Media device interface system and method for vehicle information systems

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 8819745
APP PUB NO 20090077595A1
SERIAL NO

12210652

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An information system suitable for use in cooperation with portable media devices, such as an Apple iPod® digital electronic media device, and methods for manufacturing and using same. The information system supports a simple manner for seamlessly integrating the personal media device with the information system, immersing a user in a rich and intuitive media environment. When the personal media device and the information system are coupled, viewing content from the personal media device can be integrated “on the fly” into the information system via an interactive user interface system. The personal media device likewise can receive control commands and/or operating power from the information system. Thereby, the user can advantageously enjoy his own personal viewing content from the personal media device via the larger video presentation system and/or the enhanced audio presentation system of the information system, while recharging an internal battery system of the personal media device.

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  • PANASONIC AVIONICS CORPORATION

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Kirby, Brian Lynnwood, US 11 358
Rhoads, Cedric Trabuco Canyon, US 12 530
Sizelove, Steven Woodinville, US 6 377

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