Patents by Inventor Jay V. Clark
Jay V. Clark 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).
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Patent number: 7044743Abstract: A method and system for on-line resolving is described that dynamically provides resolvers with rules for evaluating answers to particular types of data items. Rules are stored which relate to procedures for evaluating the data items. When data items are displayed to a resolver for evaluating, the corresponding rules are displayed for evaluating the displayed data item.Type: GrantFiled: October 20, 2003Date of Patent: May 16, 2006Assignee: NCS Pearson, Inc.Inventors: Jay V. Clark, William L. Bramlett, Jr., Judith Moyer
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Patent number: 6976847Abstract: A method for increasing the speed at which data items are processed. The method receives electronic representation of data items and organizes the data items into separate groupings. The method next displays a particular grouping of data items to a resolver so that the resolver can evaluate the data items. In displaying the data items, the method uses a matrix of cells and displays one data item in each of the cells. The resolver can thus simultaneously view multiple data items, which facilitates efficient evaluations of the data items.Type: GrantFiled: October 20, 2003Date of Patent: December 20, 2005Assignee: NCS Pearsons, Inc.Inventors: Jay V. Clark, William L. Bramlett, Jr., Judith Moyer
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Patent number: 6918772Abstract: A method and system for processing groupings of data items. Data items are received in electronic form, after which the data items are divided according to predefined categories and organized into separate groupings. The data items in the groupings are reported.Type: GrantFiled: October 20, 2003Date of Patent: July 19, 2005Assignee: NCS Pearson, Inc.Inventors: Jay V. Clark, William L. Bramlett, Jr., Judith Moyer
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Publication number: 20040202991Abstract: A method and system for on-line resolving is described that dynamically provides resolvers with rules for evaluating answers to particular types of data items. Rules are stored which relate to procedures for evaluating the data items. When data items are displayed to a resolver for evaluating, the corresponding rules are displayed for evaluating the displayed data item.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 20, 2003Publication date: October 14, 2004Applicant: NCS Pearson, Inc.Inventors: Jay V. Clark, William L. Bramlett, Judith Moyer
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Patent number: 6749435Abstract: A method and system for managing evaluators of data items to maintain consistent and efficient scoring of data items. Collaborative scoring allows two evaluators to score the same data item and resolves potential discrepancies in the scores provided by the evaluators. Quality items monitor a evaluator's scoring performance against a known standard. A quality-control data item, having a known score, is transmitted to a evaluator. After receiving a score from the evaluator, the known score is compared with the evaluator's score and a quality profile is generated for the evaluator.Type: GrantFiled: April 29, 2003Date of Patent: June 15, 2004Assignee: NCS Pearson, Inc.Inventors: Jay V. Clark, William L. Bramlett, Jr., Judith Moyer
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Publication number: 20040086841Abstract: A system for managing resolvers of test answers to maintain consistent and efficient scoring of test answers. Collaborative scoring monitors and resolves discrepancies in two or more scores for the same test answers. Quality items monitor a test resolver's scoring performance against a known standard. Performance feedback data tracks a resolver's scoring rate to monitor efficiency and optionally recommend break times or provide the resolver with diversionary activities during breaks. Consistent scoring is further promoted by selectively matching resolvers with test answers based on classifications of the resolvers and persons who generated the test answers. An on-line scoring guide dynamically provides test resolvers with rules for scoring answers to particular test questions.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 20, 2003Publication date: May 6, 2004Applicant: NCS Pearson, Inc.Inventors: Jay V. Clark, William L. Bramlett, Judith Moyer
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Publication number: 20040063087Abstract: A system for managing resolvers of test answers to maintain consistent and efficient scoring of test answers. Collaborative scoring monitors and resolves discrepancies in two or more scores for the same test answers. Quality items monitor a test resolver's scoring performance against a known standard. Performance feedback data tracks a resolver's scoring rate to monitor efficiency and optionally recommend break times or provide the resolver with diversionary activities during breaks. Consistent scoring is further promoted by selectively matching resolvers with test answers based on classifications of the resolvers and persons who generated the test answers. An on-line scoring guide dynamically provides test resolvers with rules for scoring answers to particular test questions.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 20, 2003Publication date: April 1, 2004Applicant: NCS Pearson, Inc.Inventors: Jay V. Clark, William L. Bramlett, Judith Moyer
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Publication number: 20030198933Abstract: A system for managing resolvers of test answers to maintain consistent and efficient scoring of test answers. Collaborative scoring monitors and resolves discrepancies in two or more scores for the same test answers. Quality items monitor a test resolver's scoring performance against a known standard. Performance feedback data tracks a resolver's scoring rate to monitor efficiency and optionally recommend break times or provide the resolver with diversionary activities during breaks. Consistent scoring is further promoted by selectively matching resolvers with test answers based on classifications of the resolvers and persons who generated the test answers. An on-line scoring guide dynamically provides test resolvers with rules for scoring answers to particular test questions.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 29, 2003Publication date: October 23, 2003Applicant: NCS Pearson, Inc.Inventors: Jay V. Clark, William L. Bramlett, Judith Moyer
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Patent number: 6558166Abstract: A method and system for increasing the speed at which data items are processed and evaluated. The method and system receives electronic representations of data items and organizes the data items into separate groupings. Next a particular grouping of data items is displayed to an evaluator so that the evaluator can evaluate the data items. In displaying the data items, the method and system may use a matrix of cells and display one data item in each of the cells. The evaluator can thus simultaneously view multiple data items, which facilitates efficient evaluation of the data items.Type: GrantFiled: September 12, 2000Date of Patent: May 6, 2003Assignee: NCS Pearson, Inc.Inventors: Jay V. Clark, William L. Bramlett, Jr., Judith Moyer
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Patent number: 6193521Abstract: A system for managing resolvers of test answers to maintain consistent and efficient test scoring for the answers. The system monitors test resolver performance in order to provide feedback.Type: GrantFiled: August 28, 1998Date of Patent: February 27, 2001Assignee: National Computer Systems, Inc.Inventors: Jay V. Clark, William L. Bramlett, Jr., Judith Moyer
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Patent number: 6183261Abstract: A method and system for managing resolvers of test answers to maintain consistent and efficient scoring of test answers. Collaborative scoring allows two test resolvers to score the same test answer and resolves potential discrepancies in the scores provided by the resolvers. Quality items monitor a test resolver's scoring performance against a known standard. A quality-control test item, having a known score, is transmitted to a test resolver. After receiving a score from the resolver, the known score is compared with the resolver's score and a quality profile is generated for the resolver.Type: GrantFiled: August 28, 1998Date of Patent: February 6, 2001Assignee: National Computer Systems, Inc.Inventors: Jay V. Clark, William L. Bramlett, Jr., Judith Moyer
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Patent number: 6183260Abstract: A method and system for managing resolvers of test answers to maintain consistent and efficient scoring of test answers. The method and system routes test answers to resolvers based on classifications of resolvers and persons who generated the rest answers. Monitoring and selecting resolvers based on classifications promotes fair and consistent scoring of test answers.Type: GrantFiled: August 28, 1998Date of Patent: February 6, 2001Assignee: National Computer Systems, Inc.Inventors: Jay V. Clark, William L. Bramlett, Jr., Judith Moyer
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Patent number: 6168440Abstract: A method and system for increasing the speed at which test answers are processed. The method and system receives electronic representations of test answers and organizes the test answers into separate groupings. Next a particular grouping of test answers are displayed to a test resolver so that the resolver can score the test answers. In displaying the answers, the method and system uses a matrix of cells and displays one test answer in each of the cells. The test resolver can thus simultaneously view multiple test answers, which facilitates efficient scoring of the answers.Type: GrantFiled: August 28, 1998Date of Patent: January 2, 2001Assignee: National Computer Systems, Inc.Inventors: Jay V. Clark, William L. Bramlett, Jr., Judith Moyer
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Patent number: 6159018Abstract: A method and system for reporting groupings of answers to test questions. Answers to test questions are received in electronic form, after which the answers are divided according to predefined categories and organized into separate groupings. The answers in the groupings are reported.Type: GrantFiled: August 28, 1998Date of Patent: December 12, 2000Assignee: National Computer Systems, Inc.Inventors: Jay V. Clark, William L. Bramlett, Jr., Judith Moyer
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Patent number: 6155839Abstract: A method and system for on-line scoring is described that dynamically provides resolvers with rules for scoring answers to particular questions. Rules are stored which relate to procedures for scoring the test questions. When test questions and answers are displayed to a test resolver for scoring, the corresponding rules are displayed for scoring the displayed answer.Type: GrantFiled: August 28, 1998Date of Patent: December 5, 2000Assignee: National Computer Systems, Inc.Inventors: Jay V. Clark, William L. Bramlett, Jr., Judith Moyer
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Patent number: 5752836Abstract: A method for reporting groupings of answers to test questions. Answers to test questions are received in electronic form, after which the answers are divided according to predefined categories and organized into separate groupings. The answers in the groupings are reported.Type: GrantFiled: November 20, 1995Date of Patent: May 19, 1998Assignee: National Computer Systems, Inc.Inventors: Jay V. Clark, William L. Bramlett, Jr., Judith Moyer
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Patent number: 5735694Abstract: A method for managing resolvers of test answers to maintain consistent and efficient scoring of test answers. Collaborative scoring allows two test resolvers to score the same test answer and resolves potential discrepancies in the scores provided by the resolvers. Quality items monitor a test resolver's scoring performance against a known standard. A quality-control test item, having a known score, is transmitted to a test resolver. After receiving a score from the resolver, the known score is compared with the resolver's score and a quality profile is generated for the resolver.Type: GrantFiled: November 20, 1995Date of Patent: April 7, 1998Assignee: National Computer Systems, Inc.Inventors: Jay V. Clark, William L. Bramlett, Jr., Judith Moyer
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Patent number: 5718591Abstract: A method for managing resolvers of test answers to maintain consistent and efficient test scoring of the answers. The method monitors test resolver performance in order to provide feedback. By tracking a resolver's scoring rate to compile performance data, the method monitors efficiency and optionally recommends break times and provides the resolver with diversionary activities during breaks.Type: GrantFiled: November 20, 1995Date of Patent: February 17, 1998Assignee: National Computer Systems, Inc.Inventors: Jay V. Clark, William L. Bramlett, Jr., Judith Moyer
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Patent number: 5716213Abstract: A method for managing resolvers of test answers to maintain consistent and efficient scoring of test answers. The method routes test answers to resolvers based on classifications of resolvers and persons who generated the test answers. Monitoring and selecting resolvers based on classifications promotes fair and consist scoring of test answers.Type: GrantFiled: November 20, 1995Date of Patent: February 10, 1998Assignee: National Computer Systems, Inc.Inventors: Jay V. Clark, William L. Bramlett, Jr., Judith Moyer
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Patent number: 5709551Abstract: A method for increasing the speed at which test answers are processed. The method receives electronic representations of test answers and organizes the test answers into separate groupings. The method next displays a particular grouping of test answers to a test resolver so that the resolver can score the test answers. In displaying the answers, the method uses a matrix of cells and displays one test answer in each of the cells. The test resolver can thus simultaneously view multiple test answers, which facilitates efficient scoring of the answers.Type: GrantFiled: November 20, 1995Date of Patent: January 20, 1998Assignee: National Computer Systems, Inc.Inventors: Jay V. Clark, William L. Bramlett, Jr., Judith Moyer