Speed-based disabling of functionality for automotive applications
US6266589A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 19, 1999 |
| Grant date | Jul 24, 2001 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 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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