PARTIAL INFORMATION THROTTLE BASED ON COMPLIANCE WITH AN AGREEMENT

摘要

Partially reduces performance or features of a user's electronic device if the user does not comply with an agreement. An agreement may specify tasks or activities to be performed, such as homework or chores, or required results such as grades. Partial throttling of the device when the user is not in compliance with the agreement may include for example disabling a subset of the apps or services on the device, slowing down the device or selected applications, denying access to selected information sources, limiting audio volume or display resolution, or limiting time on activities such as web browsing. The device may remain usable, but with reduced features or performance. Throttling actions may also be based on location, schedule, or environmental conditions. The system may reward compliance with the agreement by increasing performance, by re-enabling previously disabled applications, or by providing direct rewards such as money or credits.

主权项

1. A partial information throttle based on compliance with an agreement, comprising:
an agreement between an agreement creator and an agreement performer, which is stored in a memory of a computer, comprising
a condition comprising an activity to be performed by said agreement performer, andan action to be performed based on compliance with said condition; an activity database comprising
an activity status associated with said activity to be performed by said agreement performer; an agreement monitor coupled with said agreement and said activity database and configured to check said activity status to determine said compliance with said condition; an information throttle coupled at least intermittently with said agreement monitor and configured to perform said action on at least one electronic device associated with said agreement performer; wherein said action is configured to direct said information throttle to partially decrease a performance of said at least one electronic device when said condition has not been satisfied, without fully disabling said at least one electronic device.