Systems and methods for regulating device usage
US9369537B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 13, 2015 |
| Grant date | Jun 14, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 13, 2035 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04N21/4751
- WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A device is provided, comprising at least one processor and at least one computer-readable storage medium having encoded thereon executable instructions that, when executed, cause the at least one processor to: monitor a user's usage of the device; in response to determining that an amount of time the user has been using the device has reached a selected limit for usage time, activate a home screen application to restrict the user's access to the device, wherein the home screen application is programmed to prompt the user to demonstrate at least one achievement; and in response to determining that the user successfully demonstrated at least one achievement, allow the user to regain access to the device.
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