Patents Assigned to Knowledge Factor, Inc.
  • Patent number: 11514808
    Abstract: A data collection, display, and report generation platform has a first input interface configured to present a learning module comprising a series of questions and answers on a plurality of successive question/answer screens comprising a plurality of radio buttons, at least one of the radio buttons configured to accept both a first input action and a subsequent second input action, each providing a different visual indication. The first and second input action each indicate a different confidence level of a learner's answer. A display dashboard displays a plurality of data visualizations of metrics of misinformation and struggle of plurality of learners based on a plurality of answers collected through the first input interface, and comprises one or more bar graph displays, one or more heat map displays, and one or more sorting tools configured to alter the one or more bar graph displays or one or more heat map displays.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 21, 2020
    Date of Patent: November 29, 2022
    Assignee: Knowledge Factor, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert Burgin, Nicholas Hjort, Charles J. Smith, Matthew Jensen Hays
  • Patent number: 10803765
    Abstract: A data collection, display, and report generation platform has a first input interface configured to present a learning module comprising a series of questions and answers on a plurality of successive question/answer screens comprising a plurality of radio buttons, at least one of the radio buttons configured to accept both a first input action and a subsequent second input action, each providing a different visual indication. The first and second input action each indicate a different confidence level of a learner's answer. A display dashboard displays a plurality of data visualizations of metrics of misinformation and struggle of plurality of learners based on a plurality of answers collected through the first input interface, and comprises one or more bar graph displays, one or more heat map displays, and one or more sorting tools configured to alter the one or more bar graph displays or one or more heat map displays.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 22, 2017
    Date of Patent: October 13, 2020
    Assignee: Knowledge Factor, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert Burgin, Nicholas Hjort, Charles J. Smith
  • Publication number: 20140220540
    Abstract: A services-oriented system for knowledge assessment and learning performs a method of receiving a plurality of two-dimensional answers to a plurality of first multiple-choice questions, determining, after a period of time, which of the answered multiple choice questions remain unfinished and which are completed, separating the unfinished questions from the completed questions, determining which of the unfinished and completed questions to include in a mastery-eligible list of questions, assigning a weight to each of the mastery-eligible questions based on the current learning state of the learner, a target learning score of the learner, and a calculated dopamine level of the learner.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 15, 2014
    Publication date: August 7, 2014
    Applicant: Knowledge Factor, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert Burgin, Charles J. Smith, David Pinkus, Peter T. Hoversten
  • Publication number: 20120214147
    Abstract: A services-oriented system structure for knowledge assessment and learning comprises a display device for displaying to a learner at a client terminal a plurality of multiple-choice questions and two-dimensional answers, an administration server adapted to administer one or more users of the system, a content management system server adapted to provide an interface for the one or more users to create and maintain a library of learning resources, a learning system server comprising a database of learning materials, wherein the plurality of multiple-choice questions and two-dimensional answers are stored in the database for selected delivery to the client terminal, and a registration and data analytics server adapted to create and maintain registration information about the learners.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 23, 2011
    Publication date: August 23, 2012
    Applicant: Knowledge Factor, Inc.
    Inventors: Steve Ernst, Charles J. Smith, Gregory Klinkel, Robert Burgin
  • Patent number: 8165518
    Abstract: A system for knowledge assessment and encouraging learning comprises transmitting to the a terminal a plurality of multiple choice questions and two-dimensional answers thereto, the answers including a plurality of full-confidence answers consisting of single-choice answers, a plurality of partial-confidence answers consisting of sets of multiple single-choice answers, and an unsure answer. The system further administers a confidence-based assessment (CBA) test that presents to the test subject the plurality of multiple choice questions directed to categorical topics, and the two-dimensional answers thereto, by which the test subject indicates both their substantive answer and the level of confidence category of their answer. The system compiles a knowledge profile from the scored CBA test, and encourages learning so that the user can address knowledge deficiencies as identified through the CBA test.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 20, 2010
    Date of Patent: April 24, 2012
    Assignee: Knowledge Factor, Inc.
    Inventors: Charles J. Smith, Timothy M. Adams, Patrick G. Engstrom, Michael J. Cushman, James E. Bruno, Ann Bruno, legal representative
  • Patent number: 6921268
    Abstract: A method and system for knowledge assessment and learning that assesses the true knowledge of a human subject. The invention incorporates non-one dimensional testing techniques to obtain the subject's knowledge and associated confidence level. The invention produces an assessment or test profile, including formative and summative evaluation, which is correlated to a database of learning materials and presented to the subject for review and/or reeducation of the substantive response. The invention accommodates various test queries without regard to the specific nature of the queried subject. The present invention is adaptable for use in microprocessor-based stand alone computers, individual use or distributed in a client-server environment of a communication network.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 3, 2002
    Date of Patent: July 26, 2005
    Assignee: Knowledge Factor, Inc.
    Inventors: James E. Bruno, Charles J. Smith, Arthur Blank, Len Schiedel, Bob Serling