Universal external multimedia adapter for use in a vehicle
US7987487B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 15, 2006 |
| Grant date | Jul 26, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 13, 2029 |
Classification
- 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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