Infotainment device, infotainment service providing method, and vehicular electronic system comprising infotainment device
US11878631B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 31, 2019 |
| Grant date | Jan 23, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 9, 2041 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04W4/022
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Disclosed is an infotainment device. The infotainment device comprises: a connector detachably attached to a slot disposed in a vehicle; at least one auxiliary antenna electrically connected to a main antenna arranged on the outside of the vehicle; a first communication circuit capable of performing communication for an infotainment service by using the main antenna and the at least one auxiliary antenna; a second communication circuit capable of performing communication with a head unit device installed in the vehicle; and a processor functionally connected to the connector, the at least one auxiliary antenna, the first communication circuitry, and the second communication circuitry, wherein the processor may be configured to: acquire a signal for the infotainment service by using the first communication circuit; and output the acquired signal using a speaker or a display which is functionally connected to the head unit device, through the second communication circuit; In addition, various embodiments recognized through the specification are possible.
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