System and method for monitoring apps in a vehicle or in a smartphone to reduce driver distraction
US9374423B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 12, 2014 |
| Grant date | Jun 21, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 12, 2034 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04M2250/02
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A system and method for monitoring apps in a vehicle or in a smartphone to reduce driver distraction is disclosed. A controller operating inside or in combination with the head unit of the vehicle or operating inside or in combination with the smartphone may monitor operation of the vehicle, and generate alerts indicative of operation of the vehicle (such as an alert indicative that the vehicle is operating at a predetermined speed). In response to the alert, the operation of the app in the vehicle or in the smartphone may be modified.
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