Patent ID: 9185526
Filing Date: 2015-11-10
Classification: G08G,H04M,H04W

Abstract:
1. A system for controlling one or more of a plurality of functions of a mobile device when the mobile device is in a vehicle, wherein the mobile device includes a processor and memory coupled to the processor, comprising: a receiver in electronic communication with the processor of the mobile device, wherein the receiver detects a data signal transmission containing a transmitter identifier and an indication of vehicle state data, the vehicle state data including one or more of the following current or historical characteristics associated with the vehicle: speed, speed range, average speed, vehicle engine status, vehicle gear status, engine rpm, fuel efficiency, vehicle identification number, miles driven over a defined period of time, idle time, braking events, acceleration events, vehicle component diagnostics, and engine diagnostics; a default rules-based policy initially stored in the memory of the mobile device, wherein the default rules-based policy defines how one or more of the plurality of functions of the mobile device are to perform in response to receipt of the indication of vehicle state data from the data signal transmission; a customized rules-based policy subsequently stored in the memory of the mobile device, wherein the customized rules-based policy replaces at least some of the default rules-based policy; and software code stored in the memory of the mobile device and having instructions executable by the processor to: (i) determine if the data signal transmission is from an approved transmitter based on the transmitter identifier; and (ii) if an approved transmitter is identified, cause the one or more of the plurality of functions on the mobile device to perform in accordance with the customized rules-based policy based on the indication of vehicle state data.