Patent ID: 6416326
Filing Date: 2002-07-09
Classification: G09B

Abstract:
A method for operating a multi-purpose learning system, comprising the steps of:entering a standby mode of the system when a main body of the system is turned on; reading data from a picture book cartridge inserted in the main body of the system; outputting to an audio/visual output unit a starting visual display including an icon for each displayable page of the picture book at a fixed predetermined position on the audiovisual output unit, and outputting sound corresponding to the starting visual display; when a page icon is selected, outputting to the audiovisual output unit a visual display of the selected page of the picture book with the page number icons for all of the displayable pages of the picture book superimposed at the fixed predetermined positions on the visual display of the selected page, and outputting sound corresponding to the selected page of the book; and when a return icon displayed on the audiovisual output unit is selected, outputting to the audiovisual output unit the starting visual display including an icon for each displayable page of the picture book at a fixed determined position on the audiovisual output unit, and outputting sound corresponding to the starting visual display.