Apparatus for mounting a telematics user interface
First Claim
1. An apparatus comprising:
- a telematics user interface; and
a means for securing the telematics user interface to a vehicle rearview mirror.
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Abstract
A user interface to an electronic unit, such as a telematics unit, couples with the unit. The interface can also provide access to audio, computer, communications, navigation, and other units besides telematics device units. A user can secure the interface to a rear view mirror of a vehicle using clips; a securing means that exerts force against the interface and a roof, or other surface, of the vehicle that the user wishes to fix the interface in; or other methods of attaching devices to one another. A housing of the interface may locate the biasing means so that the biasing means forces the housing against the rearview mirror. The interface may couple to a telematics, or other electronics, unit located, or installed, in the vehicle via a cable link, including wire and optical, or via a wireless link.
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19 Claims
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1. An apparatus comprising:
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a telematics user interface; and a means for securing the telematics user interface to a vehicle rearview mirror. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5)
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6. An apparatus comprising:
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a telematics user interface; and a mount for attaching the telematics user interface to a vehicle rearview mirror.
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7. An apparatus comprising:
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a power source; one or more user inputs; a microphone and a speaker; and a user interface port, coupled to the power source, the one or more user inputs, and the microphone and speaker, wherein the user interface port is configured for coupling the apparatus to a vehicle electronics unit. - View Dependent Claims (8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19)
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Specification