Portable media reproduction system
First Claim
1. A portable media reproduction system comprising:
- a base component for supporting the portable media reproduction system, the base component comprising a base support for engaging the base of a media player device; and
, a speaker component operably connected and hinged to the base component, the speaker and base components being rotatable between an open position and a closed position with respect to each other, the open position exposing the base support and angling the speaker component to a preferred angle with respect to the base component for listening by an intended listener and the closed position substantially aligning the speaker component and the base component whereby the base support is not exposed.
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Abstract
A portable system capable of receiving audio signals from one or more sources and reproducing the signals via speakers contained therein. The portable media reproduction system includes a docking component for communicatively coupling a portable media player device to the portable media reproduction system, thereby reducing desktop clutter and simplifying connecting the portable media reproduction system with the media player device. The speaker component of the portable media reproduction system can preferably be engaged with a base component of the system, thereby protecting the docking component during transport and reducing the overall size of the system for improved portability.
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26 Claims
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1. A portable media reproduction system comprising:
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a base component for supporting the portable media reproduction system, the base component comprising a base support for engaging the base of a media player device; and
,a speaker component operably connected and hinged to the base component, the speaker and base components being rotatable between an open position and a closed position with respect to each other, the open position exposing the base support and angling the speaker component to a preferred angle with respect to the base component for listening by an intended listener and the closed position substantially aligning the speaker component and the base component whereby the base support is not exposed. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9)
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10. A portable media reproduction system comprising:
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a speaker component having at least one speaker driver and a recess;
a base component coupled to the speaker component for providing support to the speaker component such that the speaker component stands in a substantially upright position when the portable media reproduction system is in an open position and the base component is resting on a support surface; and
,a docking component extending from the base component and configured to be received by the recess of the speaker component when the portable media reproduction system is in a closed position, the docking component configured to communicatively couple to a media player device. - View Dependent Claims (11)
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12. A method for utilizing a media player device with a portable media reproduction system having a base component coupled to a speaker component including at least one speaker driver, the method comprising the steps of:
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rotating the speaker component and base component from a substantially aligned position to an open position, thereby exposing a base support for engaging the base of a media player device extending from the base component; and
,sending an audio signal from a media player device for reproduction on the at least one speaker driver. - View Dependent Claims (13)
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14. A portable media reproduction system comprising:
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a docking component for communicatively coupling a media player device, the docking component including an interface for charging the media player device; and
a speaker component mechanically attached to the base component for receiving an audio signal and emitting amplified sound. - View Dependent Claims (15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26)
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