Audio system with removable digital media player

Abstract

An audio system with a removable digital media player is presented. The invention comprises a base unit that can receive encoded audio signals, output audio signals to a speaker or other audio output device, and interface with a removable digital media player. The digital media player interface may have the ability to receive signals from and output signals to the removable digital media player, and can also charge the battery of the digital media player. The base unit may also contain a memory for buffering and storing output signals from the digital media player or other audio input data. The base unit may also provide advanced playback options of stored audio inputs, including the ability to pause, rewind, record, and replay live audio inputs. Additionally, the base unit of the system may include a removable faceplate.

Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.