Patents by Inventor William L. Bramlett

William L. Bramlett 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: 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
  • Patent number: 5690497
    Abstract: A method for on-line scoring is described that dynamically provides test resolvers with rules for scoring answers to particular test 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: November 20, 1995
    Date of Patent: November 25, 1997
    Assignee: National Computer Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Jay V. Clark, William L. Bramlett, Jr., Judith Moyer
  • Patent number: 5558521
    Abstract: A system for managing resolvers of test answers to maintain consistent and efficient scoring of test answers. The system 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 consistent scoring of test answers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 12, 1994
    Date of Patent: September 24, 1996
    Assignee: National Computer Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Jay V. Clark, William L. Bramlett, Jr., Judith Moyer
  • Patent number: 5466159
    Abstract: A 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. The system transmits a quality-control test item, having a known score, to a test resolver. After receiving a score from the resolver, the system compares the known score with the resolver's score and can generate a quality profile for the resolver.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 12, 1994
    Date of Patent: November 14, 1995
    Assignee: National Computer Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Jay V. Clark, William L. Bramlett, Jr., Judith Moyer
  • Patent number: 5458493
    Abstract: An on-line scoring guide dynamically provides test resolvers with rules for scoring answers to particular test questions. The system stores rules which relate to procedures for scoring the test questions. When test questions and answers are displayed to a test resolver for scoring, the system displays the corresponding rules for scoring the displayed answer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 31, 1994
    Date of Patent: October 17, 1995
    Assignee: National Computer Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Jay V. Clark, William L. Bramlett, Jr., Judith Moyer
  • Patent number: 5437554
    Abstract: A system for managing resolvers of test answers to maintain consistent and efficient scoring of the answers. The system monitors test resolver performance in order to provide feedback. By tracking a resolver's scoring rate to compile performance data, the system monitor's efficiency and optionally recommends break times and provides the resolver with diversionary activities during breaks.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 5, 1993
    Date of Patent: August 1, 1995
    Assignee: National Computer Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Jay V. Clark, William L. Bramlett, Jr., Judith Moyer
  • Patent number: 5321611
    Abstract: A system for increasing the speed at which test answers are processed. The system receives electronic representations of test answers and organizes the test answers into separate groupings. The system 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 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: February 5, 1993
    Date of Patent: June 14, 1994
    Assignee: National Computer Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Jay V. Clark, William L. Bramlett, Jr.