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Detection of the Use of Mobile Communication Devices in a Vehicle

  • US 20130271605A1
  • Filed: 08/23/2010
  • Published: 10/17/2013
  • Est. Priority Date: 08/24/2009
  • Status: Abandoned Application
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1. Apparatus for indicating whether an operator of a vehicle is using a mobile communication device (MCD) during vehicle operations, comprising:

  • a first sensor for sensing whether the vehicle is being operated;

    a second sensor for sensing whether an MCD is located in the immediate vicinity of what is customarily an operator'"'"'s seat and whether the sensed MCD is being used during vehicle operations;

    an indicator for indicating externally of the vehicle whenever the sensed MCD is being used during vehicle operations; and

    an activator for activating the indicator whenever the sensed MCD is being used during vehicle operations.

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