Method of controlling portable media players speaker and video image
US7475990B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 23, 2005 |
| Grant date | Jan 13, 2009 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 8, 2027 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60R2011/0085
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A removable vehicle entertainment system is provided. The system includes a video display screen for displaying entertainment to an occupant of the vehicle. The system can be removed from the docking bracket in the vehicle, and attached to an external docking station such that the system can be used independently of the power supply and speakers of the vehicle. Further, the system can be used as a self-contained personal entertainment system. The system includes mechanical and/or electrical componentry that determines audio mute and video display configuration based on a power signal and a docked signal.
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