Patent ID: 8655258
Filing Date: 2014-02-18
Classification: G09B,G10L

Abstract:
1. An electronic learning aid apparatus having a stand alone mode and a PC mode, comprising: a base unit including a worksheet surface configured to accept a printed activity worksheet, a sensor element positioned beneath the worksheet surface, a microprocessor, a cover configured to overlay the at least one activity worksheet when in a closed position, a code-reading device, a memory configured to store digital speech data and digital control data, a speech synthesizer and speaker configured to convert the digital speech data into audible human speech, an input device in electrical communication with the microprocessor and configured to permit a user to provide input to the apparatus, and a communication port configured to permit the electronic learning aid apparatus to communicate with a personal computer; and at least one printed activity worksheet including a code configured to identify the particular activity worksheet and associated digital speech data and digital control data; wherein the code reading device is configured to read the code from the at least one printed activity worksheet in response to the cover being placed in the closed position; wherein, when in stand-alone mode, the microprocessor is configured to execute, based upon the digital speech data and digital control data, an activity associated with the at least one worksheet identified by the read code; and wherein, when in PC mode, the microprocessor is configured to cause, via the communication port, the personal computer to execute the activity associated with the at least one activity worksheet identified by the read code.