Devices, Systems and Methods for Controlling Permitted Settings on a Vehicle
First Claim
1. A system for controlling a driver'"'"'s settings, the system comprising:
- a network;
a smart vehicle in communication with the network;
a wireless communication device in communication with the smart vehicle;
a settings server on the network, the settings server including a user account for a user of the wireless communication device, the user account including permitted settings for the user;
a client logic on the smart vehicle to retrieve a unique identifier from the wireless communication device and transmit the unique identifier to the settings server; and
a server logic on the settings server to associate the unique identifier with the user account, determine the permitted settings for the user, and transmit the permitted settings to the client logic,wherein the client logic limits functions of the smart vehicle based upon the permitted settings.
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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 system for controlling a driver'"'"'s settings, the system comprising:
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a network; a smart vehicle in communication with the network; a wireless communication device in communication with the smart vehicle; a settings server on the network, the settings server including a user account for a user of the wireless communication device, the user account including permitted settings for the user; a client logic on the smart vehicle to retrieve a unique identifier from the wireless communication device and transmit the unique identifier to the settings server; and a server logic on the settings server to associate the unique identifier with the user account, determine the permitted settings for the user, and transmit the permitted settings to the client logic, wherein the client logic limits functions of the smart vehicle based upon the permitted settings. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10)
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11. A method for controlling a driver'"'"'s settings, the method comprising:
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requesting a unique identifier from a wireless communication device in communication with a smart vehicle; receiving the unique identifier from the wireless communication device and determining an identity of a driver in possession of the wireless communication device based upon the unique identifier; referencing settings corresponding to the identity of the driver; and implementing the settings, wherein the settings are chosen by a controlling authority and include one or more of permitted speed settings, permitted radio settings, and permitted use of the wireless communication device. - View Dependent Claims (12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18)
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19. A smart vehicle, comprising:
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a vehicle; a processor coupled to the vehicle; a memory in communication with the processor; a transceiver in communication with the processor; an antenna coupled to the transceiver; and a client logic on the memory to retrieve a unique identifier from a wireless communication device, determine an identity of a user of the wireless communication device based upon the unique identifier, determine permitted settings for the user, the permitted settings created by a controlling authority, and implement the permitted settings. - View Dependent Claims (20)
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