IP Library Granted Patent US 8,694,358
Granted Patent B2
US 8,694,358 · App. 12/423,761 · Granted Apr 8, 2014

Systems, methods, and media for survey management

Inventor: Jason Tryfon (Milton, CA)
Assignee: Vital Insights Inc.
G06Q30/0203G06Q30/02
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Patent No.
US 8,694,358
App. No.
12/423,761
Granted
Apr 8, 2014
Kind
B2
Abstract

A computer-implemented method for survey management is disclosed. Purchase data is received via a computer network from a first digital device coupled to the computer network. A targeted survey is generated based on the purchase data. A web link associated with the targeted survey is transmitted to a second digital device coupled to the computer network. A survey response is received via the web link from the second digital device. A weight is assigned to the survey response. The weighted survey response is transmitted for display on a third device coupled to the network.

Claims (72)

1. A method for survey management, comprising:

executing, by a processor of an application server, instructions stored in memory of the application server to perform steps of:

receiving purchase data via a computer network from a first digital device coupled to the computer network;

generating a targeted survey based on the purchase data;

transmitting a web link associated with the targeted survey to a second digital device coupled to the computer network;

receiving a survey response via the web link from the second digital device;

assigning a weight to the survey response;

transmitting the weighted survey response for display on a third digital device coupled to the computer network;

generating a score based on the survey response and the weight assigned to the survey response;

determining whether the generated score is below a threshold score;

generating a keyword based on invoice data and the survey response; and

generating an alert to the third digital device based on the keyword.

2. The method of claim 1 , further comprising generating a further alert, to the third digital device based on one of the score, the survey response, a name, and any combination thereof.

3. The method of claim 1 , further comprising if the generated score is below the threshold score, providing the survey response to a survey manager.

4. The method of claim 1 , wherein providing the survey response for display on the third digital device coupled to the computer network is performed in real time.

5. The method of claim 1 , wherein receiving information related to purchase data via the computer network from the first digital device coupled to the computer network includes:

receiving a data feed from a dealership; and

parsing the data feed to locate the purchase data.

6. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:

extracting a conveyance identifier from the survey response; and

categorizing the survey response to a group of survey responses based on the conveyance identifier.

7. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:

extracting an employee identifier from the survey response; and

categorizing the survey response to a group of survey responses based on the employee identifier.

8. The method of claim 1 , further comprising storing the purchase data in a database coupled to the computer network.

9. The method of claim 1 , wherein transmitting the survey response for display further comprises:

associating a category to the survey response; and

providing the survey response for display on the third digital device in association with the category.

10. The method of claim 1 , further comprising generating a report based on the survey response and the weight assigned to the survey response.

11. The method of claim 1 , wherein transmitting the survey response for display on the third digital device coupled to the computer network includes transmitting the survey response to a manufacturer of a conveyance, a dealer of a conveyance, and any combination thereof.

12. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:

receiving a comment based on the survey response to the survey via the computer network from the third digital device coupled to the computer network; and

providing the comment for display on the third digital device.

13. The method of claim 1 , further comprising transmitting the alert via the computer network to the third digital device based on the survey response.

14. The method of claim 1 , wherein the generating of the targeted survey based on the purchase data is performed by a processor.

15. The method of claim 1 , wherein the generating of the targeted survey comprises including at least one mandatory question.

16. The method of claim 1 , wherein the generating of the targeted survey comprises including at least one rotating question.

17. The method of claim 1 , wherein the weight assigned to the survey response is predefined.

18. The method of claim 1 , wherein the weight assigned to the survey response is computed based on a defined weight upon receipt of the survey response.

19. The method of claim 1 , wherein the weight assigned to the survey response is computed based on at least one numerical value associated with a plurality of survey responses in which a same survey response was received.

20. The method of claim 1 , further comprising searching the survey response for the keyword.

21. The method of claim 20 , further comprising grouping a set of survey responses based on an identification of the keyword.

22. The method of claim 1 , further comprising assigning a keyword identifier to data in the survey response.

23. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:

searching for adjectives in a keyword database; and

searching for corresponding nouns in the survey response based on identified adjectives.

24. The method of claim 1 , further comprising displaying the survey data associated with the keyword.

25. A method for survey management, comprising:

executing, by a processor of an application server, instructions stored in memory of the application server to perform steps of:

receiving purchase data via a computer network from a first digital device coupled to the computer network;

generating a targeted survey based on the purchase data;

transmitting a web link associated with the targeted survey to a second digital device coupled to the computer network;

receiving a survey response via the web link from the second digital device;

assigning a weight to the survey response;

transmitting the weighted survey response for display on a third digital device coupled to the computer network;

generating a score based on the survey response and the weight assigned to the survey response;

defining a set of keywords based on at least one of a dealership identifier and a manufacturer identifier;

determining whether the generated score is below a threshold score; and

generating an alert to the third digital device based on a keyword in the survey response, wherein the keyword includes one of the set of keywords.

26. A method for survey management, comprising:

executing, by a processor of an application server, instructions stored in memory of the application server to perform steps of:

receiving purchase data via a computer network from a first digital device coupled to the computer network;

generating a targeted survey based on the purchase data;

transmitting a web link associated with the targeted survey to a second digital device coupled to the computer network;

receiving a survey response via the web link from the second digital device;

assigning a weight to the survey response;

transmitting the weighted survey response for display on a third digital device coupled to the computer network;

generating a score based on the survey response and the weight assigned to the survey response;

searching the survey response for nouns in a keyword database;

searching for corresponding adjectives in the survey response based on identified nouns;

determining whether the generated score is below a threshold score; and

generating an alert to the third digital device based on the nouns and adjectives in the survey response.

Assignments (5)
SECURITY INTEREST Recorded Oct 6, 2016
From: VITAL INSIGHTS INC.
To: AVIDBANK
Reel/Frame 039962/0461 →
SECURITY AGREEMENT Recorded Aug 1, 2012
From: VITAL INSIGHTS INC.
To: BREGAL SAGEMOUNT I, L.P.
Reel/Frame 028700/0801 →
MERGER Recorded Mar 25, 2011
From: VITAL INSIGHT GROUP INC.
To: VITAL INSIGHTS INC.
Reel/Frame 026025/0721 →
CHANGE OF NAME Recorded Mar 25, 2011
From: VITAL INSIGHT GROUP CANADA INC.
To: VITAL INSIGHT GROUP INC.
Reel/Frame 026026/0765 →
ASSIGNMENT OF ASSIGNOR'S INTEREST Recorded Jul 16, 2009
From: TRYFON, JASON
To: VITAL INSIGHT GROUP CANADA INC.
Reel/Frame 022968/0087 →
Continuity (1)
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