Patent ID: 8240419
Filing Date: 2012-08-14
Classification: A61B,B60K,B60W

Abstract:
1. An interlock system for a vehicle, the interlock system comprising: an alcohol tester for measuring an alcohol level of a driver of the vehicle; a control device coupled with said alcohol tester for allowing starting of the vehicle or preventing the vehicle from being started depending on the measured alcohol level; and a transceiver module coupled with said control device for sending data to a remotely located control system in a wireless manner and for receiving data in a wireless manner, said transceiver module releasing said control device in response to data received in a wireless manner in order to allow starting of the vehicle regardless of an operating state of said control device, said control device having a switching device coupled with a starter of the vehicle, said switching device being switched by means of an analyzing unit of said control device depending on the measured alcohol level, said transceiver module having a transceiver module switching device connected in parallel to said switching device of said control device, said transceiver module switching device being switched in response to data received in a wireless manner.