SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PREVENTING DRIVER USE OF A MOBILE DEVICE

摘要

A system and method are disclosed for restricting driver access to mobile devices while driving. The system includes an interface which facilities communicating with the vehicle and communicates with mobile devices present in the vehicle. The system determines the location of each mobile device in the vehicle in order to identify the mobile device belonging to the driver. If the vehicle is currently moving, functions of the driver's mobile device can be restricted or limited, while allowing passengers full access to their mobile devices.

主权项

1. A method comprising:
establishing a link to a mobile device located within a vehicle; determining a location for the mobile device within the vehicle; collecting, in real-time, location data for at least one of the mobile device and the vehicle; analyzing the location data; and restricting at least one operation of the mobile device if the mobile device is located within a predetermined location within the vehicle and analysis of the location data indicates vehicle movement.