IGNITION INTERLOCK DEVICE OPERATING METHOD

摘要

A method for operating an ignition interlock device installed in a vehicle comprises the steps of monitoring the level of a particular parameter associated with a user of the vehicle; generating an output signal when the sensed parameter exceeds a set value; and using the output signal to initiate a wireless signal to a remote receiver. The wireless signal may include user identity data and data reflecting the sensed parameter value. The remote receiver uses the identity data to determine if there exist official personnel associated with the user and if so to send a message to such personnel advising the personnel of the identity of the user and the sensed personnel value. The methodology may be employed with alcohol sensing units installed in a vehicle for monitoring the alcohol level of the driver. The official personnel advised may be dispatched to the location of the vehicle.