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Safety promoting techniques for mobile communication

  • US 8,644,812 B2
  • Filed: 12/31/2010
  • Issued: 02/04/2014
  • Est. Priority Date: 01/11/2010
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A method for controlling operation of an active mobile communication device, comprising the following steps implemented using a machine processor:

  • performing a first determination of whether said device is in a moving vehicle, including determining the relative position of said device in the vehicle;

    performing a second determination of whether the user of said device is the vehicle operator, said second determination including determining the presence of a proximity group of communication devices, and determining the relative position of said active mobile device in said proximity group; and

    producing a risk indication signal as a function of said first and second determinations.

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