Nuance Communications, Inc.
DISTRACTED DRIVING DETECTOR

Abstract:

Methods and apparatus for detecting a distracted user condition. In embodiments, a handheld device, such as a mobile phone, includes a distraction detection module to process sensor data and/or user date to generate a score indicative of whether the user is distracted, such as texting and driving. In embodiments, a keyboard of the device can be disabled upon detection of a distracted user condition.