DISABLE SYSTEM FOR PORTABLE COMPUTING DEVICES
First Claim
1. A portable computing device comprising:
- a motion analyzer configured to detect whether the portable computing device is in motion beyond a predetermined threshold level;
a GPS speed data analyzer configured to detect whether the portable computing device is in motion beyond a predetermined threshold level;
a gigahertz signal beacon configured to transmit signals within the predetermined perimeter from steering wheel of a vehicle;
a gigahertz signal blue tooth device configured to transmit signals within a vehicle;
a gigahertz signal receiver configured to determine whether the portable computing device is located within the predetermined distance from steering wheel of a vehicle;
a finger prints analyzer to determine number of passengers in the vehicle;
a voice command receiver configured to execute one or more functions;
a data transmission system configured to store and send one or more device data to a central data location; and
a disable mechanism configured to automatically and selectively deactivate one or more functions of the portable computing device based on combined analysis of the motion analyzer, gigahertz signal receiver and the finger print analyzer.
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Abstract
Disable systems for portable computing devices operated by drivers which restrict the ability of a portable computing device to perform certain functions, such as texting, emailing, surfing internet, taking photos by operators and drivers of motor vehicles in motion. The disable mechanism is implemented combining several telematics and electro-magnetic technologies residing in On-board diagnostics (OBD) computer system of an automobile and portable computing device considering various situations an operator of a vehicle can be in. In one embodiment, a portable computing device can provide a disable mechanism with the use of a gigahertz signal in the vehicle by using a motion analyzer, a gigahertz signal receiver, a finger print analyzer and a disable mechanism. In other embodiments, the portable computing device can provide a disable mechanism without modifications or additions to the vehicle with the use of blue tooth signals, signals transmitted by the engine of the vehicle or electronic key, a motion analyzer, a finger print analyzer and a disable mechanism when a driver is engaged with the vehicle.
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33 Claims
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1. A portable computing device comprising:
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a motion analyzer configured to detect whether the portable computing device is in motion beyond a predetermined threshold level; a GPS speed data analyzer configured to detect whether the portable computing device is in motion beyond a predetermined threshold level; a gigahertz signal beacon configured to transmit signals within the predetermined perimeter from steering wheel of a vehicle; a gigahertz signal blue tooth device configured to transmit signals within a vehicle; a gigahertz signal receiver configured to determine whether the portable computing device is located within the predetermined distance from steering wheel of a vehicle; a finger prints analyzer to determine number of passengers in the vehicle; a voice command receiver configured to execute one or more functions; a data transmission system configured to store and send one or more device data to a central data location; and a disable mechanism configured to automatically and selectively deactivate one or more functions of the portable computing device based on combined analysis of the motion analyzer, gigahertz signal receiver and the finger print analyzer. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27)
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28. A process comprising:
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detection using a motion analyzer or GPS speed analyzer whether the portable computing device is in motion beyond a predetermined threshold level; determining using the gigahertz signal receiver whether the portable computing device is located within a predetermined perimeter from steering wheel of a vehicle based on the presence of gigahertz beacon signal data; determining using the finger print analyzer if multiple passengers present in the vehicle; and automatically and selectively deactivating one or more functions of the portable computing device when the portable computing device is detected to be in motion beyond the predetermined threshold level;
the portable computing device is determined to be located within the predetermined perimeter from steering wheel area of the vehicle; anddetermined multiple passengers are not present in the vehicle. - View Dependent Claims (29, 30, 31)
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32. A portable computing device system comprising:
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a motion analyzer configured to detect whether the portable computing device is in motion beyond a predetermined threshold level; a GPS speed data analyzer configured to detect whether the portable computing device is in motion beyond a predetermined threshold level; a gigahertz beacon signal receiver configured to determine whether the portable computing device is located within the predetermined perimeter from steering wheel of a vehicle; a gigahertz signal blue tooth device configured to transmit signals within a vehicle; a finger prints analyzer to determine if there are multiple passengers in the vehicle; a voice command receiver configured to execute one or more functions;
A data transmission system configured to store and send one or more device data to a central data location; anda disable mechanism configured to automatically and selectively deactivate one or more functions of the portable computing device based on combined analysis of the motion analyzer, signal receiver and the finger print analyzer.
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33. A mobile telephone comprising:
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a motion analyzer configured to detect whether the portable computing device is in motion beyond a predetermined threshold level; a GPS speed data analyzer configured to detect whether the portable computing device is in motion beyond a predetermined threshold level; a gigahertz beacon signal receiver configured to determine whether the portable computing device is located within the predetermined perimeter from steering wheel of a vehicle; a gigahertz signal blue tooth device configured to transmit signals within a vehicle; a finger prints analyzer to determine if there are multiple passengers in the vehicle; a voice command receiver configured to execute one or more functions; a data transmission system configured to store and send one or more device data to a central data location; and a disable mechanism configured to automatically and selectively deactivate one or more functions of the portable computing device based on combined analysis of the motion analyzer, signal receiver and the finger print analyzer.
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