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Method for off-loading driver wireless activities to passengers via the vehicle wireless interface

US9479907B2 · kind B2 · utility

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14References

17Claims

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Assignee

DENSO International America, Inc. · US

Inventors

Martin Nespolo · Rochester Hills, US
Kyle Golsch · Pontiac, US
Sibu Varughese · Sterling Heights, US
Vikas Upmanue · Novi, US
Yu Zhang · Beijing, CN
Justin McBride · Beverly Hills, US
Laith Daman · Novi, US
Cary Horvath · Dearborn, US
Thomas Krzyzak · Livonia, US

Key dates

Filing date	Sep 3, 2014
Grant date	Oct 25, 2016
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Sep 3, 2034

Classification

Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
CPC primaryH04M1/72436
WIPO fieldDigital communication
WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A smart device interface for a vehicle. The smart device interface includes a transmitter/receiver and a controller. The transmitter/receiver is configured to communicate with a first smart device of a driver and a second smart device of a passenger. The controller is configured to permit the passenger to perform tasks on behalf of the driver using the second smart device. The tasks include responding to messages received by the first smart device of the driver, entertainment system operation, and navigation system operation.

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