Method and apparatus for providing passenger access to a vehicle

Details Method and apparatus for providing passenger access to a vehicle Method and apparatus for providing passenger access to a vehicle

1996-09-30

2000-02-22

Chin, Gary

Data processing: vehicles, navigation, and relative location

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701 1, 701 36, G06F16500

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ABSTRACT:
A method and apparatus provide access to an interactive product to a passenger of a vehicle while limiting access to the interactive product to the driver of the vehicle. At least one control device is provided for allowing user interaction with the interactive product. Interaction with the interactive product via the at least one control device is inhibited while the vehicle is moving. An access device is provided which must be employed in conjunction with the at least one control device to enable user interaction with the interactive product while the vehicle is moving.

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