Wall mounted docking station
First Claim
1. A docking station for docking a handheld audio device at a wall, comprising:
- a wall-mountable body portion;
a connector that can electrically couple the docking station and the handheld device; and
an adaptor that allows the handheld device to be electrically coupled to the docking station through the connector at a plurality of different angles with respect to a portion of the body.
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Abstract
A multi-zone audio system is provided that is portable to a handheld audio device at a plurality of locations. The system includes a multi-zone audio system controller having an audio input/output selection circuit for selectively regulating the source and distribution of audio signals. A plurality of handheld connector docks are distributed about the multi-zone system. Each connector dock is in communication with the audio system controller. The connector docks include a connector port, engagable to the handheld device, for communicating music/data/commands between the handheld device and the system controller. A plurality in-wall audio controllers are also distributed about the multi-zone system. Each in-wall controller is in communication with the audio system controller, and includes an input circuit for selective input of commands to regulate operation of the system controller and/or the handheld device. The handheld connector docks are operative to transfer music/data/commands between the audio system controller and a handheld device disposed within the connector dock.
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1. A docking station for docking a handheld audio device at a wall, comprising:
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a wall-mountable body portion; a connector that can electrically couple the docking station and the handheld device; and an adaptor that allows the handheld device to be electrically coupled to the docking station through the connector at a plurality of different angles with respect to a portion of the body. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15)
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