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Breathalyzer system for social media

US9032486B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateOct 11, 2012
Grant dateMay 12, 2015
Priority date
Expiry dateOct 11, 2032

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04L67/025
  • WIPO fieldDigital communication
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A breathalyzer system for use with a computer consisting of a breathalyzer, computer software and hardware, an interface and method for delaying posts by persons who cannot prove sobriety upon initial posting. The breathalyzer registers the level of sobriety, and the result is sent through an interface to the software. If the alcohol level is below an acceptable threshold, unencumbered access to the social media is granted. If the alcohol level is above an acceptable threshold, access to websites, posting on social media websites, uploading videos, online gambling, or making large purchases is restricted.

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