SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR VALIDATING TEST TAKERS
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1. A system for confirming test taker identity of a user taking a test during an online test comprising:
- a database containing at least one verified Reference Image of a user scheduled for taking a test;
an imaging device communicating with the database wherein the imaging device is operable to capture images of the user periodically during the taking of the test; and
a software module connected to the database and to the imaging device operable to compare each of the captured images to the at least one Reference Image and determine whether the captured image matches the Reference Image
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Abstract
A method and system is disclosed for confirming the identity of students taking an exam online. A camera or similar device compares the image of a student to a known and verified Reference Image to confirm the identity of the student. Using data analysis on answers during the exam coupled with both the uniqueness of the browser used and the location of taking the online exam, provides information on whether the student may have been obtaining help from others. The result is identifying students who are cheating, colluding, or conspiring to falsify test scores.
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20 Claims
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1. A system for confirming test taker identity of a user taking a test during an online test comprising:
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a database containing at least one verified Reference Image of a user scheduled for taking a test; an imaging device communicating with the database wherein the imaging device is operable to capture images of the user periodically during the taking of the test; and a software module connected to the database and to the imaging device operable to compare each of the captured images to the at least one Reference Image and determine whether the captured image matches the Reference Image - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11)
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12. A method of confirming test taker identity of a user taking a test during administration of an online test comprising:
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obtaining at least one verified Reference Image of a face of a user scheduled for taking a test; comparing the at least one verified Reference Image to a currently captured image of the face of the user via a camera attached to a computer to which the test is to be taken to confirm identity of the user; if identity is confirmed, permitting the user to begin the test; capturing a plurality of images of the user during the taking of the test; comparing each of the plurality of captured images to the at least one Reference Image during the taking of the test; determining whether the captured image matches the Reference Image; and initiating a notification if one of the captured images does not match the at least one Reference Image during the taking of the test. - View Dependent Claims (13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18)
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19. A method of confirming continued presence of a user comprising:
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obtaining at least one verified Reference Image of a face of a user; comparing the at least one verified Reference Image to a currently captured image of the face of the user via an imaging device attached to a computer to confirm identity of the user; if identity is confirmed, capturing a plurality of images of the user over a predetermined period of time; comparing each of the plurality of captured images to the at least one Reference Image during the predetermined period of time; determining whether the captured image matches the Reference Image; and initiating a notification if one of the captured images does not match the at least one Reference Image during the predetermined period of time. - View Dependent Claims (20)
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