Apple Parental Controls: Apple E-Wallet Patent Information

Apple Parental Controls: When it comes to patents in the world of technology, Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) is definitely one of the top dogs. It was only a few days ago that we brought you this news: Apple Inc. Wins Glass Trackpad Patent. Now, the company is at it once again.

This time around, the company has an idea for an “E-Wallet” application that offers the ability to create subsidiary accounts for others, such as children.

Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) Press Info

Those who are interested in reading the patent in its entirety can visit this page. Although the patent is entitled “Parental Controls” it goes well beyond that.

Here is a brief rundown from AppleInsider, explaining the Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) app in greater detail:

“The proposed invention shows a hypothetical application on the iPhone home screen named “E-Wallet.” The software allows users to have a primary account tied to a credit card, allowing transactions to be conducted with an iPhone.”

“The key feature of the filing are the E-Wallet subsidiary accounts. By creating one, the user can allow new users, such as children, to have access to the E-Wallet app with controlled spending limits.”

“The customizable rules would allow a parent to set, for example, a weekly or monthly allowance for their children. The application would also enable parents to decline transactions if they are over a certain amount of money.”

Talk about taking technology to the next level. Do you remember the days when your parents would hand you a couple dollars as your allowance? Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) is looking for a way to change this forever.

Here is the official abstract from the patent page, giving a better idea of the overall functionality of the proposed app: