Patents Examined by Nathan Hillery
  • Patent number: 11423798
    Abstract: Implementations disclosed herein provide user interfaces that are configured to selectively use and present device and system resources in ways that motivate inmate engagement with self-administered courses. One example of this is a user interface that is provided with music enabling capabilities as a reward to motivate course engagement. The user interface presents a segment of course material of one or more self-administered courses and the app determines an engagement score indicating a level of engagement by the inmate with the segment of the course material. The app determines that the inmate qualifies for a music reward based on the engagement score satisfying reward criteria, and accordingly displays, on the user interface, a notification of the music reward and/or enables music on the inmate device, for example, during display of a second segment of the course material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 22, 2018
    Date of Patent: August 23, 2022
    Assignee: Confinement Telephony Technology, LLC
    Inventors: Mary Henson Marvin, John Vincent Townsend, Rick Allen Lubbehusen, Johnnie Richard Tayloe, Thomas Edward Dearden
  • Patent number: 11423796
    Abstract: A system for assessing a response from a user for at least one learning content and providing interactive feedback based on an assessment of user content is provided. The system comprises a memory that stores a set of instructions and a processor that executes the set of instructions. The processor is configured to: (a) generate a database with at least one learning content, wherein the database further stores at least one question associated with the at least one learning content or answer key for the at least one question; (b) provide the at least one learning content and a test comprising the at least one question to a user on a user device; (c) process a response from the user with reference to the at least one question associated with the at least one learning content module using a graphical user interface for communicating interactively with the database; (d) automatically assess the response from the user; and (e) provide interactive feedback to the user as score or a graphical representation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 2, 2019
    Date of Patent: August 23, 2022
    Inventor: Shailaja Jayashankar
  • Patent number: 11417236
    Abstract: Language education systems capable of integrating with a user's daily life and automatically producing educational prompts would be particularly advantageous. An example method includes determining a user's identity, detecting a language education subject, prompting the user with a language education message, receiving a user's response, and updating a user profile associated with the user based on the user's response. Methods may also include determining user state (including emotional, physical, social, etc.) and determining, based on the user state, whether to prompt the user with the language education prompt.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 28, 2018
    Date of Patent: August 16, 2022
    Assignee: Intel Corporation
    Inventors: Carl S. Marshall, Giuseppe Raffa, Shi Meng, Lama Nachman, Ankur Agrawal, Selvakumar Panneer, Glen J. Anderson, Lenitra M. Durham
  • Patent number: 11410569
    Abstract: Mechanisms (including systems, methods, and media) for identifying and scoring assignment answers are provided, the mechanisms comprising: receiving a definition of an assignment having a plurality of questions; identifying correct answers to the questions; receiving student answers to the questions for a student; creating equivalent answers to one of the correct answers and the student answers; comparing the equivalent answers to the other of the correct answers and the student answers; and determining a grade on the assignment for the student based on the comparing the equivalent answers to the other of the correct answers and the student answers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 13, 2019
    Date of Patent: August 9, 2022
    Assignee: Teacher Synergy LLC
    Inventor: Jose Ferreira
  • Patent number: 11389697
    Abstract: A system that providing an interactive means for one or more team members to learn about and better-react to opponents in upcoming games is provided. The system operates by repeatedly running drill sessions having a dynamic difficulty, where the difficulty is automatically set, based on the success of the player performing the drill session, and other characteristic about the player.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 11, 2017
    Date of Patent: July 19, 2022
    Assignee: DIGITAL COACHES LLC
    Inventors: James Curley, Diane Palla
  • Patent number: 11379888
    Abstract: Water conservation through behavior modification is achieved by guiding a user of an App through a quiz interface illustrating facts about water usage, a simulation providing a simulated water conservation experience, a commitment interface inviting the user to save water, a social good interface to provide the user a good feeling about saving water and a personal water usage tracking system to help the user understand their progress toward water conservation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 16, 2019
    Date of Patent: July 5, 2022
    Inventors: Kassandra Holt, Timothy Holt, Allison Drennan, Katelin Drennan, Eric Snaufer, Carter Lechtenberg
  • Patent number: 11380211
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are systems, media, methods, and platforms for providing personalized mastery learning utilizing: a knowledge map; a plurality of learning activities, each learning activity comprising dynamically variable scaffolding, feedback, and content; a learning activity selection module selecting one or more learning activities for the learner; and a learning activity modification module dynamically varying one or more of the scaffolding, feedback, and content of at least one selected learning activity based on performance of the learner.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 18, 2019
    Date of Patent: July 5, 2022
    Assignee: AGE OF LEARNING, INC.
    Inventors: Doug C. Dohring, David A. Hendry, Sunil Gunderia, Diana Hughes, Victoria E. Owen, Daniel E. Jacobs, Anastasia Betts, William Salak
  • Patent number: 11341318
    Abstract: In some aspects, a method includes receiving data corresponding to a source document. The source document has an input file format. The method includes generating an intermediate file representing an electronic form based on the data. The intermediate file includes metadata indicating one or more elements of the source document, the intermediate file having an intermediate file format. The method includes providing an interactive tool configured to enable display and modification of the electronic form based on user input. The modification includes adding an additional element, deleting at least one of the one or more elements, modifying at least one of the one or more elements, or a combination thereof. The method includes converting the modified intermediate file to an output file having a target output file format. The output file represents the electronic form configured to support user entry of input information. The method includes outputting the output file.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 7, 2020
    Date of Patent: May 24, 2022
    Assignee: Kudzu Software LLC
    Inventors: Robert Thomas D'Oria, Eric Eichler, Ron Douglass
  • Patent number: 11321764
    Abstract: Provided are an information processing apparatus and an information processing method that can propose makeup that brings parts constituting a user's face closer to an ideal arrangement. A user's face image is captured, parts of the user's face image are recognized on the basis of the face image, and a best balance face image in which the parts are optimally arranged and have optimum sizes. Makeup on the user's face image is closer to the best balance face image is set, and a recipe image displaying a process of the makeup is generated and displayed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 27, 2017
    Date of Patent: May 3, 2022
    Assignee: SONY CORPORATION
    Inventors: Haruhiko Kishi, Yoko Fukata, Akari Hoshi, Takahiro Sakai
  • Patent number: 11321521
    Abstract: Providing an infinite or seemingly infinite canvas as a workspace is disclosed. In some embodiments, an ability to add to a displayed canvas and view simultaneously one or more table objects, each of which has associated with it an ability to define the content of a first cell by reference to one or more other cells such that the content of the first cell is updated automatically and without further human intervention if the content of one or more of the one or more other cells is changed, is provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 22, 2020
    Date of Patent: May 3, 2022
    Assignee: Apple Inc.
    Inventors: Roger Rock Rosner, Jay Christopher Capela, Yaniv Gur, Christopher Douglas Weeldreyer, Matthew Ross Lehrian
  • Patent number: 11315437
    Abstract: A nutrition management system including a patient mobile application stored on non-transitory computer-readable media in electronic communication with a home nutrient-testing device, and a dietitian's software stored on non-transitory computer-readable media in electronic communication with the patient mobile application. A method of nutrition management, by a patient testing their nutrition levels on a home nutrient-testing device, and creating personalized daily dietary recommendations on a meal-by-meal basis for the patient based on results from the home nutrient-testing device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 23, 2018
    Date of Patent: April 26, 2022
    Inventor: Rene Ebner-Todd
  • Patent number: 11314840
    Abstract: A computer implemented method, computer system, and computer program product are provided for cloning a webpage. Webpage assets for a webpage are received. Using the webpage assets, the webpage is rendered for display within a graphical user interface of a webpage cloning system. Responsive to rendering the webpage, a thin-layer clone of the webpage as rendered for display in the graphical user interface is recorded. An off-line demonstration of the webpage is then generated from the thin-layer clone.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 2, 2020
    Date of Patent: April 26, 2022
    Assignee: ADP, Inc.
    Inventors: Jason Edward Smith, Ronald Clark Carey, Jr., Jamie Smith
  • Patent number: 11308179
    Abstract: Aspects of the current subject matter provide for core data service model-based webpage generation that occurs at compile time. A specialized webpage, based on metadata consumed by and interpreted by the model, is generated at compile time, thus resulting in improved performance speeds compared to that for runtime webpage generation as a reduced amount of code is transferred to the client. The compile time webpage generation provides for extensibility to be shifted to a single source of truth, the core data service (CDS) model at which compile time webpage generation is implemented.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 14, 2020
    Date of Patent: April 19, 2022
    Assignee: SAP SE
    Inventor: David Kunz
  • Patent number: 11302206
    Abstract: Social skills can be taught using a customized interactive model. As part of this model, an Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) individual and an influencer are involved in creating customized content that will later be presented to the individual as part of an interactive game or other learning environment. This customized content includes both visual and audio content of the individual and the influencer and other graphical content selected and/or customized by the individual. One problem faced when teaching individuals is that they do not instantaneously connect noises with sources or relate words they hear with the speaker. By involving the individual in the creation of the customized content, the likelihood that the individual will make such connections can be increased since the individual is more likely to recognize content that he or she created in conjunction with an influencer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 13, 2016
    Date of Patent: April 12, 2022
    Assignee: Teaching It Right, LLC
    Inventor: Andrea Facer Johnson
  • Patent number: 11250721
    Abstract: Some embodiments of an integrated student-growth platform for discovering, designating, and organizing heterogeneous instructional electronic resources based on observational assessments of students are disclosed. The student-growth platform is configured to establish and generate the best possible set of skills and resources for an educator to teach a group of students on a particular day and for a student to quickly progress to meet preferred educational standards. In one embodiment, the student-growth system includes a communication unit for sending and receiving data among users (e.g., teachers and students), an assessment platform, a planning platform, a learning-progression platform, an assignment platform, a mastery-maker platform, a Multi-Dimensional Response Item (MIRT) platform, and a reporting platform.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 2, 2020
    Date of Patent: February 15, 2022
    Assignee: Renaissance Learning, Inc.
    Inventors: Mark Angel, Robert Zieroth, Pete Jungwirth, Eric Stickney, Diana Blythe, Gena Kukartsev
  • Patent number: 11217341
    Abstract: Program products, methods, and systems for providing fitness monitoring are disclosed. In an embodiment, a method for scheduling training activities for a user of a fitness monitoring device includes: defining a cardio training plan including one or more cardio training activities and defining a non-cardio training plan including one or more non-cardio training activities; scheduling execution of the non-cardio training plan and the cardio training plan in a training calendar; and providing a graphical display of the training calendar including the cardio training plan and the non-cardio training plan to the user of the fitness monitoring device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 12, 2017
    Date of Patent: January 4, 2022
    Assignee: adidas AG
    Inventors: Tony Hope, Stephen John Black, Maya Ann Powch
  • Patent number: 11210964
    Abstract: A learning tool and method are disclosed. The method which, when executed by a computing device comprising a display, an image capturing device, and a processor, causes the computing device to perform the steps of: generating an interactive first visual cue; displaying the visual cue in a visual cue area on the display; capturing real time footage of a user using the image capturing device while the user interacts with the computing device, and display the real time footage of the user in a video footage area on the display; generating interactive visual content associated with the first visual cue; and displaying the interactive visual content in a visual display area of the display.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 6, 2017
    Date of Patent: December 28, 2021
    Assignee: KINEPHONICS IP PTY LIMITED
    Inventor: Anna Gill
  • Patent number: 11183079
    Abstract: An exercise feedback system receives exercise data captured by client devices of users performing musculoskeletal exercises. The exercise feedback system may provide captured images to a client device of a physical trainer (PT) who remotely provides feedback on the users' exercise performances, for example, by labeling images as indicative of proper or improper musculoskeletal form. A PT may track multiple users using a central feed, which includes content displayed in an order based on ranking of users by a model. Additionally, the exercise feedback system may provide an augmented reality (AR) environment. For instance, an AR graphic indicating a target musculoskeletal form for an exercise is overlaid on a video feed displayed by a client device. Responsive to detecting that a user's form is aligned to the AR graphic, the exercise feedback system may notify the user and trigger the start of the exercise.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 21, 2018
    Date of Patent: November 23, 2021
    Assignee: Physera, Inc.
    Inventors: Yigal Dan Rubinstein, Cameron Marlow, Todd Riley Norwood, Jonathan Chang, Shane Ahern, Daniel Matthew Merl
  • Patent number: 11162762
    Abstract: An immersive simulation method for coaching and training a crew in the use of an armoured vehicle turret having a control computer, acquisition interfaces for commanding equipment units of the turret, and rendering interfaces for presentation of data to the crew, the control computer, acquisition interfaces, and rendering interfaces being connected to each other by computer bus, includes: connecting the control computer to a simulation computer, to which the control computer communicates a status of the turret; producing, using the simulation computer, a virtual environment, and presenting, using the rendering interfaces, the virtual environment at least in part to the crew. One or more motorised equipment units of the turret are in operation. Commands entered by the crew via the acquisition interfaces are transmitted to the operating motorised equipment units. Movements of the equipment units brought about by the commands are used to produce optical, auditory, and/or acceleration sensations.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 16, 2016
    Date of Patent: November 2, 2021
    Assignee: CMI DEFENCE S.A.
    Inventors: Bernard Clermont, Pierre Balthasart, Patrice Bastiaens
  • Patent number: 11151888
    Abstract: Methods and systems described in this disclosure are directed at delivery of educational concepts for increasing the financial literacy of youths. In some embodiments, a mobile application program is disclosed that facilitates management of tasks assigned to youths, setting up a rewards program for participants that complete tasks successfully on time, integrating different types of data from various devices to determine whether an assigned task is successfully completed. In some embodiments, the disclosed platform can integrate with electronic payment systems managed by external third parties for rewarding youths on successfully completing the task.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 8, 2017
    Date of Patent: October 19, 2021
    Assignee: UNITED SERVICES AUTOMOBILE ASSOCIATION (USAA)
    Inventors: Ryan James Fillinger, Richard Tanner, Joey Kessler, Layne Wiesendanger