Apparatus and method for prevention of driving of motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol and prevention of vehicle theft
US6748301B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 23, 2002 |
| Grant date | Jun 8, 2004 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 23, 2022 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60R25/257
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
In a voice recognition automobile vehicle capable of recognizing a human voice, an apparatus and method for prevention of driving of motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol (DUI) and prevention of vehicle theft, are provided in which a voice and a voice secret code of at least one authorized driver is stored through the voice recognition apparatus by learning and then only an authorized driver who is not determined to be legally drunk and possesses the same voice and voice secret code as the stored voice and voice secret code can be allowed to start to drive the vehicle. Only an authorized driver having the same voice and voice secret code and not determined to be legally drunk can start the engine of the vehicle.
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