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Mobile device lock-out system

  • US 9,930,169 B1
  • Filed: 02/10/2017
  • Issued: 03/27/2018
  • Est. Priority Date: 04/25/2012
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A mobile electronic device comprising:

  • a memory operable to store one or more modules;

    a processor communicatively coupled to the memory,the processor operable to execute the one or more modules to;

    detect a presence of a lock-out device;

    receive an indication that a vehicle is in motion, the vehicle including the mobile electronic device;

    in response to receiving the indication that a vehicle is in motion and detecting the presence of the lock-out device, cause the mobile electronic device to be at least partially inoperable;

    present a limited selection of applications and a passenger mode button via a display of the mobile device; and

    receive a user selection of the passenger mode button; and

    provide access to additional applications other than the limited selection of applications after receiving the user selection of the passenger mode button.

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