory portion operable to store participant information and curriculum information;
- a server electrically connected to the network interface and the database, wherein the server is operable to provide a graphic user interface to a client computer, wherein the server comprises a computer memory encoded with instruction for performing the following:
- signing a participant on to a predetermined web site through a client computer;
- receiving demographic data from the participant;
- storing the demographic data in a portion of the database corresponding to the participant;
- selecting a plurality of on-line course selections from the curriculum based on the participant's demographic data;
- displaying the plurality of on-line course selections for the participant;
- receiving a selection of at least one of the plurality of on-line courses;
- storing at least one time in a portion of the database corresponding to the participant's calendar, wherein the at least one time corresponds to the selected course(s);
- scheduling the participant for the at least one on-line course;
- conducting the at least one on-line course;
- and
- administering a final exam associated with the at least one on-line course.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.