System and method for restricting audio transmission based on driver status

摘要

In at least one embodiment, a method and a apparatus for restricting audio transmission in a vehicle is provided. The apparatus comprises a control module. The control module is configured to receive an audio feed signal including audio content and a content advisory indicator and compare the content advisory indicator to predetermined criteria. The control module is further configured to restrict transmission of the audio data based on the comparison of the content advisory indicator to the predetermined criteria.

主权项

1. An apparatus for restricting audio transmission in a vehicle, the apparatus comprising:
a control module configured to:
receive a driver status signal from an ignition key device that is indicative of a driver being one of a primary driver and a secondary driver, the ignition key device for enabling access to the vehicle;receive a first command from the primary driver to receive, at any one of a plurality of channels, an audio feed signal including audio content for playback;receive a second command from the primary driver to lock a first channel from the plurality of channels such that audio content is prevented from being played back for the secondary driver; and;prevent the first channel from being displayed for selection by the secondary driver based on the second command in response to subsequently receiving the driver status signal indicating that the driver of the vehicle is the secondary driver.