摘要 |
A method and apparatus for validating a vehicle operator. In one embodiment, an apparatus comprises an input device for allowing entry of vehicle operator identification information, a transceiver for transmitting a validation request and for receiving a response to the request, a memory for storing pre-determined identification information, an interface for allowing a processor to communication with a vehicle sub-system, and a processor connected to the input device, the transceiver, the memory, and the interface, the processor for receiving the vehicle operator identification information from the input device, for generating the validation request if at least a portion of the vehicle operator identification information is not found in the memory, and for controlling operation of the vehicle via the interface, in accordance with instructions contained in the response. |