Control for an Electronic Multi-Function Apparatus

A system for controlling at least one predefined function of an electronic multi-function device usable by a vehicle driver in a vehicle while driving, comprising:

• at least one control unit of the vehicle connectable to the electronic multi-function device via a communication link;
• a detection unit configured to collect data on at least one of the vehicle driver and data on the journey,
• a data-processing unit configured to form at least one characteristic value based on the collected data, the at least one characteristic value being characteristic of the level of stress on the vehicle driver due to his current vehicle control,
• a control element configured to control at least one predefined function of the electronic multi-function device based on the at least one characteristic value,
• wherein the control of the at least one predefined function of the electronic multi-function device based on the at least one characteristic value includes setting an operating state of the at least one predefined function such that a degree of stress of the vehicle driver when using the at least one predefined function is matched to the degree of stress of the vehicle driver due to his current vehicle control.

A computer program product fixed in a tangible medium configured to control execution of a method for controlling at least one predefined function of an electronic multi-function device usable by a vehicle driver in a vehicle while driving, the electronic multi-function device being connectable to at least one control unit of the vehicle by a communication link, comprising method the acts of:

• collecting, using at least one of the electronic multi-function device and the at least one vehicle controller, at least one of data of the vehicle driver and data from the journey,
• forming at least one characteristic value which is characteristic of the degree of stress of the vehicle driver due to his current vehicle control based on the acquired data, and
• controlling the electronic multi-function device to control the at least one predefined function of the electronic multi-function device based on the at least one characteristic value,
• wherein the control of the at least one predefined function of the electronic multi-function device based on the at least one characteristic value includes setting an operating state of the at least one predefined function such that a degree of stress of the vehicle driver when using the at least one predefined function is matched to the degree of stress of the vehicle driver due to his current vehicle control.