MUMBAI, India, Sept. 12 -- Intellectual Property India has published a patent application (202421017147 A) filed by Infinity Technology, Pune, Maharashtra, on March 10, 2024, for 'innocence care app.'
Inventor(s) include Anand Swami; and Reetali Swami.
The application for the patent was published on Sept. 12, under issue no. 37/2025.
According to the abstract released by the Intellectual Property India: "The present invention (100) is designed to manage and limit the time CU (300) can spend on individual mobile applications, particularly targeting students who excessively use gaming/social media apps. This app (100) utilizes facial recognition technology to assign a unique time limit to each app for each user face. Upon installation, the app (100) prompts PU (200) to set limits for each app, the app (100) scans CUs (300) face to verify their identity. If the user is recognised and the allotted time for the app has not been exceeded, access is granted. However, if the CU (300) surpasses the allotted time, access to the app is automatically blocked until the next 24 hours, promoting responsible app usage. The app provides a user friendly interface for setting and modifying time limits, as well as for viewing usage statistics and reports. PU (200) can use the app to monitor and manage their CU's (300) app usage, ensuring a healthy balance between screen time and other activities. Additionally, the app (100) includes features such as notification alerts and customisable settings, enhancing user experience and encouraging compliance with the set time limits. Overall, the present invention (100) offers a novel and effective solution for managing app usage time, promoting healthier digital habits, and improving overall well-being."
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