Method For Detecting Smart Device Use While Operating A Motor Vehicle

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United States of America Patent

APP PUB NO 20150319608A1
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14672417

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A method for detecting possession of a smart device by a driver of a vehicle. The method includes the following: detecting with the smart device at least one of a landmark or signal accessible from an interior of the vehicle; analyzing the landmark or signal and the location of the smart device relative thereto to determine whether the smart device is at a driving location of the vehicle; and configuring the smart device in a driving mode if the smart device is at the driving location of the vehicle.

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DENSO INTERNATIONAL AMERICA INC24777 DENSO DRIVE SOUTHFIELD MI 48033

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  • 2015 Application Filing Year
  • H04W Class
  • 20427 Applications Filed
  • 16487 Patents Issued To-Date
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GOLSCH, Kyle Pontiac, US 46 598
NESPOLO, Martin Grosse Pointe Woods, US 33 171
VARUGHESE, Sibu Sterling Heights, US 38 137

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