FirstHabit Files Three U.S. Patents Simultaneously to Strengthen Global IP Protection for AI-Powered Education Innovation

[더파워 최성민 기자] FirstHabit, an AI-driven education innovation company, announced that it has filed three of its core technology patents with the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) this month. The simultaneous filings mark a major step in securing global intellectual property (IP) rights for CHALK AI, FirstHabit’s ontology-based learning platform redefines how students learn and teachers teach.

The three patent applications include:

1.Device and Method for Lecture Analysis Using Neural Network

– A technology that leverages neural networks to automatically analyze online lecture data, quantifying factors such as teaching style, delivery patterns, and student engagement to evaluate and enhance instructional quality.

2.Device and Method for Teaching Materials Analysis Using Auto-Encoder

– A system that applies auto-encoders to analyze problem–solution datasets, which automatically identifying concepts that learners missed and recommends personalized remedial lessons.

3.Device and Method for Operating Chatbot Performing Role of Artificial Intelligence Teacher

– An AI-powered chatbot creates a “teacher persona” which is based on real lecture data and guides students through interactive reasoning dialogue with step-by-step hints, envoking the experience of a live instructor.

A FirstHabit spokesperson commented:

“These three U.S. patent filings demonstrate that CHALK AI is not just another educational AI tool, but a proprietary technology that is capable of performing reasoning, explanation, and feedback at the level of top instructors. Strengthening our intellectual property is a strategic milestone as we prepare for our global expansion and the official launch of CHALK 4.0 at CES 2026.”

FirstHabit will unveil CHALK 4.0 at CES 2026, marking the first official release of the platform. With these patent filings, the company aims to further solidify its leadership in the global AI education market.

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