System and method for transmitting vehicle information to an occupant communication device

摘要

In at least one embodiment, an apparatus for transmitting vehicle information to an occupant communication device (OCD) is provided. The system comprises a communication module positioned within the vehicle. The communication device is configured to receive a transmission status signal indicative of a transmission mode for the vehicle. The communication device is further configured to transmit the transmission status signal over a wireless protocol to the OCD such that the OCD is disabled from being controlled by switches positioned thereon if the transmission mode enables movement of the vehicle.

主权项

1. An apparatus for transmitting information from a vehicle to a portable occupant communication device (OCD); the apparatus comprising:
a communication module positioned within the vehicle and being configured to:
receive a driver status signal indicative of a driver for the vehicle being one of a primary driver and a secondary driver, the vehicle being configured to enable the primary driver to have greater control over vehicle functionality than the secondary driver;receive a transmission status signal indicative of a transmission mode for the vehicle; andtransmit the driver status signal and the transmission status signal over a wireless protocol to the portable OCD such that the portable OCD is disabled from being controlled by switches positioned thereon if the driver status signal indicates that the driver is the secondary driver and the transmission mode enables movement of the vehicle.