WO2015010111A1 - Système et procédé de gestion d'un temps de fonctionnement et d'un temps de veille - Google Patents

Système et procédé de gestion d'un temps de fonctionnement et d'un temps de veille Download PDF

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WO2015010111A1
WO2015010111A1 PCT/US2014/047329 US2014047329W WO2015010111A1 WO 2015010111 A1 WO2015010111 A1 WO 2015010111A1 US 2014047329 W US2014047329 W US 2014047329W WO 2015010111 A1 WO2015010111 A1 WO 2015010111A1
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  • Widgetized Avatars which is a continuation-in-part of U.S. Patent Application No. 12/719,218 filed on March 8, 2010, entitled “A Virtual Marketplace Accessible To Widgetized Avatars”, which is a continuation- in-part of U.S. Patent Application No. 12/628,046 filed on November 30, 2009, entitled “A Virtual Marketplace Accessible To Widgetized Avatars", which are herein incorporated by reference.
  • the present disclosure relates in general to the field of computing devices.
  • the present disclosure relates to a time and sleep control system and method.
  • a traditional computing device ⁇ e.g., a personal computer and a tablet computer
  • the OS typically boots up a user interface or a customized user interface that resides on top of the OS.
  • a single user interface on a computing device may have the following problems: • Open/unrestricted access: All users (e.g., a parent and a child) have access to the same applications and content on the tablet computer;
  • Content Management Content displayed on a user interface cannot be filtered or restricted based on a user profile.
  • a traditional method includes providing a dual OS computing environment.
  • a user has to either: (1 ) select a first OS to boot up and reboot to select a second OS; (2)
  • the disadvantages of a dual OS computing environment include the time and inconvenience of rebooting to switch from one OS to another OS, an incompatibility of applications and/or content across different OSes running simultaneously, and a requirement of an Internet and/or a network to access an OS on a virtual machine.
  • a computer-implemented method includes providing a first user interface on a computing device that provides digital content to a first user, providing a second user interface associated with an operating environment on the computing device to a second user, where the second user interface provides unrestricted access to the digital content, receiving a request that is configured to be provided by the second user to access the first user interface from the operating environment, where the request allows the second user to provide restricted access to the digital content on the first user interface, granting the request, and receiving a desired time duration on the computing device that is configured to be provided by the second user, where the desired time duration controls a length of time that the first user is allowed to access the first user interface.
  • FIG. 1 illustrates a top view of an exemplary computer system, according to one embodiment.
  • FIG. 2 illustrates a side view of an exemplary computer system, according to one embodiment.
  • FIG. 3 illustrates a flow chart of an exemplary process for providing time control, according to one embodiment.
  • FIG. 4 illustrates a flowchart of an exemplary process for providing adaptive learning, according to one embodiment.
  • FIGS. 5-10 illustrate exemplary user interfaces of a tutorial guide for configuring time control, according to one embodiment.
  • FIGS. 1 1 -28 illustrate exemplary supervisory user interfaces of the present computer system, according to one embodiment.
  • FIGS. 29-34 illustrate exemplary child-friendly user interfaces of the present computer system, according to one embodiment.
  • FIG. 35 illustrates an exemplary computer architecture that may be used for the present system, according to one embodiment.
  • a computer-implemented method includes providing a first user interface on a computing device that provides digital content to a first user, providing a second user interface associated with an operating environment on the computing device to a second user, where the second user interface provides unrestricted access to the digital content, receiving a request that is configured to be provided by the second user to access the first user interface from the operating environment, where the request allows the second user to provide restricted access to the digital content on the first user interface, granting the request, and receiving a desired time duration on the computing device that is configured to be provided by the second user, where the desired time duration controls a length of time that the first user is allowed to access the first user interface.
  • displaying refers to the action and processes of a computer system, or similar electronic computing device, that manipulates and transforms data represented as physical (electronic) quantities within the computer system's registers and memories into other data similarly represented as physical quantities within the computer system memories or registers or other such information storage, transmission or display devices.
  • the present disclosure also relates to an apparatus for performing the operations herein.
  • This apparatus may be specially constructed for the required purposes, or it may comprise a general purpose computer selectively activated or reconfigured by a computer program stored in the computer.
  • a computer program may be stored in a computer readable storage medium, such as, but is not limited to, any type of disk, including floppy disks, optical disks, CD-ROMs, and magnetic-optical disks, read-only memories (ROMs), random access memories (RAMs), EPROMs, EEPROMs, magnetic or optical cards, or any type of media suitable for storing electronic instructions, and each coupled to a computer system bus.
  • a computing device that overcomes the problems associated with a single user interface while providing multiple users with customizable, manageable, user-appropriate user environments, and access to applications, content, and device settings. Additionally, there is a need for a computing user environment that is adapted for a desired user ⁇ e.g., a child) whereby a control of the desired user's time spent on a computing device can be monitored and regulated. There is further a need for a computing user environment that notifies the desired user and de-activates the computing device when the desired user's use time of the computing device has exceeded a pre-determined use time.
  • the present computer system includes a user environment and an access control for an OS and an application.
  • the present computer system includes a processor, a display screen, a loudspeaker, a navigation control, and a wireless data communication interface.
  • the present computer system further includes a non-transitory machine-readable storage medium that stores instructions, which when executed by the processor causes the processor to perform operations according to the instructions.
  • the non-transitory machine readable storage medium includes an OS that has an application framework layer, an application layer, and instructions that enable a user to interact with the OS using the navigation control.
  • the present computer system further includes an OS overlay system that is configured to be executed by the processor.
  • the OS overlay system includes instructions for executing a hypervisor configured to provide an operating platform having a first operating environment associated with a first user interface, a second operating environment associated with a second user interface, and an application space providing access to the application layer.
  • the overlay system is configured to be activated when the present computer system is turned on, and disabled when the present computer system is in a dormant state for a pre-determined period of time.
  • the OS overlay system includes a time limitation mechanism, a system control mechanism, a monitoring control mechanism, an integrated adaptive learning system, one or more remotely accessible parental controls, a curated application store, multiple profile management capabilities, and child-safe browsing capabilities.
  • the system control mechanism allows the monitoring control mechanism to provide or restrict access to the computer system, to the first user interface or to an application.
  • the monitoring control mechanism obtains an operating configuration from the time limitation mechanism, tracks the amount of time spent on an activity, and whether a condition has been met or not to authorize access to the present computer system (such as the completion of a skill acquisition exercise, as further described below).
  • the OS overlay system includes a time limitation mechanism that provides instructions for controlling an access to an application program in the application layer.
  • the time limitation mechanism includes an instruction for providing the first user interface, an instruction for providing the second operating environment associated with the second user interface, an instruction for requesting an authentication code to access the first user interface from the second operating environment, and an instruction for an access control that is configured to permit or deny a request for access to the first user interface in the second operating environment.
  • the access control permits or denies a request for access to one or more of a system setting, an application program, a data, and a hardware resource on the first user interface.
  • the data includes, but is not limited to, an Internet resource, a text file, an image file, an audio file, a video file, and an electronic book.
  • the time limitation mechanism includes a time monitoring interface that tracks and reports the amount of active time that a user has spent accessing an application on the present computer system.
  • the time monitoring interface further includes instructions that receive a desired utilization time to control the duration of user access to the present computer system.
  • the time monitoring interface may be configured by a remote content source using the wireless data communication interface, according to one embodiment. Instructions for the time monitoring interface and management of website content may be monitored from a remote computing device and/or the present computer system.
  • the OS overlay system includes an access control that includes instructions for controlling an activation and/or a de-activation of the present computer system, measuring a time spent on the present computer system and activities performed by a user with the present computer system ⁇ e.g., accessing an electronic book application, a music application, a game, a movie, and an educational application).
  • the access control includes an instruction for receiving a user input including a request for accessing the first user interface in the second operating environment, an instruction for determining whether a request for accessing the first user interface in the second operating environment is permitted under a setting of the access control, and an instruction for approving or denying the request for accessing the first user interface in the second operating environment.
  • the setting of the access control includes a configuration in the second user interface for determining whether an application can be accessed by a user in the first user interface, and a time limit for accessing an application in the first user interface.
  • the access control includes an instruction for requesting a confirmation of compliance with one or more conditions specified in the first user interface before permitting access to the first user interface in the second operating environment.
  • the conditions provide requirements for the authentication code, WiFi access, and a set of security rules to be met.
  • the authentication code may be provided as a user input or via an external authentication mechanism for approving a request to access the first user interface in the second operating environment.
  • the overlay system includes an instruction for tracking a user's activity (e.g., accessing an electronic book application, a music application, a game, a movie, and an educational application) on the first user interface in the second operating environment, an instruction for generating a report regarding the user's activity in the first user interface in the second operating environment, and an instruction for displaying the report in the second user interface.
  • the overlay system includes instructions for accepting an access control configuration from a different computer using the wireless data communication interface, and an instruction for communicating the report to a different computer using the wireless data communication interface.
  • the OS overlay system includes an adaptive learning system that provides instructions for executing a direct instructional component such as a skill definition exercise or a skill acquisition exercise.
  • the skill definition exercise provides an assessment of a user's level of proficiency in a particular skill.
  • the skill acquisition exercise provides instructional items as well as a measurement of the skill acquisition against a standard that can be set by the supervising user (e.g. a passing grade).
  • the direct instructional component organizes, provides and monitors the skill acquisition exercise to ensure the acquisition or reinforcement of the skill .
  • the skill acquisition exercise includes a courseware definition
  • the courseware definition includes a plurality of skill definition exercises that measure the user's level of proficiency before generating personalized skill acquisition exercises ⁇ e.g., a video lesson, a flashcard, and a practice lesson).
  • the direct instructional component further includes an insight and recommendation dashboard for evaluating and tracking an assessment of the skill acquisition exercise.
  • the performance of a child user after completing the skill acquisition exercise ⁇ e.g., a number of problems solved) is compared against a threshold level provided by a pre-defined performance indicator or a desired performance indicator configured by a supervisory user.
  • the performance indicator includes, but is not limited to, a courseware level (e.g., a skillset, a topic, a lesson, and a problem), a reference period ⁇ e.g., a day, a week, and a month), and a proficiency level.
  • the insight and recommendation dashboard provides a searchable repository of a child user's past achievements, an award, a certificate, and a reward.
  • the insight and recommendation dashboard further provides a correlation between the performance of the child user to a time spent by the child user on the skill acquisition exercise, in one embodiment.
  • the insight and recommendation dashboard provides a recommendation for a subsequent stage in an advancement path. If the performance of the child user does not satisfy the threshold level, the adaptive learning system recommends additional skill acquisition exercises to the child user. For example, the additional skill acquisition exercises provide a lower level of difficulty than previous skill acquisition exercises. If the performance of the child user satisfies the threshold level, the adaptive learning system recommends additional skill acquisition exercises to the child user. For example, the additional skill acquisition exercises provide a higher level of difficult than previous skill acquisition exercises.
  • the adaptive learning system further includes a configuration and evaluation interface that provides instructions for executing an indirect instructional component to support the direct instructional component.
  • the indirect instructional component includes a reinforcement that indirectly contributes to the acquisition of the skill definition exercise by having an effect on user motivation and behavior, for example, providing a practice frequency and a practice quantity of a skill acquisition exercise, providing a repetition of practice, ambition to improve proficiency, providing a
  • the adaptive learning system further includes instructions for executing a technological enabler to support at least one of the direct instructional component and the indirect instructional component.
  • a technological enabler operates the instructional components in a way that maximizes their utility value to the child user and to the supervising user.
  • a technological enabler includes offline capabilities such as providing an operation of the adaptive learning system when the present computer system is not connected to a network so that a child user may continue to access a skill acquisition exercise, online capabilities to synchronize the child user's usage of the skill acquisition exercise when the present computer system is connected to a network ⁇ e.g., a cloud), data capture and acquisition based on the child user's usage of the skill acquisition exercise, a supervising user environment, and a privacy compliance system.
  • the adaptive learning system provides data capture and acquisition in both offline and online modes, and synchronizes the present computer system with cloud services when the present computer system transitions from an offline mode to an online mode. This allows the user to continue assessing the skill acquisition exercise when an Internet connection is not available, while obtaining the same benefits as having an available Internet connection.
  • the adaptive learning system further includes instructions for allowing a first user with authentication rights to control a utilization time duration of the present computer system by a second user.
  • the adaptive learning system includes an instruction that is associated with a configuration of the access control for allowing a supervisory user with authentication rights to control a time usage of the present computer system by a child user.
  • the supervisory user may configure a desired time limit for a child user to access an application on the present computer system, and may further configure a first time period that the child user has to access a first application before providing the child user with a second time period to access a second
  • the access control allows the present computer system to hibernate at a pre-determined time even if the tablet computer is still in use at the pre-determined time.
  • the present computer system may convert to a locked state or a de-activated state, until the second user solves a predefined problem provided by the adaptive learning system.
  • the adaptive learning system includes at least one technological enabler that provides an instruction for receiving input data from an input source that includes, but is not limited to, a touch screen, a keyboard, a touch-sensitive pad, a mouse, a track ball, a pen device, a joystick, a game controller, a motion detecting device, a microphone, and a camera.
  • the adaptive learning system may further include an instruction for capturing an offline use data that reflects access of the present computer system in an offline mode, and an instruction for using the wireless data communication interface to automatically transmit the offline use data to a different computer when the present computer system is in an online mode.
  • the present OS further includes at least two user interfaces that are each customized based on a specific type or profile of the user. Each user interface provides a different visual appearance and work flow.
  • the present OS may include mobile OSes, such as ANDROID®, IOS®, BADA®, BLACKBERRY® OS, S40®, and WINDOWS PHONE®.
  • the present OS may further include desktop or laptop OSes, such as WINDOWS® and MAC OS®.
  • the present OS includes a child-friendly user interface and a supervisory user interface for a family group of users having a parent and a child.
  • the child-friendly user interface allows access to applications, Web content, and games that are previously identified as appropriate for a target age or gender group ⁇ e.g., curated content).
  • the present computer system allows the user to earn virtual currency by performing an activity, where the user may spend the virtual currency in an application store suitable for the target age or gender group.
  • the present computer system may further provide core-curriculum, or state-standardized lessons for the user to improve his/her educational skills.
  • the supervisory user interface provides a default OS environment that allows unrestricted access to all applications and content, provides access to one or more settings of the present computer system, and allows access to control other user interfaces ⁇ e.g., the child-friendly user interface).
  • the supervisory user interface also allows unrestricted access to content acquisition facilities such as an online application store, music store or video store, and allows purchases with one-click.
  • the supervisory user interface allows a user to make an online purchase using pre-defined information ⁇ e.g., an address and credit card information) instead of manually inputting billing and shipping information to make a purchase.
  • the supervisory user interface provides monitoring time and usage of content in the other user interfaces ⁇ e.g., the child-friendly user interface) and allows a user to view reports and analytics.
  • the supervisory user interface allows a user to provide one or more restrictions to specific content on other user interfaces by one or more toggle switches or other similar controls.
  • the toggle switches are implemented in an online dashboard that accessible by Internet and/or a network. It is understood that these exemplary user interfaces are solely for illustrative purposes, and shall not limit the scope of the present disclosure.
  • the OS may be used in any multi-user environment that benefits from user profile-based customization of user interfaces and access to applications and content, without deviating from the scope of the present disclosure.
  • the present computer system receives a desired first time period and a desired second time period via the supervisory user interface.
  • the desired first time period provides a duration that a child user has to access a first application (e.g., an educational application) on the child-friendly user interface before the present computer system provides the desired second time period for the child user to access a second application on the child-friendly user interface.
  • the desired first time period and the desired second time period may be provided via the supervisory user interface using a user input to the present computer system or from pre-defined time periods.
  • the present computer system receives a desired completion of a skill acquisition exercise and a desired time period via the supervisory user interface.
  • the present computer system receives an indication of the desired completion of the skill acquisition exercise before providing the desired time period to allow access to the child-friendly user interface.
  • the present computer system receives a desired first time period and/or a desired completion of a chore list before providing a desired second time period to access the child-friendly user interface.
  • a chore may include a specified task that needs to be performed and a corresponding specified goal that includes a quantity or a frequency to be satisfied.
  • a specified task is brushing teeth, and a corresponding specified goal is a daily frequency.
  • the present computer system provides a chore list that includes predefined chores or tasks for configuration.
  • the chore list may be received by the present computer system as a user input to the supervisory user interface.
  • FIG. 1 illustrates a top view of an exemplary computer system, according to one embodiment.
  • a computer system 100 includes a tablet computer 104 that is retained within an impact resistant protector 108.
  • the protector 108 is made of a flexible material that may be placed around the tablet computer 104 by a user so that the tablet computer 104 is protected from damage due to a dropping impact.
  • the protector 108 includes an opening 1 12 that enables the user to view and interact with a touch screen 1 16 of the tablet computer 104.
  • the protector 108 includes comer regions 120 that prevent the tablet computer 104 from lying flat on a horizontal surface, such as a tabletop or a desk, to facilitate air-cooling of the tablet computer 104.
  • the comer regions 120 further provide additional protection to the comers of the tablet computer 104 that tend to be particularly susceptible to damage when the tablet computer 104 is dropped.
  • the touch screen 1 16 allows the user to view and interact with information displayed on the touch screen 1 16.
  • the touch screen 1 16 may be of the capacitive variety that allows the user to operate the tablet computer 104 by touching the touch screen 1 16 with a finger.
  • the touch screen 1 16 allows the user to operate the tablet computer 104 by touching the touch screen 1 16 with a stylus or other similar implement.
  • the tablet computer 104 includes internal hardware, as well as suitable firmware, that supports the functionality of the touch screen 1 16.
  • the tablet computer 104 includes an NVIDIA® TEGRA® processor having a quad-core with a fifth battery-saver core. It is understood that other processors may be implemented for the tablet computer 104 without deviating from the scope of the present disclosure.
  • the navigation controls 124 allow the user to operate the tablet computer 104, in addition to software controls that may be displayed on the touch screen 1 16.
  • Typical navigation controls 124 that are familiar to the user include, but are not limited to, a back button, a home button, and a shortcut menu button.
  • Typical status indicators 128 include, but are not limited to, a clock, a Wi-Fi signal strength indicator, and a recycle bin or trash can icon. It will be appreciated that a wide variety of symbols and functions may be used for, or associated with, the navigation controls 124 and the status indicators 128 without deviating from the scope of the present disclosure.
  • the tablet computer 104 further includes an OS overlay system 130 that interacts with software applications stored on the tablet computer 104.
  • the OS overlay system includes a time limitation mechanism, a system control mechanism, a monitoring control mechanism, an integrated adaptive learning system, one or more granular, customizable, and remotely accessible parental controls, a curated application store, multiple profile management capabilities, and child-safe browsing capabilities.
  • Fig. 2 illustrates a side view of an exemplary computer system, according to one embodiment.
  • the protector 108 includes one or more openings 204 that provide an access to ports or slots on the exterior side of the tablet computer 104.
  • Each opening 204 may be shaped and sized to match a corresponding pod or slot on the tablet computer 104.
  • a marking may be applied on the protector 108 within the proximity of each opening 204 to indicate a function of each port or slot within the opening 204. It is understood that the openings 204 allow an insertion of memory chips, a plug to a peripheral device, a tip of a stylus, and other similar devices into the tablet computer 104, without deviating from the scope of the present disclosure.
  • the tablet computer 104 includes a card slot 208 that is configured to receive a storage card.
  • the card slot 208 may be configured to receive removable memory, such as a Micro Secure Digital (SD) storage card.
  • SD Micro Secure Digital
  • the card slot 208 and the internal firmware of the tablet computer 104 are configured to receive a Micro SD card having a storage capacity ranging up to substantially 32 Gigabytes (GB), or greater. It is understood that the card slot 208 and the internal firmware may be configured to operate with other types of storage cards having other storage capacities without deviating from the scope of the present disclosure.
  • the tablet computer 104 further includes a Micro Universal Serial Bus (USB) port 212 that is configured to connect the tablet computer 104 to an external computer by a USB cable.
  • the Micro USB port 212 allows the user to install software applications from the tablet computer 104 onto the external computer, or vice versa.
  • the Micro USB port 212 allows the user to transfer data files ⁇ e.g., an image file, an audio file, and a video file) from the tablet computer 104 to the external computer, or vice versa.
  • the Micro USB port 212 allows the tablet computer 104 to be powered by the external computer using the USB cable. It will be recognized that the Micro USB port 212 may be used to charge an internal battery of the tablet computer 104 by the external computer using the USB cable or a power adapter that receives electrical power form a power outlet.
  • the tablet computer 104 further comprises a power adapter port 216 that is configured to connect to a power adapter cord to receive electrical power from a power outlet.
  • the power adapter port 216 is configured to receive direct current (DC) at 5.0 Volts (V) from the power adapter.
  • the power adapter is configured to receive alternating current (AC) at between substantially 100V and 240V from the power outlet.
  • the tablet computer 104 further includes a Mini High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) port 220.
  • HDMI Mini High-Definition Multimedia Interface
  • the Mini HDMI port 220 connects the tablet computer 104 an external digital video device, including, but not limited to, a digital camera, a camcorder, and other digital devices having Mini HDMI connectors.
  • the tablet computer 104 includes internal firmware that supports connecting to the external digital video device, as well as processing data files ⁇ e.g., an image, an audio file, and a video file).
  • the data files may be formatted into popular file formats, including, but not limited to, JPEG format for an image file, MPEG-1 or MPEG-2 Audio Layer III (MP3) or Advanced Audio Coding (AAC) formats for an audio file, and MPEG-4 Part 14 (MP4) for a video file.
  • the internal firmware may support a video compression standard, including, but not limited to, H.263 and H.264 video compression standards.
  • the tablet computer 104 further includes a headphone jack 224 that is configured to connect to an external headphone speaker.
  • a headphone jack 224 When an external headphone speaker is plugged into the headphone jack 224, audible sounds that are otherwise played using the loudspeakers within the tablet computer 104 are played using the external headphone speaker.
  • the loudspeakers within the tablet computer 104 are disabled when the external headphone speaker is plugged into the headphone jack 224.
  • the headphone jack 224 is a 3.5mm standard audio jack, according to one embodiment.
  • the headphone jack 224 may be configured for use with external loudspeakers that are larger and/or more powerful than the loudspeakers within the tablet computer 104, according to another embodiment.
  • FIG. 3 illustrates a flow chart of an exemplary process for providing time control, according to one embodiment.
  • the OS overlay system provides a first operating environment associated with a first user interface (at 301 ). According to one
  • the first user interface is provided to a first type of user ⁇ e.g., a child).
  • the OS overlay system provides a second operating environment associated with a second user interface (at 302).
  • the second user interface is provided to a second type of user (e.g., a parent).
  • the OS overlay system receives a request to access the first user interface from the second operating environment (at 303).
  • the OS overlay system receives a request that includes an authentication code using an authentication system.
  • the OS overlay system determines if the request is approved (at 304) based on an operative configuration and/or a compliance with a condition specified in the first user interface. If the request is not approved, the OS overlay system waits to receive another request to access the first user interface from the second operating
  • the OS overlay system grants access to the first user interface in the second operating environment (at 305).
  • the OS overlay system further receives a desired utilization time duration of user access from the second type of user to the first user interface in the first operating environment (at 306).
  • FIG. 4 illustrates a flowchart of an exemplary process for providing adaptive learning, according to one embodiment.
  • the OS overlay system provides a skill acquisition exercise and a skill definition exercise (at 401 ).
  • the OS overlay system receives a user input to the skill acquisition exercise (at 402).
  • the OS overlay system determines whether the user has acquired and/or reinforced the skill from the skill acquisition exercise (at 403). If the user has not acquired and/or reinforced the desired skill, the OS overlay system returns to provide the skill acquisition exercise (at 401 ). If the user has acquired and/or reinforced the desired skill, the OS overlay system provides a reinforcement to encourage the user's behavior after the acquisition and/or reinforcement of the desired skill (at 404).
  • the OS overlay system determines if user access to the skill acquisition exercise has reached a desired utilization time duration (at a desired utilization time duration (at a desired utilization time duration (at a desired utilization time duration (at a desired utilization time duration (at a desired utilization time duration (at a desired utilization time duration (at a desired utilization time
  • the OS overlay system continues to provide the skill acquisition exercise (at 401 ). If user access to the skill acquisition exercise has reached the desired utilization time duration, the OS overlay system de-activates the computer system (at 401 ).
  • the OS overlay system can de-activate the computer system at any stage of the process if user access has reached the desired utilization time duration.
  • the OS overlay system provides a pre-defined problem (at 407).
  • the OS overlay system receives a user input to the pre-defined problem (at 408).
  • the OS overlay system determines if the user has solved the pre-defined problem (at 409). If the user has not solved the pre-defined problem, the OS overlay system continues to de-activate the computer system (at 407). If the user has solved the pre-defined problem, the OS overlay system returns to provide the skill acquisition exercise (at 401 ).
  • FIGS. 5-10 illustrate exemplary user interfaces of a tutorial guide for configuring time control, according to one embodiment.
  • the user interface 500 provides information describing that a supervisory user ⁇ e.g., a parent) may configure a desired time limit for a child user to access the present computer system, and track the child user's time usage of the present computer system.
  • the user interface 500 further includes a skip button 501 and a start button 502 to allow the supervisory user to discontinue or continue browsing the tutorial guide respectively.
  • the user interface 600 provides information describing that the supervisory user may configure a desired time limit for the child user to access the present computer system or an application on the present computer system, as well as configure a desired time range to activate and de-activate the present computer system.
  • the user interface 600 further includes a close button 601 and a next button 602 to allow the supervisory user to discontinue or continue browsing the tutorial guide respectively.
  • the user interface 700 of FIG. 7 provides information describing that the supervisory user may configure a desired time limit for the child user to access one or more applications and/or games.
  • the user interface 800 of FIG. 8 provides information describing that the supervisory user may receive a real-time usage tracking report of the child user's time usage of the present computer system and an application on the present computer system.
  • the usage tracking report allows the supervisory user to monitor which applications and/or games are most frequently used by the child user so that the supervisory user may configure a desired time limit.
  • the user interface 900 of FIG. 9 provides information describing that the supervisory user may configure a first time period that the child user has to access a first application ⁇ e.g., an educational application) before providing the child user with a second time period to access a second application and/or a game.
  • the second time period is referred to as a time reward.
  • the user interface 1000 of FIG. 10 provides information describing that the supervisory may provide a configuration of time control by selecting a start button 1001 .
  • FIGS. 1 1 -28 illustrate exemplary supervisory user interfaces of the present computer system, according to one embodiment.
  • the supervisory user interface 1 100 includes a description of a child user 1 106 ⁇ e.g., a name) including an image 1 101 of the child user 1 106 and the child user 1 106's time usage 1 102 (e.g., 2 hours) for accessing the present computer system.
  • the supervisory user interface 1 100 further provides selection buttons 1 103, 1 104, and 1 105 for configuring a time limit for the child user 1 106 to access the present computer system and/or an application on the present computer system, viewing usage details for the child user 1 106, and configuring a time reward respectively.
  • the supervisory user interface 1200 includes a description of a child user 1207 [e.g., a name) including an image 1201 of the child user 1207, and provides a selection 1206 of another child user.
  • the supervisory user interface 1200 further provides selection buttons 1202, 1203, 1204, and 1205 for viewing usage details of the child user 1207, configuring a time limit for the child user 1207 to access the present computer system and/or an application on the present computer system, configuring a time reward, and leaving a message for the user 1207 respectively.
  • the supervisory user interface 1300 includes a description of a user 1302 [e.g., a name) including an image 1301 of the user 1302, and an on/off button 1303 to enable or disable a time limit for the user 1302 to access the present computer system and/or an application on the present computer system.
  • a description of a user 1302 e.g., a name
  • an on/off button 1303 to enable or disable a time limit for the user 1302 to access the present computer system and/or an application on the present computer system.
  • supervisory user interface 1300 provides a time limit display 1304 including a time limit configuration 1305 for configuring a desired time limit for a child user 1302 to access the present computer system.
  • the time limit configuration 1305 is provided using a slider control. It is understood that the time limit configuration 1305 may be provided using various forms without deviating from the scope of the present disclosure.
  • the supervisory user interface 1300 provides a sleep time display 1306 that displays a time range that the present computer system is de-activated.
  • the supervisory user interface 1300 includes a sleep time configuration button 1307 for configuring a desired time range to de-activate the present computer system.
  • the supervisory user interface 1300 further provides an application time limit display 1314 including an image 1315 and a create button 1316 for configuring a desired time limit for one or more applications.
  • the user interface 1300 may include one or more existing application time limit displays 1308 that each displays an existing time limit for one or more applications, including an image 1309, and an edit button 1310 for configuring the existing time limit.
  • the user interface 1300 may include one or more chore list displays 131 1 that each displays an existing time limit for a chore list, including an image 1312, and a
  • configuration button 1313 for configuring a desired time limit for performing one or more chores.
  • a user configures the time limit configuration 1305 by moving the slider control to the left, this indicates a reduction in a time limit.
  • the present computer system receives this indication and provides a supervisory user interface 1400 as in FIG. 14 that provides information describing that a time limit for an application and/or a category of applications has been reset to the reduced time limit, and a confirmation button 1401 for indicating an acceptance of the information.
  • the supervisory user interface 1400 is superimposed over the supervisory user interface 1300.
  • the present computer system provides a supervisory user interface 1500 as in FIG. 15 that provides settings that are configured by a start time configuration 1502 and an end time configuration 1503.
  • the supervisory user interface 1500 further provides a cancel button 1504 to cancel a configuration of the sleep time configuration and an apply button 1505 to store the configured settings.
  • the supervisory user interface 1500 is superimposed over the supervisory user interface 1300.
  • the present computer system provides a supervisory user interface 1600 as in FIG. 16 that provides a plurality of applications 1604 and corresponding images 1601 .
  • supervisory user interface 1600 provides a selection button 1602 for selecting a corresponding application 1604 and a select all button 1603 for selecting the plurality of applications 1604.
  • the supervisory user interface 1600 further provides a cancel button 1605 to cancel the selection of applications and a next button 1606 to store a desired selection of the applications 1604 and provide further configuration.
  • the supervisory user interface 1600 is superimposed over the supervisory user interface 1300.
  • the supervisory user interface 1700 provides a
  • the supervisory user interface 1700 is superimposed over the supervisory user interface 1300.
  • the supervisory user interface 1800 provides a time limit configuration 1801 for configuring a desired time limit for a child user 1302 to access an application or a category of applications on the present computer system.
  • the supervisory user interface 1800 provides a done button 1802 to store the configured time limit.
  • the supervisory user interface 1800 is superimposed over the supervisory user interface 1300.
  • the supervisory user interface 1900 provides configuration buttons 1901 , 1902, and 1903 for editing a time limit for accessing one or more applications, moving an application from one category to another category, and deleting an application from a category respectively.
  • the supervisory user interface 1900 is superimposed over the supervisory user interface 1300.
  • the present computer system provides a supervisory user interface 2000 as in FIG. 20 that provides an educational application category 2001 and a game application category 2005 that each includes corresponding images 2002, 2005 and corresponding buttons 2003 and 2006 for selecting a category to move an application into. It is understood that the supervisory user interface 2000 can provide other types of categories without deviating from the scope of the present disclosure.
  • the user may select the button 2003 to indicate a movement of an application into the educational application category 2001 .
  • the supervisory user interface 2000 provides a done button 2007 to store a configuration of the category for moving an application into.
  • the supervisory user interface 2000 further includes scrolling buttons 2008 and 2009 for selecting other categories.
  • the supervisory user interface 2000 is superimposed over the supervisory user interface 1300.
  • the supervisory user interface 2100 provides a
  • the supervisory user interface 2100 includes a cancel button 2101 to cancel a configuration of removing the time limit, and a yes button 2102 to confirm a removal of the time limit for a category or an application.
  • the supervisory user interface 2100 is
  • the supervisory user interface 2200 provides configuration buttons 2201 , 2202, and 2203 for editing a time limit for accessing a category, editing a category, and deleting a category respectively.
  • the supervisory user interface 2200 is superimposed over the supervisory user interface 1300.
  • the supervisory user interface 2300 includes a description of a child user 2302 ⁇ e.g., a name) including an image 2301 of the child user 2302 and his/her total time reward earned 2303.
  • the supervisory user interface 2300 provides a time reward display 2310 including a time reward image 231 1 and a create button 2312 for configuring a time reward for one or more applications.
  • the supervisory user interface 2300 may include one or more application displays 2307 that each displays an existing time reward for accessing one or more applications, including an image 2308, and an edit button 2309 for editing an existing time reward for accessing one or more applications.
  • the supervisory user interface 2300 may include one or more chore list displays 2304 that each displays an existing time reward for completing a chore list, including an image 2305, and an edit button 2306 for editing an existing time reward for completing the chore list.
  • the present computer system provides a chore list that includes pre-defined chores or tasks for configuration.
  • the chore list may be received by the present computer system as a user input to the supervisory user interface.
  • the supervisory user interface 2400 includes a description of a child user 2402 ⁇ e.g., a name) including an image 2401 of the child user 2402, a control button 2403 for enabling or disabling a configuration of time rewards, and the child user 2402's total reward earned 2404.
  • the supervisory user interface 2400 provides a time reward display 241 1 including an image 2412 and a create button 2413 for configuring a time reward for one or more applications.
  • the user interface 2400 may include one or more application displays 2408 that each displays an existing time reward for accessing one or more applications, including an image 2409, and an edit button 2410 for editing an existing time reward for accessing one or more applications.
  • the user interface 2400 may include one or more chore list displays 2405 that each displays an existing time reward for completing a chore list, including an image 2406, and an edit button 2407 for editing an existing time reward for completing the chore list.
  • the supervisory user interface 2500 provides configuration buttons 2501 , 2502, and 2503 for editing a time reward, editing a category, and deleting a category respectively. In one embodiment, the supervisory user interface 2500 is superimposed over the supervisory user interface 2300.
  • the supervisory user interface 2600 provides configuration buttons 2601 , 2602, and 2603 for editing a time reward, moving an application from one category to another category, and deleting an application from a category respectively. In one embodiment, the supervisory user interface 2600 is superimposed over the supervisory user interface 2300.
  • the supervisory user interface 2700 provides a time effort configuration 2701 for a child user to access an application or complete a chore before being rewarded with a time reward defined using a time reward configuration 2702.
  • the supervisory user interface 2700 provides a done button 2703 to store a desired time effort configuration 2701 and a desired time reward configuration 2702.
  • the supervisory user interface 2700 is superimposed over the supervisory user interface 2300.
  • the supervisory user interface 2800 provides a usage tracking report for a child user 2801 including an image 2802 of the child user 2801 and a configuration button 2803 for enabling or disabling the usage tracking report.
  • the supervisory user interface 2800 provides the child user 2801 's total time usage 2805 for accessing the present computer system, where the total time usage 2805 may be configured 2804 by a day, a week, or a month.
  • the supervisory user interface 2800 further provides a category time usage 2809 that displays the child user 2801 's time usage for accessing one or more applications in a category, including a category image 2807.
  • the category time usage 2809 may further provide in detail a plurality of application time usages 2810 each including an application image 281 1 .
  • the supervisory user interface 2800 provides a chore list time usage 2813 that displays the child user 2801 's time usage on chores, including a chore image 2812.
  • FIGS. 29-34 illustrate exemplary child-friendly user interfaces of the present computer system, according to one embodiment.
  • the child-friendly user interface 2900 and 3000 provides an expiration of a desired time limit for accessing an application.
  • the child-friendly user interface 2900 and 3000 each provides a supervisory user button 2901 and 3001 to allow a supervisory user to access a supervisory user interface, and a close application button 2902 and 3002 for closing an application.
  • the present computer system provides a character video via the child-friendly user interface to inform the child user of the expiration of the desired time limit.
  • the character video may feature a virtual character that provides an interaction with the child user to provide various instructions or directions (e.g., to stop accessing an application, to study, and to sleep). This enhances a user experience of the present computer system, and allows the child user to believe that the present computer system is the one that provides a time limit, and not the supervisory user.
  • the child-friendly user interface 3100 provides a
  • the child-user interface 3100 provides a use time reward button 3102 to prompt the child user to use his/her time rewards, a close application button 3103, and a supervisory user button 3101 to allow a supervisory user to access a supervisory user interface.
  • the child-friendly user interface 3200 provides a description that a child user has earned a particular time reward (e.g., 15 minutes).
  • the child-user interface 3200 provides a confirmation button 3201 for indicating an acceptance of the information.
  • the child-friendly user interface 3300 provides an expiration of a desired time limit for accessing an application.
  • the child-friendly user interface 3300 provides a supervisory user button 3301 to allow a supervisory user to access a supervisory user interface, and a power off button 3302 to shut down the present computer system.
  • the child-friendly user interface 3400 provides an expiration of a desired time limit for accessing an application.
  • the child- friendly user interface 3400 provides a supervisory user button 3401 to allow a supervisory user to access a supervisory user interface.
  • FIG. 35 illustrates an exemplary computer architecture that may be used for the present system, according to one embodiment.
  • the exemplary computer architecture may be used for implementing one or more components described in the present disclosure including, but not limited to, the present system.
  • One embodiment of architecture 3500 includes a system bus 3501 for communicating information, and a processor 3502 coupled to bus 3501 for processing information.
  • Architecture 3500 further includes a random access memory (RAM) or other dynamic storage device 3503 (referred to herein as main memory), coupled to bus 3501 for storing information and instructions to be executed by processor 3502.
  • Main memory 3503 also may be used for storing temporary variables or other intermediate information during execution of instructions by processor 3502.
  • Architecture 3500 may also include a read only memory (ROM) and/or other static storage device 3504 coupled to bus 3501 for storing static information and instructions used by processor 3502.
  • ROM read only memory
  • a data storage device 3505 such as a magnetic disk or optical disc and its corresponding drive may also be coupled to architecture 3500 for storing information and instructions.
  • Architecture 3500 can also be coupled to a second I/O bus 3506 via an I/O interface 3507.
  • a plurality of I/O devices may be coupled to I/O bus 3506, including a display device 3508, an input device (e.g., an alphanumeric input device 3509 and/or a cursor control device 3510).
  • the communication device 351 1 allows for access to other computers (e.g., servers or clients) via a network.
  • the communication device 351 1 may include one or more modems, network interface cards, wireless network interfaces or other interface devices, such as those used for coupling to Ethernet, token ring, or other types of networks.

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L'invention concerne un système et un procédé de gestion d'un temps de fonctionnement et d'un temps de veille. Selon un mode de réalisation, un procédé mis en oeuvre par ordinateur consiste: à fournir à un premier utilisateur, sur un dispositif informatique, une première interface utilisateur offrant un contenu numérique; à fournir à un second utilisateur, sur le dispositif informatique, une seconde interface utilisateur associée à un environnement d'exploitation, la seconde interface utilisateur autorisant un accès illimité au contenu numérique; à recevoir une demande dont la configuration est telle qu'elle provient du second utilisateur pour accéder à la première interface utilisateur depuis l'environnement d'exploitation.
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