Key2SafeDriving aims to stop teens from using the phone while at the wheel
Don’t you just cringe when you see someone sending a text message while driving? And if you’ve got children you can probably picture them doing the same and causing an accident… not something you’d like to happen.
Researchers at the University of Utah have designed a system to prevent that, called Key2SafeDriving.
The key is actually a device that connects to a cell phone via Bluetooth or RFID, blocking texting and calling the moment the engine is started. In addition to this, incoming messages are automatically answered with the text “I am driving now. I will call you later when I arrive at the destination safely.”
While the invention is still a prototype, it could be on the market within six months at a cost of less than $50 per key plus an unknown monthly service fee, according to the university.
If everything goes as planned and car manufacturers adopt the device, it could also serve to lower car insurance.
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Written by AutoMotoGadgets, date Dec 18, 2008 in Accesories, Auto, Car, Services
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