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).

  • Publication number: 20240095271
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: July 25, 2023
    Publication date: March 21, 2024
    Inventor: Sebastian Mihai
  • Patent number: 11748396
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: March 13, 2014
    Date of Patent: September 5, 2023
    Assignee: D2L Corporation
    Inventor: Sebastian Mihai
  • Patent number: 11615495
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: September 30, 2020
    Date of Patent: March 28, 2023
    Assignee: D2L Corporation
    Inventors: Sebastian Mihai, Dariusz Grabka
  • Publication number: 20210082071
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: September 30, 2020
    Publication date: March 18, 2021
    Inventors: Sebastian Mihai, Dariusz Grabka
  • Patent number: 10832363
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: May 29, 2019
    Date of Patent: November 10, 2020
    Assignee: D2L CORPORATION
    Inventors: Sebastian Mihai, Dariusz Grabka
  • Publication number: 20200175887
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: November 28, 2019
    Publication date: June 4, 2020
    Inventors: Sebastian Mihai, Phil McClelland, Philip Brown, Vladan Ignjatovic
  • Patent number: 10559216
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: October 22, 2013
    Date of Patent: February 11, 2020
    Assignee: D2L Corporation
    Inventors: Sebastian Mihai, Phil McClelland, Philip Brown, Vladan Ignjatovic
  • Publication number: 20190347749
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: May 29, 2019
    Publication date: November 14, 2019
    Applicant: D2L Corporation
    Inventors: Sebastian Mihai, Dariusz Grabka
  • Patent number: 10339616
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: May 1, 2014
    Date of Patent: July 2, 2019
    Assignee: D2L Corporation
    Inventors: Sebastian Mihai, Dariusz Grabka
  • Publication number: 20190066526
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: October 3, 2018
    Publication date: February 28, 2019
    Applicant: D2L Corporation
    Inventors: Sebastian Mihai, Philip Brown, Chantal Jandard, Mark Cowan
  • Patent number: 10102763
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: November 28, 2014
    Date of Patent: October 16, 2018
    Assignee: D2L Corporation
    Inventors: Sebastian Mihai, Philip Brown, Chantal Jandard, Mark Cowan
  • Publication number: 20180025456
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: July 19, 2017
    Publication date: January 25, 2018
    Inventors: Sebastian Mihai, Brian Pearson, Phillip Brown, Phil McClelland, Mike Dedy, Baljeet Bilkhu, Andy Slough
  • Publication number: 20170098380
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: October 5, 2015
    Publication date: April 6, 2017
    Inventors: Sebastian MIHAI, Philip BROWN, Marilyn POWERS
  • Publication number: 20160155344
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: November 28, 2014
    Publication date: June 2, 2016
    Inventors: Sebastian Mihai, Philip Brown, Chantal Jandard, Mark Cowan
  • Publication number: 20150317757
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: May 1, 2014
    Publication date: November 5, 2015
    Applicant: DESIRE2LEARN INCORPORATED
    Inventors: Sebastian Mihai, Dariusz Grabka
  • Publication number: 20150261854
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: March 13, 2014
    Publication date: September 17, 2015
    Applicant: Desire2Learn Incorporated
    Inventor: Sebastian Mihai
  • Publication number: 20150111192
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: October 22, 2013
    Publication date: April 23, 2015
    Applicant: DESIRE2LEARN INCORPORATED
    Inventors: Sebastian Mihai, Phil McClelland, Philip Brown, Vladan Ignjatovic