Appendix-C: Patent Search and Analysis Report (PSAR)
Appendix-C: Patent Search and Analysis Report (PSAR)
Appendix-C: Patent Search and Analysis Report (PSAR)
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8. Patent No. :
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16. Inventor
LIM Young Kwon 1542 Hennessey Drive Allen Texas 75013 / U.S.A.
17. Applicant
SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO LTD 129 Samsung ro Yeongtong gu Suwon si Gyeonggi do 443 742 (KOREA)
NA
26. How much this invention is related with your IDP/UDP? : Not related to IDP/UDP, It's related to my area of interest
27. Do you have any idea to do anything around the said invention to improve it? :
No, i don't have any idea
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5. Category/Field of Invention :
7. Title of Invention : Online test taking and study guide system and method
https://www.freepatentsonline.com/10679512.html
9a. Web link of the studied patent :
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16. Inventor
Sr.No Name of Inventor Address/City/Country of Inventor
17. Applicant
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A system and method for presenting an online study guide and testing program is presented herein. In particular, the system and method includes
a plurality of test questions stored within a database or question bank and a plurality of testing materials corresponding to subject areas, topics,
and specific categories. Each of the test questions are coded or otherwise include a study code associated therewith, the study code representing a
particular subject area, category or sub-category. Similarly, the study materials are also coded to represent a subject area, category, or sub-category.
Accordingly, once a student has completed a test or assignment, the system and method will automatically detect the student's weak areas via wrong
answered questions and provide the study code. The student can then obtain study materials relating to that study code in order to advance his or
her knowledge in those weak areas.
The present invention is directed to an online study guide and test-taking system and method, and particularly, to paperless, online tests,
assignments, questions/answers and study materials allowing students to complete tests, homework assignments, and access a variety of self-
learning materials using a computing device, such as a laptop, desktop, tablet, mobile phone, etc.
A system and method for presenting an online study guide and testing program is presented herein. In particular, the system and method includes
a plurality of test questions stored within a database or question bank and a plurality of testing materials corresponding to subject areas, topics, and
specific categories.
The various embodiments of the present invention are generally directed to a system and method for presenting an online study guide and testing
program which allows students and other users to access a plurality of test questions, as well as testing or study materials from a computing
device. For instance, as will be described and/or apparent from the description herein, the system and method reduces or eliminates the need for
physical materials, as many or all of the test questions, study materials and results data can be access online via a computer or device such as a tablet
or mobile phone, if desired. There is no need to copy physical pages of study guides or study materials, which eliminates a significant amount of costs,
time, labor, service fees, and wear and tear on physical copy machines and printers.Furthermore, the system and method of the present invention may
provide accurate and automatic detection of weak areas for each student or user. For example, based upon test results (such as a placement test),
students or other test takers can have an opportunity to make up for personal weak areas by virtue of having questions and study materials uniquely
coded via study codes. In particular, when a student takes a test or completes an assignment, study codes will be presented for weak areas, or in
other words, for questions or topic in which the student answered incorrectly. Using the study codes, the student is able to access study materials
corresponding to those topics, categories, etc. via the system and method of the present invention. This provides useful information and past
assignments, allowing him or her to continuously refresh and stay on top of the materials, as needed. For instance, information or knowledge is
often lost in an individual's memory within about one to two weeks. The system and method of the present invention allows the student to
continuously and consistently practice weak areas and learned material online, even after months have passed. In addition, the system and method
provides a significant amount of flexibility for the selection of questions and test materials to be provided to the student(s) for a proper level of
practice questions and supplemental or study materials. For instance, a supervisor, director or management staff member can create, select, edit and
transfer questions and materials contained in a question bank, as needed or as desired. The database or question bank consists of a hierarchal structure
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of users (supervisor, director, teacher, student) so that upper level accounts can manage and control lower level accounts at any time and for
convenience. In this manner, a supervisor, director or teacher can provide a proper level of practice questions and study materials to a student who
need to make up for weak areas based upon test results and study codes.
27. Do you have any idea to do anything around the said invention to improve it? (Give short note in not more than
500 words)
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7. Title of Invention : Method for creating and executing self-directed study courses
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A step-by-step method defines a procedure for preparing and executing a course of study executed by a student located remotely with respect to a
course administrator. The method enables the preparation and packaging of the course in a form for delivery to a student. In one embodiment,
the course requires travel by the student to a remote geographical location wherein at least a portion of the study elements included in the course of
study are fixed at the remote location. In another embodiment, the course of study is administered over the Internet. In still another embodiment of the
present invention, the course is completed exclusively at home.
A method for preparing study courses, the method comprising the sequential steps of: a) selecting a course theme; b) collecting theme related research
materials; c) studying the theme related materials; d) determining at least one course objective; e) preparing a course outline directed to achieving
the at least one course objective; f) selecting study materials in accordance with the course outline and the at least one course objective, g)
establishing a course study guide enabled for directing a student progress control in the use of the study materials; h) establishing a course examination
program enabled for establishing student awareness of study progress and for qualitative student evaluation upon course completion; i) packaging
the study materials, study guide and examination program into a package for distance physical delivery; j) delivering the package to a student for
completion of the study course against payment therefore; k) completing the study course by the student in accordance with the study guide; l)
completing the examination program by the student for establishing an examination result; m) returning of the completed examination for evaluation
and grading, n) grading of the examination result for establishing academic credit; and o) issuing a grade and academic credit.
A step-by-step method defines a procedure for preparing and executing a course of study executed by a student located remotely with respect to a
course administrator.
[0011] The present invention teaches certain benefits in construction and use which give rise to the objectives described below.
[0012] The present invention provides a step-by-step method defining a procedure for preparing and executing a course of study where such course
is taken by a student located remotely and through self direction and management with respect to a course guide. The method is of statutory subject
matter under 35 USC 101 in that it falls into the aegis defined by the State Street Bank decision, as it enables the preparation and packaging of the
course, which then is delivered to the student at such time as the student is best prepared for receiving it, and such delivery is preferably via
mail, package delivery service or via the Internet. In all instances, once the course materials have been delivered to the student, the course is self-
conducted by the student in accordance with general instructions. In one embodiment, the course requires travel by the student to a remote
geographical location wherein at least a portion of the course's study elements are located and the course is self- conducted, at least partly, at
the remote location. In another embodiment, the course is completed entirely within a home environment. In a third embodiment the course is uploaded
to the student electronically as, for instance, via the Internet.
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[0013] A primary objective of the present invention is to provide a process for the development of a remote learning course of study and its execution
having advantageous features and constructional elements not taught by the prior art.
[0014] Another objective is to provide such a method wherein the student has control over both quality and rate of learning, i.e., quality of the learning
experience is a student-controlled parameter in distance learning, as it always is with self-taught studies, and rate of learning is under the student's
control as determined by the amount of time invested.
[0015] A further objective is to provide such a method wherein the primary source of information related to the course of study is located at a
geographical site unrelated to the course provider and the student.
[0016] A yet further objective is to provide such a method wherein key study materials are derived through interviews with knowledgeable
individuals, especially historians, specialists, professionals and those with long life experience in a related geographical site.
[0017] A still further objective is to provide such a method wherein the course of study is administered via the Internet.
[0018] Other features and advantages of the present invention will become apparent from following more detailed description, which describes the
principles of the invention.
27. Do you have any idea to do anything around the said invention to improve it? (Give short note in not more than
500 words)
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20. Specific Problem Solved / Objective of Invention
A step-by-step method defines a procedure for preparing and executing a course of study executed by a student located remotely with respect to a course
administrator. The method enables the preparation and packaging of the course in a form for delivery to a student. In one embodiment, the course requires travel
by the student to a remote geographical location wherein at least a portion of the study elements included in the course of study are fixed at the remote location.
In another embodiment, the course of study is administered over the Internet. In still another embodiment of the present invention, the course is completed
exclusively at home.
A method for preparing study courses, the method comprising the sequential steps of: a) selecting a course theme; b) collecting theme related research materials;
c) studying the theme related materials; d) determining at least one course objective; e) preparing a course outline directed to achieving the at least one course
objective; f) selecting study materials in accordance with the course outline and the at least one course objective, g) establishing a course study guide enabled for
directing a student progress control in the use of the study materials; h) establishing a course examination program enabled for establishing student awareness of
study progress and for qualitative student evaluation upon course completion; i) packaging the study materials, study guide and examination program into a
package for distance physical delivery; j) delivering the package to a student for completion of the study course against payment therefore; k) completing the study
course by the student in accordance with the study guide; l) completing the examination program by the student for establishing an examination result; m) returning
of the completed examination for evaluation and grading, n) grading of the examination result for establishing academic credit; and o) issuing a grade and academic
credit.
A step-by-step method defines a procedure for preparing and executing a course of study executed by a student located remotely with respect to a course
administrator.
[0011] The present invention teaches certain benefits in construction and use which give rise to the objectives described below.
[0012] The present invention provides a step-by-step method defining a procedure for preparing and executing a course of study where such course is taken by a
student located remotely and through self direction and management with respect to a course guide. The method is of statutory subject matter under 35 USC 101
in that it falls into the aegis defined by the State Street Bank decision, as it enables the preparation and packaging of the course, which then is delivered to the
student at such time as the student is best prepared for receiving it, and such delivery is preferably via mail, package delivery service or via the Internet. In all
instances, once the course materials have been delivered to the student, the course is self-conducted by the student in accordance with general instructions. In one
embodiment, the course requires travel by the student to a remote geographical location wherein at least a portion of the course's study elements are located and
the course is self- conducted, at least partly, at the remote location. In another embodiment, the course is completed entirely within a home environment. In a third
embodiment the course is uploaded to the student electronically as, for instance, via the Internet.
[0013] A primary objective of the present invention is to provide a process for the development of a remote learning course of study and its execution having
advantageous features and constructional elements not taught by the prior art.
[0014] Another objective is to provide such a method wherein the student has control over both quality and rate of learning, i.e., quality of the learning experience
is a student-controlled parameter in distance learning, as it always is with self-taught studies, and rate of learning is under the student's control as determined by
the amount of time invested.
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[0015] A further objective is to provide such a method wherein the primary source of information related to the course of study is located at a geographical site
unrelated to the course provider and the student.
[0016] A yet further objective is to provide such a method wherein key study materials are derived through interviews with knowledgeable individuals, especially
historians, specialists, professionals and those with long life experience in a related geographical site.
[0017] A still further objective is to provide such a method wherein the course of study is administered via the Internet.
[0018] Other features and advantages of the present invention will become apparent from following more detailed description, which describes the principles of
the invention.
27. Do you have any idea to do anything around the said invention to improve it? (Give short note in not more than 500
words)
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2 Doreen US
2 Doreen US
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An e-Learning system provides a dashboard adapted to permit user navigation to a multiplicity of lessons. Each lesson is presented in a web page as an audio-
video program and a text field adapted to permit a user to enter notes which watching the audio-video program is provided on the web page. Individual quizzes
associated with each of the lessons are provided and once the individual quizzes have been completed the user may take a comprehensive final exam. Any notes
taken during the lessons are accessible to the user during the quizzes and the final exam.
The present invention relates to computer-based methods and systems for providing training materials for educators and, in one particular embodiment, for
providing such materials to prospective behavioral educators of children with developmental disorders.
BACKGROUND
Applied behavior analysis (ABA) can be regarded as the application of behaviorism, the study of human behavior, to affect, enhance or eliminate a particular
behavior in an individual. ABA has been used in connection with a variety of activities, including teaching children with developmental disorders, such as autism.
ABA is not, however, a specific program or curriculum for teaching an autistic child desired skills; rather, it is a framework for understanding how an appropriate
program can be developed. In order to develop ABA-based curriculums, educators need to be provided facilities to learn how to develop same.
An e-Learning system provides a dashboard adapted to permit user navigation to a multiplicity of lessons. Each lesson is presented in a web page as an audio-
video program and a text field adapted to permit a user to enter notes which watching the audio-video program is provided on the web page.
In various embodiments, the present invention provides a computer-based system, e.g., a server or other system, which includes a processor and a storage medium
communicatively coupled thereto. The storage medium stores computer-executable instructions, which when executed by the processor cause the processor to
execute a module configured as an e-Learning system that provides a client computer system with a web page configured as a dashboard that is adapted to permit
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user navigation to a multiplicity of lessons, each such lesson having an associated web page that includes a viewing area for an audio-video program and a text
field adapted to permit a user to enter notes which watching the audio-video program. The dashboard may be further configured to permit user navigation to
individual quizzes associated with each of the lessons, wherein graphical elements to facilitate such user navigation to a respective one of the individual quizzes
is enabled on the dashboard only after all prerequisites for the respective one of the individual quizzes have been completed. Likewise, the dashboard may be
configured to permit user navigation to a final exam, which is comprehensive for all of the lessons, wherein a graphical element to facilitate user navigation to the
final exam is enabled on the dashboard only after all of the individual quizzes have been successfully completed.
The dashboard may be configured to graphically depict user progress through the individual lessons and completion of the individual quizzes. Any notes taken by
a user are accessible by the user while taking one of the quizzes and/or the final exam.
In one particular embodiment, the lessons comprise training materials for prospective behavioral educators of individuals with developmental disorders. This and
further embodiments of the invention are discussed in greater detail below.
27. Do you have any idea to do anything around the said invention to improve it? (Give short note in not more than 500
words)
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