Vehicle Mobile Device Tactile Input Locking System
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Solution Overview
Problem
Drivers often handle their electronic mobile devices despite the availability of hands-free communication systems, posing a risk to driver awareness on the road, as existing solutions to restrict device access are not effective in ensuring the driver's device is locked when the vehicle is in operation.
Innovation Solution
A vehicle electronic mobile device system that locks tactile inputs of paired electronic devices when the vehicle is in operation, allowing communication through a hands-free system by transmitting an executable software program that disables tactile inputs while maintaining antenna and wireless transceiver functionality, ensuring all interactions occur through the hands-free system.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If the electronic mobile device is restricted from being handled by the driver, then driver awareness is improved, but the driver's ability to communicate through the device is reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The patent segments the device functionality by disabling only the tactile input interface while preserving wireless communication capabilities. The executable software program selectively locks the tactile input based on vehicle operating conditions, allowing the device to be divided into restricted (tactile) and unrestricted (wireless) portions, thus resolving the contradiction between driver awareness and communication accessibility
Solution Approach 2:
The patent applies local quality by making different parts of the device have different accessibility characteristics. The tactile input is locally restricted when the vehicle is in operation, while the wireless transceiver and antenna remain fully functional. This localized restriction ensures driver safety without completely blocking communication capabilities
2Reliability
If confirmation methods such as vehicle startup or device position detection are used, then device restriction effectiveness is improved, but system complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements self-service by having the executable software program automatically detect vehicle operating conditions and apply the restriction without requiring external confirmation. The system monitors its own state (vehicle operation status) and autonomously enables or disables tactile input, eliminating the need for complex confirmation mechanisms while maintaining reliable restriction effectiveness
Applied Scientific Principles
This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.
Function Achieved in This Case
The system effectively discourages drivers from handling their devices while driving by locking tactile inputs, allowing for safe communication through the hands-free system, thereby promoting driver awareness and preventing device handling during vehicle operation.
Implementation Method 1
The first wireless transceiver transmits a pairing signal to any one of the electronic mobile devices
Data Source
AI summary
The vehicle electronic mobile device system includes an executable software program configured to lock down the tactile input of the electronic mobile device when the electronic mobile device is paired and the vehicle is in a vehicle operating condition. The vehicle electronic mobile device system includes a hands-free system. The executable software program is further configured to allow other functions of the electronic mobile device remain operative and incoming texts and phone calls are pushed through the hands-free system. Responses to the incoming texts and phone calls are transmitted from the driver to the electronic mobile device through the hands-free system. Accordingly, the vehicle electronic mobile device system discourages users from handling the electronic mobile device but allows the driver to maintain communications through the electronic mobile device by utilizing the hands-free system.