System for prevention of texting while driving
First Claim
1. A system for prevention of texting while driving, comprising:
- a mobile electronic device;
an application installed on said mobile electronic device;
said application always being active on said mobile electronic device;
a proximity sensor with a transmitter;
wherein said proximity sensor is installed within a vehicle, detects said mobile electronic device at a predetermined distance, detects whether the vehicle is in operation, and sends SMS text messages to said application which deactivates said mobile electronic device when said vehicle is in operation;
wherein said proximity sensor repeats sending a SMS text message to said application at a predetermined interval;
and wherein said application reactivates said mobile electronic device if no SMS text message is received within a second longer predetermined interval.
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Abstract
A system for prevention of texting while driving is comprised of an always-on mobile application which is installed in the user'"'"'s smartphone or other mobile electronic device, and a proximity sensor and transmitter which is preferably mounted on the steering column of the user'"'"'s vehicle. The sensor detects any electronic device with the mobile application installed within a specific short distance, consistent with the user being seated in the driver'"'"'s seat with the electronic device activated. The sensor transmits a periodic SMS text message which is received by the electronic device. The electronic device receives the text message, and the mobile application covers the visual display with a prohibitive message. Optionally, the mobile application may also disable the keys of the electronic device.
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1. A system for prevention of texting while driving, comprising:
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a mobile electronic device; an application installed on said mobile electronic device; said application always being active on said mobile electronic device; a proximity sensor with a transmitter; wherein said proximity sensor is installed within a vehicle, detects said mobile electronic device at a predetermined distance, detects whether the vehicle is in operation, and sends SMS text messages to said application which deactivates said mobile electronic device when said vehicle is in operation; wherein said proximity sensor repeats sending a SMS text message to said application at a predetermined interval; and wherein said application reactivates said mobile electronic device if no SMS text message is received within a second longer predetermined interval. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4)
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