HYBRID LEARNING KIT FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH DYSLEXIA

Abstract

HYBRID LEARNING KIT FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH DYSLEXIA The invention consists of an electronic circuit board comprising a main body (3) containing block slots (2) into which embossed letter blocks (1) produced by a 3D printer are placed; NFC tags (4) placed on the bases of the blocks and carrying digital identities; an NFC reader module (5) located inside the main body; and a microcontroller board (6); and a mobile interface / tablet (7) unit that communicates with the circuit board via USB OTG and provides visual and auditory output. The invention, in a single kit, will enable the matching of physical blocks with digital content thanks to NFC technology, to concretize the letter-sound relationship and appeal to tactile, visual and auditory senses simultaneously, and to provide instant feedback to the student in milliseconds with its block-based algorithm, thus supporting the phonological awareness processes of dyslexic individuals and offering a technology-supported, accessible alternative to traditional methods.

Description

1 TARIFF HYBRID LEARNING KIT FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH DYSLEXIA Technical Field to Which the Invention Relates: This invention is designed for children at risk of or diagnosed with specific learning disabilities (dyslexia) at the primary school level. Phonological awareness, sound-symbol 5, that students encounter in the reading and writing process. technology-assisted training aimed at overcoming matching, syllable, and word reading difficulties. It is related to the material. State of the Art: Standard curriculum materials used today in teaching literacy are abstract. Due to their inability to concretize the sound-symbol relationship, 10 individuals with dyslexia The materials used in education need to be diversified. Approaches such as multisensory structured language learning (Orton-Gillingham) are also on the market. tactile / visual aids such as rows, sandpaper letters, sand trays, and color-coded materials These include technological tools such as text-to-speech pens and audiobooks. platforms, smart card systems that narrate images (Tolkido), and various mobile 15 These practices are documented in the literature. In Türkiye, special programs are distributed to schools by the Ministry of National Education. Educational sets include tangible tools such as textured letters and reading windows. Patent and utility model applications directly related to the subject matter, filed worldwide. These are: US Patent Document No. US5813861A (Talking Phonics Interactive Learning Device): 20 This invention is a three-dimensional device designed for preschool children and children with reading / learning difficulties. and describes an interactive device consisting of tactile embossed letters. The device When the letters on it are touched, a voice synthesizer electronic circuit is activated. It presents the phonetic sounds of the letters or the entire word formed auditorily. However, this The system operates on a single, fixed surface, with independent physical blocks NFC 25 freely juxtaposed with technologies such as these, or connected to a mobile tablet interface. It does not possess flexible hybrid features such as those mentioned. US Patent Application No. US20240355224A1 (Systems and Methods for Correcting) Dyslexia and Other Reading Deficiencies: Treating dyslexia and similar reading deficiencies. to build and correct using the physical building blocks (blocks) of words. 30 It deals with a system that is implemented. The application concretizes word construction in individuals with dyslexia. It aims to help students overcome reading difficulties using bricks. However, the invention in question is more... It is based on the logic of mechanical jigsaw puzzles; supported by block-based coding and a system that provides the user with instant, real-time visual / auditory feedback from the screen within milliseconds It lacks smart technology integration. 35 Chinese Patent Document No. CN104575171A (English-Spelling Magic Cube Building Block): This document describes letter spelling and word memory skills that can also target dyslexic tendencies. The text refers to physical blocks in the form of cubes, intended for reinforcement. It also mentions audio and... 2 In this system, where consonants are located on different surfaces of the cube, a constructivist approach is used. Tactile learning is provided. However, this material is a completely physical tool, detached from the digital realm; It is faulty because it does not contain any microcontroller, NFC chip, or electronic sensor. will alert the student about letter arrangements or play a motivational sound when the letter arrangement is correct. It does not have an interactive algorithm. 5 US Patent Document No. US6535853B1 (System and method for dyslexia detection by (Analyzing spoken and written words): This application helps individuals with dyslexia to read and write. a tablet / screen that analyzes errors in voice and character production during the process It is related to the system. The correct phonemes (sound units) in digital format with sound recordings. It involves matching and performing error analysis on the user. A software-focused technological 10 Although it is a system, it will enable the student to participate in the process tactilely / kinesthetically, It does not offer a hardware-based tangible representation with physical blocks of characters. When these patents worldwide are examined, it is seen that physical letter blocks for dyslexia, phonological (sound-based) devices and software-based word analysis systems separately It appears that these technologies are being developed. However, NFC 15 combines all of these technologies into a single system. reader module, microcontroller board and 3D embossed independent letter blocks (USB OTG) (via) by connecting to a block-based mobile interface to the Turkish sound-based sentence method A suitable, cumulative spelling interactive hybrid learning kit is mentioned in the literature. It is not available. This developed system addresses the hardware-software disconnect in existing inventions. It offers an innovative solution that eliminates this problem. 20 Purpose of the Invention The aim of this invention is to help individuals with dyslexia recognize, combine sounds, and read syllables and words. Turkish sound-based sentences that will enable them to overcome the cognitive difficulties they experience in these processes a multisensory learning material (DOST) based on this method and working with NFC technology The invention is to develop a tablet-based system using physical letter blocks produced with a 3D printer. It aims to create a hybrid learning environment by integrating a mobile interface. The system, By simultaneously presenting a visual and auditory match the moment the student touches the letter to the reader. It provides instant feedback, thus offering a technology-supported, effective alternative to traditional methods. It offers an alternative. Explanation of the Figures: Figure 1: Appearance of the letter blocks and main body of the invention. Figure 2: Appearance of the electronic circuit diagram that constitutes the hardware of the invention. Figure 3: Appearance of the tablet application interface that constitutes the software for the invention. Explanation of references in figures 35 1. Letter blocks 2. Block slots 3 3. Main body 4. NFC tags 5. NFC reader module 6. Microcontroller board 7. Mobile interface / tablet 5 Detailed Description of the Invention The invention is based on embossed letter blocks (1) and the blocks on which these blocks are placed. It consists of a main body (3) in which the sockets (2) are located. Each letter block (1) NFC tags (4) that carry the unique digital identifier (UID) of that letter are placed externally on the base. It is placed in a way that it is not visible. The reading process is done inside the main body (3) 10 to implement a microcontroller board (6) (Arduino Mega) and an NFC reader module (5) is integrated. The visual and auditory output of the system is provided via a mobile interface / tablet (7). Microcontroller board (6), mobile via USB OTG (On-The-Go) technology By connecting to the interface / tablet (7), it acts as a bridge and thus the entire power requirement of the hardware is met. Power is supplied via the tablet without the need for an external battery. The invention's operating principle is based on the "Detect - Process - Provide Feedback" cycle. NFC When the reader module (5) detects a block of letters (1) placed in the slot, it retrieves the corresponding identification data. It reads and matches the visual / audio files in the database. Once a match is found, Within milliseconds, the image of the letter is displayed on the mobile interface / tablet (7) screen and simultaneously 20 The sound of the letter is played through the speaker. Thanks to the system's software algorithm, the block slots (2) The sound of each new block of letters added in sequence (1) is cumulative with the sound of the previous letter They are combined (for example, a + n = an) and then voiced. Additionally, they are generated using block-based coding. Thanks to the algorithm, the system audibly alerts the user when the wrong letter is placed in the slots. It alerts and provides instant motivational feedback when the correct word is formed. 25 How the invention can be applied to industry. The invention, which offers a technological solution to the problems mentioned above, is made of PLA, which is harmless to health. Hardware and standard electronics produced using 3D printing technology with filament. It consists of modules. In the education sector, it is used in support education rooms in schools. Individualized Education Plan 30, which can be made accessible to special education teachers. It was produced as a direct material alternative for dyslexic students within the scope of the Individualized Education Program (IEP). It is structured in a way that can be implemented.

Claims

4 REQUESTS 1. The invention is a hybrid learning material for dyslexic individuals, characterized by its embossed letters. a main body (3) in which block sockets (2) are located where the blocks (1) are placed, NFC tags (4) placed at the base of the blocks, inside the main body positioned NFC reader module (5), microcontroller board (6) and system 5 A mobile interface with an audio and visual output unit that communicates via USB OTG, It is that it has a tablet (7).

2. According to Claim 1, it is a hybrid learning material for individuals with dyslexia, and its characteristic is; letter ergonomic, embossed and tactile surface of blocks (1) produced with 3D printer It has a structure. 10 3. According to Claim 1, it is a hybrid learning material for individuals with dyslexia and its feature is; NFC. As soon as the reader module (5) detects the block placed in the block slot (2), by sending a signal to the mobile interface tablet (7) via the microcontroller board (6) the letter It displays an image on the screen and simultaneously plays the sound of the letter through the speaker.

4. According to claim 1, it is a hybrid learning material for individuals with dyslexia, and its characteristic is; system 15 The algorithm places each new block of letters (1) into the slots with the previous sound By cumulatively combining (for example; a + n = an) to produce sound, and thus... It provides feedback in accordance with the principles of sentence-based methodology.

5. According to claims 1, 2, 3 and 4, it is a hybrid learning material for individuals with dyslexia and its characteristic is; Thanks to its block-based coding structure, it verbally alerts the user when a letter is incorrectly placed. stimuli and motivational feedback when the correct word sequence is completed It has an interactive interface (7).

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