In accordance with the present invention there is provided a comestible holder or retention device or retainer for sensing, controlling and monitoring driver access to food or drink while operating a vehicle. Preferably, the retainer comprises either a cup holder or a tray which retains comestible containers or the comestible, itself, in a reasonably stable position. The present invention further includes means for indicating the status of the comestible retainer as well as the comestible, itself, to the driver or other personnel and/or device to minimize preoccupation and distraction from driving while trying to determine the status of the foodstuff. Thus, the present device is utilized in conjunction with vehicular disposed telematics and is in communication therewith.
System for controlling telematics and vehicles to reduce driver overload and distraction
2019-04-16
Patent
Electronic Resource
English
IPC: | H04B TRANSMISSION , Übertragung / A61B DIAGNOSIS , Diagnostik / B60R Fahrzeuge, Fahrzeugausstattung oder Fahrzeugteile, soweit nicht anderweitig vorgesehen , VEHICLES, VEHICLE FITTINGS, OR VEHICLE PARTS, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR / G08B SIGNALLING OR CALLING SYSTEMS , Signalisier- oder Rufsysteme / H04M TELEPHONIC COMMUNICATION , Fernsprechverkehr |
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