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1.

CLOUD BASED TEST ENVIRONMENT

      
Application Number 16890888
Status Pending
Filing Date 2020-06-02
First Publication Date 2020-12-31
Owner Kryterion, Inc. (USA)
Inventor
  • Saxon, Steve
  • Neubeck, Joel
  • Collins, Michael
  • Weinmann, Dan
  • Dorman, William

Abstract

Systems and methods described herein provide for administering and proctoring of a secure online examination utilizing a ‘cloud’ computing environment. The cloud computing environment provides scalable, shared computing resources such as processing, memory, communications, storage and other hardware and software resources associated with the online examination. The computing resources provided by the cloud computing environment can be provisioned dynamically to match the requirements of the particular computing tasks carried out at the client and/or server level during the administration of the examination.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G09B 7/02 - Electrically-operated teaching apparatus or devices working with questions and answers of the type wherein the student is expected to construct an answer to the question which is presented or wherein the machine gives an answer to the question presented by the student
  • G06F 9/50 - Allocation of resources, e.g. of the central processing unit [CPU]
  • G09B 7/00 - Electrically-operated teaching apparatus or devices working with questions and answers
  • G09B 5/00 - Electrically-operated educational appliances

2.

Optimized data stream upload

      
Application Number 15659368
Grant Number 10225336
Status In Force
Filing Date 2017-07-25
First Publication Date 2018-02-15
Grant Date 2019-03-05
Owner KRYTERION, INC. (USA)
Inventor
  • Perryman, Laura
  • Walton, Eric
  • Logan, David
  • Collins, Michael

Abstract

Systems and methods utilize a distributed server network to allow for the optimization of the upload of a data stream from a computing device. Performance metrics are estimated for different network paths from the computing device to a variety of entry servers in the distributed server network. Based on the estimated performance metrics, one or more entry servers are then selected to receive the data stream from the computing device. As a result, the systems and methods described herein allow for high quality upload performance which addresses the first mile vulnerability issues of the data stream. The distributed server network can then transmit copies of the data stream in real-time to other computing devices.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H04L 29/08 - Transmission control procedure, e.g. data link level control procedure
  • H04L 12/803 - Load balancing, e.g. traffic distribution over multiple links

3.

Peered proctoring

      
Application Number 15194081
Grant Number 09984582
Status In Force
Filing Date 2016-06-27
First Publication Date 2016-10-20
Grant Date 2018-05-29
Owner Kryterion, Inc. (USA)
Inventor
  • Logan, David
  • Walton, Eric
  • Collins, Michael

Abstract

Systems and methods described herein utilize a distributed server network to allow for the real-time distribution of copies of a data stream uploaded from a computing device. The uploaded data stream corresponds to an environment surrounding a user (exam taker) of the computing device during execution of a testing routine for an examination. Providing copies of the data stream in real-time allows proctors as well as other test assessment authorities to ‘peek in’ on the exam taker's environment surrounding the exam. As a result, the environment surrounding the exam taker can be monitored in real-time to determine whether any visual or audio activity in the environment constitutes activity not in accordance with the exam protocol. Following an affirmative determination that the exam taker violated an exam taking protocol, the proctor or other test assessment authority can then make a final or early decision regarding disciplinary action.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G06F 15/16 - Combinations of two or more digital computers each having at least an arithmetic unit, a program unit and a register, e.g. for a simultaneous processing of several programs
  • G09B 5/00 - Electrically-operated educational appliances
  • H04L 29/06 - Communication control; Communication processing characterised by a protocol
  • G09B 7/00 - Electrically-operated teaching apparatus or devices working with questions and answers
  • G09B 7/07 - Electrically-operated teaching apparatus or devices working with questions and answers of the multiple-choice answer type, i.e. where a given question is provided with a series of answers and a choice has to be made from the answers providing for individual presentation of questions to a plurality of student stations
  • H04L 12/26 - Monitoring arrangements; Testing arrangements
  • H04L 29/08 - Transmission control procedure, e.g. data link level control procedure
  • G08B 13/196 - Actuation by interference with heat, light, or radiation of shorter wavelengthActuation by intruding sources of heat, light, or radiation of shorter wavelength using passive radiation detection systems using image scanning and comparing systems using television cameras

4.

KRYTERION GLOBAL TESTING SOLUTIONS

      
Application Number 178648200
Status Registered
Filing Date 2016-06-10
Registration Date 2018-08-13
Owner Kryterion, Inc. (USA)
NICE Classes  ?
  • 09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
  • 16 - Paper, cardboard and goods made from these materials
  • 35 - Advertising and business services
  • 41 - Education, entertainment, sporting and cultural services
  • 42 - Scientific, technological and industrial services, research and design

Goods & Services

(1) Computer software for assessing, analyzing and reporting on scholastic attainment, skill development, and professional competency; computer hardware and downloadable software for the delivery and monitoring of online, customizable assessments, skills tests, educational testing, standardized testing, and certification in the field of higher education, healthcare certification, government services, trade association licensing, information technology certification, professional licensing, employment skills and vocational education. (2) Downloadable materials, namely, books, brochures, information pamphlets, manuals, booklets, reports and articles on testing in the field of higher education, healthcare certification, government services, trade association licensing, information technology certification, professional licensing, and vocational education tests to determine job competency. (3) Printed materials, namely, books, brochures, information pamphlets, manuals, booklets, reports and articles on testing in the field of higher education, healthcare certification, government services, trade association licensing, information technology certification, professional licensing, and vocational education tests to determine job competency. (1) Provision of tests online through the Internet or a global communication network, namely, the administration, organization and supervision of standardized tests, educational tests, and technical educational tests in the field of higher education, healthcare certification, government services, trade association licensing, information technology certification, professional licensing, employment skills and vocational education; provision of on-demand testing online through the Internet or a global communication network, namely, administration and organization of standardized tests, practice tests, self-assessments, non-proctored tests, educational tests, and technical educational tests in the field of higher education, healthcare certification, government services, trade association licensing, information technology certification, professional licensing, employment skills and vocational education; educational testing in the field of higher education, healthcare certification, government services, trade association licensing, information technology certification, professional licensing, employment skills and vocational education; educational and standardized test monitoring in the field of higher education, healthcare certification, government services, trade association licensing, information technology certification, professional licensing, employment skills and vocational education; training, consultation and development services in offering, delivery and administration of tests all in the field of higher education, healthcare certification, government services, trade association licensing, information technology certification, professional licensing, employment skills and vocational education; Provision and monitoring of tests online through the Internet or a global communication network, namely, the administration, organization and supervision of tests in the field of higher education, healthcare certification, government services, trade association licensing, information technology certification, professional licensing, employment skills and vocational education; provision and monitoring of vocational education tests to determine employment skills and job competency online through the Internet or a global communication network; analyzing the competency of others through testing in the field of higher education, healthcare certification, government services, trade association licensing, information technology certification, professional licensing, employment skills and vocational education. (2) Provision and monitoring of tests online through the Internet or a global communication network, namely, the administration, organization and supervision of tests in the field of higher education, healthcare certification, government services, trade association, licensing, information technology certification, professional licensing, employment skills and vocational education; Provision of tests online through the Internet or a global communication network, namely, the administration, organization and supervision of standardized tests, educational tests, and technical educational tests in the field of higher education, healthcare certification, government services, trade association licensing, information technology certification, professional licensing, employment skills and vocational education; provision of on-demand testing online through the Internet or a global communication network, namely, administration and organization of standardized tests, practice tests, self-assessments, non-proctored tests, educational tests, and technical educational tests in the field of higher education, healthcare certification, government services, trade association licensing, information technology certification, professional licensing, employment skills and vocational education; educational testing in the field of higher education, healthcare certification, government services, trade association licensing, information technology certification, professional licensing, employment skills and vocational education; standardized educational testing; educational and standardized test monitoring in the field of higher education, healthcare certification, government services, trade association licensing, information technology certification, professional licensing, employment skills and vocational education; provision and monitoring of educational tests and technical education tests online through the Internet or a global communication network; training, consultation and development services in offering, delivery and administration of tests all in the field of higher education, healthcare certification, government services, trade association licensing, information technology certification, professional licensing, employment skills and vocational education; Analyzing the competency of others through testing in the field of higher education, healthcare certification, government services, trade association licensing, information technology certification, professional licensing, employment skills and vocational education. (3) Design and development of methods to assess, analyze, and report the competency of others in the field of higher education, healthcare certification, government services, trade association licensing, information technology certification, professional licensing, employment skills and vocational education; Providing temporary use of online non-downloadable system consisting primarily of software for the delivery of customizable assessments, skills tests and certification tests in the field of higher education, healthcare certification, government services, trade association licensing, information technology certification, professional licensing, employment skills and vocational education; providing temporary use of online non-downloadable computer software for the delivery and administration of employment skills tests, educational tests, vocational education tests, healthcare certification tests, government services tests, professional licensing tests, information technology tests and technical educational tests; providing temporary use of online non-downloadable computer software for the delivery and administration of standardized tests in the field of higher education, healthcare certification, government services, trade association licensing, information technology certification, professional licensing, employment skills and vocational education; providing temporary use of online non-downloadable software for the monitoring of online employment skills tests, educational tests, vocational education tests, healthcare certification tests, government services tests, professional licensing tests, information technology tests and technical educational tests; providing temporary use of online non-downloadable software for the monitoring of online customizable assessments and standardized tests in the field of higher education, healthcare certification, government services, trade association licensing, information technology certification, professional licensing, employment skills and vocational education; providing temporary use of online non-downloadable software for assessing, analyzing and reporting on scholastic attainment, skill development, and professional competency; software as a service (SAAS) services featuring software for securely assessing, analyzing and reporting on scholastic attainment, skill development, and professional competency; design and development of online non-downloadable software for assessing, analyzing and reporting on scholastic attainment, skill development, and professional competency for others.

5.

KRYTERION GLOBAL TESTING SOLUTIONS

      
Application Number 015402076
Status Registered
Filing Date 2016-05-04
Registration Date 2016-09-07
Owner Kryterion, Inc. (USA)
NICE Classes  ?
  • 09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
  • 35 - Advertising and business services
  • 41 - Education, entertainment, sporting and cultural services
  • 42 - Scientific, technological and industrial services, research and design

Goods & Services

Computer software for assessing, analyzing and reporting on scholastic attainment, skill development, and professional competency; computer hardware and downloadable software for the delivery and monitoring of online, customizable assessments, skills tests, educational testing, standardized testing, and certification. Provision and monitoring of tests online through the Internet or a global communication network, namely, the administration, organization and supervision of tests in the field of higher education, healthcare certification, government services, trade association licensing, information technology certification, professional licensing, employment skills and vocational education; provision and monitoring of vocational education tests to determine employment skills and job competency online through the Internet or a global communication network; design and development of methods to assess, analyze, and report the competency of others in the field of higher education, healthcare certification, government services, trade association licensing, information technology certification, professional licensing, employment skills and vocational education; analyzing the competency of others through testing in the field of higher education, healthcare certification, government services, trade association licensing, information technology certification, professional licensing, employment skills and vocational education. Provision of tests online through the Internet or a global communication network, namely, the administration, organization and supervision of standardized tests, educational tests, and technical educational tests; provision of on-demand testing online through the Internet or a global communication network, namely, administration and organization of standardized tests, practice tests, self-assessments, non-proctored tests, educational tests, and technical educational tests; educational testing; standardized testing; educational and standardized test monitoring; provision and monitoring of educational tests and technical education tests online through the Internet or a global communication network; training, consultation and development services in offering, delivery and administration of tests all in the field of higher education, healthcare certification, government services, trade association licensing, information technology certification, professional licensing, employment skills and vocational education. Providing temporary use of online non-downloadable system consisting primarily of software for the delivery of customizable assessments, skills tests and certification tests; providing temporary use of online non-downloadable computer software for the delivery and administration of employment skills tests, standardized tests, educational tests, vocational education tests, healthcare certification tests, government services tests, professional licensing tests, information technology tests and technical educational tests; providing temporary use of online non-downloadable software for the monitoring of online customizable assessments, employment skills tests, standardized tests, educational tests, vocational education tests, healthcare certification tests, government services tests, professional licensing tests, information technology tests and technical educational tests; providing temporary use of online non-downloadable software for assessing, analyzing and reporting on scholastic attainment, skill development, and professional competency; software as a service (SAAS) services featuring software for securely assessing, analyzing and reporting on scholastic attainment, skill development, and professional competency; design and development of online non-downloadable software for assessing, analyzing and reporting on scholastic attainment, skill development, and professional competency for others.

6.

Optimized data stream upload

      
Application Number 14855216
Grant Number 09716748
Status In Force
Filing Date 2015-09-15
First Publication Date 2016-04-21
Grant Date 2017-07-25
Owner KRYTERION, INC. (USA)
Inventor
  • Perryman, Laura
  • Walton, Eric
  • Logan, David
  • Collins, Michael

Abstract

Systems and methods utilize a distributed server network to allow for the optimization of the upload of a data stream from a computing device. Performance metrics are estimated for different network paths from the computing device to a variety of entry servers in the distributed server network. Based on the estimated performance metrics, one or more entry servers are then selected to receive the data stream from the computing device. As a result, the systems and methods described herein allow for high quality upload performance which addresses the first mile vulnerability issues of the data stream. The distributed server network can then transmit copies of the data stream in real-time to other computing devices.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G06F 15/173 - Interprocessor communication using an interconnection network, e.g. matrix, shuffle, pyramid, star or snowflake
  • H04L 29/08 - Transmission control procedure, e.g. data link level control procedure
  • H04L 12/803 - Load balancing, e.g. traffic distribution over multiple links

7.

Maintaining a secure computing device in a test taking environment

      
Application Number 14860526
Grant Number 09430951
Status In Force
Filing Date 2015-09-21
First Publication Date 2016-01-14
Grant Date 2016-08-30
Owner Kryterion, Inc. (USA)
Inventor
  • Foster, David
  • Bonsall, Russ
  • Caddell, Jeff
  • Dorman, William
  • Perryman, Laura
  • Peeke-Vout, John

Abstract

The presently disclosed invention provides for the security of a computing device in the context of a test taking environment. By securing a computing device, an individual (or group of individuals) may more effectively proctor a large examination without worrying about a test taker illicitly accessing information on their computer or via a remote source of data. Securing a computing device includes locking out or preventing access to any application not deemed necessary or appropriate by the test administrator.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G09B 7/00 - Electrically-operated teaching apparatus or devices working with questions and answers
  • G06F 11/36 - Prevention of errors by analysis, debugging or testing of software
  • H04L 29/06 - Communication control; Communication processing characterised by a protocol
  • G09B 5/00 - Electrically-operated educational appliances
  • G09B 7/04 - Electrically-operated teaching apparatus or devices working with questions and answers of the type wherein the student is expected to construct an answer to the question which is presented or wherein the machine gives an answer to the question presented by the student characterised by modifying the teaching programme in response to a wrong answer, e.g. repeating the question, supplying a further explanation

8.

Peered proctoring

      
Application Number 14807798
Grant Number 09378648
Status In Force
Filing Date 2015-07-23
First Publication Date 2015-11-26
Grant Date 2016-06-28
Owner Kryterion, Inc. (USA)
Inventor
  • Logan, David
  • Walton, Eric
  • Collins, Michael

Abstract

Systems and methods described herein utilize a distributed server network to allow for the real-time distribution of copies of a data stream uploaded from a computing device. The uploaded data stream corresponds to an environment surrounding a user (exam taker) of the computing device during execution of a testing routine for an examination. Providing copies of the data stream in real-time allows proctors as well as other test assessment authorities to ‘peek in’on the exam taker's environment during the exam. As a result, the environment surrounding the exam taker can be monitored in real-time to determine whether any visual or audio activity in the environment constitutes activity not in accordance with the exam protocol. Following an affirmative determination that the exam taker violated an exam taking protocol, a proctor or other test assessment authority can then make a final or early decision regarding disciplinary action.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G06F 15/16 - Combinations of two or more digital computers each having at least an arithmetic unit, a program unit and a register, e.g. for a simultaneous processing of several programs
  • G09B 5/00 - Electrically-operated educational appliances
  • H04L 29/06 - Communication control; Communication processing characterised by a protocol
  • G09B 7/00 - Electrically-operated teaching apparatus or devices working with questions and answers
  • G09B 7/07 - Electrically-operated teaching apparatus or devices working with questions and answers of the multiple-choice answer type, i.e. where a given question is provided with a series of answers and a choice has to be made from the answers providing for individual presentation of questions to a plurality of student stations
  • H04L 12/26 - Monitoring arrangements; Testing arrangements
  • G08B 13/196 - Actuation by interference with heat, light, or radiation of shorter wavelengthActuation by intruding sources of heat, light, or radiation of shorter wavelength using passive radiation detection systems using image scanning and comparing systems using television cameras

9.

KRYTERION GLOBAL TESTING SOLUTIONS

      
Serial Number 86807880
Status Registered
Filing Date 2015-11-03
Registration Date 2017-10-24
Owner KRYTERION INC. ()
NICE Classes  ?
  • 09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
  • 35 - Advertising and business services
  • 41 - Education, entertainment, sporting and cultural services
  • 42 - Scientific, technological and industrial services, research and design

Goods & Services

[ Computer software for assessing, analyzing and reporting on scholastic attainment, skill development, and professional competency; computer hardware and downloadable software for the delivery and monitoring of online, customizable assessments, skills tests, educational testing, standardized testing, and certification ] Provision and monitoring of tests online through the Internet or a global communication network, namely, the administration, organization and supervision of tests to determine job competency, professional competency, employment skills in the field of higher education, government services, and vocational education; Provision and monitoring of tests online through the Internet or a global communication network, namely, the administration, organization and supervision of tests to determine employment skills; provision and monitoring of vocational education tests to determine employment skills and job competency online through the Internet or a global communication network; design and development of testing methods to assess, analyze, and report the professional competency of others in the field of higher education, healthcare certification, government services, trade association licensing, information technology certification, professional licensing, employment skills and vocational education; analyzing the professional competency of others through testing in the field of higher education, government services, employment skills and vocational education Provision of tests online through the Internet or a global communication network, namely, the administration, organization and supervision of standardized tests, educational tests, and technical educational tests; provision of on-demand testing online through the Internet or a global communication network, namely, administration and organization of standardized tests, practice tests, self-assessments, non-proctored tests, educational tests, and technical educational tests; educational testing; standardized testing; educational and standardized test monitoring; provision and monitoring of educational tests and technical education tests online through the Internet or a global communication network; training, consultation and development services in offering, delivery and administration of educational and scholarly tests all in the field of higher education, government services and vocational education Providing temporary use of online non-downloadable system consisting primarily of software for the delivery of customizable assessments, skills tests and certification tests; providing temporary use of online non-downloadable computer software for the delivery and administration of employment skills tests, standardized tests, educational tests, vocational education tests, healthcare certification tests, government services tests, professional licensing tests, information technology tests and technical educational tests; providing temporary use of online non-downloadable software for the monitoring of online customizable assessments, employment skills tests, standardized tests, educational tests, vocational education tests, healthcare certification tests, government services tests, professional licensing tests, information technology tests and technical educational tests; providing temporary use of online non-downloadable software for assessing, analyzing and reporting on scholastic attainment, skill development, and professional competency; software as a service (SAAS) services featuring software for securely assessing, analyzing and reporting on scholastic attainment, skill development, and professional competency; design and development of online non-downloadable software for assessing, analyzing and reporting on scholastic attainment, skill development, and professional competency for others; Provision and monitoring of tests online through the Internet or a global communication network, namely, the administration, organization and supervision of tests to determine conformity with established accreditation standards in the fields of healthcare certification, trade association licensing, information technology certification, and professional licensing; analyzing the competency of others through testing to determine conformity with established accreditation standards in the field of higher education, healthcare certification, government services, trade association licensing, information technology certification, professional licensing, employment skills and vocational education; consultation and development services in offering, delivery and administration of tests to determine conformity with established certification standards all in the field of higher education, healthcare certification, government services, trade association licensing, information technology certification, professional licensing, and vocational education

10.

DETECTING ABERRANT BEHAVIOR IN AN EXAM-TAKING ENVIRONMENT

      
Application Number US2014025131
Publication Number 2014/159785
Status In Force
Filing Date 2014-03-13
Publication Date 2014-10-02
Owner KRYTERION, INC. (USA)
Inventor
  • Kaufmann, James
  • Caldwell, Andrew

Abstract

Systems and methods for detecting aberrant behavior in a testing environment involve receiving real-time audio-visual data from a detection device and executing an application stored in memory that, when executed by a processor, detect aberrant data within the real-time audio-visual data and reacting automatically to the aberrant data.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G09B 5/06 - Electrically-operated educational appliances with both visual and audible presentation of the material to be studied

11.

Peered proctoring

      
Application Number 14179410
Grant Number 09092991
Status In Force
Filing Date 2014-02-12
First Publication Date 2014-06-12
Grant Date 2015-07-28
Owner Kryterion, Inc. (USA)
Inventor
  • Logan, David
  • Walton, Eric
  • Collins, Michael

Abstract

Systems and methods described herein utilize a distributed server network to allow for the real-time distribution of copies of a data stream uploaded from a computing device. The uploaded data stream corresponds to an environment surrounding a user (exam taker) of the computing device during execution of a testing routine for an examination. Providing copies of the data stream in real-time allows proctors as well as other test assessment authorities to ‘peek in’ on the exam taker's environment during the exam. As a result, the environment surrounding the exam taker can be monitored in real-time to determine whether any visual or audio activity in the environment constitutes activity not in accordance with the exam protocol. Following an affirmative determination that the exam taker violated an exam taking protocol, a proctor or other test assessment authority can then make a final or early decision regarding disciplinary action.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G06F 15/16 - Combinations of two or more digital computers each having at least an arithmetic unit, a program unit and a register, e.g. for a simultaneous processing of several programs
  • G09B 5/00 - Electrically-operated educational appliances
  • G09B 7/00 - Electrically-operated teaching apparatus or devices working with questions and answers
  • G09B 7/07 - Electrically-operated teaching apparatus or devices working with questions and answers of the multiple-choice answer type, i.e. where a given question is provided with a series of answers and a choice has to be made from the answers providing for individual presentation of questions to a plurality of student stations
  • H04L 29/06 - Communication control; Communication processing characterised by a protocol
  • H04L 12/26 - Monitoring arrangements; Testing arrangements
  • G08B 13/196 - Actuation by interference with heat, light, or radiation of shorter wavelengthActuation by intruding sources of heat, light, or radiation of shorter wavelength using passive radiation detection systems using image scanning and comparing systems using television cameras

12.

KRYTERION

      
Serial Number 85719885
Status Registered
Filing Date 2012-09-04
Registration Date 2014-01-28
Owner KRYTERION INC. ()
NICE Classes  ?
  • 09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
  • 35 - Advertising and business services
  • 42 - Scientific, technological and industrial services, research and design

Goods & Services

[ Computer software for assessing, analyzing and reporting on scholastic attainment, skill development, and professional competency ] Design and development of methods to assessing, analyze, and report the professional competency of others; analyzing the professional competency of others Providing temporary use of online non-downloadable software for assessing, analyzing and reporting on scholastic attainment, skill development, and professional competency; Software as a service (SAAS) services featuring software for securely assessing, analyzing and reporting on scholastic attainment, skill development, and professional competency; design and development of online non-downloadable software for assessing, analyzing and reporting on scholastic attainment, skill development, and professional competency for others

13.

Maintaining a secure computing device in a test taking environment

      
Application Number 12571666
Grant Number 09141513
Status In Force
Filing Date 2009-10-01
First Publication Date 2012-03-29
Grant Date 2015-09-22
Owner Kryterion, Inc. (USA)
Inventor
  • Foster, David
  • Bonsall, Russ
  • Caddel, Jeff
  • Dormann, William
  • Perryman, Laura
  • Peeke-Vout, John

Abstract

The presently disclosed invention provides for the security of a computing device in the context of a test taking environment. By securing a computing device, an individual (or group of individuals) may more effectively proctor a large examination without worrying about a test taker illicitly accessing information on their computer or via a remote source of data. Securing a computing device includes locking out or preventing access to any application not deemed necessary or appropriate by the test administrator.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G09B 7/00 - Electrically-operated teaching apparatus or devices working with questions and answers
  • G09B 3/00 - Manually- or mechanically-operated teaching appliances working with questions and answers
  • G06F 11/36 - Prevention of errors by analysis, debugging or testing of software
  • G09B 5/00 - Electrically-operated educational appliances
  • G09B 7/04 - Electrically-operated teaching apparatus or devices working with questions and answers of the type wherein the student is expected to construct an answer to the question which is presented or wherein the machine gives an answer to the question presented by the student characterised by modifying the teaching programme in response to a wrong answer, e.g. repeating the question, supplying a further explanation

14.

Peered proctoring

      
Application Number 12913694
Grant Number 08713130
Status In Force
Filing Date 2010-10-27
First Publication Date 2012-02-09
Grant Date 2014-04-29
Owner Kryterion, Inc. (USA)
Inventor
  • Logan, David
  • Walton, Eric
  • Collins, Michael

Abstract

Systems and methods described herein utilize a distributed server network to allow for the real-time distribution of copies of a data stream uploaded from a computing device. The uploaded data stream corresponds to an environment surrounding a user (exam taker) of the computing device during execution of a testing routine for an examination. Providing copies of the data stream in real-time allows proctors as well as other test assessment authorities to ‘peek in’ on the exam taker's environment during the exam. As a result, the environment surrounding the exam taker can be monitored in real-time to determine whether any visual or audio activity in the environment constitutes activity not in accordance with the exam protocol. Following an affirmative determination that the exam taker violated an exam taking protocol, a proctor or other test assessment authority can then make a final or early decision regarding disciplinary action.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G06F 15/16 - Combinations of two or more digital computers each having at least an arithmetic unit, a program unit and a register, e.g. for a simultaneous processing of several programs
  • H04L 29/06 - Communication control; Communication processing characterised by a protocol
  • H04L 12/26 - Monitoring arrangements; Testing arrangements
  • G08B 13/196 - Actuation by interference with heat, light, or radiation of shorter wavelengthActuation by intruding sources of heat, light, or radiation of shorter wavelength using passive radiation detection systems using image scanning and comparing systems using television cameras

15.

OPTIMIZED DATA STREAM UPLOAD

      
Application Number US2011025533
Publication Number 2012/018411
Status In Force
Filing Date 2011-02-18
Publication Date 2012-02-09
Owner KRYTERION, INC. (USA)
Inventor
  • Perryman, Laura
  • Walton, Eric
  • Logan, David
  • Collins, Michael

Abstract

Systems and methods utilize a distributed server network to allow for the optimization of the upload of a data stream from a computing device. Performance metrics are estimated for different network paths from the computing device to a variety of entry servers in the distributed server network. Based on the estimated performance metrics, one or more entry servers are then selected to receive the data stream from the computing device. As a result, the systems and methods described herein allow for high quality upload performance which addresses the first mile vulnerability issues of the data stream. The distributed server network can then transmit copies of the data stream in real-time to other computing devices.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G06F 15/16 - Combinations of two or more digital computers each having at least an arithmetic unit, a program unit and a register, e.g. for a simultaneous processing of several programs

16.

PEERED PROCTORING

      
Application Number US2011025545
Publication Number 2012/018412
Status In Force
Filing Date 2011-02-18
Publication Date 2012-02-09
Owner KRYTERION, INC. (USA)
Inventor
  • Logan, David
  • Walton, Eric
  • Collins, Michael

Abstract

Systems and methods described herein utilize a distributed server network to allow for the real-time distribution of copies of a data stream uploaded from a computing device. The uploaded data stream corresponds to an environment surrounding a user (exam taker) of the computing device during execution of a testing routine for an examination. Providing copies of the data stream in real-time allows proctors as well as other test assessment authorities to 'peek in' on the exam taker's environment during the exam. As a result, the environment surrounding the exam taker can be monitored in real-time to determine whether any visual or audio activity in the environment constitutes activity not in accordance with the exam protocol. Following an affirmative determination that the exam taker violated an exam taking protocol, a proctor or other test assessment authority can then make a final or early decision regarding disciplinary action.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G06F 15/16 - Combinations of two or more digital computers each having at least an arithmetic unit, a program unit and a register, e.g. for a simultaneous processing of several programs

17.

Optimized data stream upload

      
Application Number 12850136
Grant Number 09137163
Status In Force
Filing Date 2010-08-04
First Publication Date 2012-02-09
Grant Date 2015-09-15
Owner Kryterion, Inc. (USA)
Inventor
  • Perryman, Laura
  • Walton, Eric
  • Logan, David
  • Collins, Michael

Abstract

Systems and methods utilize a distributed server network to allow for the optimization of the upload of a data stream from a computing device. Performance metrics are estimated for different network paths from the computing device to a variety of entry servers in the distributed server network. Based on the estimated performance metrics, one or more entry servers are then selected to receive the data stream from the computing device. As a result, the systems and methods described herein allow for high quality upload performance which addresses the first mile vulnerability issues of the data stream. The distributed server network can then transmit copies of the data stream in real-time to other computing devices.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G06F 15/16 - Combinations of two or more digital computers each having at least an arithmetic unit, a program unit and a register, e.g. for a simultaneous processing of several programs
  • H04L 12/803 - Load balancing, e.g. traffic distribution over multiple links
  • H04L 29/08 - Transmission control procedure, e.g. data link level control procedure

18.

Cloud based test environment

      
Application Number 12899085
Grant Number 10672286
Status In Force
Filing Date 2010-10-06
First Publication Date 2011-10-06
Grant Date 2020-06-02
Owner KRYTERION, INC. (USA)
Inventor
  • Saxon, Steve
  • Neubeck, Joel
  • Collins, Michael
  • Weinmann, Dan
  • Dorman, William

Abstract

Systems and methods described herein provide for administering and proctoring of a secure online examination utilizing a ‘cloud’ computing environment. The cloud computing environment provides scalable, shared computing resources such as processing, memory, communications, storage and other hardware and software resources associated with the online examination. The computing resources provided by the cloud computing environment can be provisioned dynamically to match the requirements of the particular computing tasks carried out at the client and/or server level during the administration of the examination.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G09B 7/02 - Electrically-operated teaching apparatus or devices working with questions and answers of the type wherein the student is expected to construct an answer to the question which is presented or wherein the machine gives an answer to the question presented by the student
  • G06F 9/50 - Allocation of resources, e.g. of the central processing unit [CPU]
  • G09B 7/00 - Electrically-operated teaching apparatus or devices working with questions and answers
  • G09B 5/00 - Electrically-operated educational appliances
  • G06Q 50/20 - Education
  • G06Q 10/06 - Resources, workflows, human or project managementEnterprise or organisation planningEnterprise or organisation modelling
  • G06F 21/31 - User authentication

19.

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR SECURE, ONLINE, PROCTORED EXAMINATION

      
Application Number US2010051811
Publication Number 2011/115644
Status In Force
Filing Date 2010-10-07
Publication Date 2011-09-22
Owner KRYTERION, INC. (USA)
Inventor
  • Foster, David
  • Bonsall, Russ
  • Caddel, Jeff
  • Dorman, William
  • Perryman, Laura
  • Peeke-Vout, John

Abstract

A system for secure, web-based, proctored examinations is provided. A web-based platform allows for test delivery beyond a local testing center with the test delivered directly to the test-taker. Computing devices that have been secured for the taking of an examination allow a student or prospective professional to access an examination wherever there is an Internet connection. As a result, students and professionals can take examinations where they live, learn, and work thereby reducing the costs associated with travelling to testing centers and minimizing time away from work. Test-takers, proctors, instructors, administrators, authors, and test developers can all access data and test information anytime and anywhere. Secure examinations can be taken under the purview of a proctor either in person or via the Internet and utilizing any number of testing environment capture devices in conjunction with data forensic technologies.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G09B 3/00 - Manually- or mechanically-operated teaching appliances working with questions and answers

20.

Proctored performance analysis

      
Application Number 12913697
Grant Number 09280907
Status In Force
Filing Date 2010-10-27
First Publication Date 2011-08-25
Grant Date 2016-03-08
Owner Kryterion, Inc. (USA)
Inventor Dorman, William

Abstract

Systems and methods described herein provide for administering and proctoring of a secure online exam that allows for complex testing utilizing practical examination tasks. The practical examination tasks provide for evaluation of the knowledge of the exam taker, as well as the exam taker's ability to apply that knowledge in a real-world environment. By performing the practical examination tasks in the context of a secure online exam, the competence of the test taker can be readily determined without worrying about the exam taker illicitly accessing information on their computer or via a remote source of data. The exam taker may perform the practical examination tasks through manipulation of an evaluation application executing on the exam taker's secured computer. The practical examination tasks may also be carried out through manipulation by the exam taker of an evaluation apparatus coupled to the exam taker's secured computer.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G09B 3/00 - Manually- or mechanically-operated teaching appliances working with questions and answers
  • G09B 7/00 - Electrically-operated teaching apparatus or devices working with questions and answers
  • G09B 7/02 - Electrically-operated teaching apparatus or devices working with questions and answers of the type wherein the student is expected to construct an answer to the question which is presented or wherein the machine gives an answer to the question presented by the student
  • G09B 5/00 - Electrically-operated educational appliances
  • G09B 7/07 - Electrically-operated teaching apparatus or devices working with questions and answers of the multiple-choice answer type, i.e. where a given question is provided with a series of answers and a choice has to be made from the answers providing for individual presentation of questions to a plurality of student stations
  • G09B 9/00 - Simulators for teaching or training purposes

21.

MAINTAINING A SECURE COMPUTING DEVICE IN A TEST TAKING ENVIRONMENT

      
Application Number US2010051169
Publication Number 2011/041707
Status In Force
Filing Date 2010-10-01
Publication Date 2011-04-07
Owner KRYTERION, INC. (USA)
Inventor
  • Foster, David
  • Bonsall, Russ
  • Caddel, Jeff
  • Dorman, William
  • Perryman, Laura
  • Peeke-Vout, John

Abstract

The presently disclosed invention provides for the security of a computing device in the context of a test taking environment. By securing a computing device, an individual (or group of individuals) may more effectively proctor a large examination without worrying about a test taker illicitly accessing information on their computer or via a remote source of data. Securing a computing device includes locking out or preventing access to any application not deemed necessary or appropriate by the test administrator.

IPC Classes  ?

22.

KRYTERION

      
Application Number 147140100
Status Registered
Filing Date 2010-02-24
Registration Date 2011-06-21
Owner Kryterion, Inc. (USA)
NICE Classes  ?
  • 35 - Advertising and business services
  • 41 - Education, entertainment, sporting and cultural services
  • 42 - Scientific, technological and industrial services, research and design

Goods & Services

(1) Design and development of professional and educational competency tests for others. (2) Testing, test monitoring, and analysis of tests scores and performance data to determine professional competency for others; computer services, namely, providing professional testing, test monitoring and analysis of test scores and performance data via the Internet. (3) Testing, test monitoring, and analysis of tests scores and performance data to determine educational competency for others; computer services, namely, providing educational testing, test monitoring and analysis of test scores and performance data via the Internet.

23.

KRYTERION

      
Application Number 068976300
Status Registered
Filing Date 1991-09-06
Registration Date 1993-08-06
Owner Kryterion, Inc. (USA)
NICE Classes  ?
  • 09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
  • 16 - Paper, cardboard and goods made from these materials
  • 35 - Advertising and business services
  • 42 - Scientific, technological and industrial services, research and design

Goods & Services

(1) Productivity enhancement software, namely, psychometric testing, behavioural profiling, and skills assessment (computer skills assessment software). (2) Printed materials, namely, newsletters. (1) Personnel services namely, testing skills via specialized software. (2) Administration of psychometric testing, behavioural profiling and skill assessment programs via the Internet; provision of information and/or advice on the foregoing. (3) Creation of psychometric testing, behavioural profiling and skill assessment programs via the Internet; provision of information and/or advice on the foregoing.