Use of semantic boards and semantic buttons for training and assisting the expression and understanding of language
Devices for providing language-like abilities for dogs. Using polygonal layouts, audible, scent, visible and other cues, the devices provide an efficient and novel ability to communicate with dogs in a granular manner. Devices for capturing and releasing scents are provided. Novel button designs and functions are taught with particular suitability for animal training.
1. A language expression device, comprising:
a computer processor operably coupled to a memory containing instructions;
the computer processor operably coupled to at least two buttons, each button comprising at least one sensor actuated by touch;
a first button of the at least two buttons mounted on a first board and a second button of the at least two buttons mounted on a second board;
the first board connected to the second board using an interlocking connector;
the computer processor receiving data from at least one of the at least two buttons;
in response to the receiving, the computer processor actuating a speaker that plays back a sound.
2. The device of claim 1 , where a sticker indicating the sound the speaker plays back is affixed to the button.
3. The device of claim 1 where the first and second boards are hexagonal.
4. The device of claim 1 where the first and second boards are rectangular.
5. The device of claim 1 , where the interlocking connector resembles a bone shape.
6. A language expression device, comprising:
a first button, operably coupled to a first computer processor coupled to a memory containing instructions;
a second button, operably coupled to a second computer processor coupled to a memory containing instructions;
the first button mounted on a first board;
the second button mounted on a second board;
the first board connected to the second board using an interlocking connector;
the first computer processor receiving data from the first button indicating the button has been actuated;
in response to the receiving, the first computer processor actuating a speaker that plays back a sound.
7. The device of claim 6 , where a sticker indicating the sound the speaker plays back is affixed to the first button.
8. The device of claim 6 , where the first and second boards are hexagonal.
9. The device of claim 6 , where the first and second boards are rectangular.
10. The device of claim 6 , where the interlocking connector resembles a bone shape.
11. A language expression device, comprising:
a button operably coupled to a computer processor coupled to a memory containing instructions;
the button mounted into a first cutout in a board, the first cutout comprising a primary shape matching a shape of the button;
where the primary shape is combined with a second cutout in the board continuous with the first cutout;
where the second cutout is a shape suitable for a human finger to reach in and remove the button;
the computer processor receiving data from the first button indicating the first button has been actuated;
in response to the receiving, the computer processor actuating a speaker that plays back a sound;
where the sound is directed out of the board through the second cutout.
12. The device of claim 11 , where a sticker indicating the sound the speaker plays back is affixed to the button.
13. The device of claim 11 , where the board is hexagonal.
14. The device of claim 11 , where the board is rectangular.