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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jul. 22, 2014
Filed:
Jan. 04, 2011
Anthony J. Sumcad, Southfield, MI (US);
Shawn F. Granda, Novi, MI (US);
Lawrence D. Cepuran, Northville, MI (US);
Steven Swanson, Commerce Township, MI (US);
Anthony J. Sumcad, Southfield, MI (US);
Shawn F. Granda, Novi, MI (US);
Lawrence D. Cepuran, Northville, MI (US);
Steven Swanson, Commerce Township, MI (US);
General Motors LLC, Detroit, MI (US);
Abstract
A method for controlling a mobile communications device while located in a mobile vehicle involves pairing the mobile communications device with a telematics unit via short range wireless communication. The method further involves, receiving an incoming text message at the mobile device while the mobile device is paired with the telematics unit. Upon receiving the text message, a text messaging management strategy is implemented via the telematics unit and/or the mobile device, where the text messaging management strategy is executable via an application that is resident on the mobile device.