Form 9.B Project Summary
Chron:
971117
Proposal
Number:
10.05-2100
Project Title:
ICAT Enhanced Multimedia-Based
Training
Technical Abstract (Limit 200 words)
LinCom Corporation is proposing an innovative
approach to improving training for ground support
and mission operation personnel by embedding the
capabilities of NASA's award winning Intelligent
Computer Aided Training (ICAT) software into
mainstream commercial Computer Based Training
(CBT) tools. NASA has invested over ten years of
research and development into ICAT technology.
ICAT reflects state-of-the-art technology for
developing high-fidelity interactive training
systems. However, this technology has primarily
been confined to federal laboratories, universities,
and a few corporations. Traditional Computer
Based Training (CBT) software is now beginning to
require extensive high-end features beyond the
standard integration of sound, video, and animation.
Current corporate expectations include advanced
student interactions, sophisticated user tracking,
and extensive navigation features similar to those
already available in ICAT. The innovation of
integrating ICAT, whose focus is on "learning by
doing", with CBT would be a natural fit and would
satisfy this demand. Since the use of
commercial-off-the-shelf CBT authoring tools for
training in mission operations at NASA is an
established and growing practice, intelligent
tutoring that would encompass student performance
throughout a CBT training module would
dramatically increase the power of the training
Potential Commercial Applications (Limit 200 words)
Anyone who develops courseware using the most
popular CBT authoring systems - such as
Authorware, Toolbook, Quest, IconAuthor, and
Director - is a potential customer for the ICAT
CBT Plug-In. This includes courseware developers
from industry, government, education or in CBT
consulting. These developers will typically maintain
a portfolio of products that expand the functionality
of their work. The ICAT CBT Plug-In will be
designed for seamless integration into any delivery
method, whether via CD-ROM, Internet, LAN or
DVD, thereby assuring the broadest possible
commercial application. A follow-on market for
upgrades, technical support and custom
development will also be created.
Name and Address of Principal Investigator (Name,
Organization Name, Mail Address, City/State/Zip)
Ms. Grace Hua
LinCom Corporation
1020 Bay Area Blvd., Suite#200
Houston , Tx 77058-2628
Name and Address of Offeror (Firm Name, Mail Address,
City/State/Zip)
Dr. Bob Culpepper
LinCom Corporation
1020 Bay Area Blvd., Suite #200
Houston , Tx 77058-2628