Patents by Inventor Don Enty

Don Enty has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Publication number: 20130295910
    Abstract: One or more techniques and/or systems are disclosed for mitigating use of a mobile device feature of a mobile device during vehicle operation a vehicle operation. A determination component coupled with a vehicle can identify a vehicle operation condition, such as whether it is driving or not. A disablement indicator determination can create a first disablement indicator based on the vehicle operation condition. A mobile device communication component that is communicatively coupled with a proximate mobile device can transmit the first disablement indicator to the mobile device. When the mobile device receives the first disablement indicator, a disablement component that is operating on the mobile device can enable a user-interface cover, which mitigates the mobile device user from accessing an activator for a feature on the mobile device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 11, 2013
    Publication date: November 7, 2013
    Inventors: Don Enty, Brett Barta
  • Publication number: 20130072174
    Abstract: A method and an apparatus for disabling certain features of a vehicle driver's wireless device include a control module strategically mounted within a vehicle passenger compartment, i.e., beneath the steering wheel. The module includes a Bluetooth device that activates a wireless-transmission device upon the slightest movement of the vehicle. The driver's wireless phone is loaded with an application that disables the ability of the user to receive emails, SMS messages or other data upon receipt of a discrete wireless signal from the transmission device. Accordingly, when the ignition is activated and the vehicle moves, the text-transmission feature is disabled. A remote server may be utilized to monitor the wireless device and notify a parent or manager if the user attempts to disable the software application.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 27, 2012
    Publication date: March 21, 2013
    Inventors: Don Enty, Brett Barta