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Vehicle universal docking station and electronic feature modules

  • US 6,608,399 B2
  • Filed: 04/03/2001
  • Issued: 08/19/2003
  • Est. Priority Date: 10/17/2000
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. A modular electronic accessory docking system for a vehicle comprising:

  • a stationary interface housing mounted to the vehicle, said stationary housing having an electrical system coupler connected to a vehicle electrical system;

    a plurality of removable electrical accessory modules each including on-board circuitry for performing a designated function;

    a removable module rack arranged to mount to the stationary interface housing, said removable rack comprising a plurality of uniformly dimensioned mounting spaces arranged to receive one or more of the plurality of removable electrical accessory modules, each receiving mounting space having a uniform electrical connector positioned to complete an electrical connection between a received accessory module and the electrical system coupler in the stationary interface housing when the module rack is mounted to the stationary interface housing.

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