Systems and methods for restricting the use of a vehicle operator's terminal
US11558808B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 20, 2022 |
| Grant date | Jan 17, 2023 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 20, 2042 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04M1/724098
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Systems and methods for restricting the use of vehicle operator's electronic device are provided. In a method a telematics server determines that a vehicle's engine is running, and that the operator registered with the vehicle is in the driver's seat. In response, the telematics server sends a message to the vehicle operator's terminal for changing the configuration thereof. A system including a telematics device, telematics server, and operator terminal may carry out the method. The system and method can be used to restrict the use of electronic devices by drivers sitting in a vehicle with the engine running in accordance with laws in certain jurisdictions.
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