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Networked intoxication vehicle immobilization

  • US 10,604,011 B2
  • Filed: 07/29/2016
  • Issued: 03/31/2020
  • Est. Priority Date: 10/13/2015
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A vehicle immobilization system, comprising:

  • a detection element operable to detect a level of an intoxicant in a user'"'"'s breath;

    a control module operable to receive a signal from the detection element indicating the level of intoxicant in the user'"'"'s breath, and to selectively restrict operation of a vehicle based on the level of intoxicant in the user'"'"'s breath exceeding a threshold; and

    a wireless relay comprising;

    a wireless relay housing configured to be plugged directly in place of an automotive relay of a vehicle;

    a relay actuation coil and a switch disposed within the wireless relay housing;

    a communication module facilitating wireless bidirectional communication between the wireless relay and the control module; and

    a controller, contained within the wireless relay housing, operable to control the state of the wireless relay based on wireless signals received from the control module.

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