Rear view sound

• US 20110194707A1
• Filed: 01/31/2011
• Published: 08/11/2011
• Est. Priority Date: 01/29/2010
• Status: Abandoned Application

• Current Assignee: Anthony Jackson
• Original Assignee: Anthony Jackson
• Inventors: Jackson, Anthony
• Application Number:
  US12/931,443
• Publication Number:
  US 20110194707A1
• Time in Patent Office: Days
• US Class Current: 381/86
• CPC Class Codes: H04B 1/082 to be used in vehicles H04B1/086 takes precedence; holding or mounting accessories B60R11/02

Abstract

The present invention provides an Mp3 player and AM and FM radio receiver built into a rear view mirror. Manufactured and sold as an aftermarket accessory, The Rear View Sound is produced with embodiments ideal for use in automobiles, while other embodiments are made available for use on motorcycles and bicycles. Similar in appearance to a standard rear view mirror, The Rear View Sound is sized appropriately for the designated application and boasts a hard plastic outer casing, stem and hub which is installed directly on the vehicle windshield. The mirror itself is fully adjustable and comprised of highly reflective glass material. The most notable aspect of this product however, is found in the previously mentioned Mp3 player and AM and FM radio receiver. For practical purposes, this Mp3 player and AM and FM radio receiver is removable and is secured to a dock incorporated into the design of the mirror casing. Simple operational controls, an LCD display screen and power switch are positioned on the top of the mirror, while a USB port and removable connection cable are located on the base or underside of the unit. The Rear View Sound Mp3 player and AM and FM radio receiver transmits digital audio tirelessly through the vehicle speakers.

Claims

1. A portable Mp3 player and AM and FM radio receiver built into a rear view mirror, comprising:

a hard plastic outer casing, stem and hub which is installed directly on the vehicle windshield and wherein the mirror itself is fully adjustable and comprised of highly reflective glass material.

2. The Mp3 player and AM and FM radio receiver of claim 1 wherein the Mp3 player and AM and FM radio receiver is removable and is secured to a dock incorporated into the design of the mirror casing and wherein an LCD display screen and power switch are positioned on the top of the mirror and having a USB port and removable connection cable located on the underside of the player.

3. The Mp3 and AM and FM radio receiver player of claim 1 wherein the player transmits digital audio signals through the vehicle speakers.

4. The Mp3 player and AM and FM radio receiver of claim 1 wherein the vehicle is an automobile.

5. The Mp3 player and AM and FM radio receiver of claim 1 wherein the vehicle is a bicycle or motorcycle.