Abstract: A system and method for controlling the processing of content for a vehicle involves configuring the processing of content with at least two modes of operation, where each mode is based on at least one vehicle condition. A vehicle system or controller monitors vehicle information from the vehicle. To process the content, the vehicle system determines which of the vehicle conditions is met by the vehicle information. Processing the content is then performed in the mode of operation corresponding to the determined vehicle condition. The modes of operation, for example, can include a “normal” mode and a “simplified” mode for a graphical user interface based on whether the vehicle is moving or not. Also, the modes of operation can include a “graphical” mode and a “voice” mode for a user interface based on whether the vehicle is moving or not.

Abstract: A system and method for controlling the processing of content in a vehicle involves restricting content with a requirement of at least one vehicle condition. A request is received to process the restricted content with a content processing device. A vehicle system or controller obtains vehicle information of the vehicle. The vehicle system determines whether the vehicle information meets the requirement of the vehicle condition restricting the content. If met, the content processing device is allowed to process the restricted content. Otherwise, the content processing device is prevented from processing the restricted content.

Abstract: A system and method for providing content from a source to a vehicle is disclosed. The content is restricted by associating the content with at least one requirement for vehicle information from a vehicle to which the content is provided. When restricted content is requested, a vehicle system obtains vehicle related information from the vehicle. The vehicle information is transferred to the vehicle system from the source, and the restricted content is transferred from the source to the vehicle system. The vehicle system, the source, or both determine whether the vehicle information meets the at least one requirement restricting the content. As long as the requirement for vehicle information is met, processing of the restricted content is allowed.

Abstract: A system and method for controlling the processing of content in a vehicle involves restricting content to at least one predefined zone within a vehicle. A request is received to process the restricted content with a content processing device. A vehicle system or controller of the vehicle obtains zone information from the vehicle. The vehicle system determines from the zone information whether the content processing device is designated for the predefined zone or whether the predefined zone is occupied. If the content processing device is designated for the predefined zone restricting the content or the zone is occupied, then the content processing device is allowed to process the restricted content. Otherwise, the content processing device is prevented from processing the restricted content.