Method and apparatus for combating distracted driving
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1. Apparatus for the control of texting on a wireless device carried in a moving vehicle, comprising:
- a unit within the wireless device for ascertaining the velocity of the unit and thus the velocity of the vehicle; and
,a module for inhibiting a texting function of said wireless device when the speed of the said wireless device is above walking speed.
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Abstract
A method and apparatus for combating distracted driving that is the result of using an electronic device in a vehicle inhibits the device or its distracting functions when the device is traveling over walking speed. The system is especially useful in combating distracted driving due to texting.
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1. Apparatus for the control of texting on a wireless device carried in a moving vehicle, comprising:
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a unit within the wireless device for ascertaining the velocity of the unit and thus the velocity of the vehicle; and
,a module for inhibiting a texting function of said wireless device when the speed of the said wireless device is above walking speed. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22)
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23. An apparatus for eliminating distractions of a driver of a vehicle when using an electronic device within said vehicle, comprising:
a unit for inhibiting the operation of said electronic device if above walking speed. - View Dependent Claims (24)
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