Patent attributes
An entity runs in background mode on a computing device and automatically determines when the current user is attempting to open an age-restricted app. The age of the user is automatically determined, e.g., by passively capturing a biometric image and estimating the user's age. A camera on the computing device can be used to take a picture of the user, and a facial image can be recognized in the picture by applying a facial recognition algorithm. The age of the user can be estimated based on the facial image, by applying an age estimation algorithm. The app is locked responsive to determining that the user's age does not meet a corresponding requirement. A communication can be transmitted to the primary user of the computing device, indicating that the current user of the device unsuccessfully attempted to open the app, optionally including a picture of the user.
