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Method and System for Selectively Limiting Wireless Communication in a Motor Vehicle

  • US 20110136476A1
  • Filed: 11/30/2010
  • Published: 06/09/2011
  • Est. Priority Date: 12/03/2009
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A transmission device configured to selectively limit operation of a portable electronic communication device, comprising:

  • a transceiver selectively coupled to a power supply, wherein upon being coupled to the power supply the transmission device is configured to transmit an activation signal that communicates with a portable electronic communication device, wherein the portable electronic communication device is configured to execute a control software application that limits functionality if a detected condition of the portable electronic communication device violates a predetermined safety condition and if the activation signal indicates that the portable electronic communication device should have a limited functionality; and

    one or more motion sensors configured to detect physical activity of a vehicle, wherein upon detecting physical activity of the vehicle, the one or more motion sensors couple the power supply to the transceiver.

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