Patents by Inventor Jane Shore

Jane Shore 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).

  • Method and system for automatic generation of adapted content to facilitate reading skill development for language learners
    Patent number: 8239762
    Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for adapting a text, for example, for generating a text appropriate for the proficiency level of a language learner, are described. An original text is received and at least one portion of the original text to adapt is identified, where the adapted text will facilitate reader comprehension. An adaptation to be applied to the at least one portion of the original text is determined. The at least one portion of the original text is analyzed based on the adaptation, the adaptation is applied to the at least one portion of the original text, and the adapted text is provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 20, 2007
    Date of Patent: August 7, 2012
    Assignee: Educational Testing Service
    Inventors: Jill C. Burstein, John Sabatini, Jane Shore, Matthew Ventura
  • Method and System for Automatic Generation of Adapted Content to Facilitate Reading Skill Development for Language Learners
    Publication number: 20070238076
    Abstract: Methods for automatically generating text modifications to assist language learners in understanding the content of text are provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 20, 2007
    Publication date: October 11, 2007
    Inventors: Jill Burstein, John Sabatini, Jane Shore, Matthew Ventura