Parental control using social metrics system and method
US7809797B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 6, 2007 |
| Grant date | Oct 5, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 12, 2028 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06F2221/2149
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A parent defines friend rules for on-line association with their child. Upon a request of an on-line stranger to be a new friend of the child, stranger information about the on-line stranger is retrieved and compared to the friend rules to determine whether the stranger is allowed, blocked or restricted from being a friend with the child. Accordingly, the parent only has to use a minimal amount of time in establishing the friend rules to protect the parent's child from on-line strangers.
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