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Apparatus and method for controlling a restricted mode in a vehicle

  • US 9,840,230 B2
  • Filed: 02/27/2012
  • Issued: 12/12/2017
  • Est. Priority Date: 02/27/2012
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. An apparatus for controlling a restricted mode, the apparatus comprising:

  • a controller configured to;

    receive a first input from a primary driver corresponding to a request to change a vehicle from a fully operational mode to a restricted mode for a secondary driver; and

    initiate a first timer for preventing the vehicle from exiting from the restricted mode to the fully operational mode if an occupant communication device belonging to the primary driver is detected by the vehicle prior to the first timer expiring.

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