Patents by Inventor Janell Straach

Janell Straach 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).

  • Patent number: 9472114
    Abstract: Under the present invention a plurality of learning objects for an educational program are provided. Based on the selections, a solution scenario having contextual data for interrelating the plurality of learning objects is developed, and is maintained separately from each of the plurality of learning objects. Using the solution scenario, the plurality of learning objects are aggregated to form the educational program.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 22, 2004
    Date of Patent: October 18, 2016
    Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Janis A. Morariu, Steven W. Stapel, Janell Straach, Elizabeth E. Wright
  • Publication number: 20050282136
    Abstract: Under the present invention a plurality of learning objects for an educational program are provided. Based on the selections, a solution scenario having contextual data for interrelating the plurality of learning objects is developed, and is maintained separately from each of the plurality of learning objects. Using the solution scenario, the plurality of learning objects are aggregated to form the educational program.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 22, 2004
    Publication date: December 22, 2005
    Applicant: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Janis Morariu, Steven Stapel, Janell Straach, Elizabeth Wright
  • Publication number: 20040219492
    Abstract: Under the present invention, a design repository having modules that each include a framework for developing educational content is provided. Also provided is a content repository that has modules that correspond to the modules of the design repository. An educational program is designed by selecting one or more modules of the design repository based on an assessment of a set of requirements. Using the framework in the selected modules educational content for the educational program can be developed. Moreover, by accessing the modules of the content repository that correspond to the selected modules of the design repository, previously created educational content can be retrieved. Once provided (e.g., developed or retrieved), the educational content will be delivered to one or more intended recipients according to the designed educational program.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 1, 2003
    Publication date: November 4, 2004
    Applicant: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Janis A. Morariu, Catherine P. Rickelman, Janell Straach, Margaret A. Strong, Claudia L. Woody, Elizabeth E. Wright