Verifying instant messaging aliases via online parental...

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2008-05-09

2010-12-28

Chea, Philip J (Department: 2453)

Electrical computers and digital processing systems: multicomput

Computer conferencing

Demand based messaging

C726S004000, C726S027000, C726S028000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07860936

ABSTRACT:
A parental control system is used to verify the identity of parents, based on children's instant messaging aliases. A plurality of verified parental accounts is maintained, each of which includes the identity of the parents and their children, including the children's instant messaging aliases. When a first child wishes to electronically communicate with a second child, s/he makes a request which includes the second child's alias. The parental accounts are searched for the second child's alias. If the alias is not found, instant messaging between the children is not allowed. If an account containing the alias is found, an identity verification request is transmitted, disclosing the identity of the first child's parents, and requesting reciprocal identity verification. Only if the second child's parents disclose their identity is the instant messaging between the children permitted.

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Official Action received from USPTO dated Jan. 27, 2010 for U.S. Appl. No. 12/130,820, filed May 30, 2008.

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