Digital memo recorder having removable memory unit for vehicle interior
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1. A digital memo recorder for a vehicle interior, comprising:
- a microprocessor at least partially recessed within a vehicle interior element, the microprocessor configured to receive audio from the vehicle interior via a microphone; and
a memory interface coupled to the vehicle interior element and configured to receive a removable memory unit, wherein the microprocessor configured to digitize the audio and to store the digitized data on the removable memory unit.
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Abstract
A digital memo recorder for a vehicle interior is disclosed. The digital memo recorder includes a digital audio recorder coupleable to an accessory unit of the vehicle interior. The digital audio recorder is configured to receive audible sounds from the vehicle interior. The digital memo recorder further includes a memory interface configured to receive a removable memory unit. The digital audio recorder is configured to digitize the audible sounds and to store the digitized data on the removable memory unit.
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1. A digital memo recorder for a vehicle interior, comprising:
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a microprocessor at least partially recessed within a vehicle interior element, the microprocessor configured to receive audio from the vehicle interior via a microphone; and a memory interface coupled to the vehicle interior element and configured to receive a removable memory unit, wherein the microprocessor configured to digitize the audio and to store the digitized data on the removable memory unit. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8)
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9. A method of recording digital audio messages in a vehicle interior, comprising:
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receiving an audio message from within the vehicle using a microphone coupled to a microprocessor embedded within a vehicle interior element; converting the audio message to a digital format using the microprocessor; storing the audio message on a removable memory unit communicably coupled to the microprocessor via a memory interface within the vehicle interior element. - View Dependent Claims (10, 11, 12, 13, 14)
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15. An accessory unit for the interior of a vehicle, comprising:
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an accessory unit base configured for permanent coupling to the interior of the vehicle; a digital audio recorder coupled to the accessory unit base configured to receive audible sounds from the vehicle interior; and a memory interface within the accessory unit base and configured to receive a removable memory unit, wherein the digital audio recorder is configured to digitize the audible sounds and to store the digitized data on the removable memory unit. - View Dependent Claims (16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25)
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