System and method for controlling an occupant communication device based on driver status
US8718866B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 13, 2008 |
| Grant date | May 6, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 1, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60R25/045
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A system for controlling the operation of at least one of commanding an occupant communication device and entering data into the occupant communication device based on whether a driver is a primary or a secondary driver is provided. A controller is configured to receive a driver status signal indicative of whether the driver is the primary driver or the secondary driver. The controller is configured to determine whether the driver of the vehicle is one of the primary and the secondary driver based on the at least one driver status signal. The controller is configured to selectively control the operation of at least one of commanding the occupant communication device and entering data into the occupant communication device based on whether the driver of the vehicle is the primary driver or the secondary driver.
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