Media portal for vehicle
US7940024B2 · kind B2 · utility
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5References
19Claims
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 19, 2008 |
| Grant date | May 10, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 6, 2029 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04M1/6075
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A media portal for a vehicle includes a structure within a vehicle passenger compartment that defines a cavity. The cavity is selectively variable in size in order to retain a portable electronic device. A sensor is configured to detect the presence of the portable electronic device in the cavity. An inductive charger is positioned to generate a changing magnetic field in the cavity to inductively charge a battery of the portable electronic device. At least one user interface device is included through which data can be received from or transmitted to the portable electronic device.
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