Re: State Farm files patent for system to suppress calls and text while driving

On 6/9/2024 10:13 AM, Andy Burns wrote:

Newyana2 wrote:
 

Andy Burns wrote:
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How does it distinguish between driver and passenger?

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It seems to say that a cellphone would be linked to a specific
car, which makes sense. Insurance companies insure specific cars.

 Don't couples share cars over there?
 

    We insure a specific car for a specific driver. Anyone in my
house must also be on the policy, and their driving history will
affect my insurance rate. I live with a woman. We both have
our own cars. We both list each other as 1% users. Otherwise
if I did something like backing her car out and happened to
get hit, it wouldn't be covered. So I guess whoever is driving
would have to ID their phone with the ignition? I suppose
people like Tyrone might then buy a burner phone to use as
ID, protecting their right to be killed in a car accident.
    And I could lend my car to someone else. Would they be covered?
Would they have to register their cellphone when starting? I don't
know. But in theory I don't see any reason this policy can't be
implemented.
   I suppose Apple will probably come up with a facial ID version,
you won't be able to drive your car unless you have an iPhone,
and they'll sue State Farm, saying that the State Farm cellphone
blocking device has illegal rounded corners. But I think we could
work it out. :)