Method For Off-Loading Driver Wireless Activities To Passengers Via The Vehicle Wireless Interface
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1. A smart device interface for a vehicle comprising:
- a transmitter/receiver configured to communicate with a first smart device of a driver and a second smart device of a passenger; and
a controller configured to permit the passenger to perform tasks on behalf of the driver using the second smart device, including responding to messages received by the first smart device of the driver, entertainment system operation, and navigation system operation.
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Abstract
A smart device interface for a vehicle. The smart device interface includes a transmitter/receiver and a controller. The transmitter/receiver is configured to communicate with a first smart device of a driver and a second smart device of a passenger. The controller is configured to permit the passenger to perform tasks on behalf of the driver using the second smart device. The tasks include responding to messages received by the first smart device of the driver, entertainment system operation, and navigation system operation.
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1. A smart device interface for a vehicle comprising:
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a transmitter/receiver configured to communicate with a first smart device of a driver and a second smart device of a passenger; and a controller configured to permit the passenger to perform tasks on behalf of the driver using the second smart device, including responding to messages received by the first smart device of the driver, entertainment system operation, and navigation system operation. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10)
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11. A vehicle smart device interface comprising:
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a vehicle display configured to notify a driver that a first mobile smart device of the driver has received a message; and a controller configured to transfer the message from the first mobile smart device of the driver to a second mobile smart device of a passenger for the passenger to respond to the message on behalf of the driver. - View Dependent Claims (12, 13, 14)
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15. A method for transferring operation of tasks to a passenger of a vehicle comprising:
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pairing a first mobile smart device of a driver with a smart device interface of the vehicle; pairing a second mobile smart device of a passenger with the smart device interface of the vehicle; and transferring control of tasks from a driver to a passenger for the passenger to control using the second mobile smart device, the transferred tasks including;
responding to messages received by the first mobile smart device of the driver, entertainment system operation, and navigation system operation. - View Dependent Claims (16, 17, 18, 19, 20)
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