Vehicle immobilizer methods and apparatus based on driver impairment
US8196694B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 21, 2009 |
| Grant date | Jun 12, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 27, 2029 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60W2540/24
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Embodiments include systems and methods for immobilizing a motor vehicle. A system comprises an impairment sensor system and a control subsystem. The impairment sensor system is adapted to perform an analysis of a sample provided by an operator of a motor vehicle, where the analysis includes determining an impairment-related metric based on the sample. The control subsystem is adapted to control at least one mobility-related apparatus and at least one non-mobility-related apparatus of the motor vehicle. When the result of the analysis indicates that the impairment-related metric does not meet a criteria, the control subsystem is adapted to control the at least one mobility-related apparatus in a manner that disables the motor vehicle from moving and to control the at least one non-mobility-related apparatus in a manner that allows the at least one non-mobility-related apparatus to operate.
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