17974757. MULTIFUNCTION PERIPHERAL, SERVER, AND SYSTEM simplified abstract (CANON KABUSHIKI KAISHA)
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MULTIFUNCTION PERIPHERAL, SERVER, AND SYSTEM
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MULTIFUNCTION PERIPHERAL, SERVER, AND SYSTEM - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 17974757 titled 'MULTIFUNCTION PERIPHERAL, SERVER, AND SYSTEM
Simplified Explanation
The abstract describes a multifunction peripheral device that can read and process filled-in answer sheets. The device includes a reading unit to scan the answer sheet, a transmitting unit to send the scanned data to a server, a receiving unit to receive data from the server regarding the correctness of the answers, and a printing unit to print the scoring result based on the received data.
- The device can read and process filled-in answer sheets.
- It can transmit the scanned data to a server for further analysis.
- It can receive data from the server regarding the correctness of the answers.
- It can print the scoring result based on the received data.
Potential Applications
- Education sector: This device can be used in schools and educational institutions to automate the grading process of multiple-choice exams.
- Training and certification programs: It can be utilized in various training and certification programs to quickly and accurately assess the performance of participants.
- Recruitment and selection: The device can be employed in recruitment processes to evaluate candidates' knowledge and skills through standardized tests.
Problems Solved
- Time-consuming manual grading: The device eliminates the need for manual grading of answer sheets, saving time and effort for teachers and administrators.
- Human error in grading: By automating the grading process, the device reduces the chances of human error in scoring and ensures accuracy.
- Delayed feedback: With the device, scoring results can be generated and printed immediately, providing timely feedback to students or test-takers.
Benefits
- Efficiency: The device streamlines the grading process, allowing for quick and efficient assessment of answer sheets.
- Accuracy: By automating the grading process, the device ensures accurate scoring and eliminates the possibility of human error.
- Timely feedback: The immediate generation and printing of scoring results enable timely feedback, facilitating learning and improvement.
Original Abstract Submitted
A multifunction peripheral comprises a reading unit configured to read a filled-in answer sheet on which an answer has been filled in, a transmitting unit configured to transmit, to a server, data related to the filled-in answer sheet read by the reading unit, a receiving unit configured to receive, from a server, data related to a correctness of the answer that has been filled in on the filled-in answer sheet and a printing unit configured to execute, based on the data related to the correctness of the answer that has been received by the receiving unit, first print processing for printing a scoring result of the answer.
