CPC B60R 25/24 (2013.01) [B60R 7/04 (2013.01); B60R 16/03 (2013.01); B60R 25/209 (2013.01); B60R 25/22 (2013.01)] | 8 Claims |
1. A smart safe console system comprising an assembly mounted in a vehicle, the smart safe console system including:
a safe body that during vehicle use secures an electronic device against physical access,
wherein the safe body opens and closes, and, when closed, the safe body secures the electronic device against physical access,
wherein the safe body is configured to communicate with the electronic device, when the electronic device is placed within the safe body,
a button that controls input to and output from the electronic device;
a wireless charging apparatus configured to wirelessly charge the electronic device, when the electronic device is placed within the safe body;
a control module that is configured to prevent operation of the vehicle unless the safe body is closed and the electronic device is secured within the safe body; and
an override apparatus configured to allow a user to override the control module and permit operation of the vehicle when the electronic device is not secured within the safe body,
wherein the override apparatus comprises a handheld device,
wherein the override apparatus comprises a notification system configured to notify an external user when a user requests override of the control module and requires authorization from the external user to override the control module and permit operation of the vehicle.
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