INTOXICATED VEHICLE DRIVER ACCIDENT REDUCTION SYSTEM

摘要

An Apparatus, method and system that blocks vehicle engine starting and reduces engine power when a driver's blood alcohol content is above a pre-set limit. The invention receives an electronic signal from at least one electronically controlled engine sensor and modifies the at least one signal such that the electronically controlled engine is not allowed to start or engine power is reduced, as relating to driver intoxication.

主权项

1. An apparatus for the control of vehicle engine operation, as determined by the driver's blood alcohol concentration comprising;
at least one electronic sensor that monitors an operational condition of said engine; and a processor that receives a signal from the at least one sensor, said processor programmed to modify the signal from the at least one sensor; and a driver breath alcohol measurement system to provide driver blood alcohol content to the said processor; and an ECU to receive at least one electronic signal from a sensor equipped engine to control operation of said engine; wherein said processor is in communication with said ECU so as to reduce said engine's power and ability to start.