Patents by Inventor John F. Boon

John F. Boon has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Patent number: 7011526
    Abstract: The invention includes a teaching machine that presents questions to the user who responds with answers. Graded interval recall is accomplished by storing the exact time and date when the user learns a correct answer. The machine determines the presentation mode and review schedule for each unit according to the length of real time that has elapsed since the user learns the material. Precise timing is designed to bridge the threshold between short-term and long-term memory by interrupting default sequencing of material to review items at an exact preset interval from the time the user learned the material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 9, 2002
    Date of Patent: March 14, 2006
    Inventor: John F. Boon
  • Publication number: 20040219494
    Abstract: An authoring tool and method of use that allows the user to create sets of target multimedia learning material for use in computer-assisted education and computer-based training. The tool include a series of prompts to guide the user through the process, algorithms for the format of the material into a usable a form for various systems, and required database structure with populated tables. One variation includes two distinct features, including Talking Photo Software and Smart Cards. The authoring tool enables any user to create Talking Photos, by enabling the user to gather, collate and correlate multimedia assets for storage and retrieval. The authoring tool also enables any user similarly to create Smart Cards, which include features for determination of review timing, sequence and presentation modes, dependant on user profiles, which are based on data integral software developed over time, indicating which specific learning elements to target.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 6, 2004
    Publication date: November 4, 2004
    Inventor: John F. Boon
  • Publication number: 20030008267
    Abstract: The invention includes a teaching machine that presents questions to the user who responds with answers. Graded interval recall is accomplished by storing the exact time and date when the user learns a correct answer. The machine determines the presentation mode and review schedule for each unit according to the length of real time that has elapsed since the user learns the material. Precise timing is designed to bridge the threshold between short-term and long-term memory by interrupting default sequencing of material to review items at an exact preset interval from the time the user learned the material.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 9, 2002
    Publication date: January 9, 2003
    Inventor: John F. Boon
  • Patent number: 6447299
    Abstract: The invention includes a teaching machine that presents questions to the user who responds with answers. Graded interval recall is accomplished by storing the exact time and date when the user learns a correct answer. The machine determines the presentation mode and review schedule for each unit according to the length of real time that has elapsed since the user learns the material. Precise timing is designed to bridge the threshold between short-term and long-term memory by interrupting default sequencing of material to review items at an exact preset interval from the time the user learned the material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 6, 1999
    Date of Patent: September 10, 2002
    Inventor: John F. Boon
  • Patent number: 6022221
    Abstract: The invention includes a teaching machine that presents questions to the user who responds with answers. Graded interval recall is accomplished by storing the exact time and date when the user learns a correct answer. The machine determines the presentation mode and review schedule for each unit according to the length of real time that has elapsed since the user learns the material. Precise timing is designed to bridge the threshold between short-term and long-term memory by interrupting default sequencing of material to review items at an exact preset interval from the time the user learned the material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 17, 1998
    Date of Patent: February 8, 2000
    Inventor: John F. Boon