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Universal external multimedia adapter for use in a vehicle

US7987487B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 15, 2006
Grant dateJul 26, 2011
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Expiry dateAug 13, 2029

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04N5/765
  • WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A vehicle audio/video media system includes an adapter apparatus in electrical communication with an audio/video head unit. The adapter apparatus includes a digital input receiving digital audio/video content from an external source. A digital-to-analog converter is coupled to the digital input and converts the digital audio/video content into analog audio/video content. An output device is coupled to the digital-to-analog converter. The output device transmits the analog audio/video content to the audio/video head unit.

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