A CONTROLLER OF A HEAD UNIT IN A VEHICLE FOR CONTROLLING APPLICATION SOFTWARE, A CONTROLLER IN COMMUNICATION WITH A PORTABLE DEVICE AND APPLICATION SOFTWARE FOR A SMARTPHONE

摘要

A system and method for monitoring apps in a vehicle to reduce driver distraction is disclosed. A controller operating inside or in combination with the head unit of the vehicle may monitor operation of the vehicle, and generate alerts indicative of operation of the vehicle (such as an alert indicative that the vehicle is operating at a predetermined speed). In response to the alert, the operation of the app in the vehicle may be modified.