Blockchain Mining for Online Course Performance Rewards

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Solution Overview

Problem

Online education systems face challenges in providing individualized learning experiences for students and optimizing resource allocation due to the solitary nature of online learning, leading to inefficiencies and increased hardware/software costs for providers.

Innovation Solution

A blockchain-based system that utilizes artificial intelligence and data capturing devices to secure user information and generate crypto-coins, providing personalized feedback and resource optimization by monitoring user engagement and adjusting resource allocation based on learning patterns.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Reliability

If online education systems purchase enough hardware or software services to serve worst-case scenarios, then system reliability is improved, but cost increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvesystem reliabilityVSAvoidhardware and software services
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSQuantity of substance

Solution Approach 1:

The patent implements dynamic resource allocation where computing resources are adjusted in real-time based on actual user engagement metrics and learning patterns. The system transitions from static over-provisioning to dynamic scaling, allocating resources only when and where needed based on monitored student activity and performance data.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

Solution Approach 2:

The system uses AI-driven analytics to automatically monitor student engagement, detect learning patterns, and self-adjust resource allocation without manual intervention. The platform serves itself by identifying when additional computational resources are needed based on real-time performance metrics and student interaction data.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #25Self-service

2Ease of operation

If online learning is conducted in a solitary way, then ease of operation is improved, but adaptability deteriorates

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveease of online learningVSAvoidindividualized learning capability
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of operationVSAdaptability or versatility

Solution Approach 1:

The patent implements continuous feedback loops where student performance data, engagement metrics, and learning patterns are captured and analyzed in real-time. This feedback is used to dynamically adapt course content, difficulty levels, and resource allocation to each student's needs, enabling individualized learning while maintaining online accessibility.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #23Feedback

Solution Approach 2:

The system performs preliminary analysis of student learning patterns and performance metrics to proactively adjust course materials and resource allocation before students encounter difficulties. AI algorithms predict learning needs and prepare personalized content adjustments in advance, enabling adaptive learning without requiring real-time intervention.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

Data Source

PatentUS11941715B2Methods and apparatus for rewarding user on-line course performance via blockchain mining
Publication Date: 2024.03.26 AMESITE INC
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AI summary

A method for a computer system includes receiving a request from a client system comprising a request for streaming data, providing to the client system the streaming data, receiving from the client system, the user activity data in response to providing the streaming data, determining whether the user activity data exceeds a threshold activity level, instantiating a blockchain mining software instance when the user activity data exceeds the threshold activity level, associating the blockchain mining software instance with a user of the client system, and sending a notice to the client system that the block chain mining software instance is associated with the user.