Methods, systems, and computer program products for managing operation of an automotive vehicle
US8773251B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 10, 2011 |
| Grant date | Jul 8, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 23, 2032 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60R16/0232
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Methods and systems are described for managing operation of an automotive vehicle. Vehicle information, about an automotive vehicle, is received. The automotive vehicle has a current operational configuration for constraining an operation of the automotive vehicle. Device information, about a portable electronic device, is received. A detection is made, based on the vehicle information and the device information, that an operator of the automotive vehicle is a device user of the portable electronic device. In response to the detection, change information is sent to change the current operational configuration to alter a constraint on the operation of the automotive vehicle.
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