US 12,728,870 B2 · Systems and methods to monitor and improve driving behavior

Abstract

A system and method to reduce driver distraction caused by the use of mobile devices while driving. The system and method provide a range of features to promote safe driving practices for drivers while providing valuable data to the intended recipient/interested party. The system and method are configured to block a driver's smartphone during operation of the vehicle, assess and evaluate driver behavior during operation of the vehicle, store data for later access and transmit behavioral data to an interested party. The system can also include an app which provides training, education, enforcement, navigation and safety, thereby providing technology which reduces the tragic events resulting from distracted driving and utilizes technology to neutralize the negative aspects of smartphone use during vehicle operation.

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Dependent claims

A method for reducing driver distraction during operation of a vehicle, the method comprising:

a) blocking use of one or more apps on a smartphone while the driver is operating the vehicle, the blocking performed by a local first driver specific app independent of a specific vehicle;
b) monitoring a driving behavior of the driver during operation of the vehicle;
c) accumulating data in real time of the driving behavior and generating a calculated index of behavior to provide a driver score;
and
d) comparing the driver score to a desired score and generating an alarm if the driver score is outside the desired score;
wherein the calculation of the score weighs driver behavior, driver distraction, and driver utilization of apps that are not blocked while the driver is operating the vehicle.

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