SYSTEM AND METHOD OF SUPERVISORY CONTROL

摘要

A method of supervisory control is provided according to aspects of the technology. The method includes setting, at a remote device, at least a first usage control parameter for at least a first account associated with access to content on a class of entertainment devices. The method also includes monitoring, at an entertainment device of that class, which account or accounts are active on the entertainment device and obtaining, at the entertainment device, the at least first usage control parameter set for the at least first account. The method further includes restricting usage of content on the entertainment device responsive to the at least first usage control parameter.

主权项

1. A method of supervisory control, comprising the steps of:
setting, at a remote device, at least a first usage control parameter for at least a first account associated with access to content on a class of entertainment devices; monitoring, at an entertainment device of the class of entertainment devices, which account or accounts are active on the entertainment device; detecting, by one or more processors, a number or type of input peripherals operably coupled to the entertainment device; obtaining, at the entertainment device, the at least first usage control parameter set for the at least first account; and restricting, by one or more processors, usage of content on the entertainment device responsive to the at least first usage control parameter; wherein at least one of the at least a first usage control parameter for at least the first account relates to the restriction of usage of content responsive to the number or type of input peripherals operably coupled to the entertainment device.