Patent ID: 8793164
Filing Date: 2014-07-29
Classification: G06Q

Abstract:
1. A method enabling a child or young adult to shop on-line for goods or services in a safe and controlled manner, comprising the steps of: providing a web site with password-protected access; providing a first set of features enabling a parent or guardian to control or monitor any activity on the web site by a child or young adult, including the selection, purchase and receipt of products or services by the child or young adult; providing a second set of features specifically intended for use by the child or young adult in conjunction with the web site, the second set of features simplifying the accounting and funds management associated with purchasing products or services on the website; wherein the first set of features provide the following capabilities to the parent or guardian: accessing the web site to set up an account with a starting balance enabling a child or young adult to shop for products at the web site; wherein the second set of features provide the following capabilities to the child or young adult: