Method Of Determining User Intent To Use Services Based On Proximity

摘要

A method for accessing functionality of a mobile electronic device through a vehicle system onboard a motor vehicle. The method includes making functionality of the mobile electronic device accessible through the vehicle system based on where a sensor that the mobile electronic device is paired with is physically located about the vehicle.

主权项

1. A method for accessing functionality of a mobile electronic device through a vehicle system onboard a motor vehicle comprising:
positioning a mobile electronic device on a pad within the motor vehicle, the pad including a sensor configured to detect the mobile electronic device, the sensor located within the pad; using a selector proximate to the pad to select at least one of the following:
functionality of the mobile electronic device to be accessible through the vehicle system; andthe mobile electronic device from a plurality of mobile electronic devices such that functionality of the mobile electronic device is accessible through the vehicle system; wherein the selector is activated only when the mobile electronic device is positioned on the pad and the mobile electronic device is paired by way of the sensor.