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Speed-based disabling of functionality for automotive applications

US6266589A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateNov 19, 1999
Grant dateJul 24, 2001
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Expiry dateNov 19, 2019

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB60Q9/00
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A motor vehicle safety system determines the state of automotive electronic devices as a function of speed to minimize potential distractions to the driver. Vehicle speed data is supplied to a rules based system which applies rules to determine what functions, at a given speed, within the respective electronic devices are available.

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