Smartphone dock reminder for vehicles
US9519610B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 25, 2013 |
| Grant date | Dec 13, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 24, 2035 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06F13/00
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A system and method for reminding a user to dock a mobile device in a docking apparatus within a vehicle are provided. A docking apparatus includes: one or more sensors for determining whether an object is present in the docking apparatus; and at least one of speakers, a vibration mechanism, and one or more display indicators for reminding a user to place the mobile device in the docking apparatus when the one or more sensors determine that an object is not present in the docking apparatus. A system includes the docking apparatus and a mobile device. The method includes receiving an indication that the vehicle ignition is turned on; determining whether the mobile device is in a docking apparatus; and reminding the user to dock the mobile device in the docking apparatus.
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