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System and method to mask incoming calls for a communication device connected to an automotive telematics system

  • US 9,150,154 B2
  • Filed: 10/05/2012
  • Issued: 10/06/2015
  • Est. Priority Date: 10/07/2011
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. An apparatus for masking an incoming call from a portable communication device (PCD) in a vehicle, the apparatus comprising:

  • a controller configured to;

    receive a driver status signal indicative of a driver being one of a primary driver and a secondary driver;

    transmit a first signal to a PCD to block a notification of an incoming call in the event the driver status signal indicates that the driver is the secondary driver; and

    transmit an ignition status signal indicative of the vehicle being in one of an operational mode and a non-operational mode to the PCD to enable the PCD to provide the notification of the incoming call after the incoming call was blocked in the event the vehicle is in the non-operational mode.

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