Devices, systems and methods for controlling permitted settings on a vehicle
First Claim
1. A settings control system comprising:
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a memory storing instructions that, when executed by the processor, cause the processor to perform operations comprisingreceiving a unique identifier associated with a first wireless communication device of a first user and a unique identifier associated with a second wireless communication device of a second user,determining that the first user is a driver of a vehicle based, at least in part, on a difference between a signal received from the first wireless communication device of the first user and a signal received from the second wireless communication device of the second user,transmitting, to a server via a network, the unique identifier associated with the first wireless communication device of the first user determined to be the driver of the vehicle,receiving, from the server via the network, in response to transmitting the unique identifier associated with the first wireless communication device of the first user determined to be the driver of the vehicle to the server, a setting corresponding to the unique identifier associated with the first wireless communication device of the first user determined to be the driver of the vehicle, wherein the setting is for controlling a function of the vehicle when the first user is determined to be the driver of the vehicle, andimplementing the setting, wherein implementation of the setting controls the function of the vehicle.
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Abstract
Devices, systems, and methods are disclosed for altering permitted settings of a vehicle according to a driver identified through short range wireless communication. The vehicle captures a unique identifier from a wireless communication device of the driver of the vehicle. This unique identifier is used to reference a database to determine the identity of the driver as well as settings for the driver created by a controlling authority. The controlling authority may be, for instance, a parent or employer of the driver. The settings may limit certain devices within the vehicle and/or the vehicle itself. Speed control settings, radio settings, wireless communication device settings, and various other settings are all possible to limit distractions to the driver. Further, the settings may be influenced by the number or identities of passengers within the vehicle.
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20 Claims
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1. A settings control system comprising:
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a processor; and a memory storing instructions that, when executed by the processor, cause the processor to perform operations comprising receiving a unique identifier associated with a first wireless communication device of a first user and a unique identifier associated with a second wireless communication device of a second user, determining that the first user is a driver of a vehicle based, at least in part, on a difference between a signal received from the first wireless communication device of the first user and a signal received from the second wireless communication device of the second user, transmitting, to a server via a network, the unique identifier associated with the first wireless communication device of the first user determined to be the driver of the vehicle, receiving, from the server via the network, in response to transmitting the unique identifier associated with the first wireless communication device of the first user determined to be the driver of the vehicle to the server, a setting corresponding to the unique identifier associated with the first wireless communication device of the first user determined to be the driver of the vehicle, wherein the setting is for controlling a function of the vehicle when the first user is determined to be the driver of the vehicle, and implementing the setting, wherein implementation of the setting controls the function of the vehicle. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8)
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9. A method comprising:
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receiving, at a settings control system comprising a processor, a unique identifier associated with a first wireless communication device of a first user and a unique identifier associated with a second wireless communication device of a second user; determining, by the settings control system, that the first user is a driver of a vehicle based, at least in part, on a difference between a signal received from the first wireless communication device of the first user and a signal received from the second wireless communication device of the second user; transmitting, by the settings control system to a server via a network, the unique identifier associated with the first wireless communication device of the first user determined to be the driver of the vehicle; receiving, at the settings control system, from the server via the network, in response to transmitting the unique identifier associated with the first wireless communication device of the first user determined to be the driver of the vehicle to the server, a setting corresponding to the unique identifier associated with the first wireless communication device of the first user determined to be the driver of the vehicle, wherein the setting is for controlling a function of the vehicle when the first user is determined to be the driver of the vehicle; and implementing, by the settings control system, the setting, wherein implementation of the setting controls the function of the vehicle. - View Dependent Claims (10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16)
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17. A computer-readable memory storing instructions that, when executed by a processor of a settings control system, cause the processor to perform operations comprising:
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receiving a unique identifier associated with a first wireless communication device of a first user and a unique identifier associated with a second wireless communication device of a second user; determining that the first user is a driver of a vehicle based, at least in part, on a difference between a signal received from the first wireless communication device of the first user and a signal received from the second wireless communication device of the second user; transmitting, to a server via a network, the unique identifier associated with the first wireless communication device of the first user determined to be the driver of the vehicle; receiving, from the server via the network, in response to transmitting the unique identifier associated with the first wireless communication device of the first user determined to be the driver of the vehicle to the server, a setting corresponding to the unique identifier associated with the first wireless communication device of the first user, wherein the setting is for controlling a function of the vehicle when the first user is determined to be the driver of the vehicle; and implementing the setting, wherein implementation of the setting controls the function of the vehicle. - View Dependent Claims (18, 19, 20)
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