Nissan Is Testing An In-Car Phone Signal Blocker

Nowadays, nearly every person has a cell phone either on their hip or in their pocket. When getting in the car, that cell phone goes from the pocket onto the dash; a select few choose to be safe and store their phones in the storage box of the cabin while driving. Either way, electronic devices are a major distraction for people on the road and continuously a leading cause of vehicular accidents. As a result, law enforcement has been increasing the surveillance and pressure they put on people who text and drive. With a rise in accidents and injuries in the last ten years, it’s important to find ways of curbing the hazards of these distracting devices.

Simple Design and Use

The Signal Shield is a box built into the center console that allows you to place wireless electronic devices inside of it. When the box is closed and the devices concealed, the wireless signal becomes blocked, disabling the devices from transmitting or receiving a signal. This means that calls, messages, and other notifications are not received, ultimately protecting the driver from distractions and potential hazards. More than that, the Signal Sheild offers an ease of use while driving; if the box is left open, wireless capabilities will function as normal. When the driver wants to be able to hear notifications coming through on the device, they would simply leave the Signal Shield open. If at any time the driver wants to stop the device from receiving a signal, they would only need to close the console.