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The patent badge is an abbreviated version of the USPTO patent document. The patent badge covers the following: Patent number, Date patent was issued, Date patent was filed, Title of the patent, Applicant, Inventor, Assignee, Attorney firm, Primary examiner, Assistant examiner, CPCs, and Abstract. The patent badge does contain a link to the full patent document (in Adobe Acrobat format, aka pdf). To download or print any patent click here.

Date of Patent:
Sep. 08, 2026

Filed:

Mar. 27, 2024
Applicant:

Hats Group Llc, San Juan, PR;

Inventors:

Hector Hoyos, Ridgefield, CT (US);

Ian Hoyos, San Juan, PR;

Assignee:

[object Object];

Attorney:
Primary Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
B60W 40/09 (2012.01); B60K 35/28 (2024.01); B60W 50/14 (2020.01); G06V 20/59 (2022.01); B60W 40/08 (2012.01);
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
B60W 40/09 (2013.01); B60K 35/28 (2024.01); B60W 50/14 (2013.01); G06V 20/597 (2022.01); B60K 2360/195 (2024.01); B60K 2360/569 (2024.01); B60W 2040/0818 (2013.01); B60W 2050/143 (2013.01); B60W 2520/10 (2013.01); B60W 2540/229 (2020.02); B60W 2556/50 (2020.02);
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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