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Limiting mobile device services in an automobile

US8634816B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJul 28, 2011
Grant dateJan 21, 2014
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Expiry dateOct 3, 2031

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04M2203/2094
  • WIPO fieldDigital communication
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A method may include determining whether a mobile communication device is in a driver compartment of an automobile. The method may include determining whether the automobile is in motion or not in motion. Further, the method may include redirecting a call to the mobile communication device when the mobile communication device is in the driver compartment and the automobile is in motion.

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