Control device for audio players
First Claim
1. Control device for an audio player, comprising:
- a wireless receiver for receiving status information from a mobile phone;
an audio player interface electrically coupleable with the audio player;
a control unit for controlling, via the audio player interface, the audio player based on the received status information; and
a wireless transmitter for transmitting an audio signal received via the audio player interface from the audio player to an external audio system.
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Abstract
This invention relates to accessories for audio players used for downloading, storing and playing of audio files, i.e. music or spoken word content. More specifically the invention relates to a control device for a digital audio player including an FM transmitter, a wireless receiver for receiving mobile phone status information and an optional charging device/power supply. The control device for the audio player comprises a wireless receiver for receiving status information from a mobile phone; an audio player interface electrically coupleable with the audio player; a control unit for controlling, via the audio player interface, the audio player based on the received status information; and a wireless transmitter for transmitting an audio signal received via the audio player interface from the audio player to an external audio system. The control device can control the operation of the audio player depending upon incoming or outgoing calls. The invention avoids that the driver must operate the audio player when a phone call is established in order to mute and/or pause the audio player and enhances safety during driving a vehicle.
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13 Claims
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1. Control device for an audio player, comprising:
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a wireless receiver for receiving status information from a mobile phone;
an audio player interface electrically coupleable with the audio player;
a control unit for controlling, via the audio player interface, the audio player based on the received status information; and
a wireless transmitter for transmitting an audio signal received via the audio player interface from the audio player to an external audio system. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13)
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