Patents Assigned to Alchemy Systems, L.P.
  • Patent number: 11012595
    Abstract: In a method and system of training, one or more digital assets, such as two-dimensional and three-dimensional computer-generated objects, are superimposed over a live camera view to generate a simulated training scenario, referred to herein as augmented reality (“AR”) technology. By leveraging AR technology, a live simulation of real-world events, situations, and skills is generated for which an employee, student, customer, or any type of person in need of training, is being trained. A trainee is thus immersed directly into the training material. The physical environment and working conditions are integrated into the sequence of training material, and it does this live, that is, with immediate feedback from a camera's live screen view. This technique may, by way of examples, also be described as an automated guided tour used to facilitate employee on-boarding and training, or as a guided tour through a warehouse store for its customers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 9, 2016
    Date of Patent: May 18, 2021
    Assignee: Alchemy Systems, L.P.
    Inventors: Ric Agostini, Scott Lang, Kimberly-Anne Larmond, Scott Martin, Terence Patrick McGuire, Salvatore Scozzari
  • Publication number: 20190392723
    Abstract: External media elements are created. Then a metadata document is created referencing external media elements. A module assembler then generates an Adaptive Learning Module (“ALM”) from the metadata document and external media elements referenced in the metadata document, wherein the ALM comprises assets and assembly rules. A media player software (“MPS”) generates from the ALM assets and assembly rules, presentation materials usable in a training system, such as LMS.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 26, 2019
    Publication date: December 26, 2019
    Applicant: Alchemy Systems, L.P.
    Inventors: Terence Patrick McGuire, Ian Kennedy, Mark Peters, Salvatore Scozzari, Scott Martin
  • Publication number: 20190035297
    Abstract: A method for integrating employee training management with on-the-job employee performance evaluation, whereby one or more specified training courses are completed by one or more employees. One or more observations are automatically assigned to the one or more employees. The assignments are completed by one or more supervisors. In a system for performing same, a processor is operatively coupled to a memory device configured for storing program code which, when executed by the processor, causes the processor to perform steps of receiving notifications when one or more specified training courses is completed by one or more employees; automatically assigning one or more observations to the one or more employees; and receiving notifications when the assignments are completed by one or more supervisors.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 4, 2018
    Publication date: January 31, 2019
    Applicant: Alchemy Systems, L.P.
    Inventors: Archie D. Barrett, Paul Chamberlain, Andrew L. Galindo, Jason R. Moore, Jennifer Bacon
  • Patent number: 9691292
    Abstract: A method for providing interactive training, whereby a video display and a base station are coupled in communication with a computer. A plurality of wireless handheld remotes are configured for wirelessly communicating with the base station, and each of the remotes is operable by a respective trainee of a group of trainees. Each remote has a remote ID unique from all other remotes and is stored in non-volatile memory of the computer; and the base station includes a base station ID code unique from all other base stations, and the base station ID is stored in non-volatile memory of each remote. Unique IDs prevents interference from other wireless devices including remotes paired with other base stations. It also makes it unnecessary for one training system to operate on a different channel from another training system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 21, 2012
    Date of Patent: June 27, 2017
    Assignee: Alchemy Systems, L.P.
    Inventors: Carlos A. Acosta, Archie D. Barrett, Jr., Brandon Merkord, Erin Silver, David I. Perl, Jeffrey A. Eastman, Robin Donelson
  • Publication number: 20160267808
    Abstract: In a method and system of training, one or more digital assets, such as two-dimensional and three-dimensional computer-generated objects, are superimposed over a live camera view to generate a simulated training scenario, referred to herein as augmented reality (“AR”) technology. By leveraging AR technology, a live simulation of real-world events, situations, and skills is generated for which an employee, student, customer, or any type of person in need of training, is being trained. A trainee is thus immersed directly into the training material. The physical environment and working conditions are integrated into the sequence of training material, and it does this live, that is, with immediate feedback from a camera's live screen view. This technique may, by way of examples, also be described as an automated guided tour used to facilitate employee on-boarding and training, or as a guided tour through a warehouse store for its customers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 9, 2016
    Publication date: September 15, 2016
    Applicant: Alchemy Systems, L.P.
    Inventors: Ric Agostini, Scott Lang, Kimberly-Anne Larmond, Scott Martin, Terence Patrick McGuire, Salvatore Scozzari
  • Publication number: 20150310752
    Abstract: A method for integrating employee training management with on-the-job employee performance evaluation, whereby one or more specified training courses are completed by one or more employees. One or more observations are automatically assigned to the one or more employees. The assignments are completed by one or more supervisors. In a system for performing same, a processor is operatively coupled to a memory device configured for storing program code which, when executed by the processor, causes the processor to perform steps of receiving notifications when one or more specified training courses is completed by one or more employees; automatically assigning one or more observations to the one or more employees; and receiving notifications when the assignments are completed by one or more supervisors.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 4, 2015
    Publication date: October 29, 2015
    Applicant: ALCHEMY SYSTEMS, L.P.
    Inventors: Archie D. Barrett, Paul Chamberlain, Andrew L. Galindo, Jason R. Moore, April Thomas, Jennifer Bacon
  • Patent number: 8356068
    Abstract: A method for providing interactive training, whereby a video display and a base station are coupled in communication with a computer. A plurality of wireless handheld remotes are configured for wirelessly communicating with the base station, and each of the remotes is operable by a respective trainee of a group of trainees. Each remote has a remote ID unique from all other remotes and is stored in non-volatile memory of the computer; and the base station includes a base station ID code unique from all other base stations, and the base station ID is stored in non-volatile memory of each remote. Each remote remains in an inactive state and is operable to be activated via a respective activate signal transmitted from the base station, and the base station is operable to transmit an activate signal to one or more of the remotes, the activate signal being effective for enabling the remote to transmit a signal, wherein the remote is deactivated upon completion of transmission of signal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 6, 2010
    Date of Patent: January 15, 2013
    Assignee: Alchemy Systems, L.P.
    Inventors: Carlos A. Acosta, Archie D. Barrett, Jr., Brandon Merkord, Erin Silver, David I. Perl, Jeffery A. Eastman, Robin Donelson
  • Patent number: RE46969
    Abstract: A training system that provides web-based distribution, centralized control of pedagogy consistency and content customization, and efficient and economical resource utilization via group oriented training in which a plurality of trainees can be trained without the overhead of providing each trainee with an individual PC. Because the proven education delivery method includes entertaining situational modeling videos, game playing, and a high degree of interactivity, it assures high trainee comprehension with a minimum investment in hardware and instructor overhead.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 19, 2015
    Date of Patent: July 24, 2018
    Assignee: Alchemy Systems, L.P.
    Inventors: Michael L. McGar, Jeffrey A. Eastman, Sean M. Ramsey, Vince J. Kemperman, Robert L. Prock, Thomas E. Murphy, David I. Perl, Archie D. Barrett, Jr., Paul Maine, Jr.