Mandate compliance system, apparatuses, methods and computer-readable media
First Claim
1. A method comprising the step of:
- enforcing compliance by a mandatee with a court mandate through the use of a compliance device installed in the controlled device which requires the mandatee to enter an activation code to use the controlled device.
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Abstract
The invention is directed to a mandate compliance system, apparatuses, computer-readable media, and methods which strongly encourage a mandatee or probationer under order from a court to comply with the terms of the mandate. If the mandatee fails to comply with terms of a court order, then the mandatee loses the use of a controlled device. The controlled device can be his/her automobile or television set, for example. In some embodiments, a compliance device, such as a code-activated ignition lock, is installed into an automobile as the controlled device. Activation codes effective for limited periods of time are provided to the mandatee or probationer sequentially over time as long as such person meets milestones or scheduled performance under the mandate. The immediacy of deprivation of use of a controlled device motivates the mandatee to comply with the terms of the mandate.
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10 Claims
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1. A method comprising the step of:
enforcing compliance by a mandatee with a court mandate through the use of a compliance device installed in the controlled device which requires the mandatee to enter an activation code to use the controlled device. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5)
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6. A method comprising the step of:
monitoring compliance with a mandate by tracking compliance actions taken by a mandatee, and providing activation codes enabling the mandatee to activate a compliance device in order to use a controlled device if the mandatee has complied with compliance actions in the required times according to a schedule set forth in the mandate. - View Dependent Claims (7, 8, 9, 10)
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