Physical programming toy

Details Physical programming toy Physical programming toy

2008-01-08

2008-01-08

Pezzuto, Robert E. (Department: 3714)

Education and demonstration

Language

Spelling, phonics, word recognition, or sentence formation

C446S091000, C700S245000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07316567

ABSTRACT:
A toy for teaching the logical thought process of computer programming has a plurality of stackable blocks with each block having a memory for the storage of at least one computer programming instruction. When the plurality of stackable blocks are mechanically stacked, a plurality of instructions are electrically connected forming a computer program. A main block is configured so that the plurality of stackable blocks can be mechanically stacked on the main block. A computer is electrically connected to receive the computer program. A robot is connected to the computer, with the computer controlling the robot in response to the computer program.

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Article entitled: “Tangible Computation Bricks: Building-Blocks for Physical Microworlds” by Timothy S. McNerney of the MIT Media Lab, posted at http://xenia.media.mit.edu/˜mcnerney/tangible-comp-bricks-review2.2.pdf, Sep. 11, 2000.
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Print out from the web regarding the Lego MyBot, entitled: “Raving Toy Maniac: Lego MyBot Helps Kids Learn High Tech”, Jul. 13, 2003.

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