System for controlling the use of electronic devices within an automobile
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1. A system for controlling the use of electronic devices within an automobile, comprising:
- a control module integrated into operation of the automobile, wherein the control module is linked to an electrical system of the automobile and is controlled, monitored and updated via a graphical user interface of the automobile;
the control module includes a means for identifying use of the electronic devices within the automobile, determining whether the usage is permitted and preventing usage of the electronic device if it is determined the usage is not permitted.
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Abstract
A system for controlling the use of electronic devices within an automobile includes a control module integrated into the operation of the automobile, wherein the control module is linked to the electrical system of the automobile and is controlled, monitored and updated via a graphical user interface of the automobiles. The control module includes a mechanism for identifying use of electronic devices within the automobile, determining whether the usage is permitted and preventing usage of the electronic device if it is determined the usage is not permitted.
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1. A system for controlling the use of electronic devices within an automobile, comprising:
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a control module integrated into operation of the automobile, wherein the control module is linked to an electrical system of the automobile and is controlled, monitored and updated via a graphical user interface of the automobile; the control module includes a means for identifying use of the electronic devices within the automobile, determining whether the usage is permitted and preventing usage of the electronic device if it is determined the usage is not permitted. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9)
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