Smart safe console system

A method for preventing access to an electronic device while operating a vehicle, comprising the steps of:

• providing a console system mounted within the vehicle, comprising a safe body configured to be permanently mounted within a vehicle, the safe body being configured to secure an electronic device against physical access therein, the safe body comprising a tray sized to hold the electronic device, the safe body having an open state and a closed state, a time clock, configured to remotely interface with a remote source and configured to allow a user to record time spent in the vehicle, a charging apparatus configured to charge the electronic device, when the electronic device is secured within the safe body,
• wherein the closed state restricts physical access to the electronic device within the safe body,
• wherein the open state allows physical access to the electronic device within the safe body,
• wherein the safe body is in electronic communication with the electronic device, and
• wherein the safe body is configured to communicate with the vehicle;
• registering, by the user, the electronic device with the console system such that the electronic device and the console system may be in wireless electronic communication;
• placing, by the user, the electronic device within the safe body;
• moving the safe body into the closed position, thereby preventing the user from accessing the electronic device;
• transmitting a signal, from the console system to the vehicle, indicating that the electronic device is secured within the safe body;
• permitting driving operation of the vehicle, upon receipt of the signal;
• beginning a timer on the time clock, the timer having a predetermined length;
• allowing the length of the timer to run;
• placing, by the user, the vehicle into a parked stated;
• and
• moving the safe body into the open position, thereby allowing the user to access the electronic device.