Vehicle driver monitoring system

Abstract

A vehicle driver monitoring system includes a supervisor computerized device and an operator computerized device. The system may also include a key container device. The devices of the vehicle driver monitoring system work in conjunction with each other to monitor various aspects of the user's operation of a corresponding vehicle during use. If a key container device is used, the devices also work to limit the operability of a vehicle key. For example, the supervisor computerized device is configured to remotely receive vehicle monitoring information, such as location information, speed information, and operator information, from the operator computerized device as the operator drives the vehicle. Further, the optional key container device is configured to selectively allow to the operability of a vehicle key based upon vehicle access info, identity and sobriety information as related to the user and as provided by the operator computerized device.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . A key disabling device, comprising:
 a container configured to hold a portion of a key in a key holding area;   a window embedded in the container, the window positioned to allow access to functional elements of the key;   a processor;   a wireless communication module; and   means for preventing use of the key.   
     
     
         2 . The key disabling device of  claim 1 , wherein the means for preventing use of the key comprises a security rod extendable outside of the container to prevent use of the key. 
     
     
         3 . The key disabling device of  claim 2 , wherein the security rod comprises a non-toothed rod that is movable by a motor. 
     
     
         4 . The key disabling device of  claim 2 , wherein the security rod comprises a toothed metal rod that is movable by gears. 
     
     
         5 . The key disabling device of  claim 1 , wherein the means for preventing use of the key comprises a wireless signal jammer. 
     
     
         6 . The key disabling device of  claim 1 , wherein the wireless communication module communicates with an operator computerized device. 
     
     
         7 . The key disabling device of  claim 1 , further comprising means for holding the key in place. 
     
     
         8 . The key disabling device of  claim 7 , wherein the means for holding comprises foam bumpers.