Eric B Spencer

US Patent:

20060223042, Oct 5, 2006

Filed:

May 18, 2005

Appl. No.:

11/131866

Inventors:

John Epler - Evanston IL, US
Michael Vanrooyen - Wayland MA, US
Eric Spencer - Chicago IL, US
Ron Elfenbein - Annapolis MD, US

International Classification:

G09B 7/00

US Classification:

434323000

Abstract:

A coaching device and method for providing emergency medical care instructions is shown. The device can include a memory, an audio input, an audio output, a visual display, and a processor. The memory stores a file set made up of multiple question files. The question files include audio data representing a spoken question, at least one valid answer proposed for the question, and visual material. The visual material can be a text version of the question or a valid answer or a visual illustration of the subject matter of the question. Each question file is linked with at least one other question file. A program manages the question files by playing a question, detecting a spoken valid answer to the spoken question, and loading another question file linked to the detected answer. The modular set of interrelated questions provides the rescuer with highly interactive instructions.