Means Perforating Response Form At Correct Answer Location Patents (Class 434/361)
  • Patent number: 7831195
    Abstract: An improved system for administering a computer and paper-based test, including a multifunction peripheral having a printing function and a scanning function for operating on the test, and a host remotely connected to the peripheral over a network. The multifunction peripheral is configured to receive the test from the host and transmit a scanned copy of a modified paper test to the host, and the host is configured to transmit a result of an evaluation of the modified test to the peripheral. A method for administering a test including transmitting a registration code, receiving a print job including a test associated with the registration code and printing the test. The method further includes digitizing the test and transmitting the digitized test.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 11, 2006
    Date of Patent: November 9, 2010
    Assignee: Sharp Laboratories of America, Inc.
    Inventor: Gregory Eugene Borchers