Method and system for detecting excessive use of a data...

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2006-05-16

2006-05-16

Beausoliel, Robert (Department: 2113)

Error detection/correction and fault detection/recovery

Data processing system error or fault handling

Reliability and availability

C463S029000, C702S176000, C702S177000, C702S178000

Reexamination Certificate

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07047452

ABSTRACT:
A method (300) for detecting excessive use of a data processing system, such as a computer or a video game, is disclosed. In a first embodiment of the invention, the method estimates (315 340, 365) the length of a period of continuous use of the system, typically a computer. When the estimated period reaches a pre-set threshold value, a warning is provided to the user (325, 345), in order to discourage he or she from looking at the monitor. In a different embodiment of the invention, the system (typically a video game) is disabled when its usage during the current day reaches a further pre-set threshold value. In this way, parents may limit the daily usage of video games by their children.

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