Apple Patents In-Car GPS with Safety Features
Date: Tuesday, March 31 @ 14:52:18 UTC
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pocketgpsworld.comApple files a great many patents, nothing new there. It is standard practice for any tech company to patent anything and everything just in case it is of future value.

However this patent relates to GPS and is for an in-car navigation system and more specifically safety features that prevent a driver from interacting with the device whilst in motion.

The patent filing states: "Many navigation systems use knobs and pushbuttons for entering destination and other information for use in determining driving directions. The accurate use of such input devices may force the driver to take her eyes off the road, resulting in a potentially hazardous condition."

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