INHIBITING DISTRACTING OPERATIONS OF PERSONAL HANDHELD DEVICES BY THE OPERATOR OF A VEHICLE
First Claim
1. A method for restricting operation of a mobile device, comprising:
- detecting engagement of an ignition system of a vehicle;
detecting whether the mobile device is located in a designated area of the vehicle; and
activating an alerting device in response to the detecting steps.
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Abstract
A warning system is configured to alert a driver if a mobile electronic device present in the vehicle is located outside a designated area of the vehicle, such that it might distract the driver. The designated area can be any surface or retaining area with an associated sensor that can detect the presence of the mobile device. If the driver removes the mobile device from the designated area while driving, the driver will have a predetermined period of time to return the mobile device to the designated area before an alert is generated. If the mobile device is not returned within the predetermined period of time, the alert is generated.
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24 Claims
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1. A method for restricting operation of a mobile device, comprising:
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detecting engagement of an ignition system of a vehicle; detecting whether the mobile device is located in a designated area of the vehicle; and activating an alerting device in response to the detecting steps. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6)
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7. A method for restricting operation of a mobile device located within a vehicle, comprising:
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detecting whether the mobile device is located within a designated area of the vehicle; setting a warning condition if the mobile device is not positioned in the designated area; and providing an alert in response to said warning condition. - View Dependent Claims (8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15)
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16. A system for restricting operation of a mobile device, comprising:
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a sensor configured to detect engagement of an ignition system of a vehicle; a sensor configured to detect whether the mobile device is located within a designated area of the vehicle; and an alerting device response to the sensors and configured to provide an alert when the mobile device is absent from the holster. - View Dependent Claims (17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24)
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