TECHNICAL FIELD
[001] The present disclosure relates to the field of providing learning and guidance to learners in implementation and verification of electronic circuit designs. More particularly, the present disclosure relates to an augmented reality (AR) based learning system and method for providing guidance to learners in learning and verifying implementation of electronic circuit designs automatically.
BACKGROUND
[002] 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.
[003] Typically, learning and teaching steps are important for learners in order to improve their knowledge in respective educational fields. Conventionally, many teachers follow a various traditional methods of teaching where they use the approach of “chalk and talk”. However, most of the students may feel bored if the teaching of a particular topic continues for more than few minutes. Further, it is difficult for teachers as well to reach out to each student for identifying whether he/she is learning or not. Therefore, there is a requirement to implement smart teaching technologies such as flipped learning etc. in the education system. This can reduce the burden on teachers as well.
[004] Already, the implementation of technology in education led to the smart and/or digital classrooms etc. The learning through visualization may have more impact and significance than that of theoretical learning. In electronic circuit design, many learners and/or students may face many issues in reducing complex electronic circuits to respective simpler forms. The learners might have problems in understanding the circuits and theorems associated with the circuits in order to simplify them, and in obtaining numerical results corresponding to the circuits. The main reason for the above-mentioned problems is the lack of strong technical in-depth knowledge in students or learners in order to design both simple and complex electronic circuits. Even after having sound technical knowledge in basic electronic circuits’ implementation, most of the learners may be failed in implementing their theoretical knowledge practically. This may lead to the damage or burning of the electronic
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components, chips, kits etc. The damage may lead to increment in costs of buying new components, and may be harmful to the lives of learners due to wrong implementation of circuit designs. Therefore, it is important to assist and/or guide the learners or students on how to implement the electronic circuits on any circuit kit without creating any confusion to the students.
[005] Efforts have been made in the related art to provide systems, methods or techniques for providing learning and guidance to learners in implementing electronic circuits on circuit kits. However, the related art techniques are not able to save time and are not able to provide safety in implementing electronic circuits on kits. The teacher’s interaction may also be present in the related art techniques as the related art techniques may not be that much accurate and precise in providing learning and guidance to learners. The related art techniques may not be able to provide active and interactive learning among the students, and the techniques may not be able to increase attention span of students during learning. Further, the related art techniques are not that much accurate and efficient in providing individualized learning to each learner separately, in fostering the learning process of the students, and in developing creativity and curiosity among the learners.
[006] Whereas there is certainly nothing wrong with traditional systems or methods, nonetheless, there is a need in the art to provide an efficient, cost-effective, simple and accurate augmented reality (AR) based learning system and method to provide guidance to learners in teaching and implementing electronic circuits automatically. Also, the AR based learning system and method are implemented to provide enhanced learning and individualized learning to learners, to provide creativity and curiosity among the learners and to increase learners’ interests in learning as well.
[007] All publications herein are incorporated by reference to the same extent as if each individual publication or patent application were specifically and individually indicated to be incorporated by reference. Where a definition or use of a term in an incorporated reference is inconsistent or contrary to the definition of that term provided herein, the definition of that term provided herein applies and the definition of that term in the reference does not apply.
[008] In some embodiments, the numbers expressing quantities or dimensions of items, and so forth, used to describe and claim certain embodiments of the invention are to be understood as being modified in some instances by the term “about.” Accordingly, in some embodiments, the numerical parameters set forth in the written description and attached claims are approximations that can vary depending upon the desired properties sought to be
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obtained by a particular embodiment. In some embodiments, the numerical parameters should be construed in light of the number of reported significant digits and by applying ordinary rounding techniques. Notwithstanding that the numerical ranges and parameters setting forth the broad scope of some embodiments of the invention are approximations, the numerical values set forth in the specific examples are reported as precisely as practicable. The numerical values presented in some embodiments of the invention may contain certain errors necessarily resulting from the standard deviation found in their respective testing measurements.
[009] As used in the description herein and throughout the claims that follow, the meaning of “a,” “an,” and “the” includes plural reference unless the context clearly dictates otherwise. Also, as used in the description herein, the meaning of “in” includes “in” and “on” unless the context clearly dictates otherwise.
[0010] The recitation of ranges of values herein is merely intended to serve as a shorthand method of referring individually to each separate value falling within the range. Unless otherwise indicated herein, each individual value is incorporated into the specification as if it were individually recited herein. All methods described herein can be performed in any suitable order unless otherwise indicated herein or otherwise clearly contradicted by context. The use of any and all examples, or exemplary language (e.g. “such as”) provided with respect to certain embodiments herein is intended merely to better illuminate the invention and does not pose a limitation on the scope of the invention otherwise claimed. No language in the specification should be construed as indicating any non-claimed element essential to the practice of the invention.
[0011] Groupings of alternative elements or embodiments of the invention disclosed herein are not to be construed as limitations. Each group member can be referred to and claimed individually or in any combination with other members of the group or other elements found herein. One or more members of a group can be included in, or deleted from, a group for reasons of convenience and/or patentability. When any such inclusion or deletion occurs, the specification is herein deemed to contain the group as modified thus fulfilling the written description of all groups used in the appended claims.
OBJECTS OF THE PRESENT DISCLOSURE
[0012] Some of the objects of the present disclosure, which at least one embodiment herein satisfies are as listed herein below.
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[0013] It is an object of the present disclosure to provide an easy learning system and method for providing guidance to learners in learning and verifying electronic circuits.
[0014] It is another object of the present disclosure to provide an augmented reality (AR) based learning system and method for providing guidance to learners in learning and verifying implementation of electronic circuits.
[0015] It is another object of the present disclosure to provide an augmented reality based learning system and method for providing guidance to learners in learning and verifying implementation of electronic circuits automatically.
[0016] It is another object of the present disclosure to provide a simple and cost-effective augmented reality based learning system and method for providing guidance to learners in learning and verifying implementation of electronic circuits in a safe manner.
[0017] It is another object of the present disclosure to provide a precise and time-efficient augmented reality based learning system and method for providing guidance to learners in learning and verifying electronic circuits to enable interactive and enhanced learning among learners, and to increase learners’ cognition.
[0018] It is another object of the present disclosure to provide an augmented reality-based digital learning system and method for providing guidance to learners in learning and verifying electronic circuits in real-time to enable individualized and creative learning among learners.
SUMMARY
[0019] The present disclosure relates to the field of providing learning and guidance to learners in implementation and verification of electronic circuit designs. More particularly, the present disclosure relates to an augmented reality (AR) based learning system and method for providing guidance to learners in learning and verifying implementation of electronic circuit designs automatically.
[0020] This summary is provided to introduce simplified concepts of a system for time bound availability check of an entity, which are further described below in the detailed description. This summary is not intended to identify key or essential features of the claimed subject matter, nor is it intended for use in determining/limiting the scope of the claimed subject matter.
[0021] An aspect of the present disclosure pertains to an augmented reality (AR) based learning system for electronic circuits. The system can include: a first computing device that can include one or more processors, the one or more processors coupled with a
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memory, the memory storing instructions which when executed by the one or more processors configured to scan at least one AR marker placed at a predefined marking location by at least one user by using a scanning unit that can be operatively coupled to the first computing device. The at least one AR marker can include data of at least one electronic circuit. The first computing device can be configured to: generate at least one scanned image based on the scanning of the at least one AR marker; and display the at least one electronic circuit and working of the at least one electronic circuit based on the generated scanned image on a display unit that can be operatively coupled to the first computing device. This can allow the at least one user to implement the displayed at least one electronic circuit by using at least one electronic component on a hardware circuit kit that can be operatively coupled to the first computing device. The hardware circuit kit can be adapted to generate output data based on the implementation.
[0022] In an aspect, the first computing device can be configured to compare the generated output data of the implemented at least one electronic circuit with predefined output data stored in a database that can be operatively coupled to the first computing device. The predefined output data can be corresponding to the implemented at least one electronic circuit.
[0023] In another aspect, the first computing device can be configured to generate first data as either correct or incorrect based on the comparison of the generated output data and the predefined output data.
[0024] In an aspect, the first computing device can be operatively coupled to a second computing device that can be installed with a unity application, and wherein the second computing device can be configured to receive the generated first data.
[0025] In another aspect, the at least one electronic component can be a transparent electronic component. The transparent electronic component can be any or a combination of transparent thin-film transistors (TTFTs), transparent conducting oxides (TCOs) such as indium oxides, tin oxides, zinc oxides etc.
[0026] In another aspect, each of the displayed at least one electronic circuit on the display unit can be a three-dimensional (3D) electronic circuit. The 3D electronic circuit can enhance learners’ interest in learning implementation of electronic circuits.
[0027] Another aspect of the present disclosure pertains to an augmented reality (AR) based learning method for electronic circuits. The method can include a step of scanning, using a scanning unit that can be operatively coupled to a first computing device, at least one AR marker placed at a predefined marking location by a user. The at least one AR marker can
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include data of at least one electronic circuit that can be implemented on a hardware circuit kit and can be verified.
[0028] In an aspect, the method can include steps of: generating, by the first computing device having one or more processors, at least one scanned image based on the scanning of the at least one AR marker; and displaying, using a display unit, the at least one electronic circuit and working of the at least one electronic circuit based on the generated scanned image. This can allow the at least one user to implement the displayed at least one electronic circuit by using at least one electronic component on the hardware circuit kit that can be operatively coupled to the first computing device. The hardware circuit kit can be configured to generate output data based on the implementation.
[0029] In another aspect, the method can further include a step of comparing, by the first computing device, the generated output data of the implemented at least one electronic circuit with predefined output data stored in a database. The predefined output data can be corresponding to the implemented at least one electronic circuit.
[0030] In another aspect, the method can further include a step of generating, by the first computing device, first data as either correct or incorrect based on the comparison of the generated output data and the predefined output data.
[0031] In another aspect, the method can include a step of receiving, by a second computing device installed with a unity application, the generated first data.
[0032] In an embodiment, the system within the scope of this application it is expressly envisaged that the various aspects, embodiments, examples and alternatives set out in the preceding paragraphs, in the claims and/or in the following description and drawings, and in particular the individual features thereof, may be taken independently or in any combination. Features described in connection with one embodiment are applicable to all embodiments, unless such features are incompatible.
[0033] 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 THE DRAWINGS
[0034] The diagrams are for illustration only, which thus is not a limitation of the present disclosure, and wherein:
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[0035] FIG. 1 illustrates an exemplary module representation of augmented reality (AR) based learning system for electronic circuits in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure.
[0036] FIG. 2 illustrates an exemplary flow diagram representation of augmented reality (AR) based learning method for electronic circuits in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure.
[0037] FIG. 3 illustrates an exemplary block diagram representation of augmented reality based learning system for providing guidance to learners in implementing basic electronic circuits on circuit kits in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure.
[0038] FIG. 4 illustrates an exemplary module diagram representation of electronic circuits and AR markers placed on assistive sheet in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure.
[0039] FIG. 5 illustrates a computer system in which or with which embodiments of the present invention can be utilized in accordance with embodiments of the present disclosure.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[0040] 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.
[0041] In the following description, numerous specific details are set forth in order to provide a thorough understanding of embodiments of the present invention. It will be apparent to one skilled in the art that embodiments of the present invention may be practiced without some of these specific details.
[0042] Embodiments of the present invention include various steps, which will be described below. The steps may be performed by hardware components or may be embodied in machine-executable instructions, which may be used to cause a general-purpose or special-purpose processor programmed with the instructions to perform the steps. Alternatively, steps may be performed by a combination of hardware, software, and firmware and/or by human operators.
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[0043] Various methods described herein may be practiced by combining one or more machine-readable storage media containing the code according to the present invention with appropriate standard computer hardware to execute the code contained therein. An apparatus for practicing various embodiments of the present invention may involve one or more computers (or one or more processors within a single computer) and storage systems containing or having network access to computer program(s) coded in accordance with various methods described herein, and the method steps of the invention could be accomplished by modules, routines, subroutines, or subparts of a computer program product.
[0044] If the specification states a component or feature “may”, “can”, “could”, or “might” be included or have a characteristic, that particular component or feature is not required to be included or have the characteristic.
[0045] As used in the description herein and throughout the claims that follow, the meaning of “a,” “an,” and “the” includes plural reference unless the context clearly dictates otherwise. Also, as used in the description herein, the meaning of “in” includes “in” and “on” unless the context clearly dictates otherwise.
[0046] Exemplary embodiments will now be described more fully hereinafter with reference to the accompanying drawings, in which exemplary embodiments are shown. These exemplary embodiments are provided only for illustrative purposes and so that this disclosure will be thorough and complete and will fully convey the scope of the invention to those of ordinary skill in the art. The invention disclosed may, however, be embodied in many different forms and should not be construed as limited to the embodiments set forth herein. Various modifications will be readily apparent to persons skilled in the art. The general principles defined herein may be applied to other embodiments and applications without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention. Moreover, all statements herein reciting embodiments of the invention, as well as specific examples thereof, are intended to encompass both structural and functional equivalents thereof. Additionally, it is intended that such equivalents include both currently known equivalents as well as equivalents developed in the future (i.e., any elements developed that perform the same function, regardless of structure). Also, the terminology and phraseology used is for the purpose of describing exemplary embodiments and should not be considered limiting. Thus, the present invention is to be accorded the widest scope encompassing numerous alternatives, modifications and equivalents consistent with the principles and features disclosed. For purpose of clarity, details relating to technical material that is known in the technical fields related to the
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invention have not been described in detail so as not to unnecessarily obscure the present invention.
[0047] Thus, for example, it will be appreciated by those of ordinary skill in the art that the diagrams, schematics, illustrations, and the like represent conceptual views or processes illustrating systems and methods embodying this invention. The functions of the various elements shown in the figures may be provided through the use of dedicated hardware as well as hardware capable of executing associated software. Similarly, any switches shown in the figures are conceptual only. Their function may be carried out through the operation of program logic, through dedicated logic, through the interaction of program control and dedicated logic, or even manually, the particular technique being selectable by the entity implementing this invention. Those of ordinary skill in the art further understand that the exemplary hardware, software, processes, methods, and/or operating systems described herein are for illustrative purposes and, thus, are not intended to be limited to any particular named element.
[0048] Embodiments of the present invention may be provided as a computer program product, which may include a machine-readable storage medium tangibly embodying thereon instructions, which may be used to program a computer (or other electronic devices) to perform a process. The term “machine-readable storage medium” or “computer-readable storage medium” includes, but is not limited to, fixed (hard) drives, magnetic tape, floppy diskettes, optical disks, compact disc read-only memories (CD-ROMs), and magneto-optical disks, semiconductor memories, such as ROMs, PROMs, random access memories (RAMs), programmable read-only memories (PROMs), erasable PROMs (EPROMs), electrically erasable PROMs (EEPROMs), flash memory, magnetic or optical cards, or other type of media/machine-readable medium suitable for storing electronic instructions (e.g., computer programming code, such as software or firmware).A machine-readable medium may include a non-transitory medium in which data may be stored and that does not include carrier waves and/or transitory electronic signals propagating wirelessly or over wired connections. Examples of a non-transitory medium may include, but are not limited to, a magnetic disk or tape, optical storage media such as compact disk (CD) or digital versatile disk (DVD), flash memory, memory or memory devices. A computer-program product may include code and/or machine-executable instructions that may represent a procedure, a function, a subprogram, a program, a routine, a subroutine, a module, a software package, a class, or any combination of instructions, data structures, or program statements. A code segment may be coupled to another code segment or a hardware circuit by passing and/or receiving information, data,
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arguments, parameters, or memory contents. Information, arguments, parameters, data, etc. may be passed, forwarded, or transmitted via any suitable means including memory sharing, message passing, token passing, network transmission, etc.
[0049] Furthermore, embodiments may be implemented by hardware, software, firmware, middleware, microcode, hardware description languages, or any combination thereof. When implemented in software, firmware, middleware or microcode, the program code or code segments to perform the necessary tasks (e.g., a computer-program product) may be stored in a machine-readable medium. A processor(s) may perform the necessary tasks.
[0050] Systems depicted in some of the figures may be provided in various configurations. In some embodiments, the systems may be configured as a distributed system where one or more components of the system are distributed across one or more networks in a cloud computing system.
[0051] Each of the appended claims defines a separate invention, which for infringement purposes is recognized as including equivalents to the various elements or limitations specified in the claims. Depending on the context, all references below to the "invention" may in some cases refer to certain specific embodiments only. In other cases, it will be recognized that references to the "invention" will refer to subject matter recited in one or more, but not necessarily all, of the claims.
[0052] All methods described herein may be performed in any suitable order unless otherwise indicated herein or otherwise clearly contradicted by context. The use of any and all examples, or exemplary language (e.g., “such as”) provided with respect to certain embodiments herein is intended merely to better illuminate the invention and does not pose a limitation on the scope of the invention otherwise claimed. No language in the specification should be construed as indicating any non-claimed element essential to the practice of the invention.
[0053] Various terms as used herein are shown below. To the extent a term used in a claim is not defined below, it should be given the broadest definition persons in the pertinent art have given that term as reflected in printed publications and issued patents at the time of filing.
[0054] The present disclosure relates to the field of providing learning and guidance to learners in implementation and verification of electronic circuit designs. More particularly, the present disclosure relates to an augmented reality (AR) based learning system and method
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for providing guidance to learners in learning and verifying implementation of electronic circuit designs automatically.
[0055] An aspect of the present disclosure pertains to an augmented reality (AR) based learning system for electronic circuits. The system can include: a first computing device that can include one or more processors, the one or more processors coupled with a memory, the memory storing instructions which when executed by the one or more processors configured to scan at least one AR marker placed at a predefined marking location by at least one user by using a scanning unit that can be operatively coupled to the first computing device. The at least one AR marker can include data of at least one electronic circuit. The first computing device can be configured to: generate at least one scanned image based on the scanning of the at least one AR marker; and display the at least one electronic circuit and working of the at least one electronic circuit based on the generated scanned image on a display unit that can be operatively coupled to the first computing device. This can allow the at least one user to implement the displayed at least one electronic circuit by using at least one electronic component on a hardware circuit kit that can be operatively coupled to the first computing device. The hardware circuit kit can be adapted to generate output data based on the implementation.
[0056] In an aspect, the first computing device can be configured to compare the generated output data of the implemented at least one electronic circuit with predefined output data stored in a database that can be operatively coupled to the first computing device. The predefined output data can be corresponding to the implemented at least one electronic circuit.
[0057] FIG. 1 illustrates an exemplary module representation of augmented reality (AR) based learning system for electronic circuits in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure.
[0058] According to an embodiment, the AR based learning system 100 can include one or more processor(s) 102. The one or more processor(s) 102 can be implemented as one or more microprocessors, microcomputers, microcontrollers, digital signal processors, central processing units, logic circuitries, and/or any devices that manipulate data based on operational instructions. Among other capabilities, the one or more processor(s) 102 are configured to fetch and execute computer-readable instructions stored in a memory 104 of the AR based learning system 100. The memory 104 can store one or more computer-readable instructions or routines, which can be fetched and executed to create or share the data units over a network service. The memory 104 can include any non-transitory storage device
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including, for example, volatile memory such as RAM, or non-volatile memory such as EPROM, flash memory, and the like.
[0059] Various components /units of the proposed AR based learning system 100 can be implemented as a combination of hardware and programming (for example, programmable instructions) to implement their one or more functionalities as elaborated further themselves or using processors 102. In examples described herein, such combinations of hardware and programming may be implemented in several different ways. For example, the programming for the units may be processor executable instructions stored on a non-transitory machine-readable storage medium and the hardware for units may include a processing resource (for example, one or more processors), to execute such instructions. In the present examples, the machine-readable storage medium may store instructions that, when executed by the processing resource, implements the various units. In such examples, the AR based learning system 100 may include the machine-readable storage medium storing the instructions and the processing resource to execute the instructions, or the machine-readable storage medium may be separate but accessible to AR based learning system 100 and the processing resource. In other examples, the units may be implemented by electronic circuitry. A database 114 may include data that is either stored or generated as a result of functionalities implemented by any of the other components /units of the proposed AR based learning system 100.
[0060] In an embodiment, a user can be allowed to place the at least one AR marker at a predefined marking location that is located on the assistive sheet. The user can be allowed to place the assistive sheet on the breadboard or on any other circuit board corresponding to a hardware circuit kit 112 for implementing electronic circuits practically. The at least one AR marker can include data of at least one electronic circuit that can be implemented on a hardware circuit kit and can be verified. In an exemplary embodiment, the user can be learner or student.
[0061] In an embodiment, the AR based learning system 100 can include a first computing device 106 that can include the one or more processors 102. The one or more processors 102 can be coupled with the memory 104, the memory 104 storing instructions executable by the one or more processors 102 to scan the at least one AR marker placed at the predefined marking location by using a scanning unit 108. The scanning unit 108 can be operatively coupled to the first computing device 106.
[0062] In an exemplary embodiment, the predefined marking location can also be located on any other sheet or paper corresponding to the at least one electronic circuit diagrams other than the assistive sheet. In an exemplary embodiment, the sheet or paper can
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also include circuit diagrams and/or schematic diagrams of the at least one electronic circuit information that is present in the at least one AR marker respectively.
[0063] In an exemplary embodiment, the scanning unit 108 can be a camera, a web camera, an imaging device, an image capturing device, a recording device etc. in order to scan the at least one AR marker.
[0064] In an exemplary embodiment, the first computing device 106 can be a laptop, personal computer, personal digital assistant (PDA), smart phone or any other mobile device.
[0065] In an exemplary embodiment, the first computing device 106 can be detachably coupled to any moving stand of the hardware circuit kit 112 in order to scan the AR markers placed on the hardware circuit kit 112. The hardware circuit kit 112 can include breadboards or any other circuit boards for implementing design of electronic circuits by learners.
[0066] In an embodiment, the first computing device 106 can be configured to: generate at least one scanned image based on the scanning of the at least one AR marker; and display the at least one electronic circuit and working of the at least one electronic circuit based on the generated scanned image on a display unit 110 that can be operatively coupled to the first computing device 106. This can allow the user to implement the displayed at least one electronic circuit by using at least one electronic component on the hardware circuit kit 112. The hardware circuit kit 112 can be operatively coupled to the first computing device 106. The hardware circuit kit 112 can be adapted to generate output data based on the implementation.
[0067] In an embodiment, the first computing device 106 can be configured to compare the generated output data of the implemented at least one electronic circuit with predefined output data stored in the database 114 that can be operatively coupled to the first computing device 106. The predefined output data can be corresponding to the implemented at least one electronic circuit.
[0068] In an embodiment, the first computing device 106 can be configured to generate first data as either correct or incorrect based on the comparison of the generated output data and the predefined output data.
[0069] In an embodiment, the first computing device 106 can be operatively coupled to a second computing device installed with a unity application, and wherein the second computing device can be configured to receive the generated first data.
[0070] In an embodiment, the at least one electronic component can be a transparent electronic component. The transparent electronic component can be any or a combination of
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transparent thin-film transistors (TTFTs), transparent conducting oxides (TCOs) such as indium oxides, tin oxides, zinc oxides etc.
[0071] In an embodiment, each of the displayed at least one electronic circuit on the display unit 110 can be a three-dimensional (3D) electronic circuit. The 3D electronic circuit can enhance learners’ interest in learning electronic circuits’ implementation. It can also improve enhanced, individualized and interactive learning among the users or learners automatically and in real-time.
[0072] It would be appreciated that although the proposed AR based learning system 100 has been elaborated as above to include all the main units, it is conceivable that actual implementations are well within the scope of the present disclosure, which can include without any limitation, only a part of the proposed units or a combination of those or a division of those into sub-units in various combinations across multiple devices that can be operatively coupled with each other, including in the cloud. Further, the units can be configured in any sequence to achieve objectives elaborated. Also, it can be appreciated that proposed learning system 100 can be configured in a computing device or across a plurality of computing devices operatively connected with each other, wherein the computing devices can be any of a computer, a laptop, a smart phone, an Internet enabled mobile device and the like. Therefore, all possible modifications, implementations and embodiments of where and how the proposed learning system 100 is configured are well within the scope of the present invention.
[0073] FIG. 2 illustrates an exemplary flow diagram representation of augmented reality (AR) based learning method for electronic circuits in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure.
[0074] In an aspect, the method 200 as elaborated hereunder can be described in general context of computer executable instructions. Generally, computer executable instructions can include routines, programs, objects, components, data structures, procedures, modules, functions, etc., that perform particular functions or implement particular abstract data types. The method 200 can also be practiced in a distributed computing environment where functions are performed by remote processing devices that are linked through a communications network. In a distributed computing environment, computer executable instructions may be located in both local and remote computer storage media, including memory storage devices.
[0075] According to an embodiment, the method 200 can include at a step 202, scanning, by using a scanning unit that can be operatively coupled to a first computing
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device, at least one AR marker placed at a predefined marking location by a user. The at least one AR marker can include data of at least one electronic circuit that can be implemented on a hardware circuit kit and can be verified.
[0076] In an embodiment, the method 200 can include steps of: at a step 204, generating, by the first computing device having one or more processors, at least one scanned image based on the scanning of the at least one AR marker; and at a step 206, displaying, using a display unit that can be operatively coupled to the first computing device, the at least one electronic circuit based on the generated scanned image. This can allow the user to implement the displayed at least one electronic circuit by using at least one electronic component on the hardware circuit kit that can be operatively coupled to the first computing device. The hardware circuit kit can be configured to generate output data based on the implementation.
[0077] In an embodiment, the method 200 can include at a step 208, comparing, by the first computing device, the generated output data of the implemented at least one electronic circuit with predefined output data that can be stored in a database. The predefined output data can be corresponding to the implemented at least one electronic circuit. The database can be operatively coupled to the first computing device.
[0078] In an embodiment, the method 200 can include at a step 210, generating, by the first computing device, first data as either correct or incorrect based on the comparison of the generated output data and the predefined output data.
[0079] In an embodiment, the method 200 can include a step of receiving the generated first data by a second computing device that can be installed with a unity application.
[0080] FIG. 3 illustrates an exemplary block diagram representation of augmented reality based learning system for providing guidance to learners in implementing basic electronic circuits on circuit kits in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure.
[0081] In an embodiment, a student or any other user can attach an assistive sheet to a breadboard of any other hardware circuit kit. The student or any other user can be allowed to place augmented reality (AR) markers on the assistive sheet at predefined exact locations. In an exemplary embodiment, the AR markers can include data corresponding to electronic circuits that can be implemented by students or learners.
[0082] In an embodiment, a computing device such as mobile phone or any other smart device can be configured to scan the placed AR markers by using a scanning unit that can be operatively coupled to the computing device. The computing device can be detachably
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coupled to a moving stand in order to scan the AR markers. The moving stand can be corresponding to the hardware circuit kit. In an exemplary embodiment, the scanning unit can generate scanned images based on the scanning of AR markers.
[0083] In an embodiment, the computing device can be configured to display one or more electronic circuits and their working on a display unit that can be operatively coupled to the computing device based on the generated scanned images. In an exemplary embodiment, the displayed one or more electronic circuits can be three-dimensional (3D) electronic circuits. The 3D visualization can enhance the learning of learners and can enhance learners’ interest in learning. In an exemplary embodiment, the learners can be allowed to see and implement the displayed one or more electronic circuits on the breadboard or on any circuit board. In an exemplary embodiment, the breadboard or any circuit board can be present on the hardware circuit kit.
[0084] In an exemplary embodiment, the students or learners can be allowed to use transparent electronic modules while implementing the displayed one or more electronic circuits on the breadboard or on any circuit board.
[0085] In an embodiment, the computing device can be configured to generate a message by using Arduino and Bluetooth interface when the implemented one or more electronic circuits work correctly.
[0086] In an exemplary embodiment, the message can be generated by the computing device by using any other interface as well.
[0087] In an embodiment, a unity application interface can be operatively coupled to the Arduino and Bluetooth interface in order to receive the generated message.
[0088] In an exemplary embodiment, the unity application can be installed in any computing device. In an exemplary embodiment, the unity application can also be implemented by using any other processors or controllers and any other interface other than Arduino and Blutooth interface respectively.
[0089] FIG. 4 illustrates an exemplary module diagram representation of electronic circuits and AR markers placed on assistive sheet in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure.
[0090] FIG. 5 illustrates a computer system in which or with which embodiments of the present invention can be utilized in accordance with embodiments of the present disclosure.
[0091] As shown in FIG. 5, computer system includes an external storage device 510, a bus 520, a main memory 530, a read only memory 540, a mass storage device 550,
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communication port 560, and a processor 570. A person skilled in the art will appreciate that computer system may include more than one processor and communication ports. Examples of processor 570 include, but are not limited to, an Intel® Itanium® or Itanium 2 processor(s), or AMD® Opteron® or Athlon MP® processor(s), Motorola® lines of processors, FortiSOC™ system on a chip processors or other future processors. Processor 570 may include various modules associated with embodiments of the present invention. Communication port 560 can be any of an RS-232 port for use with a modem-based dialup connection, a 10/100 Ethernet port, a Gigabit or 10 Gigabit port using copper or fibre, a serial port, a parallel port, or other existing or future ports. Communication port 560 may be chosen depending on a network, such a Local Area Network (LAN), Wide Area Network (WAN), or any network to which computer system connects.
[0092] Memory 530 can be Random Access Memory (RAM), or any other dynamic storage device commonly known in the art. Read only memory 540 can be any static storage device(s) e.g., but not limited to, a Programmable Read Only Memory (PROM) chips for storing static information e.g., start-up or BIOS instructions for processor 570. Mass storage 550 may be any current or future mass storage solution, which can be used to store information and/or instructions. Exemplary mass storage solutions include, but are not limited to, Parallel Advanced Technology Attachment (PATA) or Serial Advanced Technology Attachment (SATA) hard disk drives or solid-state drives (internal or external, e.g., having Universal Serial Bus (USB) and/or Firewire interfaces), e.g. those available from Seagate (e.g., the Seagate Barracuda 7200 family) or Hitachi (e.g., the Hitachi Deskstar 7K1000), one or more optical discs, Redundant Array of Independent Disks (RAID) storage, e.g. an array of disks (e.g., SATA arrays), available from various vendors including Dot Hill Systems Corp., LaCie, Nexsan Technologies, Inc. and Enhance Technology, Inc.
[0093] Bus 520 communicatively couples processor(s) 570 with the other memory, storage and communication blocks. Bus 520 can be, e.g. a Peripheral Component Interconnect (PCI) / PCI Extended (PCI-X) bus, Small Computer System Interface (SCSI), USB or the like, for connecting expansion cards, drives and other subsystems as well as other buses, such a front side bus (FSB), which connects processor 570 to software system.
[0094] Optionally, operator and administrative interfaces, e.g. a display, keyboard, and a cursor control device, may also be coupled to bus 520 to support direct operator interaction with computer system. Other operator and administrative interfaces can be provided through network connections connected through communication port 560. External storage device 510 can be any kind of external hard-drives, floppy drives, IOMEGA® Zip
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Drives, Compact Disc - Read Only Memory (CD-ROM), Compact Disc - Re-Writable (CD-RW), Digital Video Disk - Read Only Memory (DVD-ROM). Components described above are meant only to exemplify various possibilities. In no way should the aforementioned exemplary computer system limit the scope of the present disclosure.
[0095] Thus, it will be appreciated by those of ordinary skill in the art that the diagrams, schematics, illustrations, and the like represent conceptual views or processes illustrating systems and methods embodying this invention. The functions of the various elements shown in the figures may be provided through the use of dedicated hardware as well as hardware capable of executing associated software. Similarly, any switches shown in the figures are conceptual only. Their function may be carried out through the operation of program logic, through dedicated logic, through the interaction of program control and dedicated logic, or even manually, the particular technique being selectable by the entity implementing this invention. Those of ordinary skill in the art further understand that the exemplary hardware, software, processes, methods, and/or operating systems described herein are for illustrative purposes and, thus, are not intended to be limited to any particular named.
[0096] While embodiments of the present invention have been illustrated and described, it will be clear that the invention is not limited to these embodiments only. Numerous modifications, changes, variations, substitutions, and equivalents will be apparent to those skilled in the art, without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention, as described in the claim.
[0097] In the foregoing description, numerous details are set forth. It will be apparent, however, to one of ordinary skill in the art having the benefit of this disclosure, that the present invention may be practiced without these specific details. In some instances, well-known structures and devices are shown in block diagram form, rather than in detail, to avoid obscuring the present invention.
[0098] As used herein, and unless the context dictates otherwise, the term "coupled to" is intended to include both direct coupling (in which two elements that are coupled to each other contact each other)and indirect coupling (in which at least one additional element is located between the two elements). Therefore, the terms "coupled to" and "coupled with" are used synonymously. Within the context of this document terms "coupled to" and "coupled with" are also used euphemistically to mean “communicatively coupled with” over a network, where two or more devices are able to exchange data with each other over the network, possibly via one or more intermediary device.
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[0099] It should be apparent to those skilled in the art that many more modifications besides those already described are possible without departing from the inventive concepts herein. The inventive subject matter, therefore, is not to be restricted except in the spirit of the appended claims. Moreover, in interpreting both the specification and the claims, all terms should be interpreted in the broadest possible manner consistent with the context. In particular, the terms “comprises” and “comprising” should be interpreted as referring to elements, components, or steps in a non-exclusive manner, indicating that the referenced elements, components, or steps may be present, or utilized, or combined with other elements, components, or steps that are not expressly referenced. Where the specification claims refers to at least one of something selected from the group consisting of A, B, C …. and N, the text should be interpreted as requiring only one element from the group, not A plus N, or B plus N, etc.
[00100] 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 PRESENT DISCLOSURE
[00101] The present disclosure provides an easy learning system and method for providing guidance to learners in learning and verifying electronic circuits.
[00102] The present disclosure provides an augmented reality (AR) based learning system and method for providing guidance to learners in learning and verifying implementation of electronic circuits.
[00103] The present disclosure provides an augmented reality based learning system and method for providing guidance to learners in learning and verifying implementation of electronic circuits automatically.
[00104] The present disclosure provides a simple and cost-effective augmented reality based learning system and method for providing guidance to learners in learning and verifying implementation of electronic circuits in a safe manner.
[00105] The present disclosure provides a precise and time-efficient augmented reality based learning system and method for providing guidance to learners in learning and
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verifying electronic circuits to enable interactive and enhanced learning among learners, and to increase learners’ cognition.
[00106] The present disclosure provides an augmented reality-based digital learning system and method for providing guidance to learners in learning and verifying electronic circuits in real-time to enable individualized and creative learning among learners.

We Claim:
1. An augmented reality (AR) based learning system 100 for electronic circuits, the system 100 comprising:
a first computing device 106 comprising one or more processors 102, the one or more processors 102 coupled with a memory 104, the memory 104 storing instructions which when executed by the one or more processors 102 configured to:
scan, using a scanning unit 108 operatively coupled to the first computing device 106, at least one AR marker placed at a predefined marking location by at least one user, wherein the at least one AR marker comprises data of at least one electronic circuit;
generate at least one scanned image based on the scanning of the at least one AR marker;
display, using a display unit 110 operatively coupled to the first computing device 106, the at least one electronic circuit based on the generated scanned image to allow the at least one user to implement the displayed at least one electronic circuit by using at least one electronic component on a hardware circuit kit 112 operatively coupled to the first computing device 106, and the hardware circuit kit 112 is configured to generate output data based on the implementation;
compare the generated output data of the implemented at least one electronic circuit with predefined output data stored in a database 114 operatively coupled to the first computing device 106, the predefined output data corresponding to the implemented at least one electronic circuit; and
generate first data as either correct or incorrect based on the comparison of the generated output data and the predefined output data.
2. The system 100 as claimed in claim 1, wherein the first computing device 106 is operatively coupled to a second computing device installed with a unity application, and wherein the second computing device is configured to receive the generated first data.
3. The system 100 as claimed in claim 1, wherein the at least one electronic component is a transparent electronic component.
4. The system 100 as claimed in claim 1, wherein each of the displayed at least one electronic circuit is a three-dimensional (3D) electronic circuit.
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5. An augmented reality (AR) based learning method 200 for electronic circuits, the method 200 comprising steps of:
scanning, using a scanning unit operatively coupled to a first computing device, at least one AR marker placed at a predefined marking location by at least one user, and the at least one AR marker comprises data of at least one electronic circuit;
generating, by the first computing device comprising one or more processors, at least one scanned image based on the scanning of the at least one AR marker;
displaying, using a display unit operatively coupled to the first computing device, the at least one electronic circuit based on the generated scanned image to allow the at least one user to implement the displayed at least one electronic circuit by using at least one electronic component on a hardware circuit kit operatively coupled to the first computing device, and the hardware circuit kit generates output data based on the implementation;
comparing, by the first computing device, the generated output data of the implemented at least one electronic circuit with predefined output data stored in a database, the predefined output data corresponding to the implemented at least one electronic circuit; and
generating, by the first computing device, first data as either correct or incorrect based on the comparison of the generated output data and the predefined output data.
6. The method 200 as claimed in claim 5, wherein the method 200 comprises a step of receiving, by a second computing device installed with a unity application, the generated first data.