Device for learning or teaching computer programming
US12315385B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 30, 2021 |
| Grant date | May 27, 2025 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 28, 2044 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG09B19/0053
- WIPO fieldControl
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A device for learning or teaching computer programming and, more specifically, the steps of executing consecutive computer source lines. The device includes an enclosure containing a source code panel having printed lines of source code visible through a first window in the enclosure and a see-through coding line bar movable across the source code panel to draw the user's attention to each consecutive line of source code being examined. A user-operable control is mounted in the device and is connected to the coding line bar such that movement of the user-operable control mechanically moves the coding line bar across the source code panel to sequentially highlight each consecutive line of code. A comment member and/or a console panel displaying comments and/or output relative to the specific line of code being examined may be movably mounted within the enclosure and be visible through a respective window in the enclosure.
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