Patent ID: 6729882
Filing Date: 2004-05-04
Classification: G09B

Abstract:
A method of selecting words and phonetic data for self-directed study of the sound patterns associated with words by an individual with some knowledge of the subject, comprising the steps of:(1) displaying on a computer monitor a visual display, called a Form, with a plurality of visual input devices correlated with a plurality of word groups; (2) selecting a word group; (3) selecting output of either (1) count data types on words and phonetic parameters correlated with a plurality of syllable types or (2) word lists and associated phonetic data from a plurality of word types; (4) providing inputs to guide and constrain the search for count data types and word and phonetic data; (5) providing an input to constrain count and word list output data corresponding with word grade skill levels; (6) displaying a plurality of either count data types or word types and phonetic data based on the selections and inputs of steps (2) through (5): (7) creating files of selected word lists and phonetic spellings for immediate viewing or archive storage for later viewing; (8) creating a command input to obtain pronunciation and/or pronunciation and definition of a selected displayed word; (9) selecting displayed word lists and phonetic data to make printed outputs; (10) reviewing the displayed data on the computer monitor and iteratively altering selections and inputs of steps (2) through (5) to gain further insight on word sound patterns; (11) responding with revised display data based on inputs of step (10); and (12) selecting a navigation input to move to another word group or to close the display if the learning session is complete.