Wireless Device Driving Deactivation System and Support

• US 20140024347A1
• Filed: 07/18/2013
• Published: 01/23/2014
• Est. Priority Date: 07/18/2012
• Status: Abandoned Application

• Current Assignee: Mike Carter
• Original Assignee: Mike Carter
• Inventors: Carter, Mike
• Application Number:
  US13/945,711
• Publication Number:
  US 20140024347A1
• Time in Patent Office: Days
• US Class Current: 455/413
• CPC Class Codes: H04B 1/3822 specially adapted for use in vehicles H04B1/3827 takes precedence
• CPC Class Codes: H04M 1/72463 to restrict the functionality of the device
• CPC Class Codes: H04M 1/724631 by limiting the access to the user interface, e.g. locking a touch-screen or a keypad

Abstract

A wireless device deactivation system is provided that charges the wireless device while securing the same within a lockable support, preventing physical access to the device while blocking notifications to the user when a phone call or incoming message is received. The device comprises a support having a connector that charges the wireless device and communicates therewith to lock the device screen and to deactivate notifications. When a message is received, unique senders will be given a message that the user is otherwise preoccupied and cannot receive the message. Similarly, when a phone call is received, the call is directed to a voice mail system for the sender to leave a message for later retrieval. The system receives power from the vehicle and includes a support base having electrical components to function with common wireless devices, whereby the device does not distract the driving user when attached to the system.

Claims

1. ) A wireless device driving deactivation system, comprising:

a housing having a processing means;

a memory;

an electrical peripheral interface; and

a storage means;

a power connection means adapted to receive power from a vehicle electrical system;

a wireless device support adapted to support a wireless device;

said wireless device support having a lockable interior volume;

an electrical connector between said electrical peripheral interface and said wireless device.

2. ) A method of deactivating a wireless device with the system of claim 1, comprising the steps of:

detecting a connected wireless device;

locking said wireless device display screen;

deactivating audible, vibratory, and visual notifications from said wireless device;

diverting all incoming calls to a voice message system;

returning all incoming messages with a message indicating a driving condition;

charging said wireless device battery.

3. ) The method of claim 1, further comprising the steps of:

determining if a message sender is unique;

sending a return message to all unique messengers.

4. ) The method of claim 1, wherein:

said voice message system has a unique message to callers alerting a caller of a driving condition.