18154772. FAMILY ACCOUNTS FOR AN ONLINE CONTENT STORAGE SHARING SERVICE simplified abstract (Apple Inc.)
FAMILY ACCOUNTS FOR AN ONLINE CONTENT STORAGE SHARING SERVICE
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
Megan M. Frost of Menlo Park CA (US)
Patrick L. Coffman of San Francisco CA (US)
Maria D. Ioveva of Menlo Park CA (US)
FAMILY ACCOUNTS FOR AN ONLINE CONTENT STORAGE SHARING SERVICE - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18154772 titled 'FAMILY ACCOUNTS FOR AN ONLINE CONTENT STORAGE SHARING SERVICE
Simplified Explanation
The patent application describes a computing device that enables the creation of a shared family account on a content storage system. This includes the ability to create accounts for child family members and designate access and purchase restrictions for them. The family organizer, an adult family member, can set up a purchase account for other family members to buy content. The shared family account provides access to shared storage content, as well as services like a family calendar, group messaging, and device location.
- Computing device enables the creation of a shared family account on a content storage system.
- Family organizer, an adult family member, can set up a purchase account for other family members to buy content.
- Child family members can have their own accounts with access and purchase restrictions set by the family organizer.
- Shared family account provides access to shared storage content, family calendar, group messaging, and device location services.
Potential Applications
- Content storage systems can implement this technology to offer shared family accounts and services.
- Families can use this technology to manage and share content, calendars, and messages within the family.
Problems Solved
- Simplifies the process of setting up and managing a shared family account on a content storage system.
- Provides a way for families to control access and purchase restrictions for child family members.
- Offers convenient services like a family calendar, group messaging, and device location for better family coordination.
Benefits
- Allows families to easily share and manage content within a shared family account.
- Provides a secure and controlled environment for child family members to access and purchase content.
- Enhances family coordination and communication with services like a family calendar, group messaging, and device location.
Original Abstract Submitted
A computing device provides methods and workflow for setting up a shared family account on a content storage system, including the creation of accounts for child family members. A computing device supports the creation of a family account using an account on the content storage system associated with an adult family member acting as a family organizer. The family organizer can designate a specific account as a purchase account for allowing other family member to purchase content from content servers associated with the content storage system. The family organizer can invite other adult family members to join the shared family account. The family organizer can create new accounts on the content storage system for child family members, and can designate access and purchase restrictions for such child family members. Family members have access to shared storage content, as well as services such as family calendar, group messaging, and device location.
