Versatile resource computer-based training system

a computer-based training system and virtual resource technology, applied in the field of computer-based training systems, can solve the problems of prohibitively expensive programming time, computer memory, and other scarce resources of conventional cbt systems, and achieve the effects of reducing the number of simultaneous actions of complex tasks such as call center operations or flight simulations, and reducing the number of simultaneous actions

a computer-based training system and virtual resource technology, applied in the field of computer-based training systems, can solve the problems of prohibitively expensive programming time, computer memory, and other scarce resources of conventional cbt systems, and achieve the effects of reducing the number of simultaneous actions of complex tasks such as call center operations or flight simulations, and reducing the number of simultaneous actions

US20060057551A1Inactive Publication Date: 2006-03-16KNOWLAGENT
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[0064] The present invention may be embodied in a network-based computer-based training (CBT) system configured to perform training simulations using versatile resources. For example, the CBT system presently sold under the name “StarTrainer” embodies many aspects of the invention as described in this specification. The resources used by StarTrainer are referred to as “versatile” resources because they are separately stored in memory and independently retrievable for display or play in association with multiple lessons. These versatile resources typically include lesson pages and separately stored data files that can be displayed or played in association with lessons or lesson pages, such as sound files, video files, and bit maps.

[0065] There are three main components of the StarTrainer CBT system: an audio server, which manages the voice portion of simulation; a courseware server, which manages the application portion of simulation; and authoring tools, which allow the creation of...

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A computer-based training (CBT) system using versatile resources to support multiple training scenarios in a multi-user environment. The CBT system includes an authoring program module accessible by a lesson designer to create a number of lessons. The CBT system includes one or more runner program modules accessible by lesson takers for running the lessons created with the authoring program module. The CBT system also includes a relational database accessible by the runner program modules and comprises administrative information and information for retrieving desired resources. The versatile resources reduce the memory storage requirements for a CBT system capable of supporting multiple training scenarios in a multi-user network environment. The CBT system realistically simulates multi-mode communication systems and implements progressive mentoring and voice-based progression methodologies.

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REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS [0001] The present application is a divisional of U.S. Non-Provisional patent application Ser. No. 09 / 638,771, filed Aug. 15, 2000, which claims priority to commonly-owned U.S. Provisional Patent Application Ser. Nos. 60 / 202,792, 60 / 202,613, and 60 / 202,789, each filed on May 9, 2000.TECHNICAL FIELD [0002] This invention relates generally to the field of computer-based training systems and, more particularly, to a computer-based training system in which a single stored copy of a versatile resource, such as a display page, bit map, audio file, or video file may be used to create instances of the resource “on the fly” for use in connection with multiple training lessons. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION [0003] Computer-based training (CBT) is an important aspect of employee and student training and evaluation for many types of applications. For example, CBT system is known to be a particularly effective method for training call center operators. Many other ...

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Application Information

Patent Timeline
16 Mar 2006
Publication
US20060057551A1
IPC
G09B3/00
CPC
G09B7/00
Inventors
VASHI, SNEHAL; WATERSON, ROB