Vehicle ignition interlock systems with multiple alcohol sensors
CA 2721209 C · Owner: Monitech, Inc. · Inventors: Edwards, Jimmy H.; Mcmillin, Brian; Lewis, James R.
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A vehicle ignition interlock system comprises a breath analyzer located within a vehicle wherein the breath analyzer is configured to detect breath alcohol levels of an operator of the vehicle. An impact sensor that is configured to detect impact events experienced by one or more portions of the vehicle ignition interlock system and a controller operably connected to the breath analyzer to the impact sensor, and to an ignition system of the vehicle wherein the controller is configured to compare detected breath alcohol levels of the vehicle operator with a threshold value wherein the controller is configured to prevent vehicle ignition if a breath alcohol level detected by the breath …
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- Filed April 24, 2006 and granted August 6, 2013. A Canadian patent filed from October 1, 1989 lasts 20 years from filing, so its term ended April 24, 2026.
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