Abstract: Various aspects disclosed herein are directed to dynamic filtering and tagging functionality implemented in collaborative, social online education networks.

Abstract: Various aspects disclosed herein are directed to Online Education techniques and award incentives for facilitating collaborative, social online education. One aspect disclosed herein is directed to different methods, systems, and computer program products for facilitating mobile video presentations using digital compositing techniques.

Abstract: Various aspects disclosed herein are directed to Online Education techniques and award incentives for facilitating collaborative, social online education.

Abstract: A camera films a workbook and records a video file while an instructor teaches from the workbook and flips pages. The video file is uploaded to a computer in the cloud and is input into audio-visual software which splits the video file into still images at a frame rate. The images are input into OCR software which produces an alphanumeric machine-readable file or files corresponding to the images. This file or files is input into a program which identifies an index in each of the images. Or, the video file or an audio file is input into an audio analyzer or speech recognition software to identify spoken words or sounds that each indicate an index. Each index with its timestamp is written into a chapter file in order and saved into storage of a computer. Filtering removes duplicates. A video player combines the chapter file with the video file and the images to play the video file.

Abstract: Any number of computers join a session of an online video conference facilitated by a server of a central computer. Each computer sends to the server participant metadata including a role for each computer (e.g., “tutor” or “student”) and streaming information to facilitate streaming between other computers. The server sends the participant metadata to all other computers in the session. A computer decides to subscribe to a video stream of another computer only if that other computer has a role of “tutor.” The tutor computer subscribes to video streams from all student computers. A peer-to-peer communication platform such as WebRTC facilitates communications between computers but does not pass any video or audio streams via the central computer. The tutor computer subscribes to students who are speaking. A student computer subscribes to a video stream from another student computer if the download and upload speeds respectively are above a certain threshold.

Abstract: A user may only log into an education application using login credentials of a third-party social media site. A browser is redirected to a server computer of the site which authenticates the user's credentials. The server confirms to the education application which displays its contents on the computer and allows the user to access the education application. Or, the user selects a mobile application on a telephone which connects to the server of the site. The site authenticates the user's credentials and sends a confirmation back to the mobile application. The mobile application connects to the education application and allows it to display its contents on the telephone. Alternatively, an actual minimum number of links is required before access is granted to the education application which is greater than a stated minimum. Attempting to log into the education application with fewer than the stated minimum results in a warning message and access is not granted.

Abstract: An application delivers educational, entertainment or work-related content including videos and documents to any computing device of a user via an account, each account being uniquely identified. Upon each login, the application checks whether the user is already logged in on another computing device and issues a warning or logs out the new device. The application also checks all user accounts periodically to determine whether one account is logged into more than one computing device. Each video or document is associated with a course and has a corresponding course code. An institution database lists courses that a student is currently enrolled in. Another database records videos watched or documents viewed via a student account. Each student account is allowed a maximum number of courses or is limited by the courses in which they are actually enrolled. The application checks whether the videos watched correspond to more than the courses allowed and if so, then access by the student account is blocked.

Abstract: An application delivers educational, entertainment or work-related content including videos and documents to any computing device of a user via an account, each account being uniquely identified. Upon each login, the application checks whether the user is already logged in on another computing device and issues a warning or logs out the new device. The application also checks all user accounts periodically to determine whether one account is logged into more than one computing device. Each video or document is associated with a course and has a corresponding course code. An institution database lists courses that a student is currently enrolled in. Another database records videos watched or documents viewed via a student account. Each student account is allowed a maximum number of courses or is limited by the courses in which they are actually enrolled. The application checks whether the videos watched correspond to more than the courses allowed and if so, then access by the student account is blocked.

Abstract: Various techniques are disclosed for facilitating a computer-supported collaborative session that includes at least two participants using different computing devices to view a canvas that is configured to contain objects added by one or more of the participants. The computer-supported collaborative session is configured to permit participants to mark and/or edit selected objects presented on the canvas. Participants may use a mobile device camera to capture images or video clips, and post the captured images or video clips to the canvas by emailing or text messaging the captured image to a designated email address or phone number.

Abstract: An education application delivers educational content including videos and documents to any computing device of a user via a student account. Each video or document is associated with a course and a corresponding course code. A database lists those courses and course codes that are incompatible with one another. A University database lists courses that a student is currently enrolled in. Course codes for educational content delivered via a student account are compared to either database. Access by the student account is blocked if any course codes for delivered content are incompatible with either database. Another database records videos watched via a student account. If a threshold number of relatively long videos are watched in a short time period then access by the student account is blocked. If a student account begins a second video before the first is finished then access is blocked. Content is hidden if not relevant.

Abstract: An application delivers educational, entertainment or work-related content including videos and documents to any computing device of a user via an account, each account being uniquely identified. Upon each login, the application checks whether the user is already logged in on another computing device and issues a warning or logs out the new device. The application also checks all user accounts periodically to determine whether one account is logged into more than one computing device. Each video or document is associated with a course and has a corresponding course code. An institution database lists courses that a student is currently enrolled in. Another database records videos watched or documents viewed via a student account. Each student account is allowed a maximum number of courses or is limited by the courses in which they are actually enrolled. The application checks whether the videos watched correspond to more than the courses allowed and if so, then access by the student account is blocked.

Abstract: Various aspects disclosed herein are directed to Online Education techniques and award incentives for facilitating collaborative, social online education. One aspect disclosed herein is directed to different methods, systems, and computer program products for facilitating mobile video presentations using digital composting techniques.

Abstract: A method of limiting tokens for use by a student within an education application displays numerous membership options. For a price, a certain number of tokens are allowed per month. At the end of each month, tokens do not roll over; the account is reset with the monthly allotment of tokens. If the number of tokens in the account reaches zero, access is blocked. A method limits account sharing by using a limited time viewing window for videos and documents. A stated time limit displayed to the student is greater than the length of the video. An actual time limit not displayed to the student is greater than the stated time limit Requests to restart the video within the actual time limit are granted. A request to restart the video after the actual time limit is denied unless the student again pays the number of tokens equal to the value of the video.

Abstract: A method of limiting tokens for use by a student within an education application displays numerous membership options. For a price, a certain number of tokens are allowed per month. At the end of each month, tokens do not roll over; the account is reset with the monthly allotment of tokens. If the number of tokens in the account reaches zero, access is blocked. A method limits account sharing by using a limited time viewing window for videos and documents. A stated time limit displayed to the student is greater than the length of the video. An actual time limit not displayed to the student is greater than the stated time limit. Requests to restart the video within the actual time limit are granted. A request to restart the video after the actual time limit is denied unless the student again pays the number of tokens equal to the value of the video.

Abstract: The present invention is generally directed to a variety of tools, programs and methods for presenting or enhancing an online learning environment for a student viewing or participating in an online learning session. One embodiment is directed to a method of matching instructors and students by utilizing commonalities (or lack thereof) with a social media site and by having the student take a personality test to determine how the student learns most efficiently. Another embodiment is directed to a method of certifying instructors that want to teach an online course. And yet another embodiment is directed to a method presenting an online learning session to students using and toggling between varieties of viewing formats.

Abstract: The present invention is generally directed to a variety of tools, programs and methods for presenting or enhancing an online learning environment for a student viewing or participating in an online learning session. One embodiment is directed to a method of matching instructors and students by utilizing commonalities (or lack thereof) with a social media site and by having the student take a personality test to determine how the student learns most efficiently. Another embodiment is directed to a method of certifying instructors that want to teach an online course. And yet another embodiment is directed to a method presenting an online learning session to students using and toggling between varieties of viewing formats.

Abstract: Embodiments of the subject invention provide methods of using an integrated database management system and communication tool to provide group management and communication services through wide area networks (WAN). Embodiments of the invention can utilize computer-implemented methods and systems for uniquely organizing, integrating, and assembling the different information sharing and communication features via a user-friendly interface allowing access from a plurality of independent computer workstations after user identification. Further embodiments, of the invention can include a database server for managing members' information and data. Still further embodiments, of the invention can incorporate a graphical user interface server for interacting with users in an organization.

Abstract: Embodiments of the subject invention provide methods of using an integrated database management system and communication tool to provide group management and communication services through wide area networks (WAN). Embodiments of the invention can utilize computer-implemented methods and systems for uniquely organizing, integrating, and assembling the different information sharing and communication features via a user-friendly interface allowing access from a plurality of independent computer workstations after user identification. Further embodiments, of the invention can include a database server for managing members' information and data. Still further embodiments, of the invention can incorporate a graphical user interface server for interacting with users in an organization.