State Farm Files Patent for System to Suppress Calls and Text While Driving

State Farm has filed a patent for a system that suppresses calls and notifications to a driver’s phone while they are operating a motor vehicle, according to patent documents recently published by the United States Patent and Trademark Office. The patent goes on to outline how insurance premiums are based on driver risk. “The auto insurance industry carries a portion of the risk posed by the drivers who use their mobile devices while they drive,” the patent says.

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Story by Teresa Moss 
April 22, 2024