Vehicle Mounted Cradle and Sound Amplifier for a Personal Communication Device
First Claim
1. A vehicle mounted cradle and sound amplifier for a personal communication device comprising:
- a. a cradle for holding said personal communication device with a control interface;
b. a mounting means to secure said cradle within a passenger cabin of a vehicle;
c. an amplifying means comprising a microphone and a speaker, said amplifying means amplifying sounds from said personal communication device;
d. a channel for directing sound from said passenger cabin to said microphone;
e. a power source; and
f. a power saving means for regulating power from said power source, the power saving means comprising an audio-level based lower-power standby-mode.
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Abstract
The present invention is a vehicle mounted cradle and sound amplifier for a personal communication device, the cradle and amplifier comprising a microphone, amplifier, flat panel speaker, power source, and power saving means. A personal communication device used in conjunction with the cradle and sound amplifier is secured and oriented such that a control interface of the communication device faces towards a vehicle driver'"'"'s seat. A microphone placed in close proximity to the speaker on a common communication device detects sound emitted from the communication device. A flat panel speaker then amplifies that sound for the user of the communication device to hear. A power saving means is disclosed for regulating power from said power source, the power saving means including an audio-level based lower-power standby mode. The cradle amplifies the communication device while minimizing audio feedback. Further, because the amplifier is only supplied power when the communication device is inserted, it exhibits excellent battery life. Finally, the simplicity of the device increases reliability during its use, decreases the cost of manufacturing, and makes the safety of hands free mobile phone use more greatly accessible to the public.
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20 Claims
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1. A vehicle mounted cradle and sound amplifier for a personal communication device comprising:
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a. a cradle for holding said personal communication device with a control interface; b. a mounting means to secure said cradle within a passenger cabin of a vehicle; c. an amplifying means comprising a microphone and a speaker, said amplifying means amplifying sounds from said personal communication device; d. a channel for directing sound from said passenger cabin to said microphone; e. a power source; and f. a power saving means for regulating power from said power source, the power saving means comprising an audio-level based lower-power standby-mode. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8)
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9. A vehicle mounted cradle and sound amplifier for a personal communication device comprising:
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a. a cradle for holding said personal communication device with a control interface; b. a mounting means to secure said cradle within a passenger cabin of a vehicle; c. a first amplifying means comprising a first microphone and a first speaker, said first amplifying means amplifying sounds from said personal communication device; d. a second amplifying means comprising a second microphone and a second speaker, said second amplifying means amplifying sounds from said vehicle; e. a power source; and f. a power saving means comprising a low power standby-mode for regulating power from said power source. - View Dependent Claims (10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16)
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17. A vehicle mounted cradle and sound amplifier for a personal communication device comprising:
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a. a cradle for securing a personal communication device, said cradle mounted within the passenger cabin of a vehicle and further comprising; i. a microphone; ii. an amplifier; and iii. a flat panel speaker; b. a personal communication device comprising a control interface, the personal communication device secured to said cradle and oriented such that said control interface faces towards a driver'"'"'s seat located in said vehicle; c. a channel for directing sound from said passenger cabin to said microphone; d. a power source; and e. a power saving means for regulating power from said power source, the power saving means comprising an audio-level based lower-power standby-mode. - View Dependent Claims (18, 19, 20)
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