IP Library Patent Application 12151581
Patent Application
App. No. 12/151,581

Systems and methods for providing early warning of student absence

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12/151,581
Abstract

Systems and methods are provided for electronically providing notification that a student has not been engaged with an educational institution for a predefined period of time. Student interaction data may be captured, wherein the student interaction data has one or more data elements and relates to use of the one or more facilities, services, or facilities and services of the educational institution. The systems and methods may determine an absence of student interaction data for the predefined period of time, and provide providing a notification to a predefined authority based on the determined absence of student interaction. The systems and methods may further notify predefined authority for prolonged absence of a visiting student, or absence of student interaction data related to dining facilities of an educational institution. The systems and methods may monitor student performance and correlate the absence of student interaction data with academic performance.

Claims (45)

1 . A method for electronically providing notification that a student has not been engaged with an educational institution for a predefined period of time, comprising:

capturing student interaction data, wherein the student interaction data has one or more data elements and relates to use of the one or more facilities, services, or facilities and services of the educational institution;

determining an absence of student interaction data for the predefined period of time; and

providing a notification to a predefined authority based on the determined absence of student interaction.

2 . The method of claim 1 , wherein the capturing student interaction data comprises reading a swiped card configured with student data, reading a card configured with personal data with a proximity reader, retrieving student data stored on an electronic device via a wired or wireless communication interchange, recording a computer login event using student identifier data, or digitally capturing student identification information from an electronically submitted communication, or any combination thereof.

3 . The method of claim 2 , wherein the captured student interaction data indicates athletic facilities utilization, laboratory facilities utilization, dining facilities utilization, research facilities utilization, recreational facilities utilization, classroom facilities utilization, computing facilities utilization, performance space facilities utilization, clinical facilities utilization, art studio facilities utilization, dormitory facilities utilization, parking facilities utilization, on-campus retail facilities utilization, off-campus retail facilities utilization, on-line retail facilities utilization, entertainment facilities utilization, library facilities utilization, or student center facilities utilization, on-campus resource utilization, off-campus resource utilization, or any combination thereof.

4 . The method of claim 3 , further comprising correlating of the captured student interaction data indicating the dining facilities utilization data with student wellness, and wherein the providing the notification to a predefined authority is based on the absence of dining facilities student interaction data.

5 . The method of claim 1 , further comprising comparing an academic calendar of the educational institution with the determined absence of student interaction data.

6 . The method of claim 1 , wherein the determining the absence of student interaction data further comprises determining if the student is a visiting student.

7 . The method of claim 1 , further comprising:

monitoring student academic performance; and

correlating the absence of student interaction data with student academic performance.

8 . The method of claim 7 , wherein the determining the absence of student interaction data for the predefined period of time further comprises applying factor analysis.

9 . A system for electronically providing notification that a student has not been engaged with an educational institution for a predefined period of time, comprising:

a programmable computer configured to:

capture student interaction data, wherein the student interaction data has one or more data elements and relates to use of the one or more facilities, services, or facilities and services of the educational institution;

determine an absence of student interaction data for the predefined period of time; and

provide a notification to a predefined authority based on the determined absence of student interaction.

10 . The system of claim 9 , wherein the programmable computer is further configured to receive reading a swiped card configured with student data, read a card configured with personal data with a proximity reader, retrieve student data stored on an electronic device via a wired or wireless communication interchange, record a computer login event using student identifier data, or digitally capture student identification information from an electronically submitted communication, or any combination thereof.

11 . The system of claim 10 , wherein the captured student interaction data indicates athletic facilities utilization, laboratory facilities utilization, dining facilities utilization, research facilities utilization, recreational facilities utilization, classroom facilities utilization, computing facilities utilization, performance space facilities utilization, clinical facilities utilization, art studio facilities utilization, dormitory facilities utilization, parking facilities utilization, on-campus retail facilities utilization, off-campus retail facilities utilization, on-line retail facilities utilization, entertainment facilities utilization, library facilities utilization, or student center facilities utilization, on-campus resource utilization, off-campus resource utilization, or any combination thereof.

12 . The system of claim 11 , wherein the programmable computer is further configured to capture student interaction data indicating the dining facilities utilization data with student wellness, and wherein the programmable computer configured to provide the notification to a predefined authority is based on the absence of dining facilities student interaction data.

13 . The system of claim 9 , wherein the programmable computer is further configured to compare an academic calendar of the educational institution with the determined absence of student interaction data.

14 . The system of claim 9 , wherein the programmable computer is further configured to determine determining if the student is a visiting student.

15 . The system of claim 9 , wherein the programmable computer is further configured to:

monitor student academic performance; and

correlate the absence of student interaction data with student academic performance.

16 . The system of claim 15 , wherein the programmable computer is further configured to determine the absence of student interaction data for the predefined period of time by applying factor analysis.

17 . Computer readable media containing programming instructions for providing notification that a student has not been engaged with an educational institution for a predefined period of time, that upon execution thereof, causes one or more processors to perform the steps of:

capturing student interaction data, wherein the student interaction data has one or more data elements and relates to use of the one or more facilities, services, or facilities and services of the educational institution;

determining an absence of student interaction data for the predefined period of time; and

providing a notification to a predefined authority based on the determined absence of student interaction.

18 . The method of claim 17 , wherein the capturing student interaction data comprises reading a swiped card configured with personal data, reading a card configured with personal data with a proximity reader, retrieving student data stored on an electronic device via a wired or wireless communication interchange, recording a computer login event using student identifier data, or digitally capturing student identification information from an electronically submitted communication, or any combination thereof.

19 . The computer readable media of claim 18 , wherein the captured student interaction data indicates athletic facilities utilization, laboratory facilities utilization, dining facilities utilization, research facilities utilization, recreational facilities utilization, classroom facilities utilization, computing facilities utilization, performance space facilities utilization, clinical facilities utilization, art studio facilities utilization, dormitory facilities utilization, parking facilities utilization, on-campus retail facilities utilization, off-campus retail facilities utilization, on-line retail facilities utilization, entertainment facilities utilization, library facilities utilization, or student center facilities utilization, on-campus resource utilization, off-campus resource utilization, or any combination thereof.

20 . The computer readable media of claim 19 , further comprising correlating of the captured student interaction data indicating the dining facilities utilization data with student wellness, and wherein the providing the notification to a predefined authority is based on the absence of dining facilities student interaction data.

21 . The computer readable media of claim 17 , further comprising comparing an academic calendar of the educational institution with the determined absence of student interaction data.

22 . The computer readable media of claim 17 , wherein the determining the absence of student interaction data further comprises determining if the student is a visiting student.

23 . The computer readable media of claim 17 , further comprising:

monitoring student academic performance; and

correlating the absence of student interaction data with student academic performance.

24 . The computer readable media of claim 23 , wherein the determining the absence of student interaction data for the predefined period of time further comprises applying factor analysis.

25 . A method for electronically determining absence of student interactions with an educational institution, comprising:

capturing student interaction data, wherein the student interaction data has one or more data elements;

correlating the student interaction data elements with a student's class schedule and the educational institution's academic calendar;

determining the absence of student interaction data based on the captured student interaction data and correlated data; and

providing a notification to an authority regarding the student absence when the absence data exceeds a predefined absence data threshold.

Assignments (9)
RELEASE OF SECURITY INTEREST IN PATENT COLLATERAL Recorded Oct 27, 2021
From: BANK OF AMERICA, N.A., AS COLLATERAL AGENT
To: BLACKBOARD INC.; BLACKBOARD CONNECT INC.; EDLINE LLC; TEACHERWEB, INC.
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RELEASE OF SECURITY INTEREST IN PATENT RIGHTS Recorded Nov 7, 2019
From: WILMINGTON TRUST, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS COLLATERAL AGENT
To: BLACKBOARD INC.; BLACKBOARD COLLABORATE, INC.; BLACKBOARD CONNECT INC.; PARLANT TECHNOLOGY, INC.; TEACHERWEB, INC.
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SECOND LIEN PATENT SECURITY AGREEMENT Recorded Oct 20, 2016
From: BLACKBOARD INC.; BLACKBOARD COLLABORATE INC.; BLACKBOARD CONNECT INC.; PARLANT TECHNOLOGY, INC.; TEACHERWEB, INC.
To: WILMINGTON TRUST, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS COLLATERAL AGENT
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RELEASE OF LIEN ON PATENTS Recorded Nov 19, 2013
From: BANK OF AMERICA, N.A., AS COLLATERAL AGENT
To: BLACKBOARD INC.; EDLINE LLC; BLACKBOARD CONNECT INC.; TEACHERWEB, INC
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SECOND PATENT SECURITY AGREEMENT Recorded Oct 6, 2011
From: BLACKBOARD INC.; BLACKBOARD CONNECT INC.; EDLINE LLC; TEACHERWEB, INC
To: BANK OF AMERICA, N.A., AS COLLATERAL AGENT
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FIRST LIEN PATENT SECURITY AGREEMENT Recorded Oct 6, 2011
From: BLACKBOARD INC.; BLACKBOARD CONNECT INC; EDLINE LLC; TEACHERWEB, INC.
To: BANK OF AMERICA, N. A., AS COLLATERAL AGENT
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RELEASE OF PATENT SECURITY INTEREST Recorded Oct 4, 2011
From: JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, N.A.
To: BLACKBOARD INC.
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SECURITY AGREEMENT Recorded Aug 5, 2010
From: BLACKBOARD INC.
To: JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, N.A., AS ADMINISTRATIVE AGENT
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ASSIGNMENT OF ASSIGNOR'S INTEREST Recorded Sep 25, 2008
From: YASKIN, DAVID
To: BLACKBOARD, INC.
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