Claims:1. A system for a knowledge analysis tool, comprising:
a memory module configured to store a database, wherein the database comprises a plurality of questions;
an input display module configured to display the plurality of questions, wherein the input display module is configured to receive a plurality of answers in response to the plurality of questions;
a learner access module configured to provide a plurality of learners with a channel to access the plurality of questions through the input display module;
an automated analysis and evaluation module configured to receive the plurality of answers from the input display module, wherein the automated analysis and evaluation module is configured to analyse and evaluate the plurality of answers in real-time, to compute an aggregated knowledge level of a plurality of learners;
a results display module configured to receive the aggregated knowledge level of the plurality of learners from the automated analysis and evaluation module, wherein the results display module is configured to display a relative assessment of the aggregated knowledge level of the plurality of learners; and
a remote server module configured to communicatively couple the memory module, the input display module, the learner access module, the automated analysis and evaluation module and the results display module via a communication network.
2. The system for a knowledge analysis tool as claimed in claim 1, wherein the input display module comprises atleast one of a phone, laptop or a portable computer.

3. The system for a knowledge analysis tool as claimed in claim 1, wherein the channel to access the plurality of questions comprises atleast one of a push notification, a website link, a text message or an email.

4. The system for a knowledge analysis tool as claimed in claim 1, wherein the learner access module further comprises an access code generator module configured to generate an access code for a unique set of plurality of questions.

5. The system for a knowledge analysis tool as claimed in claim 4, wherein the channel to access the plurality of questions further provides the access code to identify the unique set of plurality of questions.

6. The system for a knowledge analysis tool as claimed in claim 1, wherein a relative assessment of the aggregated knowledge level of the plurality of learners, comprises atleast one of a graphical representation or a tabular representation of the relative assessment of the aggregated knowledge level of the plurality of learners.

7. The system for a knowledge analysis tool as claimed in claim 1, wherein the plurality of learners are a group of people.

8. A method for a knowledge analysis tool, comprising:
storing a database on a memory module wherein the databases comprises a plurality of questions;
providing a plurality of learners with a channel to access the plurality of question through a learner access module displayed on an input display module;
displaying the plurality of questions on an input display module configured to receive a plurality of answers by a plurality of learners in response to the plurality of questions;
analysing and evaluating the plurality of answers in real time through an automated analysis and evaluation module computing an aggregated knowledge level of the plurality of learners;
receiving the aggregated knowledge level of the plurality of learners from the automated analysis and evaluation module and displaying a relative assessment of the aggregated knowledge level of the plurality of learners through a results display module; and
transmitting information between atleast two of the memory module, the input display module, the learner access module, the automated analysis and evaluation module, and the results display module, via a communication network.
9. The method for a knowledge analysis tool as claimed in claim 8, wherein the learner access module further comprises generating of an access code for a unique set of plurality of questions.

10. The method for a knowledge analysis tool as claimed in claim 9, wherein the channel to access the plurality of question further comprises providing the access code for identifying the unique set of plurality of questions.
, Description:BACKGROUND
[1] Embodiments of the present disclosure relates to an analysis tool, more particularly to, a system and method for a knowledge analysis tool.

[2] There are several types of analytical or knowledge based tests and assessments which are carried out for different purposes. There are several types of question which are used to evaluate different quotients of the test taker. There are several types of evaluation methods as well. One such type includes providing a set of predetermined questions and evaluating the answers and generating a result after a certain period of time. Another type is providing a set of variable questions and evaluating the answers and generating a result after a certain period of time. Variable questions are related to giving a test taker a specific type of question based on their responses to a previous question and based on gradually increasing the difficulty of the question in order to assess the knowledge level of the test taker. These types of test evaluations are all based on individual assessments and individual knowledge level. These assessments may be used for understanding an individual’s capabilities or eligibility for a specific aspect. For example, these evaluations may be used for eligibility of enrolment in college, school or a class, formulating a class plan, or accessing a student’s progress, etc.

[3] However, where a group assessment is required, a relative assessment of the group would be ideal. There are several scenarios in which a group assessment would be beneficial, for example, if there is a need for a speaker or a professor to get an overall assessment of a group, such an assessment would be very beneficial in order to plan a lesson or seminar or a series of lessons or seminars based on relative knowledge level of the group. In such a scenario when a group is provided with a set of questions, having the option to have a real time assessment of the answers would provide sufficient information to get an aggregate knowledge level of a group of people. Group assessments can also be used assess knowledge levels of a group on pre determined timelines.

[4] Hence, there is a need for an improved assessment and analysis tool to address the aforementioned issues.
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[5] In accordance with one embodiment of the disclosure, a system and method for a knowledge analysis tool is provided. The system for a knowledge analysis tool includes a memory module configured to store a database, and the database comprises a plurality of questions. The system also includes an input display module configured to display the plurality of questions, and the input display module is also configured to receive a plurality of answers in response to the plurality of questions. The system further includes a learner access module configured to provide a plurality of learners with a channel to access the plurality of questions through the input display module.
[6] The system also includes an automated analysis and evaluation module configured to receive the plurality of answers from the input display module, and the automated analysis and evaluation module is also configured to analyse and evaluate the plurality of answers in real-time, to compute an aggregated knowledge level of a plurality of learners. The system further includes a results display module configured to receive the aggregated knowledge level of the plurality of learners from the automated analysis and evaluation module, and the results display module is also configured to display a relative assessment of the aggregated knowledge level of the plurality of learners. The system also includes a remote server module configured to communicatively couple the memory module, the input display module, the learner access module, the automated analysis and evaluation module and the results display module via a communication network.
[7] In accordance with a further embodiment of the present disclosure a method for a knowledge analysis tool is provided. The method for a knowledge analysis tool includes storing a database on a memory module and the database comprises a plurality of questions. The method also includes providing a plurality of learners with a channel to access the plurality of question through a learner access module displayed on an input display module. The method further includes displaying the plurality of questions on an input display module configured to receive a plurality of answers by a plurality of learners in response to the plurality of questions.
[8] The method also includes analysing and evaluating the plurality of answers in real time through an automated analysis and evaluation module computing an aggregated knowledge level of the plurality of learners. The method also includes receiving the aggregated knowledge level of the plurality of learners from the automated analysis and evaluation module and displaying a relative assessment of the aggregated knowledge level of the plurality of learners through a results display module. The method further includes transmitting information between atleast two of the memory module, the input display module, the learner access module, the automated analysis and evaluation module, and the results display module, via a communication network.
[9] To further clarify the advantages and features of the present invention, a more particular description of the invention will follow by reference to specific embodiments thereof, which are illustrated in the appended figures. It is to be appreciated that these figures depict only typical embodiments of the invention and are therefore not to be considered limiting in scope. The invention will be described and explained with additional specificity and detail with the appended figures.
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The disclosure will be described and explained with additional specificity and detail with the accompanying figures in which:
[10] FIG. 1 illustrates a block diagram of a system for a knowledge analysis tool in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure;
[11] FIG. 2 illustrates a process flow diagram of a method for a knowledge analysis tool in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure.
[12] Further, those skilled in the art will appreciate that elements in the figures are illustrated for simplicity and may not have necessarily been drawn to scale. Furthermore, in terms of the construction of the device, one or more components of the device may have been represented in the figures by conventional symbols, and the figures may show only those specific details that are pertinent to understanding the embodiments of the present invention so as not to obscure the figures with details that will be readily apparent to those skilled in the art having the benefit of the description herein.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[13] For the purpose of promoting an understanding of the principles of the invention, reference will now be made to the embodiment illustrated in the figures and specific language will be used to describe them. It will nevertheless be understood that no limitation of the scope of the invention is thereby intended. Such alterations and further modifications in the illustrated system, and such further applications of the principles of the invention as would normally occur to those skilled in the art are to be construed as being within the scope of the present invention.
[14] It will be understood by those skilled in the art that the foregoing general description and the following detailed description are exemplary and explanatory of the invention and are not intended to be restrictive thereof.
[15] The terms "comprises", "comprising", or any other variations thereof, are intended to cover a non-exclusive inclusion, such that a process or method that comprises a list of steps does not include only those steps but may include other steps not expressly listed or inherent to such a process or method. Similarly, one or more devices or sub-systems or elements or structures or components preceded by "comprises... a" does not, without more constraints, preclude the existence of other devices, sub-systems, elements, structures, components, additional devices, additional sub-systems, additional elements, additional structures or additional components. Appearances of the phrase "in an embodiment", "in another embodiment" and similar language throughout this specification may, but not necessarily do, all refer to the same embodiment.
[16] Unless otherwise defined, all technical and scientific terms used herein have the same meaning as commonly understood by those skilled in the art to which this invention belongs. The system, methods, and examples provided herein are only illustrative and not intended to be limiting.
[17] Embodiments of the present disclosure will be described below in detail with reference to the accompanying figures.
[18] Embodiments of the present disclosure relate to a system and method for a knowledge analysis tool. The system for a knowledge analysis tool includes a memory module configured to store a database, and the database comprises a plurality of questions. The system also includes an input display module configured to display the plurality of questions, and also configured to receive a plurality of answers in response to the plurality of questions. The system further includes a learner access module configured to provide a plurality of learners with a channel to access the plurality of questions through the input display module.
[19] The system also includes an automated analysis and evaluation module configured to receive the plurality of answers from the input display module, and the automated analysis and evaluation module is also configured to analyse and evaluate the plurality of answers in real-time, to compute an aggregated knowledge level of a plurality of learners. The system further includes a result display module configured to receive the aggregated knowledge level of the plurality of learners from the automated analysis and evaluation module, and the results display module is also configured to display an assessment of the aggregated knowledge level of the plurality of learners. In one embodiment, the assessment of the aggregated knowledge level of the plurality of learners may be a relative assessment of the aggregated knowledge level of the plurality of learners. As used herein, the relative assessment is the assessment where a user is able to relatively compare their knowledge in various fields with other system users. In another embodiment, the assessment of the aggregated knowledge level of the plurality of learners may be an absolute assessment of the aggregated knowledge level of the plurality of learners. As used herein, absolute assessment is the assessment where each user is assessed individually without enforcing a comparison with other user. The system also includes a remote server module configured to communicatively couple the memory module, the input display module, the learner access module, the automated analysis and evaluation module and the results display module via a communication network.
[20] In the following specification and the claims, reference will be made to a number of terms, which shall be defined to have the following meanings. The singular forms “a”, “an”, and “the” include plural references unless the context clearly dictates otherwise.
[21] The present disclosure relates to a knowledge assessment and analysis tool which involves knowledge evaluation of a group of people, herein after referred to as a plurality of learners. It involves providing a carefully designed set of question to a plurality of leaners to assess their aggregated knowledge level for a predefined outcome in a relative manner.
[22] FIG. 1 illustrates a block diagram of a system for a knowledge analysis tool in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure The system for a knowledge analysis tool includes a remote server module (60) which is configured to communicatively couple the memory module (10), the input display module (20), the learner access module (30), the automated analysis and evaluation module (40) and the results display (50) module via a communication network. The remote server module provides a communication network through which each of the modules communicate with each other. Information obtained from one module is transmitted to another module and vice-versa with assistance from the remote server module (60).
[23] According to a preferred embodiment of the system (100), the communication network may be a wireless or wired network, or a combination thereof. Wireless network may include long range wireless radio, wireless personal area network (WPAN), wireless local area network (WLAN), mobile data communication such as 3G, 4G or any other similar technologies. The communication network may be implemented as one of the different types of networks, such as intranet, local area network (LAN), wide area network (WAN), the internet, and the like. The communication network may either be a dedicated network or a shared network. The shared network represents an association of the different types of networks that use a variety of protocols, for example, Hypertext Transfer Protocol (HTTP), Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol (TCP/IP), Wireless Application Protocol (WAP), and the like. Further the communication network may include a variety of network devices, including routers, bridges, servers, computing devices, storage devices, and the like.
[24] As illustrated in FIG 1, the system (100) for a knowledge analysis tool also includes a memory module (10) which is configured to store a database, and the database comprise a plurality of questions. The present disclosure relates to an outcome based knowledge analysis tool and for this reason the database stored in the memory module is provided with several sets of questions to assess a wide array of specific outcomes. The plurality of questions are extracted from the database present in the memory module (10) and sent to the input display module (20). Based on an outcome requirement, the set of question are carefully designed by an evaluator, to obtain an aggregated knowledge level of a plurality of learners. The memory module (10) is communicatively coupled to the input display module (20) through the remote server module (60) in order for the input display module (20) to receive the plurality of questions based on the questions chosen by the evaluator.
[25] According to a further embodiment of the system (100), the input display module (20) is configured to display the plurality of questions, and the input display module (20) is also configured to receive a plurality of answers in response to the plurality of questions. The input display module (20) may include one of a mobile phone, a laptop, a notebook computer, a personal data assistant (PDA) and the like capable of connecting to the Internet and having other communication capabilities. The input display module (20) may communicate with the remote server module (60) through the wireless network/internet or wired connections or a combination thereof. It will be appreciated by those skilled in the art that the input display module (20) includes one or more functional elements capable of communicating through the communication network to request and receive one or more services offered by the remote server module (60). The input display module (20) is communicatively coupled to the memory module (10) as well as a learner access module (30) in order to provide access of the plurality of questions to the plurality of learners, in order for the plurality of learners to provide a plurality of answers onto the input display module (20).
[26] According to a further embodiment, in order for each of the plurality of learners to have access to the plurality of questions, the system (100) further includes a learner access module (30) configured to provide a plurality of learners with a channel to access the plurality of questions through the input display module (20). A contact medium between the knowledge analysis tool and the plurality of learners is required. Therefore, obtaining specific demographic or contact data from the plurality of learners would provide a contact medium using which an access to the plurality of questions may be provided. Obtaining the data can take place at a period of time before the knowledge assessment is to be conducted. Using the contact medium, the input display module (20) is configured to provide the plurality of questions through the learner access module (30). The data collected to achieve a contact medium may include personal details such as name, gender and age; contact data such as address, phone number and email addresses; and other details such as occupation and education, etc. to ensure a contact medium is generated. In one embodiment, data may be collected for sub group analysis. In such embodiment, the data may be knowledge level of group, knowledge level of all women in group and knowledge level of all from a specific location.
[27] According to a further embodiment of the system (100), the channel to access the plurality of question comprises atleast one of a push notification, a website link, a text message or an email. Using details of the contact medium, the plurality of learners are provided an access to the plurality of questions. Once the access is provided to the plurality of learners through a specific channel, a unique set of questions are to be accessed by the plurality of learners as required by the evaluator.
[28] According to yet another embodiment of the system (100), the learner access module further comprises an access code generator module configured to generate an access code for a unique set of plurality of questions. The access code is provided to the plurality of learners through the access channel provided on the input display module (20). Once the access code is entered correctly, the plurality of learners will have access to the unique set of plurality of questions through the input display module (20). The plurality of learners proceed to answer the unique set of plurality of questions based on their knowledge level through the input display module (20). The input display module (20) is further configured to receive answers for the unique set of plurality of questions by the plurality of learners. Once the input display module (20) has collected the plurality of answers from the plurality of learners, the plurality of answers is to be analysed in order to provide an aggregated knowledge level of the plurality of learners. The input display module (20) is communicatively coupled to an automated analysis and evaluation module (40) through the remote server module (60) in order to compute the plurality of answers collected by the input display module (20).
[29] According to a further embodiment of the system (100), the automated analysis and evaluation module (40) is configured to receive the plurality of answers from the input display module (20), and the automated analysis and evaluation module (40) is also configured to analyse and evaluate the plurality of answers in real-time, to compute an aggregated knowledge level of a plurality of learners. The automated analysis and evaluation module instantly computes the plurality of answers provided by input display module (20). The automated analysis and evaluation module is communicatively coupled to the results display module (50) in order for the aggregated knowledge level of the plurality of learners to be displayed instantly on the results display module (50)
[30] According to a preferred embodiment of the system (100), the results display module (50) is configured to receive the aggregated knowledge level of the plurality of learners from the automated analysis and evaluation module (40), and the results display module (50) is configured to display a relative assessment of the aggregated knowledge level of the plurality of learners. The results display module further enables the evaluator to view the computed aggregated knowledge level of the plurality of learners in order for the evaluator to assess the data that is computed by the automated analysis and evaluation module (40).
[31] According to a further embodiment of the system (100), the relative assessment of the aggregated knowledge level of the plurality of learners includes atleast one of a graphical representation or a tabular representation of the relative assessment of the aggregated knowledge level of the plurality of learners. The results display module (50) is communicatively coupled to the input display module (20) which also includes the evaluator input display module. The evaluator input display module will have access to the graphical representation and the tabular representation of the aggregated knowledge level of the plurality of learners, in order for the evaluator to understand and process the relative assessment of the aggregated knowledge level of the plurality of learners.
[32] According to a further embodiment of the system (100) the relative assessment is based on the aggregated knowledge level of the plurality of learners. In conventional assessments, there are standard criteria’s as per which a knowledge level of a learner may be determined. But in case of relative assessment, the knowledge level of learners may be determined with respect to the aggregated knowledge level of the entire group of people rather that a standardized criteria. This provides an overall assessment of the group of people.
[33] According to a further embodiment of the system (100), the graphical representation and tabular representation of the aggregated knowledge level of the plurality of learners may be relatively assessed using specific criteria which may differ from one type of knowledge analysis to the other. According to one of the embodiments, the aggregated knowledge level of the plurality of learners is further assessed using criteria’s which include a concept understanding level, a terminology understanding level, a level of application of concepts, a level of depth of understanding and a level of decision making approach. Using these criteria’s, the relative assessment of the aggregated knowledge level of the plurality of learners is provided to the evaluator. Using the relative assessment of the aggregated knowledge level of the plurality of leaners, the evaluator may further assess the data as per any specific requirements. The criteria of assessment may differ from evaluator to evaluator, based on the requirement of the evaluator and is also based on the requirement of the outcome of the knowledge analysis tool.
[34] As illustrated in FIG 2, a process flow diagram of a method for a knowledge analysis tool in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure is provided. The method (200) includes storing a database on a memory module and the database also includes a plurality of questions in step 210.
[35] According to a further embodiment, the method (200) also includes providing a plurality of learners with a channel to access the plurality of questions through a learner access module displayed on an input display module in step 220. The learner access module also includes generating of an access code for a unique set of plurality of questions. The channel to access the plurality of questions further includes providing the access code for identifying the unique set of plurality of questions
[36] According to yet another embodiment, the method (200) further includes displaying the plurality of questions on an input display module configured to receive a plurality of answers by a plurality of learners in response to the plurality of questions in step 230.
[37] According a further embodiment, the method (200) also includes analysing and evaluating the plurality of answers in real time through an automated analysis and evaluation module computing an aggregated knowledge level of the plurality of learners in step of 240.
[38] According to another embodiment, the method (200) also includes receiving the aggregated knowledge level of the plurality of learners from the automated analysis and evaluation module and displaying a relative assessment of the aggregated knowledge level of the plurality of learners through a results display module in step 250.
[39] According to another embodiment, the method (200) further includes transmitting information between atleast two of the memory module, the input display module, the learner access module, the automated analysis and evaluation module, and the results display module, via a communication network in step 260.
[40] The system and method for a knowledge analysis tool may be used in any type of scenario which requires a real-time assessment of a group of people or a group of learners. The system and method for a knowledge analysis tool will assist in providing a relative assessment of accumulated knowledge level of the group of people. In one embodiment, the assessment may be used in real time, periodically or at pre-defined intervals
[41] The system and method for a knowledge analysis tool may be used for different types of purposes which include academic knowledge analysis, general knowledge analysis, specified knowledge analysis and professional knowledge analysis.
[42] While specific language has been used to describe the invention, any limitations arising on account of the same are not intended. As would be apparent to a person skilled in the art, various working modifications may be made to the method in order to implement the inventive concept as taught herein.
[43] The figures and the foregoing description give examples of embodiments. Those skilled in the art will appreciate that one or more of the described elements may well be combined into a single functional element. Alternatively, certain elements may be split into multiple functional elements. Elements from one embodiment may be added to another embodiment. For example, order of processes described herein may be changed and are not limited to the manner described herein. Moreover, the actions of any flow diagram need not be implemented in the order shown; nor do all of the acts need to be necessarily performed. Also, those acts that are not dependent on other acts may be performed in parallel with the other acts. The scope of embodiments is by no means limited by these specific examples.