Method and device for assisting in safe driving of a vehicle
US10298741B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 17, 2014 |
| Grant date | May 21, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 27, 2036 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04W8/18
- WIPO fieldControl
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A method and system are disclosed for operating a communication device to assist in safe driving of a vehicle. The method includes continuously monitoring driving conditions by analyzing data obtained from one or more sensors, positioning system, and a data network, and processing the driving conditions to determine a safety level of the vehicle corresponding thereto. The method further include automatically adjusting an operational mode of the communication device, based on the determined safety level, to automatically enable, disable and/or alter predetermined functions of the communication device in accordance with the safety level.
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