Keyboard attachment system and method for keyboard training
US4190967A · kind A · utility
Inventors
Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 12, 1978 |
| Grant date | Mar 4, 1980 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 12, 1998 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG09B13/04
- WIPO fieldControl
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A student learning to use a keyboard device is given brief instruction and then uses the keyboard. The instruction includes a final predetermined key or keyboard element manipulation, which completes instructions to signal the initiation of new instructions. The instructions and operational signals can be recorded together on a two-track record, such as magnetic tape, so that the instructions are coordinated with the system actuating signals. The system is manually started and introductory material is presented from the record. After instructions are given, a signal starts a clock to measure the elapsed time for performance of instructions. The clock is terminated by a system actuating signal following execution of the last instruction. In the preferred system, actuation of the predetermined key will initiate the record drive which will be stopped after each unit of instruction is given by an appropriate signal on the other track, different from the ones actuating the clock. Thus, student controlled responses combined with accurate timing of the activities completed is achieved.
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