Realtime Approval Control
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1. A computer-implemented method comprising:
- detecting a triggering event associated with a person whose on-line actions are being monitored by a person with approval authority; and
attempting to notify, via a presence-based network, said person with approval authority of the triggering event.
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Abstract
Real time approval control systems and methods are provided. In at least some embodiments, a presence-based network is utilized to provide a parent or other adult who is in a position to approve or deny a request, more timely access to information to facilitate the decision-making process.
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1. A computer-implemented method comprising:
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detecting a triggering event associated with a person whose on-line actions are being monitored by a person with approval authority; and
attempting to notify, via a presence-based network, said person with approval authority of the triggering event. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8)
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9. A computer-implemented method comprising:
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detecting a triggering event associated with a person whose on-line actions are being monitored by a person with approval authority;
notifying, via a presence-based network, said person with approval authority of the triggering event, wherein said notifying comprises enabling said person with approval authority to start an approval conversation. - View Dependent Claims (10, 11, 12, 13, 14)
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15. One or more computer-readable media having computer-readable instructions thereon which, when executed, implement a method comprising:
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responsive to a triggering event associated with a person whose on-line actions are being monitored by a person with approval authority being detected, receiving, from a parental control robot (bot), a notification that prompts said person with approval authority to engage in an instant messaging conversation;
starting an instant messaging conversation with the parental control bot by opening a conversation window; and
receiving, via the conversation window, a description of a request associated with the triggering event and a description of how to respond to approve or deny the request. - View Dependent Claims (16, 17, 18, 19, 20)
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