NL1029007C2 - Automatic instruction device for e.g. driving simulator user, comprises virtual assistant and interface modules connected via network - Google Patents

Abstract

A virtual assistant module (A) and an interface module (B) are connected to each other via an open or closed network and can be physically and geographically separate. The device digitalizes analogue human behaviour and provides automatic assistance to a user (C), e.g. instructions for carrying out procedures. Digital instructions are provided for giving feedback. The device operates in real time and automatically adapts the instructions to digitalized behaviour and stored knowledge.

Description

Device for automatic instruction

The unique finding relates to a device that can be used to provide automated instruction for performing operations such as procedures. Existing devices for procedure training are characterized by the lack of automatic instruction. A person is necessary to give instruction. Purpose of | the finding is to replace human assistance such as instruction by a device.

The unique finding relates to a device with which analogue human behavior is digitized, instructions are automatically calculated and digital instructions are converted into observable analogue instructions (feedback).

The device is made up of 2 modules that together form a system (Fig. 1). Module Ά is the so-called 'Virtual Assistant', Module 15 B is the so-called 'Interface'.

Module A consists of hardware, software and data and includes various components that work together (Fig. 2). Component 1 is the so-called 'Computer'. The Computer processes data. The Computer communicates with Module B, via Component 4, an Input Output Device 20 (Fig. 3). Component 2 is the so-called 'intelligence', the

Intelligence includes knowledge about the curriculum, the circumstances, the user, the communication and the methodology. Component 3 is 'Data Storage'. Data Storage includes all stored and produced information for and originating from; component 1, 2, 5 and 6.

The components can be physically separated. The components exchange information between each other via an open and / or closed network.

The Module Interface (B) is a mechanism and / or structure, such as for example a car or room, that communicates in real-time with Module A via component 4 (input output 30 device) (fig. 3). The mechanism and / or structure is for the benefit of of the registration of User C equipped with one or more registration components (5), such as electronic meters, sensors and image recognition. For communication (feedback) with User C, Module B is equipped with one or more communication components (6), such as image projection, tactile mechanics and audio.

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The device automatically instructs User C (f) via component 6. For this, the device registers User C (g) with component 5. The behavior of user C is digitized. The 5 digital registration information is passed on to Component 4.

Component 4 passes on the registration information (b) to Module Ά via an open and or closed network. Component 1 activates the intelligence and passes on the registration data. Component 2 ί processes the data based on knowledge from Component 3 (h).

10 New knowledge is recorded in the Data Storage (h). The intelligence determines on the basis of the registration data and knowledge whether the user needs instruction. If this is the case, the Intelligence sends communication data (f) to Module B (c) via component 1.

The communication data is passed on to component 6 via component 4 (i). Component 6 passes on the communication data to the User C

(f). The digital data is converted into observable analogue information. User C uses the communication data to test his behavior and possibly change it. The process then repeats itself.

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Application of the device are diverse. The device can be used to teach procedures and automatically assist the user in the daily execution of actions such as procedures. For example, the application for teaching driving skills in a simulator and guiding the driver while driving on the road. In the first case the mechanism of Module B is a driving simulator and in the second case a car. While driving in the car, Module A uses knowledge of, for example, a route navigation system for environmental information.

User knowledge can be taken from, for example, component 3 of the row simulator. The user can also use a central component 3 for the driving simulator and the car. The advantage of this is that knowledge in component 3 is optimally used and therefore better instruction can be given by the device.

35 Another application is a device for guiding the elderly so that they can live independently longer at home. The device checks whether the elder performs the procedures properly and gives instructions if necessary. In the elderly, accelerated wear occurs 1029007 3 in the correct execution of procedures. The rooms of the house are in this case part of Module B.

Another application is the use of the device for entertainment. In this case, the device is arranged such that the instruction contributes to the visitor's experience.

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Claims (9)

1 The patent concerns a device for automatic instruction. 2 The device forms a whole that consists of 2 integrated modules. The Virtual Assistant and the Interface 3 The modules and their components are connected to each other through an open or closed network and can be used physically and geographically separately. 4 The device digitizes analogue human behavior. 5 The device automatically calculates assistance for the user such as instructions for performing procedures. 10. The device converts digital instruction into observable analog instruction (feedback). 7 The device works real-time. 8 The device automatically adjusts the instruction for digitized behavior and stored knowledge. 15. The device replaces human instruction and assistance. 1029007