Vehicle Safe Console With Shielded Phone Access Control
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Solution Overview
Problem
Electronic devices in vehicles cause distractions leading to accidents, and existing solutions that inhibit all device functions are not suitable as they deprive users of useful features and cause concern among family and friends.
Innovation Solution
A smart safe console system that secures electronic devices, allows controlled communication, includes electromagnetic shielding and antiviral properties, and provides wireless charging, sanitizing radiation, and navigation services while preventing vehicle operation unless the device is secured.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If all features and communications to and from the electronic device are inhibited, then vehicle safety is improved, but the electronic device loses useful functionality and causes concern among family and friends
Solution Approach 1:
The system segments the electronic device's functionality by creating two distinct modes: a restricted mode when the device is in the safe (allowing only essential communications like emergency calls and pre-scheduled messages) and a full functionality mode when the device is removed from the safe. This segmentation allows the system to maintain safety during vehicle operation while preserving complete functionality when needed.
Solution Approach 2:
The system dynamically adjusts the electronic device's functionality based on its location. When detected in the safe, the device transitions to restricted mode with limited features. When removed, it dynamically switches back to full functionality mode. This dynamic adaptation resolves the contradiction by providing context-appropriate functionality levels.
2Object-affected harmful factors
If the electronic device is secured against physical access, then distraction during driving is reduced, but the user cannot access useful features and resources
Solution Approach 1:
The safe acts as an intermediary between the driver and the electronic device. It provides controlled access through automated responses to incoming calls and messages, allowing the device to remain secured while still enabling essential communications. The safe mediates all interactions, filtering and managing access based on safety requirements.
Solution Approach 2:
The system provides self-service functionality where the electronic device automatically responds to incoming communications while secured in the safe. Pre-configured auto-responses handle calls and messages without requiring driver intervention, allowing the device to serve itself and maintaining safety while preserving connectivity.
3Reliability
If the safe body includes electromagnetic radiation shielding, then communication security is improved, but the device cannot wirelessly communicate with external systems
Solution Approach 1:
The system segments wireless communication into two channels: shielded physical communication when the device is in the safe (providing security) and unshielded communication when the device is removed (providing full connectivity). This segmentation allows both security and communication versatility to coexist in different operational states.
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
Enhances vehicle safety by allowing controlled use of electronic devices, maintaining their functionality, ensuring user safety, and providing antiviral protection, while preventing distractions during vehicle operation.
Implementation Method 1
the safe body comprises at least one material with electromagnetic radiation shielding properties
Implementation Method 2
an apparatus configured to emit sanitizing radiation into the interior of the safe body, when the safe body is closed. In some embodiments, the emitted sanitizing radiation is ultraviolet radiation sufficient to inactivate or destroy one or more types of viruses
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AI summary
A smart safe console system is provided herein. The smart safe console system includes a smart safe console assembly for mounting in a vehicle, having a safe body suitable for securing an electronic device, a button configured for controlling input and output to and from the electronic device when a vehicle hosting the smart safe console system is in use, and a wireless charging apparatus. Such smart safe console system is useful for improving the safety of a user when traveling in a vehicle with an electronic device.