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METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR IN-VEHICLE FUNCTION CONTROL

  • US 20140142805A1
  • Filed: 11/20/2012
  • Published: 05/22/2014
  • Est. Priority Date: 11/20/2012
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A method for in-vehicle function control, comprising:

  • recognizing, by an in-vehicle controller, that a predetermined driver is operating a vehicle;

    receiving, in the in-vehicle controller, data from at least one vehicle system, the data being indicative of a driving behavior of the predetermined driver;

    in the in-vehicle controller, comparing the data with any of i) positive metrics or ii) negative metrics to categorize the driving behavior;

    providing, in response to the categorized driving behavior, a signal; and

    responsive to the signal, granting access to any of (i) an infotainment function or (ii) an increased number or range associated with an infotainment function, if the categorized driving behavior is associated with a predetermined number of the positive metrics.

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