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Mode changing of a mobile communications device and vehicle settings when the mobile communications device is in proximity to a vehicle

  • US 9,219,811 B2
  • Filed: 04/07/2011
  • Issued: 12/22/2015
  • Est. Priority Date: 10/06/2006
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A system comprising:

  • memory comprising executable instructions; and

    a processor coupled to the memory, the processor configured to execute the executable instructions to perform operations comprising;

    initiating communication with a mobile communication device when the mobile communication device comes into close proximity with the system;

    receiving information from the mobile communication device, the information comprising an indication of a user of the mobile device;

    based on the information received from the mobile communication device;

    applying, to a vehicle, a vehicle setting that is unrelated to operation of the mobile communication device; and

    applying a setting to the vehicle that instructs the vehicle to cause a vehicle related function to enter an active mode while a call is conducted on the mobile communication device and while the system is coupled to the mobile telecommunications device via a cradle connection of the mobile communications device;

    detecting an override to the active mode change from a second mobile communication device coupled to the vehicle via a short range radio frequency communication; and

    responsive to detecting the override, applying a second setting to the vehicle releasing the mobile communications device from the active mode.

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