As for the audio, this could either continue – heightening the frustration for the viewer – or be paused with the video.
While the intention of such a patent is noble, we can’t help but feel it won’t solve the problem. In our experience, it’s more likely to result in endless arguments as adolescents take offense to their parents continually checking up on their viewing or browsing habits.
We’ve seen other embodiments of similar tech that we feel work better. Continental developed a system that could prevent the driver from watching the screen. In flipping a switch on the dash, a privacy mode would be activated that blurs the view of the content when viewed from any other angle besides straight-on. When parked, the system could be turned off, and all occupants could watch the screen perfectly.