Patent ID: 6785824
Filing Date: 2004-08-31
Classification: H04L

Abstract:
A system for allowing a first, adult-controlled user interface to interact in the manner of a character facade with a second, child-controlled user interface via a computer, comprising:a storage device; and a processor connected to said storage device; said storage device storing a program for controlling said processor; and said processor operative with said program to: receive a message from said second, child-controlled user interface; notify, by electronic mail, said first, adult-controlled user interface of the received message; receive a reply to said received message from said first, adult-controlled user interface; and present said reply to said second, child-controlled user interface in the manner of a child-identifiable, fictional character facade; wherein said first, adult-controlled user interface provides said reply and wherein said second, child-controlled user interface sees said reply as coming only from said child-identifiable fictional character.