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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Oct. 25, 2016
Filed:
Sep. 03, 2014
Denso International America, Inc., Southfield, MI (US);
Martin Nespolo, Rochester Hills, MI (US);
Kyle Golsch, Pontiac, MI (US);
Sibu Varughese, Sterling Heights, MI (US);
Vikas Upmanue, Farmington Hills, MI (US);
Yu Zhang, Troy, MI (US);
Justin McBride, South Lyon, MI (US);
Laith Daman, Novi, MI (US);
Cary Horvath, Dearborn, MI (US);
Thomas Krzyzak, Jr., Livonia, MI (US);
Denso International America, Inc., Southfield, MI (US);
Abstract
A smart device interface for a vehicle. The smart device interface includes a transmitter/receiver and a controller. The transmitter/receiver is configured to communicate with a first smart device of a driver and a second smart device of a passenger. The controller is configured to permit the passenger to perform tasks on behalf of the driver using the second smart device. The tasks include responding to messages received by the first smart device of the driver, entertainment system operation, and navigation system operation.