Docking station for portable entertainment devices
US8554045B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 14, 2005 |
| Grant date | Oct 8, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 24, 2030 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04N5/907
- WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A docking station is configured to receive media in the form of audio and/or video from a portable entertainment device. The docking station transmits the received media to a remote playing device via a wired, wireless, or powerline connection. The media may include a control signal associated with the audio and/or video to control the remote playing device. In certain embodiments, the remote playing device transmits control signals to the docking station to control the portable entertainment device. In certain embodiments, the docking station electrically charges the portable entertainment device.
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