Microsoft technology licensing, llc (20240220553). ONLINE LEARNING PLATFORMS WITH ENHANCED SEARCH ASSIGNMENTS simplified abstract
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ONLINE LEARNING PLATFORMS WITH ENHANCED SEARCH ASSIGNMENTS
Organization Name
microsoft technology licensing, llc
Inventor(s)
Michael Tholfsen of Newcastle WA (US)
Paul Ronald Ray of Kirkland WA (US)
Jonathan Thomas Grudin of Issaquah WA (US)
Sadiq Dhafir Alkhalili of Burnaby (CA)
Jason James Geiger of Snohomish WA (US)
ONLINE LEARNING PLATFORMS WITH ENHANCED SEARCH ASSIGNMENTS - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240220553 titled 'ONLINE LEARNING PLATFORMS WITH ENHANCED SEARCH ASSIGNMENTS
The abstract describes a patent application for a computing device that assists users in conducting search assignments on a learning platform. The device displays the search assignment in a user interface, receives search terms from the user, generates queries, submits them to a search engine, displays the results, and allows users to evaluate and add resources to a collection for the assignment.
- The computing device displays search assignments in a user interface on a learning platform.
- Users input search terms related to the assignment, and the device generates queries based on this input.
- The device submits these queries to a search engine for search results.
- Users can evaluate the resources in the results and add selected ones to a collection for the assignment.
- The device updates the user interface to include an option for adding evaluated resources to the collection.
- When a user selects this option for a resource, the device adds it to the collection.
Potential Applications: - Educational platforms - Research tools - Information retrieval systems
Problems Solved: - Streamlining search assignments - Organizing and collecting resources efficiently - Enhancing user experience in learning environments
Benefits: - Improved search efficiency - Enhanced resource organization - User-friendly interface for search assignments
Commercial Applications: Title: "Enhanced Search Assignment Tool for Learning Platforms" This technology can be utilized in educational software, online learning platforms, and research tools to improve search functionalities and resource management for users. It can have implications in the e-learning market and knowledge management systems.
Questions about the technology: 1. How does this technology improve the search experience for users on learning platforms? - The technology streamlines the search process, allowing users to efficiently find and collect resources for their assignments. 2. What are the potential implications of this technology in educational settings? - This technology can enhance the learning experience by providing a user-friendly interface for conducting search assignments and managing resources effectively.
Original Abstract Submitted
a computing device executing software displays a view of a search assignment in a user interface to a learning platform. the device receives user input comprising search terms associated with the search assignment, and generates queries based on the user input. the device submits the queries to a search engine, whereupon the search engine performs searches based on the queries, and the device displays the results. as a user evaluates resources provided in the results, the device updates the user interface to include an option selectable for adding evaluated ones of the resources to a collection of resources for the search assignment. in response to the user selecting the option with respect to a resource of the evaluated ones of the resources, the device adds the resource to the collection of resources.
