Message control system

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9996847
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15068633

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Embodiments are presented for controlling usage of a communications device, whereby for a given number of messages generated from the device the operator (e.g., a child, person, etc.) has to successfully answer a question before a further batch of messages can be sent. The number of messages that can be sent before a question is to be answered can be configured by a parent. Further, a modifiable data store can be utilized to store questions, from which questions for presentation on the communication device can be sourced. The questions can relate to subject matter the child is studying at school, a standardized test, trivia, provided by a third party.

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Asquith, Brian Cleveland, US 22 2233
Sargin, Anthony Lyndhurst, US 2 10

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