Patents by Inventor Shawn G. Coville

Shawn G. Coville 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).

  • System, method and computer-readable medium for generating user interfaces used in connection with a system for computer-based training
    Publication number: 20040049549
    Abstract: Methods and Systems for training a user regarding controlling a device. Through these methods and systems a user may remotely access a device in order to perform an assignment or task designed to train the user in the operation of the device. The user is able to access the devices through a user computer that is remotely connected to a pod controller. This connection may traverse a Internet or Intra-net, or it may be a direct connection. The pod controller receives device control information sent from the user and translates it so it can be directly fed into the device, thus, providing the user with actual control over the device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 3, 2003
    Publication date: March 11, 2004
    Inventors: Terrance C. Slattery, Shawn G. Coville, Gregory R. Long, Karl J. Schmidt, Kenneth C.M. Stevenson, Mark W. Decker, M. Tylor Burton, Lawrence F. Galvin, James L Boney
  • Methods and apparatus for computer based training relating to devices
    Patent number: 6514085
    Abstract: Methods and Systems for training a user regarding controlling a device. Through these methods and systems a user may remotely access a device in order to perform an assignment or task designed to train the user in the operation of the device. The user is able to access the devices through a user computer that is remotely connected to a pod controller. This connection may traverse a Internet or Intra-net, or it may be a direct connection. The pod controller receives device control information sent from the user and translates it so it can be directly fed into the device, thus, providing the user with actual control over the device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 30, 1999
    Date of Patent: February 4, 2003
    Assignee: Element K Online LLC
    Inventors: Terrance C. Slattery, Shawn G. Coville
  • Methods and apparatus for computer training relating to devices using a resource control module
    Publication number: 20020086275
    Abstract: Methods and Systems for training a user regarding controlling a device using a Resource Control Module. Through these methods and systems a user may remotely access a device in order to perform an assignment or task designed to train the user in the operation of the device. The user is able to access the devices through a user computer that is remotely connected to a Resource Control Module that may include a proxy. The Resource Control Module may also include a module for accepting overhead commands using a generic set of instructions from an external system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 31, 2000
    Publication date: July 4, 2002
    Inventors: James L. Boney, Terrance C. Slattery, Shawn G. Coville