Patents by Inventor Sebastian Mihai
Sebastian Mihai 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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Publication number: 20240095271Abstract: Systems and methods for generating metadata for at least one learning resource are provided. The system includes at least one data storage device storing a plurality of predefined metadata templates, each of the metadata templates having a plurality of metadata fields and a processor in data communication with the at least one data storage device. The processor is configured to receive the at least one learning resource, the at least one learning resource including an electronic file having a learning resource type and content data, select a metadata template from the predefined metadata templates based upon the learning resource type of the at least one learning resource, determine a topic associated with the learning resource, and customize the selected metadata template by adding one or more predefined metadata fields associated with the topic of the learning resource.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 25, 2023Publication date: March 21, 2024Inventor: Sebastian Mihai
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Patent number: 11748396Abstract: Systems and methods for generating metadata for at least one learning resource are provided. The system includes at least one data storage device storing a plurality of predefined metadata templates, each of the metadata templates having a plurality of metadata fields and a processor in data communication with the at least one data storage device. The processor is configured to receive the at least one learning resource, the at least one learning resource including an electronic file having a learning resource type and content data, select a metadata template from the predefined metadata templates based upon the learning resource type of the at least one learning resource, determine a topic associated with the learning resource, and customize the selected metadata template by adding one or more predefined metadata fields associated with the topic of the learning resource.Type: GrantFiled: March 13, 2014Date of Patent: September 5, 2023Assignee: D2L CorporationInventor: Sebastian Mihai
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Patent number: 11615495Abstract: A method and system for representing usage of an electronic learning system. The method and system involve receiving an input indicative of a selection of a property of the electronic learning system to be represented, the property including a course content provided by the electronic learning system and an activity available for that course content; receiving representation parameters that define a scope of the usage to be represented; determining an event count for the property during the period of interest; and generating a usage indicator for the property based at least on the event count. The usage indicator is generally reflective of at least a usage amount of the property during the period of interest.Type: GrantFiled: September 30, 2020Date of Patent: March 28, 2023Assignee: D2L CorporationInventors: Sebastian Mihai, Dariusz Grabka
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Publication number: 20210082071Abstract: A method and system for representing usage of an electronic learning system. The method and system involve receiving an input indicative of a selection of a property of the electronic learning system to be represented, the property including a course content provided by the electronic learning system and an activity available for that course content; receiving representation parameters that define a scope of the usage to be represented; determining an event count for the property during the period of interest; and generating a usage indicator for the property based at least on the event count. The usage indicator is generally reflective of at least a usage amount of the property during the period of interest.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 30, 2020Publication date: March 18, 2021Inventors: Sebastian Mihai, Dariusz Grabka
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Patent number: 10832363Abstract: A method and system for representing usage of an electronic learning system. The method and system involve receiving an input indicative of a selection of a property of the electronic learning system to be represented, the property including a course content provided by the electronic learning system and an activity available for that course content; receiving representation parameters that define a scope of the usage to be represented; determining an event count for the property during the period of interest; and generating a usage indicator for the property based at least on the event count. The usage indicator is generally reflective of at least a usage amount of the property during the period of interest.Type: GrantFiled: May 29, 2019Date of Patent: November 10, 2020Assignee: D2L CORPORATIONInventors: Sebastian Mihai, Dariusz Grabka
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Publication number: 20200175887Abstract: Systems and methods for conducting an electronic assessment in an electronic learning (eLearning) environment are provided. The system includes a display and at least one processor operatively coupled to the display. The at least one processor configured for: providing an electronic assessment comprising a plurality of assessment tasks for a current participant to complete within an allocated amount of assessment time; determining context-dependent time requirement (CDTR) value for at least one of the assessment tasks based upon historical performance data associated with that task, the CDTR value being indicative of a suggested amount of time required to complete that task; and providing the CDTR value to the current participant.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 28, 2019Publication date: June 4, 2020Inventors: Sebastian Mihai, Phil McClelland, Philip Brown, Vladan Ignjatovic
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Patent number: 10559216Abstract: Systems and methods for conducting an electronic assessment in an electronic learning (eLearning) environment are provided. The system includes a display and at least one processor operatively coupled to the display. The at least one processor configured for: providing an electronic assessment comprising a plurality of assessment tasks for a current participant to complete within an allocated amount of assessment time; determining context-dependent time requirement (CDTR) value for at least one of the assessment tasks based upon historical performance data associated with that task, the CDTR value being indicative of a suggested amount of time required to complete that task; and providing the CDTR value to the current participant.Type: GrantFiled: October 22, 2013Date of Patent: February 11, 2020Assignee: D2L CorporationInventors: Sebastian Mihai, Phil McClelland, Philip Brown, Vladan Ignjatovic
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Publication number: 20190347749Abstract: A method and system for representing usage of an electronic learning system. The method and system involve receiving an input indicative of a selection of a property of the electronic learning system to be represented, the property including a course content provided by the electronic learning system and an activity available for that course content; receiving representation parameters that define a scope of the usage to be represented; determining an event count for the property during the period of interest; and generating a usage indicator for the property based at least on the event count. The usage indicator is generally reflective of at least a usage amount of the property during the period of interest.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 29, 2019Publication date: November 14, 2019Applicant: D2L CorporationInventors: Sebastian Mihai, Dariusz Grabka
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Patent number: 10339616Abstract: A method and system for representing usage of an electronic learning system. The method and system involve receiving an input indicative of a selection of a property of the electronic learning system to be represented, the property including a course content provided by the electronic learning system and an activity available for that course content; receiving representation parameters that define a scope of the usage to be represented; determining an event count for the property during the period of interest; and generating a usage indicator for the property based at least on the event count. The usage indicator is generally reflective of at least a usage amount of the property during the period of interest.Type: GrantFiled: May 1, 2014Date of Patent: July 2, 2019Assignee: D2L CorporationInventors: Sebastian Mihai, Dariusz Grabka
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METHOD AND SYSTEMS FOR MODIFYING CONTENT OF AN ELECTRONIC LEARNING SYSTEM FOR VISION DEFICIENT USERS
Publication number: 20190066526Abstract: A computer-implemented method for modifying one or more contents of an electronic learning system for a user impaired by a colour vision deficiency. The method includes: generating a vision profile for the user, the vision profile indicating at least a type of the colour vision deficiency, identifying, from the one or more contents, a content to be modified, the content including at least two portions formed of a first colour and a second colour, respectively, the first colour being different from the second colour but the first colour being at least partially indistinguishable from the second colour by the user due to the colour vision deficiency, identifying a content transformation to be applied to the content based on the vision profile, the content transformation including one or more adjustments of the content to accommodate the colour vision deficiency impairing the user; and applying the content transformation to the content.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 3, 2018Publication date: February 28, 2019Applicant: D2L CorporationInventors: Sebastian Mihai, Philip Brown, Chantal Jandard, Mark Cowan -
Patent number: 10102763Abstract: A computer-implemented method for modifying one or more contents of an electronic learning system for a user impaired by a color vision deficiency. The method includes: generating a vision profile for the user, the vision profile indicating at least a type of the color vision deficiency, identifying, from the one or more contents, a content to be modified, the content including at least two portions formed of a first color and a second color, respectively, the first color being different from the second color but the first color being at least partially indistinguishable from the second color by the user due to the color vision deficiency, identifying a content transformation to be applied to the content based on the vision profile, the content transformation including one or more adjustments of the content to accommodate the color vision deficiency impairing the user; and applying the content transformation to the content.Type: GrantFiled: November 28, 2014Date of Patent: October 16, 2018Assignee: D2L CorporationInventors: Sebastian Mihai, Philip Brown, Chantal Jandard, Mark Cowan
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Publication number: 20180025456Abstract: There are provided methods, devices, and systems for managing and using learning outcomes. The method comprises identifying a high-level learning outcome, and identifying a first and second low-level learning outcomes associated with the high-level learning outcome. A first grade associated with the first low-level learning outcome is obtained, and a second grade associated with the second low-level learning outcome is obtained. An outcome grade is calculated based on the first grade and the second grade, which pertains to the high-level outcome.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 19, 2017Publication date: January 25, 2018Inventors: Sebastian Mihai, Brian Pearson, Phillip Brown, Phil McClelland, Mike Dedy, Baljeet Bilkhu, Andy Slough
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Publication number: 20170098380Abstract: A system and method for providing customized content to a user is provided. The method includes: determining a plurality of learning objectives related to the course; assigning weights to the plurality of learning objectives; determining capability information for the user; determining a focus weight for each of the plurality of learning objectives for the user; and selecting content for the user based on the focus weight. The system includes: a learning objective engine configured to determine a plurality of learning objectives related to the course and assign weights to the plurality of learning objectives; a capability weight module configured to determine capability information for the user; a focus weight module configured to determine a focus weight for each of the plurality of learning objectives for the user; and a content amalgamation module configured to select content for the user based on the focus weight.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 5, 2015Publication date: April 6, 2017Inventors: Sebastian MIHAI, Philip BROWN, Marilyn POWERS
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Publication number: 20160155344Abstract: A computer-implemented method for modifying one or more contents of an electronic learning system for a user impaired by a colour vision deficiency. The method includes: generating a vision profile for the user, the vision profile indicating at least a type of the colour vision deficiency, identifying, from the one or more contents, a content to be modified, the content including at least two portions formed of a first colour and a second colour, respectively, the first colour being different from the second colour but the first colour being at least partially indistinguishable from the second colour by the user due to the colour vision deficiency, identifying a content transformation to be applied to the content based on the vision profile, the content transformation including one or more adjustments of the content to accommodate the colour vision deficiency impairing the user; and applying the content transformation to the content.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 28, 2014Publication date: June 2, 2016Inventors: Sebastian Mihai, Philip Brown, Chantal Jandard, Mark Cowan
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Publication number: 20150317757Abstract: A method and system for representing usage of an electronic learning system. The method and system involve receiving an input indicative of a selection of a property of the electronic learning system to be represented, the property including a course content provided by the electronic learning system and an activity available for that course content; receiving representation parameters that define a scope of the usage to be represented; determining an event count for the property during the period of interest; and generating a usage indicator for the property based at least on the event count. The usage indicator is generally reflective of at least a usage amount of the property during the period of interest.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 1, 2014Publication date: November 5, 2015Applicant: DESIRE2LEARN INCORPORATEDInventors: Sebastian Mihai, Dariusz Grabka
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Publication number: 20150261854Abstract: Systems and methods for generating metadata for at least one learning resource are provided. The system includes at least one data storage device storing a plurality of predefined metadata templates, each of the metadata templates having a plurality of metadata fields and a processor in data communication with the at least one data storage device. The processor is configured to receive the at least one learning resource, the at least one learning resource including an electronic file having a learning resource type and content data, select a metadata template from the predefined metadata templates based upon the learning resource type of the at least one learning resource, determine a topic associated with the learning resource, and customize the selected metadata template by adding one or more predefined metadata fields associated with the topic of the learning resource.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 13, 2014Publication date: September 17, 2015Applicant: Desire2Learn IncorporatedInventor: Sebastian Mihai
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Publication number: 20150111192Abstract: Systems and methods for conducting an electronic assessment in an electronic learning (eLearning) environment are provided. The system includes a display and at least one processor operatively coupled to the display. The at least one processor configured for: providing an electronic assessment comprising a plurality of assessment tasks for a current participant to complete within an allocated amount of assessment time; determining context-dependent time requirement (CDTR) value for at least one of the assessment tasks based upon historical performance data associated with that task, the CDTR value being indicative of a suggested amount of time required to complete that task; and providing the CDTR value to the current participant.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 22, 2013Publication date: April 23, 2015Applicant: DESIRE2LEARN INCORPORATEDInventors: Sebastian Mihai, Phil McClelland, Philip Brown, Vladan Ignjatovic