Vehicle multimedia system having a safety interlock mechanism
US7158377B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 20, 2004 |
| Grant date | Jan 2, 2007 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 27, 2025 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60R2011/0028
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A vehicle multimedia system having a safety interlock mechanism. The vehicle multimedia system comprising a portable multimedia unit having a support sensor for sensing support thereon and a docking station configured to interlock the portable multimedia unit therein. The docking station comprises a main frame having a receiving port to receive the portable multimedia unit. The main frame includes a locking assembly for securing the portable multimedia unit to the main frame and a microprocessor for communicating with the locking assembly and the support sensor.
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