Patents by Inventor Douglas J. Samuel

Douglas J. Samuel has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Assessment tool for training analysis
    Patent number: 7013109
    Abstract: An automated interactive form of data collection is disclosed that addresses the deficiencies of the standard method of personal interviews and the typical paper-based and computer-based surveys. Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) can provide data in a faster, more accurate and comprehensive manner, while providing the justification of their responses immediately. Using these data, an instructional analyst can continue the Instructional Systems Design process utilizing SME data that are complete and conclusive, without the need for extensive follow-up questioning. The database files generated by the survey software are available to the analyst for analysis and inclusion in the resulting training system analysis document.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 12, 2002
    Date of Patent: March 14, 2006
    Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of the Navy
    Inventors: Clementina M. Siders, Douglas J. Samuel, Timothy C. Whitten
  • Assessment tool for training analysis
    Publication number: 20040010439
    Abstract: An automated interactive form of data collection is disclosed that addresses the deficiencies of the standard method of personal interviews and the typical paper-based and computer-based surveys. Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) can provide data in a faster, more accurate and comprehensive manner, while providing the justification of their responses immediately. Using these data, an instructional analyst can continue the Instructional Systems Design process utilizing SME data that are complete and conclusive, without the need for extensive follow-up questioning. The database files generated by the survey software are available to the analyst for analysis and inclusion in the resulting training system analysis document.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 12, 2002
    Publication date: January 15, 2004
    Inventors: Clementina M. Siders, Douglas J. Samuel, Timothy C. Whitten