Patents Assigned to Knowledge Factor, Inc.
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Patent number: 11514808Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: September 21, 2020Date of Patent: November 29, 2022Assignee: Knowledge Factor, Inc.Inventors: Robert Burgin, Nicholas Hjort, Charles J. Smith, Matthew Jensen Hays
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Patent number: 10803765Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: December 22, 2017Date of Patent: October 13, 2020Assignee: Knowledge Factor, Inc.Inventors: Robert Burgin, Nicholas Hjort, Charles J. Smith
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Publication number: 20140220540Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: January 15, 2014Publication date: August 7, 2014Applicant: Knowledge Factor, Inc.Inventors: Robert Burgin, Charles J. Smith, David Pinkus, Peter T. Hoversten
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Publication number: 20120214147Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: August 23, 2011Publication date: August 23, 2012Applicant: Knowledge Factor, Inc.Inventors: Steve Ernst, Charles J. Smith, Gregory Klinkel, Robert Burgin
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Patent number: 8165518Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: October 20, 2010Date of Patent: April 24, 2012Assignee: Knowledge Factor, Inc.Inventors: Charles J. Smith, Timothy M. Adams, Patrick G. Engstrom, Michael J. Cushman, James E. Bruno, Ann Bruno, legal representative
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Patent number: 6921268Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: April 3, 2002Date of Patent: July 26, 2005Assignee: Knowledge Factor, Inc.Inventors: James E. Bruno, Charles J. Smith, Arthur Blank, Len Schiedel, Bob Serling