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).

  • Patent number: 7044743
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: October 20, 2003
    Date of Patent: May 16, 2006
    Assignee: NCS Pearson, Inc.
    Inventors: Jay V. Clark, William L. Bramlett, Jr., Judith Moyer
  • Patent number: 6976847
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: October 20, 2003
    Date of Patent: December 20, 2005
    Assignee: NCS Pearsons, Inc.
    Inventors: Jay V. Clark, William L. Bramlett, Jr., Judith Moyer
  • Patent number: 6918772
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: October 20, 2003
    Date of Patent: July 19, 2005
    Assignee: NCS Pearson, Inc.
    Inventors: Jay V. Clark, William L. Bramlett, Jr., Judith Moyer
  • Publication number: 20040202991
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: October 20, 2003
    Publication date: October 14, 2004
    Applicant: NCS Pearson, Inc.
    Inventors: Jay V. Clark, William L. Bramlett, Judith Moyer
  • Patent number: 6749435
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: April 29, 2003
    Date of Patent: June 15, 2004
    Assignee: NCS Pearson, Inc.
    Inventors: Jay V. Clark, William L. Bramlett, Jr., Judith Moyer
  • Publication number: 20040086841
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: October 20, 2003
    Publication date: May 6, 2004
    Applicant: NCS Pearson, Inc.
    Inventors: Jay V. Clark, William L. Bramlett, Judith Moyer
  • Publication number: 20040063087
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: October 20, 2003
    Publication date: April 1, 2004
    Applicant: NCS Pearson, Inc.
    Inventors: Jay V. Clark, William L. Bramlett, Judith Moyer
  • Publication number: 20030198933
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: April 29, 2003
    Publication date: October 23, 2003
    Applicant: NCS Pearson, Inc.
    Inventors: Jay V. Clark, William L. Bramlett, Judith Moyer
  • Patent number: 6558166
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: September 12, 2000
    Date of Patent: May 6, 2003
    Assignee: NCS Pearson, Inc.
    Inventors: Jay V. Clark, William L. Bramlett, Jr., Judith Moyer
  • Patent number: 6193521
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: August 28, 1998
    Date of Patent: February 27, 2001
    Assignee: National Computer Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Jay V. Clark, William L. Bramlett, Jr., Judith Moyer
  • Patent number: 6183261
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: August 28, 1998
    Date of Patent: February 6, 2001
    Assignee: National Computer Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Jay V. Clark, William L. Bramlett, Jr., Judith Moyer
  • Patent number: 6183260
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: August 28, 1998
    Date of Patent: February 6, 2001
    Assignee: National Computer Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Jay V. Clark, William L. Bramlett, Jr., Judith Moyer
  • Patent number: 6168440
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: August 28, 1998
    Date of Patent: January 2, 2001
    Assignee: National Computer Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Jay V. Clark, William L. Bramlett, Jr., Judith Moyer
  • Patent number: 6159018
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: August 28, 1998
    Date of Patent: December 12, 2000
    Assignee: National Computer Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Jay V. Clark, William L. Bramlett, Jr., Judith Moyer
  • Patent number: 6155839
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: August 28, 1998
    Date of Patent: December 5, 2000
    Assignee: National Computer Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Jay V. Clark, William L. Bramlett, Jr., Judith Moyer
  • Patent number: 5752836
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: November 20, 1995
    Date of Patent: May 19, 1998
    Assignee: National Computer Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Jay V. Clark, William L. Bramlett, Jr., Judith Moyer
  • Patent number: 5735694
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: November 20, 1995
    Date of Patent: April 7, 1998
    Assignee: National Computer Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Jay V. Clark, William L. Bramlett, Jr., Judith Moyer
  • Patent number: 5718591
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: November 20, 1995
    Date of Patent: February 17, 1998
    Assignee: National Computer Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Jay V. Clark, William L. Bramlett, Jr., Judith Moyer
  • Patent number: 5716213
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: November 20, 1995
    Date of Patent: February 10, 1998
    Assignee: National Computer Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Jay V. Clark, William L. Bramlett, Jr., Judith Moyer
  • Patent number: 5709551
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: November 20, 1995
    Date of Patent: January 20, 1998
    Assignee: National Computer Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Jay V. Clark, William L. Bramlett, Jr., Judith Moyer