Android/BlackBerry mobile app to block incoming calls and SMS while driving

Project Description

Mobile solution for Android and BlackBerry smartphones is specially designed for the US customer. It helps vehicle drivers avoid distractions caused by their mobile phone communications.

Drive Alert blocks text messages, e-mails, phone calls and any other applications that may distract the driver, such as Twitter, Facebook etc.

While the phone is in motion, the application automatically sends responses to incoming text messages indicating the driver is currently busy. 

Features 

• Emergency override button; prominently displayed;
• Customizable auto-reply message for incoming text messages;
• Parent configurable speed/MPH threshold to invoke blocking features;
• Parent configurable override time period to allow the driver to disable blocking features temporarily;
• DriveAlert helps to prevent potentially dangerous distracted incidents while you are driving.

Technical features:

• Target platform: Android, BlackBerry
• Programming languages: Java

Management and resources:

• Timeline: 2 months
• Resources: 1 PM, 2 Developers and 1 Tester 
• Development methodology: adopted RUP 

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