Patent ID: 8634802
Filing Date: 2014-01-21
Classification: G06Q,H04M,H04W

Abstract:
1. A system for managing a computing device associated with a plan, the system comprising a memory storing thereon computer executable instructions that, when executed by the system, cause the system to at least: based on the plan, allocate units of value to an allowance associated with the computing device; generate a decision as to whether a request from the computing device to use a function is granted or denied based on a policy that controls whether the use of the function on the computing device is granted or denied; determine whether to decrement units of value from the units of value allocated to the allowance or from units of value associated with the plan and unallocated to the allowance when the request is granted; allow the device to use the function when the request is granted; and decrement units of value from the units of value allocated to the allowance or from units of value associated with the plan and unallocated to the allowance based on the determination.