Devices, Systems and Methods for Controlling Permitted Settings on a Vehicle
First Claim
1. A settings control system comprising:
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a memory storing instructions that, when executed by the processor, cause the processor to perform operations comprisingreceiving a unique identifier associated with a wireless communication device of a user,transmitting, to a server via a network, the unique identifier associated with the wireless communication device of the user,receiving, from the server via the network, a setting corresponding to the unique identifier associated with the wireless communication device of the user, andimplementing the setting, wherein implementation of the setting controls a function of a vehicle based on the unique identifier associated with the wireless communication device of the user.
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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 settings control system comprising:
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a processor; and a memory storing instructions that, when executed by the processor, cause the processor to perform operations comprising receiving a unique identifier associated with a wireless communication device of a user, transmitting, to a server via a network, the unique identifier associated with the wireless communication device of the user, receiving, from the server via the network, a setting corresponding to the unique identifier associated with the wireless communication device of the user, and implementing the setting, wherein implementation of the setting controls a function of a vehicle based on the unique identifier associated with the wireless communication device of the user. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8)
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9. A method comprising:
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receiving, at a settings control system comprising a processor, a unique identifier associated with a wireless communication device of a user; transmitting, by the settings control system to a server via a network, the unique identifier associated with the wireless communication device of the user; receiving, at the settings control system from the server via the network, a setting corresponding to the unique identifier associated with the wireless communication device of the user; and implementing, by the settings control system, the setting, wherein implementation of the setting controls a function of a vehicle based on the unique identifier associated with the wireless communication device of the user. - View Dependent Claims (10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16)
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17. A computer-readable memory storing instructions that, when executed by a processor of a settings control system, cause the processor to perform operations comprising:
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receiving a unique identifier associated with a wireless communication device of a user; transmitting, to a server via a network, the unique identifier associated with the wireless communication device of the user; receiving, from the server via the network, a setting corresponding to the unique identifier associated with the wireless communication device of the user; and implementing the setting, wherein implementation of the setting controls a function of a vehicle based on the unique identifier associated with the wireless communication device of the user. - View Dependent Claims (18, 19, 20)
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