Mobile device communication access and hands-free device activation
First Claim
1. A method comprising:
- receiving, by a mobile device, an incoming telephonic event analysis application activation command from an on-board computer of a vehicle;
activating an incoming telephonic event analysis application responsive to the incoming telephonic event analysis application activation command from the on-board computer of the vehicle;
instructing the mobile device to pair with a hands-free device by the incoming telephonic event analysis application operating on the mobile device, wherein the mobile device is associated with a driver of the vehicle;
receiving an incoming telephonic event at the mobile device;
applying a soft block to the incoming telephonic event by the incoming telephonic event analysis application based on an active operative state of the vehicle;
determining, by the incoming telephonic event analysis application, whether a velocity of the vehicle at a time of receipt of the incoming telephonic event is less than a predetermined velocity threshold;
determining, by the incoming telephonic event analysis application, whether the incoming telephonic event is associated with an allowable individual or entity;
determining, by the incoming telephonic event analysis application, whether the incoming telephonic event is a first, second, or third incoming telephonic event; and
based on at least one of the velocity of the vehicle at the time of receipt of the incoming telephonic event being less than the predetermined velocity threshold, the incoming telephonic event being associated with the allowable individual or entity, and the incoming telephonic event being the third incoming telephonic event, removing the soft block on the incoming telephonic event by the incoming telephonic event analysis application;
in response to removing the soft block on the incoming telephonic event, activating the hands-free device paired with the mobile device; and
transmitting the incoming telephonic event to the activated hands-free device.
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Abstract
Apparatuses, systems, and methods are provided for analyzing an incoming telephonic event (e.g., call, message, and/or notification) to a mobile device during operation of a vehicle in relation to a combination of factors to determine if the incoming telephonic event is to be allowed to be received during vehicle operation. The mobile device associated with a driver of the vehicle may receive the incoming telephonic event during operation of the vehicle. An incoming telephonic event analysis application operating on the mobile device may apply a soft block preventing the incoming telephonic event from being displayed on the mobile device. Based on the incoming telephonic event data, vehicle operational data, user preferences, hands-free device activation, and driver and road ratings, the incoming telephonic event analysis application may determine whether or not to maintain the soft block or allow the incoming telephonic event to be displayed on the mobile device during operation of the vehicle.
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15 Claims
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1. A method comprising:
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receiving, by a mobile device, an incoming telephonic event analysis application activation command from an on-board computer of a vehicle; activating an incoming telephonic event analysis application responsive to the incoming telephonic event analysis application activation command from the on-board computer of the vehicle; instructing the mobile device to pair with a hands-free device by the incoming telephonic event analysis application operating on the mobile device, wherein the mobile device is associated with a driver of the vehicle; receiving an incoming telephonic event at the mobile device; applying a soft block to the incoming telephonic event by the incoming telephonic event analysis application based on an active operative state of the vehicle; determining, by the incoming telephonic event analysis application, whether a velocity of the vehicle at a time of receipt of the incoming telephonic event is less than a predetermined velocity threshold; determining, by the incoming telephonic event analysis application, whether the incoming telephonic event is associated with an allowable individual or entity; determining, by the incoming telephonic event analysis application, whether the incoming telephonic event is a first, second, or third incoming telephonic event; and based on at least one of the velocity of the vehicle at the time of receipt of the incoming telephonic event being less than the predetermined velocity threshold, the incoming telephonic event being associated with the allowable individual or entity, and the incoming telephonic event being the third incoming telephonic event, removing the soft block on the incoming telephonic event by the incoming telephonic event analysis application; in response to removing the soft block on the incoming telephonic event, activating the hands-free device paired with the mobile device; and transmitting the incoming telephonic event to the activated hands-free device. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8)
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9. An apparatus comprising:
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a processor; and memory storing computer readable instructions that, when executed by the processor, cause the apparatus to; receive an incoming telephonic event analysis application activation command from an on-board computer of a vehicle; activate and incoming telephonic event analysis application responsive to the incoming telephonic event analysis application activation command from the on-board computer of the vehicle; pair the apparatus with a hands-free device by the incoming telephonic event analysis application operating on the apparatus, wherein the apparatus is associated with a driver of the vehicle; receive an incoming telephonic event at the apparatus; apply a soft block to the incoming telephonic event by the incoming telephonic event analysis application operating on the apparatus based on an active operative state of the vehicle; determine, by the incoming telephonic event analysis application, whether a velocity of the vehicle at a time of receipt of the incoming telephonic event is less than a predetermined velocity threshold; determine, by the incoming telephonic event analysis application, whether the incoming telephonic event is associated with an allowable individual or entity; determine, by the incoming telephonic event analysis application, whether the incoming telephonic event is a first, second, or third incoming telephonic event; and based on at least one of the velocity of the vehicle at the time of receipt of the incoming telephonic event being less than the predetermined velocity threshold, the incoming telephonic event being associated with the allowable individual or entity, and the incoming telephonic event being the third incoming telephonic event, remove the soft block on the incoming telephonic event by the incoming telephonic event analysis application; in response to removing the soft block on the incoming telephonic event, activate the hands-free device paired with the apparatus; and transmit the incoming telephonic event to the activated hands-free device. - View Dependent Claims (10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15)
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