AUDIO DOCKING DEVICES AND SYSTEMS
First Claim
1. An audio docking station, comprising:
- a body defining at least one storage location;
at least one audio output device configured to be removably secured within the at least one storage location; and
at least one audio input device communicatively linked to the at least one audio output device.
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Abstract
Audio systems are disclosed and include audio docking stations, adapters for connecting to audio docking stations, electronic devices equipped with audio components, and non-electronic articles enabled for use with audio components. An audio docking station may include one or more earphones and an audio input. The earphones and/or audio input may be wireless or include retractable wires. An adapter may act as a sound pouch to connect to the audio docking station. The adapter may be located in clothing, furniture, electronic devices, protective covers or cases, or in other locations. An electronic device may also act as a docking station and include earphones and/or an audio input. Cavities may be pre-formed in the housing of the electronic device for storage of earphones and/or an audio input.
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24 Claims
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1. An audio docking station, comprising:
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a body defining at least one storage location; at least one audio output device configured to be removably secured within the at least one storage location; and at least one audio input device communicatively linked to the at least one audio output device. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6)
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7. An electronic device comprising:
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a housing; one or more audio communication components within the housing, the one or more communication components being capable of transferring audio data; at least one audio output communicatively coupled to the one or more audio communication components; at least one audio input communicatively coupled to the one or more audio communication components; and at least one storage compartment integrated within the housing, the at least one storage compartment being configured to selectively receive the at least one audio output or the at least one audio input in a storage configuration. - View Dependent Claims (8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18)
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19. An adapter for connecting to an audio docking station, the adapter including:
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a body portion; a receiving portion cooperating with the body portion to define an area configured to connect to an audio docking station; and an attachment mechanism configured to secure the audio docking station to the body portion. - View Dependent Claims (20, 21, 22, 23, 24)
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