System and method for smartphone communication during vehicle mode
US12027047B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 30, 2021 |
| Grant date | Jul 2, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 12, 2042 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04W4/027
- WIPO fieldControl
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A device is provided for use with a vehicle and with a communication device. The communication device can transmit a first vehicle mode signal and a subsequent signal. The device includes a processing component, an indicator component, a transmitting component and a receiving component. The processing component can operate in a vehicle mode and can operate in a second mode. The indicator component can provide a vehicle mode indication signal when the processing component is operating in the vehicle mode. The transmitting component can transmit a second vehicle mode signal based on the vehicle mode indication signal. The receiving component can receive the first vehicle mode signal and can receive the subsequent signal. The processing component can further perform a function while in the vehicle mode and based on the first vehicle mode signal and the subsequent signal.
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