DE19803874A1 - Audio-visual learning and examining or intelligence testing device - Google Patents

Abstract

The device has a casing (1) enclosing electronic components which can be switched between instruction, learning, examining and intelligence testing operating modes, with questions and answers obtained from a read/write memory fed to a video interface for a display monitor and selection of the correct answer from a number of possible alternatives via an operating field (5). The entered answers can be recorded, e.g. on a printer. The device has a system bus comprising an address bus, a data bus and a control bus, a microprocessor, a read/write memory, a BIOS-ROM, a video interface for a monitor and input/output devices. The monitor has a user/output display, an information display, a question field and answer fields. The device simultaneously enables connection of a keyboard interface and a drive circuit of a printer interface to connect a printer and a memory module. The keyboard interface has a start button, a menu circuit, a forwards button, a backwards button, a printer button, a console and a user mode switch.

Description

The invention relates to an electronic question and answer device in the knowledge or sub can be imparted, learned and tested as well as intelligence tests can be, the device both in the domestic area for appropriation and over testing of knowledge as well as in school for teaching, for example with questions coordinated with textbooks or for taking exams can be.

There are a large number of learning and test devices based on a question / answer system, Also known with an audiovisual character, where one question is asked by several offered answers the correct one must be found out. In OS 27 25 298 For example, a training device described in which the correct answer to a task in an answer field must be found. PS 29 26 420 deals with a question / answer game in which the correct answer must be entered. OS 32 01 305 and OS 33 32 869 contain learning / test devices based on the question / answer principle, in which only Exam questions are asked and a number of answers are offered for each question, under which the learner must determine the correct answer.

The well-known learning devices do not allow questions and answers to be presented in one demonstration mode (correct answer is demonstrated), learning mode (correct answer can be tried) and) or exam mode (correct answer must be given) and to allow or prohibit scrolling back and forth of the questions.

The invention has therefore set itself the task of a handy and above all light that means to create an intuitively operable device that has four operating modes, the demonstration mode, the learning mode, the examination mode and the intelligence test mode, so that in Demonstration mode through questioning and explanatory answer knowledge can be conveyed in learning mode by asking questions and trying to find the right answer active learner in the examination mode by asking questions and once giving the rich answer, the knowledge acquired can be checked.

This object of the invention is achieved by the configuration according to the Characteristic of claim 1 solved. Further advantageous configurations are the sub claims can be removed.

The object is achieved in that using a CPU and further, partly modified, characteristic assemblies of a PC the questions and their  associated response offers are stored in a memory module with additional attributes are so that they are each in the mode set for the corresponding attribute on the device mode appear on the display.

The advantages achieved with the invention are in particular that, for example, a Question with the associated answer offers can have one or more attributes, so that it can be called up in only one or in several operating modes.

The memory modules can be a ROM, EPROM, EEPROM or similar. Storage media included, which can only be read out or read out and rewritten. When using again writable memory modules, for example conventional photo memory cards from digital cameras or normal floppy disks, there is also the option of using the ones specified in test mode Save answers for the purpose of evaluation.

The programming of the memory module, that is, raising the questions with the related attributes and answer offers can be from the supplier, for example related Textbooks, or by the user using a PC and associated software, possibly via a Adapters to accommodate the module. To check or test the programming The device can simulate the memory module on the PC, which means that the structure is depicted in this way be that with a click of the mouse the corresponding buttons and switches are pressed comparable to the simulation of a calculator on a PC.

With textbooks, a memory module can correspond to each or several chapters the questions and answers are delivered with different attributes.

The memory modules can be copied by the user using a PC, with Ab deviation from the usual disk format of the above Adapter is used.

For example, a corresponding module from Examiners are created themselves, in which case all questions only the examination attracti but received. In addition, each question may have a time limit to answer it be provided. The test mode must be set on the device to carry out the test poses. The number of correct answers is shown in a control / result display field Questions compared to the total number of questions asked. It can be a point evaluation and percentage evaluation.

The four operating modes can preferably be indicated on the rear of the device brought switch set. Instead of the switch, a button can also be used, with which in  cyclical order the operating modes are run through, with the display of the active Mode in an information display field.

Via a printer port, which is also preferably attached to the back, through A hard copy is carried out at any time at the push of a button, i.e. the entire content of all displays fields or parts of the monitor can be printed out, which is another possibility for Evaluation of exams exists.

The questions and answers can be asked through text or graphics, voice, or sound output or film sequences are presented. This allows verbal, musika technical or film-technical questions and answers can be realized.

The previously mentioned examination mode also serves to carry out quiz-like questions / answers play on words because there is no difference to an examination procedure. In the Quiz games very often involve two players, one against the other other plays. To implement this application variant, the device has on the front side two sockets for connecting two small control panels with corresponding buttons to answer the questions. By inserting these control panels for the two games The original answer keys of the device and the device are overridden switches to quiz mode. The points achieved are separated for each player in the operating / result nis display field output.

Another operating mode of the device is the intelligence test mode. Here the Fra displayed or played with the associated answer offers that the intelligence own test attribute. Only one answer is correct, with a follow-up question given Answer or a time limit is asked. An evaluation is carried out internally and after completion an IQ value determined according to known methods is displayed for all questions.

The invention will be explained below using an exemplary embodiment.

It shows:

Fig. 1, the surface layout of the learning device with arrangement of the operating elements and display fields,

Fig. 2 is a rear view of the device with operating switch, and printer interface connector for power supply via a power supply,

Fig. 3 is a front view of the unit with the two sockets and control consoles on Implementation of quizzes with two players,

Fig. 4 is a side view of the apparatus with receiving a memory module,

Fig. 5 shows the block diagram for the technical realization of the device,

Fig. 6 is a question / answer-example, in the demonstration mode,

Fig. 7 is a question / answer-example in the learning mode,

Fig. 8 is a question / answer-example, in the test mode,

Fig. 9 is a question / answer-example in the quiz mode,

Fig. 10 is a question / answer-example in the intelligence test mode,

Fig. 11 is a programming sheet, that is, a tabular listing of question / answer examples with attribute, point and time limit assignment as a template for programming a memory module.

As can be seen from FIG. 1, all operating and display elements are accommodated in an individually configurable housing 1 . The device is switched on with the on / off switch 2 , which is combined with a control LED 3 to indicate the correct power supply. The power supply takes place via built-in rechargeable batteries and / or, as shown in FIG. 2, via a power supply unit which can be connected to the power socket 4 and which simultaneously recharges the rechargeable batteries. After switching on, the customary PC loading of the BIOS and the operating system takes place, after which the readiness for operation is indicated with a corresponding output in the operating / result display field 5 . If there is still no memory module 6 in the memory module receptacle 7 (see side view shown in FIG. 4), the output could be: "OK <insert memory module". If a memory module is already inserted, the message "OK <press start button" might appear. If the memory module 6 is a normal floppy disk, the memory module holder 7 is a floppy disk drive. The first task is called up from the memory module with the Start / New button 8 . This button can be pressed at any time during the demonstration, learning, exam / quiz or intelligence test process - the task cycle of the tasks in the memory module is restarted with the corresponding attribute, with points already collected or other evaluations be reset. Preferably on the back of the device, see Fig. 2, the operating mode switch 9 is attached. The set operating mode is permanently displayed on the information display field 10 . The operating mode switch can be designed as a slide switch with labeling of the switch positions or buttons for cyclical selection of the operating mode according to the display. In addition to the operating mode display, further information on the inserted memory module, such as module name, manufacturer, creation date and number of questions with the set operating mode attribute, can appear in the information display field 10 as a status display.

The task in the form of a text output, a still picture or a film sequence takes place in task field 11 , with a voice or sound output can also take place via a built-in speaker. In the five answer fields 12 with the associated selection buttons 13 , which have the designations a to e for the clear assignment of tasks and solutions from teaching materials, the answer offers are also displayed in the form of texts or still images or played as film sequences, whereby here sound can also be output after pressing a to e.

If the button belonging to the correct answer has been pressed, a green frame appears in the corresponding answer field; Answer fields with wrong solutions get a red frame after pressing the corresponding button. The demonstration mode is an exception; the correct answer is immediately framed in green. Instead of the illuminated frames in the answer fields, for example, a two-color LED in transparent caps of the selection buttons 13 could also be used to indicate the correct or wrong answer.

The device can also have a built-in microphone, so that, for example, to a Text response to learn a foreign language via a speech recognition comparison Pronunciation of the text response can be checked.

With the forward button 14 and back button 15 , the tasks set in the demonstration mode and learning mode can be browsed back and forth with the associated solutions. In the test / quiz mode and intelligence test mode, these buttons, which are expediently designed in a triangular shape, are ineffective. With the print button 16 , a PC-usual hardcopy printout can take place, that is, it is via the parallel Centronics printer interface 17, the entire content of all display fields or only the operating / result display field 5 and the information display field 10 at the time at the press of a button.

The display fields 5 , 10 , 11 and 12 can be from separate displays, for example in an LCD version, partially summarized displays or a continuous display, the optical separation of the fields being taken over by the display itself or housing parts.

When processing quiz questions for two people A and B as opponents, as shown in Fig. 3, two small control panels 19 , which also have the ant word buttons a to e, can be connected via the sockets 18 . The operating mode switch 9 must be in quiz tasks in the exam position. The task and solution offerings are carried out as well as when operated by one person via the corresponding fields 11 and 12 .

The device should therefore be set up so that both quiz players can easily see the task with the solutions. The player who first types in the correct answer on his control panel receives one or more points for more important questions. The points achieved are shown for each player in the control / result display field 5 .

Fig. 5 shows the block diagram of the combined learning, testing and intelligence testing device comprising the following assemblies: to the system bus 20, consisting of the address bus 21, data bus 22 and the control bus 23 are connected:

• the microprocessor 24 ,
• - The RAM 25 , that is, the read-write memory
• - the BIOS ROM 26
• the video interface 27 for the LCD monitor 28 , on which the operating / result display field 5 , the information display field 10 , the task field 11 and the response fields 12 are mapped, and
• - The input-output units 29 An input and output unit 29 enables connection
• the keyboard interface 30 for the start / new button 8 , the selection button 13 , the forward button 14 , the back button 15 , the print button 16 and the connection of the two control panels 19 ,
• - the operating mode switch 9 ,
• - The printer interface 17 for connecting a printer 31 , and
• - The memory module holder 7 for holding the memory module 6 .

The operating sequence and the possibilities of the device for each adjustable operating mode are described in more detail below with the aid of examples from the following programming sheet according to FIG. 11.

Demonstration mode:
Fig. 6 shows an example in the demonstration mode. The operating mode switch is in the position demonstrate (V), therefore only the questions from the memory module 6 are asked or played in the task field 11 that have the demonstration attribute, here the 3rd question with the V attribute. The correct solution appears framed in green in one of the answer fields 12 , the other answer fields show wrong answers, which are described in such a way that they might appear correct at first glance when reading or looking closely and should thus stimulate thought. After confirming the pre-button 14 , the next question appears with its answer. In the demonstration mode, the forward and back buttons 14 and 15 can be used to page forward or backward through the questions and associated answers. A point evaluation in the operating / result display field 5 is not provided.

Learning mode:
Fig. 7 shows an example in the learning mode. The operating mode switch is in the learning position (L), which means that only the questions from the memory module 6 that have the learning attribute are asked or played in the task field 11 , here the third question with the L attribute. Five answer offers appear in the answer fields 12 , only one answer being correct. By trying pressing the associated button 13 , the correct answer, the answer field of which is framed in green, can be found out. If the correct solution has been found, the next question may be asked, possibly with a slight delay before reading the answer again. In the learning mode as well as in the demonstration mode, the forward and back buttons 14 and 15 are effective. A point evaluation in control / event display field 5 is also not provided here.

Exam / Quiz mode:
Fig. 8 shows an example in the test mode. The operating mode switch is in the Exam / Quiz (P, Q) position, which means that only the questions that have the exam attribute are removed from the memory module. In the answer fields 12 , five solutions are offered, of which, as in the learning mode, only one is correct, which, however, now has to be specified with only one push of the associated push button 13 . The correctly specified solution appears in a green frame again, wrong answers are framed in red. After pressing a button or after a time limit for answering a question, the next task is presented. In the exam / quiz mode, buttons 14 and 15 are ineffective for scrolling forward and backward through the tasks. During the test process, the operating / result display field 5 always shows how many questions have been answered correctly or incorrectly so far, how many points have been achieved so far and what percentage this corresponds to.
If the device is used as a quiz game device for two opponents A and B, that is to say that the two control panels 19 are plugged in, only the questions with the examination attribute are played here. A corresponding example is shown in FIG. 9. On the basis of the inserted control panels, the device recognizes that the test questions are used for a quiz game and makes the associated modifications in the information field 10 and control / result display field 5 . The points that belong to the question are added to the player who first answered the question asked via his control panel. Each player has only one attempt. The next question is displayed after one of the players answered the question correctly, after both players answered the question incorrectly, or after a time limit. In the control / result display field 5 , a point-by-point evaluation takes place for each player during the game.

Intelligence test mode:
Fig. 10 shows an example of performing an intelligence test. The operating mode switch is in the Intelligence test (IQ) position, which means that only the questions with the intelligence test attribute are removed from the memory module. Of the five offered answers, the correct one has to be determined by pressing a key, whereby the correct solution appears framed in green for a short time, wrong answers are framed in red. After pressing the button or the time limit has expired, the next task appears. The forward / reverse buttons 14 and 15 are ineffective in the intelligence test mode. Even during the intelligence test, the operating / result display field 5 shows after each question how many questions have been answered correctly or incorrectly. After all intelligence test questions have been run through, the software determines the intelligence quotient and outputs it in operating / result display field 5 .

In all operating modes, the following messages are displayed in the information display field 19 :

• - Information about the memory module (name, manufacturer, date of creation),
• - the set operating mode, such as
• - the number of total tasks that will appear in the set operating mode.

Reference list

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casing

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On / off switch

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Control LED

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Power socket

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Operating / result display field

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Memory module

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Memory module intake

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Start / New button

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Operating modes switch

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Information display field

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Task field

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Answer field

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Selection button

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Forward button

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Back button

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Print button

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Printer interface

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Sockets

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Control panels

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System bus

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Address bus

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Data bus

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Control bus

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microprocessor

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CAME

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BIOS ROM

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Video interface

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monitor

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Input / output plant

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Keyboard interface

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printer

Claims (24)

1. Audiovisual learning, testing, quizzes and intelligence test device for switching, learning or testing of knowledge and teaching material and performing quizzes or intelligence tests using a personalized Gehäu ses (1) and commercially available electronic components characterized by that it has four operating modes, the "demonstration mode", the "learning mode", the "exam / quiz mode" and the "intelligence test mode" and the necessary block diagram is composed of the following modules for the selection of questions and answers with the corresponding attributes On a system bus ( 20 ) consisting of an address bus ( 21 ), a data bus ( 22 ) and a control bus ( 23 ) are a microprocessor ( 24 ), a read / write memory KAM ( 25 ), a BIOS ROM ( 26 ), a video interface ( 27 ) for a monitor ( 28 ) on which an operating / result display field ( 5 ), an information display field ( 10 ), a task field ( 11 ) and response fields ( 12 ) are shown, as well as input / output systems ( 29 ), which also connect a keyboard interface ( 30 ) for a start / new key ( 8 ), the selection switch ( 13 ) , a preloader ( 14 ), a back button ( 15 ), a print button ( 16 ) and the control panels ( 19 ) and a loading mode switch ( 9 ), a printer interface ( 17 ) for connecting a printer ( 31 ) and enable a memory module receptacle ( 7 ) for accommodating a memory module ( 6 ). 2. Audiovisual learning, testing, quiz and intelligence test device according to claim 1, characterized in that the operating mode switch ( 9 ) as a slide switch with labeling of the switch positions or as a button for cyclical selection of the operating modes with a corresponding display in the operating / Result display field ( 5 ) is executed. 3. Audiovisual learning, testing, quiz and intelligence test device according to claim 1 and 2, characterized in that the questions stored on the memory module with their associated five answers, one of which is correct, up to four attributes, the Demonstration attribute V, the learning attribute L, the exam / quiz attribute P and the intelligence test attribute IQ, so that only the questions with their associated answers appear on the monitor, whose attribute with the corresponding switch position of the Operating mode switch ( 9 ) match, so that a question appears either in only one mode or in several modes. 4. Audiovisual learning, testing, quiz and intelligence test device according to claim 1 to 3, characterized in that the memory module ( 6 ) is either a floppy disk or a memory card with a ROM, EPROM, EEPROM or the like storage media. 5. Audiovisual learning, testing, quiz and intelligence test device according to claim 1 to 4, characterized in that the memory module holder ( 7 ) is designed either as a disk drive or as a slot for receiving a memory card. 6. Audiovisual learning, testing, quiz and intelligence test device according to claim 1 to 4, characterized in that the memory module by means of a PC and associated Software, possibly via an adapter, programmed to accept the memory card becomes. 7. Audiovisual learning, testing, quiz and intelligence test device according to claim 1 to 3 and 6, characterized in that the questions on the memory module ( 6 ) located besides their attributes also have a time limit for answering the questions which is only effective in the exam / quiz mode or in the intelligence test mode. 8. Audiovisual learning, testing, quiz and intelligence test device according to claim 1 to 3 and 6, characterized in that the questions on the memory module ( 6 ) located besides their attributes can also have points for weighting, which only can be evaluated in exam / quiz mode or in intelligence test mode. 9. Audiovisual learning, testing, quiz and intelligence test device according to claim 1, characterized in that the device via a monitor, for example in an LCD version, with an operating / result display field ( 5 ), an information display field ( 10 ) , a task field ( 11 ) and, for example, five answer fields ( 12 ), these fields consisting of separate or partially summarized displays or a continuous display and the visual separation between the fields partially or completely by the display itself or by housing parts he follows. 10. Audiovisual learning, testing, quiz and intelligence test device according to claim 1 and 9, characterized in that a printer can be closed via a printer interface ( 17 ), via which at any time after actuation of the print button ( 16 ) Whole monitor content or parts thereof, for example the control / result display field ( 5 ) and the information display field ( 10 ), can be printed out. 11. Audiovisual learning, testing, quiz and intelligence test device according to claim 1 and 9, characterized in that by the control / result display field ( 5 ), in particular after switching on the device, both instructions for operation and he results to be spent. 12. Audiovisual learning, testing, quiz and intelligence test device according to claim 1 and 9, characterized in that the information display field ( 10 ) includes both the characteristic data belonging to the inserted memory module and the operating mode set and the number of operating modes related questions are readable. 13. Audiovisual learning, testing, quiz and intelligence test device according to claim 1 and 9, characterized in that by the task field ( 11 ) the tasks either in the form of a text output, image / graphic output or film sequence are output ben, these can be supplemented by a built-in loudspeaker. 14. Audiovisual learning, testing, quiz and intelligence test device according to claim 1 and 9, characterized in that the device has, for example, five answer fields ( 12 ) in which the answers to the question asked in the form of a text or Image / graphic output can be output. 15. Audiovisual learning, testing, quiz and intelligence test device according to claim 1, 9 and 14, characterized in that the Pronunciation of a text response, for example to learn a foreign language, about a speech recognition comparison can be checked. 16. Audiovisual learning, testing, quiz and intelligence test device according to claim 1, 5 and 14, characterized in that for each answer field ( 12 ) includes a selection button ( 13 ) suitable names. 17. Audiovisual learning, testing, quiz and intelligence test device according to the previously going claims, characterized in that in the learning, exam / quiz or Intelligence test mode when the selection belonging to the correct answer is activated the corresponding answer field is marked as correct. 18. Audiovisual learning, testing, quiz and intelligence test device according to the previously going claims, characterized in that in the learning, exam / quiz or Intelligence test mode when pressing an off belonging to a wrong answer the corresponding answer field is marked as wrong. 19. Audiovisual learning, testing, quiz and intelligence test device according to the preceding claims, characterized in that in demonstration mode without actuation of a selection button ( 13 ) the correct answer appears immediately marked and with the pre-button ( 14 ) the next task is demonstrated. 20. Audiovisual learning, testing, quiz and intelligence test device according to the preceding claims, characterized in that in the demonstration or learning mode with the forward button ( 14 ) and the back button ( 15 ) a forward and Scrolling back through the questions and related answers is possible. 21. Audiovisual learning, testing, quiz and intelligence test device according to the preceding claims, characterized in that in the learning mode the correct answer can be found by trying pressing the buttons ( 13 ) belonging to the answer fields ( 12 ). 22. Audiovisual learning, testing, quiz and intelligence test device according to the previously going claims, characterized in that in testing or intelligence testmode the right answer to the task at the push of a button must be found out. 23. Audiovisual learning, testing, quiz and intelligence test device according to the previously going claims, characterized in that in the examination mode after or an evaluation takes place during the passage of all questions. 24. Audiovisual learning, testing, quiz and intelligence test device according to the preceding claims, characterized in that the device is also used in the test mode as a quiz game device, for the opponents A and B via the sockets ( 18 ) the control panels ( 19 ) are inserted with their selection buttons so that the selection buttons ( 13 ) of the device become ineffective. 25. Audiovisual learning, testing, quiz and intelligence test device according to claim 1 to 24, characterized in that regardless of the set operating mode, the start / new button ( 8 ) can be actuated at any time, so that a restart of the tasks cycle occurs and evaluations are reset.