Ignition interlock device and method
AssigneeInterceptor Ignition Interlocks Inc.
InventorsJohn T. Ruocco, Ronald A. Koppel
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Abstract
An apparatus for monitoring the alcohol content of an individual, preferably in connection with vehicle operation, has a sensor head coupled to a remote control module. The sensor head measures both breath pressure and breath alcohol levels. The data from the sensor head is processed by the control module to determine whether a valid breath sample exists and what action is to be taken based upon the alcohol level of the breath.
Claims5
An ignition interlock device, comprising a sensor head coupled to a control module having a microprocessor, the sensor head including a breath sample passageway and breath pressure and breath alcohol-responsive sensors for generating a respective output as a continuous function of the parameter sensed coupled to the passageway, and an audible output generator, said control module including means for control of vehicle operation as a function of signal outputs generated by the sensor head, and a switch for alternatively selectively passing one of the outputs of the breath pressure and the alcohol-responsive sensors to the control module.
An ignition interlock device, comprising a sensor head coupled to a control module having a microprocessor, the sensor head including a breath sample passageway and breath pressure and breath alcohol-responsive sensors for generating a respective output as a function of the parameter sensed coupled to the passageway and an audible output generator, said control module including means for control of vehicle operation as a function of signal output generated by the sensor head, and wireless means for real time reporting test results to a remote location during vehicle travel without otherwise affecting the operation of the vehicle.
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