Patents by Inventor Jodi Morstein Groot

Jodi Morstein Groot 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).

  • Publication number: 20150056587
    Abstract: A method and system for scoring task information. Through the use of an electronic time management device, such as a cell phone or other portable digital computer based device programmed to support this method, a user enters a description of a task and when the task should be completed. This information is then communicated to a scoring system, and the information is scored without human intervention and points are given. Optionally, if the information cannot be automatically scored, it is scored by a person. These points can be banked and then be used toward a socially desirable reward, such as sending text messages or playing music or watching videos. This is particularly effective in teaching time management skills to young students who may have attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 5, 2014
    Publication date: February 26, 2015
    Inventors: Lee Allen Hollaar, Jodi Morstein Groot
  • Patent number: 8794974
    Abstract: A method and system for scoring task information. Through the use of an electronic time management device, such as a cell phone or other portable digital computer based device programmed to support this method, a user enters a description of a task and when the task should be completed. This information is then communicated to a scoring system, and the information is scored without human intervention and points are given. Optionally, if the information cannot be automatically scored, it is scored by a person. These points can be banked and then be used toward a socially desirable reward, such as sending text messages or playing music or watching videos. This is particularly effective in teaching time management skills to young students who may have attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 26, 2012
    Date of Patent: August 5, 2014
    Assignee: University of Utah Research Foundation
    Inventors: Lee A. Hollaar, Jodi Morstein Groot
  • Publication number: 20140038148
    Abstract: A method and system for supporting and enhancing time management skills. Through the use of an electronic time management device, such as a cell phone or other portable digital computer based device programmed to support this method, the user enters information about a task which is then verified and “banked points” are given for correct entry. The banked points can then be used toward a socially desirable reward, such as sending text messages or playing music or watching videos. This is particularly effective in teaching time management skills to young students who may have attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 9, 2013
    Publication date: February 6, 2014
    Inventors: Jodi Morstein Groot, Lee Allen Hollaar
  • Patent number: 8562354
    Abstract: A method and system for supporting and enhancing time management skills. Through the use of an electronic time management device, such as a cell phone or other portable digital computer based device programmed to support this method, the user enters information about a task which is then verified and “banked points” are given for correct entry. The banked points can then be used toward a socially desirable reward, such as sending text messages or playing music or watching videos. This is particularly effective in teaching time management skills to young students who may have attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 29, 2008
    Date of Patent: October 22, 2013
    Assignee: University of Utah Research Foundation
    Inventors: Jodi Morstein Groot, Lee Allen Hollaar
  • Publication number: 20120301855
    Abstract: A method and system for scoring task information. Through the use of an electronic time management device, such as a cell phone or other portable digital computer based device programmed to support this method, a user enters a description of a task and when the task should be completed. This information is then communicated to a scoring system, and the information is scored without human intervention and points are given. Optionally, if the information cannot be automatically scored, it is scored by a person. These points can be banked and then be used toward a socially desirable reward, such as sending text messages or playing music or watching videos. This is particularly effective in teaching time management skills to young students who may have attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 26, 2012
    Publication date: November 29, 2012
    Applicant: UNIVERSITY OF UTAH RESEARCH FOUNDATION
    Inventors: Lee A. Hollaar, Jodi Morstein Groot
  • Publication number: 20080299527
    Abstract: A method and system for supporting and enhancing time management skills. Through the use of an electronic time management device, such as a cell phone or other portable digital computer based device programmed to support this method, the user enters information about a task which is then verified and “banked points” are given for correct entry. The banked points can then be used toward a socially desirable reward, such as sending text messages or playing music or watching videos. This is particularly effective in teaching time management skills to young students who may have attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 29, 2008
    Publication date: December 4, 2008
    Applicant: UNIVERSITY OF UTAH RESEARCH FOUNDATION
    Inventors: Jodi Morstein Groot, Lee A. Hollaar