DRIVING DISTRACTION REDUCTION SYSTEM AND METHOD
First Claim
1. A method comprising:
- accessing at least one of location data and sensor data of a mobile device;
determining by a processor that the mobile device is operating in a moving vehicle based on the at least one of the location data and the sensor data;
disabling at least one function of the mobile device based at least on determining that the mobile device is operating in a moving vehicle;
receiving an override request from a first user via the mobile device;
enabling the at least one function responsive to the override request.
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Abstract
A processor-implemented system for automatically controlling the functionality of a mobile device of a driver while driving so as to reduce driving distractions related to the mobile device. The system detects driving and automatically enters a driving mode when driving is detected. The driving mode implements an alternate user interface (UI) that limits interactions with the mobile device in accord with predetermined restrictions. The driving mode can be configured to automatically screen incoming calls and texts while suppressing potentially-distracting notifications. The system implements a PIN-based mechanism that ensures user compliance while enabling an opt-out feature usable under controlled circumstances.
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24 Claims
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1. A method comprising:
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accessing at least one of location data and sensor data of a mobile device; determining by a processor that the mobile device is operating in a moving vehicle based on the at least one of the location data and the sensor data; disabling at least one function of the mobile device based at least on determining that the mobile device is operating in a moving vehicle; receiving an override request from a first user via the mobile device; enabling the at least one function responsive to the override request. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22)
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23. A computing system comprising at least one non-transitory computer readable storage medium having encoded thereon instructions that, when executed by one or more processors of the system, cause the system to perform a process including:
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accessing sensor data of a mobile device; determining based on the sensor data that the mobile device is operating in a moving vehicle; disabling at least one functional component of the mobile device based at least on determining that the mobile device is operating in a moving vehicle; receiving an override request from a first user via the mobile device; enabling the at least one functional component responsive to the override request.
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24. Non-transitory computer-readable media tangibly embodying a program of instructions executable by at least one processor-enabled computing system to implement a method, the at least one computing system being capable of interfacing with a communications network, the method comprising:
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accessing sensor data of a mobile device; determining based on the sensor data that the mobile device is operating in a moving vehicle; disabling at least one functional component of the mobile device based at least on determining that the mobile device is operating in a moving vehicle; receiving an override request from a first user via the mobile device; enabling the at least one functional component responsive to the override request.
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