US6513042B1
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Internet test-making method
Assignee: TESTCOM Inc
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Filing: 1999-02-11
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Granted: 2003-01-28
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Expires: 2019-02-11
Abstract
Abstract A method of making a tests, assessments, surveys and lesson plans with images and sound files and posting them on-line for potential users. Questions are input by a test-maker and then the questions are compiled into a test by a host system and posted on-line for potential test-takers. The compiled test may be placed in a directory for access by the test-takers, the directory preferably having a plurality of categories corresponding to different types of tests and the compiled test is placed in the appropriate category. For ease in administration, a just-made test is placed into a temporary category so that it may be later reviewed (by the proprietor of the host system) and placed in the most appropriate category.
Inventors
- 👤 John C. Anderson
- 👤 Charles Stack
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-24 15:27
CPC Classifications
G; G09; G09B; G09B7/00; G09B7/02; G06; G06Q; G06Q20/00; G06Q20/08; G06Q20/10; G06Q20/102; G06Q30/00; G06Q30/02; G06Q30/0283; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S707/00; Y10S707/99931; Y10S707/99941; Y10S707/99943
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 21
Claim 1
Independent Claim
95 words
A method of making a test and posting the test on-line for potential test-takers, said method comprising the steps of: providing a host system and a plurality of remote terminals operatively coupled to the Internet; inputting questions at one of the remote terminals; compiling the questions at the host system to make a compiled test; posting the test on-line for potential test-takers; wherein a test-taker is required to pay to take the compiled test; and wherein the test-maker and the proprietor of the host system share the revenues generated by the test-taker taking the test.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
95 words
A method of making a test and posting the test on-line for potential test-takers, said method comprising the steps of: providing a host system and a plurality of remote terminals operatively coupled to the Internet; inputting questions at one of the remote terminals; compiling the questions at the host system to make a compiled test; posting the test on-line for potential test-takers; wherein a test-taker is required to pay to take the compiled test; and wherein the test-maker and the proprietor of the host system share the revenues generated by the test-taker taking the test.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
39 words
A method as set forth in claim 1 including the steps of providing a home page that is accessible to both potential test-makers and test-takers and that allows users to cast themselves as either a test-maker or a test-taker.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
17 words
A method as set forth in claim 1 wherein the test-maker is required to input an identifier.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
17 words
A method as set forth in claim 1 further including the steps of editing a compiled test.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
28 words
A method as set forth in claim 1 wherein the step of posting the step includes placing the compiled test in a directory for access by potential test-takers.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
33 words
A method as set forth in claim 5 wherein the directory has a plurality of categories corresponding to different types of tests and wherein the compiled test is placed in the appropriate category.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
48 words
A method as set forth in claim 6 wherein the step of placing the compiled test in a directory includes the steps of placing a just-made test into a temporary category, reviewing the test to determine the appropriate category, and then placing the test into the appropriate category.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
23 words
A method as set forth in claim 7 further comprising the step of receiving input from the test-maker as to the appropriate category.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
17 words
A method as set forth in claim 5 wherein the test-taker chooses a test from the directory.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
21 words
A method as set forth in claim 9 wherein the test-taker is allowed to preview the test chosen from the directory.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
31 words
A method as set forth in claim 1 wherein the compiled test is placed in a restricted directory and the test-taker must have know a password to access the compiled test.
Claim 13
Independent Claim
76 words
A method of posting a test on-line for potential test-takers, said method comprising the steps of: providing a host system and a plurality of remote terminals operatively coupled to the Internet: placing a test in a restricted directory for potential test-takers: requiring a test-taker to input a password to have access to the restricted directory: wherein the restricted directory includes academic practice tests and wherein a school enrolls students at a set cost per school year.
Claim 14
Independent Claim
76 words
A method of posting a test on-line for potential test-takers, said method comprising the steps of: providing a host system and a plurality of remote terminals operatively coupled to the Internet: placing a test in a restricted directory for potential test-takers: requiring a test-taker to input a password to have access to the restricted directory: wherein the restricted directory includes academic practice tests and wherein a school enrolls students at a set cost per school year.
Claim 15
Independent Claim
96 words
A system for generating and posting an on-line test, comprising: a first computer operatively coupled to the Internet, the first computer including software means for generating the test and software means for posting the test on the Internet; and a second computer operatively coupled to the Internet, the second computer operative to allow a user to take the test and receive test results, wherein a test-taker is required to pay to take the compiled test; and wherein a test-maker and a proprietor of the first computer share the revenues generated by the test-taker taking the test.
Claim 16
Independent Claim
96 words
A system for generating and posting an on-line test, comprising: a first computer operatively coupled to the Internet, the first computer including software means for generating the test and software means for posting the test on the Internet; and a second computer operatively coupled to the Internet, the second computer operative to allow a user to take the test and receive test results, wherein a test-taker is required to pay to take the compiled test; and wherein a test-maker and a proprietor of the first computer share the revenues generated by the test-taker taking the test.
Claim 17
Independent Claim
106 words
A system for generating and posting an on-line test, comprising: a host computer operatively coupled to a network backbone, the host computer including means for generating the test and means for posting the test; a first computer operatively coupled to the host computer, the first computer being operative to generate questions for the test; and a second computer operatively coupled to the host computer, the second computer operative to the take the test, wherein a test-taker is required to pay to take the compiled test; and wherein a test-maker and a proprietor of the host computer share the revenues generated by the test-taker taking the test.
Claim 18
Independent Claim
106 words
A system for generating and posting an on-line test, comprising: a host computer operatively coupled to a network backbone, the host computer including means for generating the test and means for posting the test; a first computer operatively coupled to the host computer, the first computer being operative to generate questions for the test; and a second computer operatively coupled to the host computer, the second computer operative to the take the test, wherein a test-taker is required to pay to take the compiled test; and wherein a test-maker and a proprietor of the host computer share the revenues generated by the test-taker taking the test.
Claim 19
Independent Claim
84 words
A system for generating and posting an on-line test, comprising: host means, coupled to a network backbone, for generating the test and for posting the test; means, operatively coupled to the host means, for generating questions for the test; and means, operatively coupled to the host means, for taking the test, wherein a test-taker is required to pay to take the compiled test; and wherein a test-maker and a proprietor of the host means share the revenues generated by the test-taker taking the test.
Claim 20
Independent Claim
84 words
A system for generating and posting an on-line test, comprising: host means, coupled to a network backbone, for generating the test and for posting the test; means, operatively coupled to the host means, for generating questions for the test; and means, operatively coupled to the host means, for taking the test, wherein a test-taker is required to pay to take the compiled test; and wherein a test-maker and a proprietor of the host means share the revenues generated by the test-taker taking the test.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
22 words
A method as set forth in claim 1 wherein the host system includes a procedure for opening an account for a test-taker.
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