Portable video system

• US 9,114,745 B2
• Filed: 05/20/2013
• Issued: 08/25/2015
• Est. Priority Date: 05/15/2003
• Status: Expired due to Fees

• Current Assignee: VOXX International Corporation
• Original Assignee: VOXX International Corporation
• Inventors: Schedivy, George C.
• Primary Examiner(s): Chevalier, Robert
• Application Number:
  US13/898,000
• Publication Number:
  US 20130251351A1
• Time in Patent Office: 827 Days
• Field of Search: 386/314, 386/323, 386/353, 386/358, 386/359, 386/362, 386/361
• US Class Current: 1/1
• CPC Class Codes: B60N 2/64 Back-rests or cushions B60N2/2222 takes precedence
• CPC Class Codes: B60N 2/879 with additional features not related to head-rest positioning, e.g. heating or cooling devices or loudspeakers
• CPC Class Codes: B60R 11/02 for radio sets, television sets, telephones, or the like; Arrangement of controls thereof
• CPC Class Codes: B60R 11/0211 for record carriers apparatus, e.g. video recorders, tape players or CD players
• CPC Class Codes: B60R 11/0235 of flat type, e.g. LCD
• CPC Class Codes: B60R 11/0258 for navigation systems
• CPC Class Codes: B60R 13/0225 self supporting head liners
• CPC Class Codes: B60R 13/025 Pillars; Roof rails
• CPC Class Codes: B60R 13/0275 comprising removable or hinged parts for accessing storage compartments B60R7/04; for airbag deployment B60R21/215
• CPC Class Codes: B60R 2011/0015 Back-rests
• CPC Class Codes: B60R 2011/0017 Head-rests
• CPC Class Codes: B60R 2011/0071 using latches, clips, clamps, straps or the like
• CPC Class Codes: B60R 2011/0073 using key-type connections
• CPC Class Codes: B60R 2013/0287 integrating other functions or accessories

Abstract

A video system attachable to a docking station includes a display capable of displaying video data received from the docking station, and a media player, wherein the video system is capable of operating when removed from the docking station. The video system is capable of connecting to at least one of a battery and an adapter for a power supply.

Claims

1. A video system comprising:

a base portion mounted in a vehicle seat headrest;

a door pivotally attached to the base portion, wherein the door includes a display and a media player mounted to the door; and

a loading point for a data storage medium for the media player is located one the door.

2. The video system of claim 1, wherein the media player is one of a slot-type device and a clamshell-type device.

3. The video system of claim 1, wherein the base portion is one of coupled to an internal headrest support structure and attached directly to the body of the headrest.

4. The video system of claim 1, further comprising a wireless transmitter for transmitting wireless signals.

5. The video system of claim 4, wherein the wireless transmitter includes at least one of an optical transmitting device and an antenna.

6. The video system of claim 4, wherein the wireless transmitter is capable of transmitting the wireless signals on more than one channel.

7. The video system of claim 4, wherein the wireless signals include at least one of audio signals and video signals.

8. The video system of claim 4, wherein the wireless signals include at least one of infrared (IR) signals and radio frequency (RF) signals.

9. The video system of claim 1, further comprising a port for connecting to an external device.

10. The video system of claim 1, wherein the display is mounted on a front side of the door and the media player is mounted on a backside of the door.

11. The video system of claim 1, wherein the door pivots in a range of angles including approximately 0′

to 180°

with respect to the base portion.

12. The video system of claim 1, further comprising a cover for covering the display.

13. The video system of claim 1, wherein the door is pivotally attached to the base portion with a hinge.

14. The video system of claim 13, wherein the hinge is positioned at a top, bottom or side portion of the door.

15. The video system of claim 1, wherein:

the display and the media player are capable of operating when the door is in a closed position; and

a data storage medium is inserted into the media player when the door is in an open position.

16. The video system of claim 1, wherein the vehicle seat headrest includes at least one vent for dissipating heat.

17. The video system of claim 1, wherein the vehicle seat headrest includes a fan.

18. The video system of claim 1, wherein the media player includes at least one of a DVD player, a CD-ROM player, a video game player, a videocassette player, a television tuner, a radio tuner, and a device capable of playing at least one of computerized video files and computerized audio files.

19. A video system comprising:

a base portion mounted in a vehicle seat headrest;

a door pivotally attached to the base portion, wherein the door includes a display and a media player mounted to the door; and

a loading point for a data storage medium for the media player is located on a side of the door opposite the display and facing the base portion.