System and method for parental/supervisory control using software contained on fixed media

摘要

A method for communications access control using software contained on fixed media is disclosed. The access control method comprises the steps of: ( 1 ) providing the primary account owner with a unique fixed media with control function, ( 2 ) selecting members of a user group subject to communications access control by the primary account holder, and ( 3 ) enabling access to the communications networks at the authorized levels by the user group as permitted and controlled by the primary account owner.