Cellular Phone Ignition Interlock Device
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1. A method for preventing equipment having an operator seat from being operated comprising:
- connecting a cellular device dock to an ignition of the equipment;
inserting a cellular device into the cellular device dock; and
preventing operation of the equipment when the cellular device is not inserted into the cellular device dock.
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Abstract
The present invention is aimed at preventing cell phone use by a driver of a vehicle. The present invention accomplishes this by physically isolating a cell phone so that the driver cannot use the cell phone but for a hands-free device. Upon docking of the cellular phone into the present invention, the authorized driver is permitted to operate the vehicle. Although the system allows multiple designated vehicle operators, it only allows cell phones of registered drivers to activate the ignition, thus also serving as a deterrent to vehicle theft.
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1. A method for preventing equipment having an operator seat from being operated comprising:
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connecting a cellular device dock to an ignition of the equipment; inserting a cellular device into the cellular device dock; and preventing operation of the equipment when the cellular device is not inserted into the cellular device dock. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 13, 14, 15)
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- 7. An ignition interlock device for a vehicle comprising a cellular device dock that prevents the operation of said vehicle when a cellular device is not placed within the dock.
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