Systems and methods for restricting the use of a vehicle operator's electronic device
US11623655B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 1, 2022 |
| Grant date | Apr 11, 2023 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 1, 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 by a telematics server, the 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 server sends a message to the vehicle operator's electronic device for disabling at least one feature thereof. In a method by a vehicle operator's electronic device, the electronic device determines that the vehicle is running and that the operator is in the driver's seat. In response, the electronic device disables at least one feature thereof. The systems and methods can be used to discourage or 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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