[1] The present disclosure relates, in general, to an aid for remote teaching. In particular, the present disclosure relates to an apparatus that facilitates remote sharing of contents on a writing board.

BACKGROUND
[2] Background description includes information that may be useful in understanding the present invention. It is not an admission that any of the information provided herein is prior art or relevant to the presently claimed invention, or that any publication specifically or implicitly referenced is prior art.
[3] During the online teaching/learning, students feel isolated because there is no face to face interaction with the teacher. The students are not able to witness the instructor and the gestures of the instructor, and they are in passive learning mode. Further, the teacher also feels as if he is taking a non-interactive session. Moreover, the teacher is unable to teach step by step and also cannot take the personal query of the students. Specifically, in mathematics and Physics, stepwise solving makes the class more interactive and effective.
[4] There is, therefore, a requirement in the art for a means to facilitate face-to-face interaction with a teacher during remote teaching.

OBJECTS OF THE DISCLOSURE
[5] A general object of the present disclosure is to provide an apparatus to aid remote teaching.
[6] Another object of the present disclosure is to provide an apparatus that is portable.
[7] Another object of the present disclosure is to provide an apparatus that is easy to operate.
[8] Another object of the present disclosure is to provide an apparatus that is economical.

SUMMARY
[9] The present disclosure relates, in general, to an aid for remote teaching. In particular, the present disclosure relates to an apparatus that facilitates remote sharing of contents on a writing board.
[10] The present disclosure provides an apparatus for aiding remote teaching, the apparatus including: a frame with a quadrilateral geometry adapted to be placed horizontally against a surface; a writing surface adapted to be removably coupled to the frame at a first edge of the frame, and in a vertical direction, the writing surface being at least partially transparent such that content on a front face of the writing surface and objects in front of the front face of the writing surface are at least partially visible on a back face of the writing surface; a reflecting surface adapted to be removably coupled to the frame at a first corner of the frame, and in a vertical direction such that the reflecting surface is configured to at least partially reflect an image of the back face of the writing surface, wherein the reflecting surface is provided at an angle to the face of the writing surface; and an image capture device positioned such that it is configured to capture image received from the reflecting surface, wherein the content on a front face of the writing surface and the objects in front of the front face of the writing surface are transmitted through the writing surface and subsequently reflected from the reflecting surface, and wherein the image capture device is configured to capture the reflected images to facilitate capture of content on front face of the writing surface.
[11] In an embodiment, the frame can include one or more compartments, which are adapted to store the writing surface and the reflecting surface when the writing surface and the reflecting surface are uncoupled from the frame.
[12] In another embodiment, the apparatus can include one or more covers to cover the one or more compartments.
[13] In another embodiment, the frame can include grooves to accommodate fitment of the writing surface and the reflecting surface.
[14] In another embodiment, the apparatus can include a handle to facilitate handling of the apparatus.
[15] In another embodiment, the apparatus can include a tripod to adjust height at which the image capture device is placed.
[16] In another embodiment, the frame can be made of a lightweight and durable material selected from any or a combination of wood, plastic, metal, and alloy.
[17] In another embodiment, the writing surface can be made of a transparent material selected from any or a combination of glass, plastic, and composites.
[18] In another embodiment, the reflecting surface can be made of a reflecting material such as glass, metal, and alloy.
[19] In another embodiment, the image capture device can be configured to transmit the captured images to a remote server.
[20] Various objects, features, aspects, and advantages of the inventive subject matter will become more apparent from the following detailed description of preferred embodiments, along with the accompanying drawing figures in which like numerals represent like components.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS
[21] The accompanying drawings are included to provide further understanding of the present disclosure and are incorporated in and constitute a part of this specification. The drawings illustrate exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure and, together with the description, serve to explain the principles of the present disclosure. The diagrams are for illustration only, which thus is not a limitation of the present disclosure.
[22] FIG. 1A illustrates an exemplary representation of an apparatus for aiding remote teaching, in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure.
[23] FIG. 1B illustrates an exemplary 3D model representation of an apparatus for aiding remote teaching, in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure.
[24] FIG. 2A illustrates an exemplary representation of top view of the proposed apparatus for aiding remote teaching, in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure.
[25] FIG. 2B illustrates an exemplary 3D model representation of top view of the proposed apparatus for aiding remote teaching, in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure.
[26] FIG. 3 illustrates an exemplary representation of the apparatus in a closed state, in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[27] The following is a detailed description of embodiments of the disclosure depicted in the accompanying drawings. The embodiments are in such detail as to clearly communicate the disclosure. However, the amount of detail offered is not intended to limit the anticipated variations of embodiments; on the contrary, the intention is to cover all modifications, equivalents, and alternatives falling within the spirit and scope of the present disclosure as defined by the appended claims.
[28] The present disclosure relates, in general, to an aid for remote teaching. In particular, the present disclosure relates to an apparatus that facilitates remote sharing of contents on a writing board.
[29] The present disclosure provides an apparatus for aiding remote teaching, the apparatus including: a frame with a quadrilateral geometry adapted to be placed horizontally against a surface; a writing surface adapted to be removably coupled to the frame at a first edge of the frame, and in a vertical direction, the writing surface being at least partially transparent such that content on a front face of the writing surface and objects in front of the front face of the writing surface are at least partially visible on a back face of the writing surface; a reflecting surface adapted to be removably coupled to the frame at a first corner of the frame, and in a vertical direction such that the reflecting surface is configured to at least partially reflect an image of the back face of the writing surface, wherein the reflecting surface is provided at an angle to the face of the writing surface; and an image capture device positioned such that it is configured to capture image received from the reflecting surface, wherein the content on a front face of the writing surface and the objects in front of the front face of the writing surface are transmitted through the writing surface and subsequently reflected from the reflecting surface, and wherein the image capture device is configured to capture the reflected images to facilitate capture of content on front face of the writing surface.
[30] In an embodiment, the frame can include one or more compartments, which are adapted to store the writing surface and the reflecting surface when the writing surface and the reflecting surface are uncoupled from the frame.
[31] In another embodiment, the apparatus can include one or more covers to cover the one or more compartments.
[32] In another embodiment, the frame can include grooves to accommodate fitment of the writing surface and the reflecting surface.
[33] In another embodiment, the apparatus can include a handle to facilitate handling of the apparatus.
[34] In another embodiment, the apparatus can include a tripod to adjust height at which the image capture device is placed.
[35] In another embodiment, the frame can be made of a lightweight and durable material selected from any or a combination of wood, plastic, metal, and alloy.
[36] In another embodiment, the writing surface can be made of a transparent material selected from any or a combination of glass, plastic, and composites.
[37] In another embodiment, the reflecting surface can be made of a reflecting material such as glass, metal, and alloy.
[38] In another embodiment, the image capture device can be configured to transmit the captured images to a remote server.
[39] FIG. 1A illustrates an exemplary representation of an apparatus for aiding remote teaching, in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure.
[40] FIG. 1B illustrates an exemplary 3D model representation of an apparatus for aiding remote teaching, in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure.
[41] Referring to FIGs. 1A and 1B, the apparatus 100 includes a frame 102 that can be placed on any horizontal surface. The surface may be at any height from the ground. In an exemplary embodiment, the frame 102 may be of any polygonal shape such as any quadrilateral. The frame 102 may be made of any lightweight and durable material such as wood, plastic, metal, alloys etc.
[42] In another embodiment, the apparatus 100 can include a writing surface 104 that is at least partially transparent such that any content written on the writing surface 104 can be visible through thickness of the writing surface 104. The writing surface 104 (herein, also referred to as “board”) can be made of material such as plastic, glass, composites etc.
[43] In another embodiment, the board 104 is adapted to be removably fitted to the frame 102 such that the board 104 is in a vertical direction when the frame 102 is horizontally placed.
[44] In an exemplary embodiment, the board 104 is fitted to the frame 102 along a first edge of the frame 102. The first edge can be configured with a groove or slot, where the board 104 may be fitted onto the frame 102.
[45] In another embodiment, the apparatus 100 can include a reflecting surface 106 that is adapted to at least partially reflect an image incident on the reflecting surface 106. The reflecting surface 106 (herein, also referred to as “mirror”) is adapted to be removably fitted onto the frame 102 such that the mirror 106 is in a vertical direction when the frame 102 is horizontally placed.
[46] In another embodiment, the mirror 106 is fitted on the frame 102 such that the mirror 106 reflects the board 104. The mirror 106 is fitted to the frame 102 at a first corner of the frame 102. The first corner can be configured with a groove or slot, where the mirror 106 may be fitted onto the frame 102.
[47] In an exemplary embodiment, the mirror 106 is placed at an angle to the board 104 such that an image of the reflected board is displaced by the angle. In an exemplary embodiment, the angle is about 45 degrees with respect to the board 104.
[48] In an exemplary embodiment, the mirror 106 may be any reflecting surface made of glass, metal, alloys etc.
[49] In another embodiment, the apparatus 100 may include an image capture device 108 such as a camera, which is adapted to capture a stream of images, or video. The image capture device 108 is placed such that it receives images from the mirror 106. In an exemplary embodiment, the image capture device 108 is placed opposite the face of the mirror 108.
[50] The apparatus 100 is adapted for broadcasting the images constructed on the board 104. The images from the image capture device 108 may be transmitted to any remote location such as a server or a cloud via any wired or wireless transmitting means known in the art.
[51] A user of the apparatus 100 can write, draw, or add any content at a front face of the board 104, which are transmitted through the thickness of the board 104 to be visible at a back surface of the board 104. The image at the back surface is inverted with respect to the image at the front surface. The inverted image is then reflected by the mirror 106, where the inverted image is restored to its original orientation. The image received from the mirror 106 is captured by the image capture device and is broadcast to the remote server. Additionally, an image of the user may also be transmitted through the board 104 and to the mirror 106, from where it is captured by the image capture device 108 and transmitted.
[52] In an exemplary embodiment, the frame 102 is a portable, closable box.
[53] In another exemplary embodiment, the frame 102 can include one or more compartments (110-1, 110-2…110-N; herein, collectively, and individually designated 110), which are adapted to store the board 104 and the mirror 106 when they are not being used.
[54] In another exemplary embodiment, the apparatus 100 can include one or more lids or covers (refer FIG. 3), which are configured to cover the compartments 110 when the apparatus 100 is not being used.
[55] In another exemplary embodiment, the apparatus 100 can include a handle 112, which can be used to carry the apparatus 100.
[56] In another embodiment, the apparatus 100 can include a tripod stand 114, which can be used to maintain a required height for the image capture device 108 in order that the image capture device 108 may receive the images from the mirror 106.
[57] FIG. 2A illustrates an exemplary representation of top view of the proposed apparatus for aiding remote teaching, in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure.
[58] FIG. 2B illustrates an exemplary 3D model representation of top view of the proposed apparatus for aiding remote teaching, in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure.
[59] Referring to FIGs. 2A and 2B, the proposed apparatus 100 illustrates positioning of the board 104 and the mirror 106 on the frame 102 of the apparatus. The mirror 106 may be inclined to the board 104 at an angle of about 45 degrees. The image capture device 108 may be positioned such that it received images from the mirror 106. The apparatus may include the one or more compartments 110, and the handle 112.
[60] FIG. 3 illustrates an exemplary representation of the apparatus in a closed state, in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure. When the apparatus 100 is not in use, the board 104 and mirror 106 of the apparatus 100 may be dismantled and placed in the one or more compartments 110. The compartments may then be covered by a cover or lid 302.
[61] While the foregoing describes various embodiments of the invention, other and further embodiments of the invention may be devised without departing from the basic scope thereof. The scope of the invention is determined by the claims that follow. The invention is not limited to the described embodiments, versions or examples, which are included to enable a person having ordinary skill in the art to make and use the invention when combined with information and knowledge available to the person having ordinary skill in the art.

ADVANTAGES OF THE DISCLOSURE
[62] The present disclosure provides an apparatus to aid remote teaching.
[63] The present disclosure provides an apparatus that is portable.
[64] The present disclosure provides an apparatus that is easy to operate.
[65] The present disclosure provides an apparatus that is economical.

Claims:1. An apparatus for aiding remote teaching, said apparatus (100) comprising:
a frame (102) with a quadrilateral geometry adapted to be placed horizontally against a surface;
a writing surface (104) adapted to be removably coupled to the frame (102) at a first edge of the frame (102), and in a vertical direction, the writing surface (104) being at least partially transparent such that content on a front face of the writing surface (104) and objects in front of the front face of the writing surface (104) are at least partially visible on a back face of the writing surface (104);
a reflecting surface (106) adapted to be removably coupled to the frame (102) at a first corner of the frame (102), and in a vertical direction such that the reflecting surface (106) is configured to at least partially reflect an image of the back face of the writing surface (104), wherein the reflecting surface (106) is provided at an angle to the face of the writing surface (104); and
an image capture device (108) positioned such that it is configured to capture image received from the reflecting surface (106),
wherein content on the front face of the writing surface (104)and objects in front of the front face of the writing surface (104) are transmitted through the writing surface (104) and subsequently reflected from the reflecting surface (106), and
wherein the image capture device (108) is configured to capture the reflected images to facilitate capture of content on front face of the writing surface (104).
2. The apparatus as claimed in claim 1, wherein the frame (102) comprises one or more compartments (110), which are adapted to store the writing surface (104) and the reflecting surface (106) when the writing surface (104) and the reflecting surface (106) are uncoupled from the frame (102).
3. The apparatus as claimed in claim 2, wherein the apparatus (100) comprises one or more covers (302) to cover the one or more compartments (110).
4. The apparatus as claimed in claim 1, wherein the frame (102) comprises grooves to accommodate fitment of the writing surface (104) and the reflecting surface (106).
5. The apparatus as claimed in claim 1, wherein the apparatus (100) comprises a handle (112) to facilitate handling of the apparatus (100).
6. The apparatus as claimed in claim 1, wherein the apparatus (100) comprises a tripod (114) to adjust height at which the image capture device (108) is placed.
7. The apparatus as claimed in claim 1, wherein the frame (102) is made of a lightweight and durable material selected from any or a combination of wood, plastic, metal, and alloy.
8. The apparatus as claimed in claim 1, wherein the writing surface (104) is made of a transparent material selected from any or a combination of glass, plastic, and composites.
9. The apparatus as claimed in claim 1, wherein the reflecting surface (106) is made of a reflecting material such as glass, metal, and alloy.
10. The apparatus as claimed in claim 1, wherein the image capture device (108) is configured to transmit the captured images to a remote server.