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AssigneeDelphi Technologies, Inc.
InventorsJoseph E. Harter, Jr., Gregory K. Scharenbroch, William W. Fultz, Dennis P. Griffin, Gerald J. Witt
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A user discrimination control system controls functionality made available by a vehicle infotainment device by reducing functionality provided to the driver while allowing enhanced functionality to another passenger in the vehicle. The system includes a human machine interface located in a vehicle for allowing an occupant to interface with the infotainment device. A passenger detection sensor senses a condition indicative of a passenger other than the driver interfacing with the human machine interface. A video imaging system detects a driver distraction condition. A controller controls functions made available by the infotainment device by allowing one of first and second levels of functionality based on the sensed conditions.
A user discrimination control system for use in controlling an electronic device in a vehicle adapted to transport a driver and one or more passengers, said system comprising:
A user discrimination control system for use in controlling an electronic device in a vehicle adapted to transport an occupant, said system comprising:
A method of controlling an electronic device in a vehicle adapted to transport a driver and one or more passengers, said method comprising the steps of:
A method of controlling an electronic device in a vehicle adaptive to transport an occupant, said method comprising the steps of:
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