Patent ID: 8640813
Filing Date: 2014-02-04
Classification: B60K

Abstract:
1. A breath alcohol ignition interlock device, comprising: an ignition interlock system for use with a vehicle, the interlock system requiring a successful breathalyzer test to initiate operation of a motor of the vehicle, the interlock system including a CPU; a vehicle computer in communication with the ignition interlock system, the vehicle computer controlling vehicle functions related to motion, the vehicle computer receiving a signal from the interlock system of a successful breathalyzer test to permit motion of the motor vehicle; a motion detection device associated with the vehicle, the motion detection device determining when the vehicle is placed into motion, the motion detection device providing a signal to the CPU of the ignition interlock system when vehicle motion is detected; and wherein the CPU of the ignition interlock system initiates a breathalyzer retest algorithm upon receiving a signal from the motion detection device that the vehicle is placed in motion.