# US 7,609,946 B2 · Portable video system > Agents: this data is available as JSON from the patentgrep API and MCP server — see https://patentgrep.com/llms.txt - Number: US 7,609,946 B2 - Document ID: US7609946B2 - Status: Granted - Kind: B2 - Application number: 10/808,659 - Filed: 2004-03-25 - Published: 2004-11-18 - Granted: 2009-10-27 - Earliest claimed: 2003-05-15 - Assignees: Audiovox Corporation - Inventors: George C. Schedivy - Web page: https://patentgrep.com/patent/US7609946B2 ## CPC - B60N 2/879: with additional features not related to head-rest positioning, e.g. heating or cooling devices or loudspeakers - B60N 2/64: Back-rests {or cushions (B60N2/2222 takes precedence)} - B60R 11/02: for radio sets, television sets, telephones, or the like; Arrangement of controls thereof - B60R 13/025: {Pillars; Roof rails} - B60R 11/0211: {for record carriers apparatus, e.g. video recorders, tape players or CD players} - B60R 11/0235: {of flat type, e.g. LCD} - B60R 11/0258: {for navigation systems} - B60R 13/0225: {self supporting head liners} - B60R 13/0275: {comprising removable or hinged parts (for accessing storage compartments B60R7/04; for airbag deployment B60R21/215)} - B60R 2011/0015: {Back-rests} - B60R 2011/0017: {Head-rests} - B60R 2011/0071: {using latches, clips, clamps, straps or the like} - B60R 2011/0073: {using key-type connections} - B60R 2013/0287: {integrating other functions or accessories} - B60N: SEATS SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR VEHICLES; VEHICLE PASSENGER ACCOMMODATION NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR - B60R: VEHICLES, VEHICLE FITTINGS, OR VEHICLE PARTS, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR ## 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 ### Claim 1 A docking station for supporting a removable video system, the docking station comprising: a connector for electrically coupling the docking station to the removable video system; at least one port for connecting a media source to the docking station, wherein data from the media source is provided to the docking station via the at least one port and to the removable video system via the connector; and at least one slot for receiving a media storage medium, wherein data from the media storage medium is provided to the removable video system via the connector. ### Claim 2 (depends on 1) The docking station as recited in claim 1, wherein the at least one port is one of a universal serial bus port, an audio input port, a video input port and an audio/video input port. ### Claim 3 (depends on 1) The docking station as recited in claim 1, wherein the data includes at least one of audio data and video data. ### Claim 4 (depends on 1) The docking station as recited in claim 1, wherein the media source is one of an MPEG player, a card reader, a DVD player, a CD-ROM player, a video game player, a videocassette player, and a digital video recorder. ### Claim 5 (depends on 1) The docking station as recited in claim 1, wherein the media storage medium is at least one of a digital video disc, a compact disc, a video compact disc, a flash card, a secure digital card, a smart media card and a memory stick card. ### Claim 6 (depends on 1) The docking station as recited in claim 1, wherein the data includes at least one of audio data and video data. ### Claim 7 (depends on 1) The docking station as recited in claim 1, further comprising a television tuner, wherein a program received by the television tuner is provided to the removable video system via the connector. ### Claim 8 (depends on 1) The docking station as recited in claim 1, wherein the docking station is mounted in an interior portion of a vehicle. ### Claim 9 (depends on 8) The docking station as recited in claim 8, wherein the docking station is mounted to the ceiling of the vehicle. ### Claim 10 (depends on 1) The docking station as recited in claim 1, wherein the docking station is mounted to one of a ceiling, a wall and a piece of furniture. ### Claim 11 (depends on 1) The docking station as recited in claim 1, wherein the docking station is free standing. ### Claim 12 (depends on 1) The docking station as recited in claim 1, further comprising a stationary portion and a swinging portion attached to the stationary portion, wherein the removable video system is secured to the swinging portion. ### Claim 13 (depends on 1) The docking station as recited in claim 1, further comprising a light positioned on the docking station. ### Claim 14 (depends on 1) The docking station as recited in claim 1, further comprising a speaker positioned on the docking station. ### Claim 15 (depends on 1) The docking station as recited in claim 1, wherein the docking station is connectable to a battery. ### Claim 16 (depends on 1) The docking station as recited in claim 1, wherein the docking station includes a port for connecting to an adapter for a power supply. ### Claim 17 (depends on 1) The docking station as recited in claim 1, wherein the removable video system includes a display capable of displaying video data received from the docking station. ### Claim 18 (depends on 17) The docking station as recited in claim 17, wherein the display is one of a liquid crystal display device, a cathode ray tube device, a gas plasma device or an organic electro-luminescent display device. ### Claim 19 (depends on 1) The docking station as recited in claim 1, wherein the removable video system includes at least one port for connecting a media source to the video system, wherein data from the media source is provided to the video system via the at least one port. ### Claim 20 (depends on 1) The docking station as recited in claim 1, wherein the removable video system includes a media player. ### Claim 21 (depends on 20) The docking station as recited in claim 20, wherein the media player is capable of playing media stored on at least one of a digital video disc, a compact disc, a video compact disc, a flash card, a secure digital card, a smart media card and a memory stick card. ### Claim 22 (depends on 1) The docking station as recited in claim 1, wherein the removable video system is capable of operating when remote from the docking station. ### Claim 23 (depends on 1) The docking station as recited in claim 1, wherein the removable video system is capable of connecting to at least one of a battery and an adapter for a power supply. ### Claim 24 A video system attachable to a docking station, the video system comprising: 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, wherein the docking station includes an electrical connector and at least one slot for receiving a media storage medium, wherein the video data from the media storage medium is provided to the video system via the electrical connector. ### Claim 25 (depends on 24) The video system as recited in claim 24, wherein the video system is capable of connecting to at least one of a battery and an adapter for a power supply. ### Claim 26 (depends on 24) The video system as recited in claim 24, wherein the media player is capable of playing media stored on at least one of a digital video disc, a compact disc, a video compact disc, a flash card, a secure digital card, a smart media card and a memory stick card. ### Claim 27 (depends on 24) The video system as recited in claim 24, further comprising at least one port for connecting a media source to the video system, wherein data from the media source is provided to the video system via the at least one port. ### Claim 28 (depends on 27) The video system as recited in claim 27, wherein the data includes at least one of audio data and video data. ### Claim 29 (depends on 27) The video system as recited in claim 27, wherein the at least one port is one of a universal serial bus port, an audio input port, a video input port and an audio/video input port. ### Claim 30 (depends on 27) The video system as recited in claim 27, wherein the media source is one of an MPEG player, a card reader, a DVD player, a CD-ROM player, a video game player, a videocassette player, and a digital video recorder. ### Claim 31 (depends on 24) The video system as recited in claim 24, further comprising a television tuner, wherein a program received by the television tuner is broadcast on the video system. ### Claim 32 (depends on 24) The video system as recited in claim 24, wherein the docking station is mounted in a room or in an interior portion of a vehicle. ### Claim 33 (depends on 24) The video system as recited in claim 24, wherein the docking station is mounted to a structure or is free standing. ### Claim 34 (depends on 24) The video system as recited in claim 24, wherein the display is one of a liquid crystal display device, a cathode ray tube device, a gas plasma device or an organic electro-luminescent display device. ### Claim 35 (depends on 24) The video system as recited in claim 24, wherein the docking station receives the video data from one of a media source built in to the docking station or an external media source connected to the docking station.