公开(公告)号：US09944236B2

公开(公告)日：2018-04-17

申请号：US14682368

申请日：2015-04-09

Applicant: VOXX INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION

Inventor： Patrick M. Lavelle ,  James R. Tranchina

IPC: B60R11/02 ,  B60N2/48 ,  G06F3/147 ,  H04B1/08 ,  H04N1/00 ,  H04N7/16 ,  H04N7/18 ,  H04N21/4363 ,  H04N21/438 ,  H04N21/462 ,  H04N21/61 ,  G06F3/14 ,  H04N21/414 ,  H04N21/434 ,  B60R11/00 ,  H04N5/64

CPC classification number: B60R11/0252 ,  B60N2/879 ,  B60R11/0235 ,  B60R11/0241 ,  B60R2011/0015 ,  B60R2011/0017 ,  B60R2011/0045 ,  B60R2011/0075 ,  B60R2011/0276 ,  G06F3/1423 ,  G06F3/147 ,  G09G2380/10 ,  H04B1/082 ,  H04N1/00347 ,  H04N5/64 ,  H04N7/163 ,  H04N7/18 ,  H04N21/41422 ,  H04N21/4341 ,  H04N21/43637 ,  H04N21/4382 ,  H04N21/4622 ,  H04N21/6131 ,  H04N2201/0041 ,  H04N2201/0058 ,  H04N2201/0089

Abstract: A mounting system includes a cradle disposed in a headrest in a vehicle, and a primary adapter. The cradle is shaped and dimensioned to receive the primary adapter. The primary adapter includes first to fourth lips forming a recess in the primary adapter. The recess is shaped and dimensioned to receive a first computing device or a secondary adapter. The first computing device, or a bezel of the secondary adapter, is substantially flush with an outer surface of the headrest upon mounting the first computing device or the secondary adapter to the primary adapter.

公开(公告)号：US20180215325A1

公开(公告)日：2018-08-02

申请号：US15938917

申请日：2018-03-28

Applicant: Voxx International Corporation

Inventor： PATRICK M. LAVELLE ,  James R. Tranchina

IPC: B60R11/02 ,  H04N1/00 ,  G06F3/147 ,  H04B1/08 ,  B60N2/879 ,  H04N7/16 ,  H04N7/18 ,  H04N21/4363 ,  H04N21/438 ,  H04N21/462 ,  H04N21/61 ,  B60R11/00 ,  H04N5/64 ,  H04N21/414 ,  H04N21/434 ,  G06F3/14

CPC classification number: B60R11/0252 ,  B60N2/879 ,  B60R11/0235 ,  B60R11/0241 ,  B60R2011/0015 ,  B60R2011/0017 ,  B60R2011/0045 ,  B60R2011/0075 ,  B60R2011/0276 ,  G06F3/1423 ,  G06F3/147 ,  G09G2380/10 ,  H04B1/082 ,  H04N1/00347 ,  H04N5/64 ,  H04N7/163 ,  H04N7/18 ,  H04N21/41422 ,  H04N21/4341 ,  H04N21/43637 ,  H04N21/4382 ,  H04N21/4622 ,  H04N21/6131 ,  H04N2201/0041 ,  H04N2201/0058 ,  H04N2201/0089

Abstract: A mounting system includes a cradle disposed in a headrest in a vehicle, and a primary adapter. The cradle is shaped and dimensioned to receive the primary adapter. The primary adapter includes first to fourth lips forming a recess in the primary adapter. The recess is shaped and dimensioned to receive a first computing device or a secondary adapter. The first computing device, or a bezel of the secondary adapter, is substantially flush with an outer surface of the headrest upon mounting the first computing device or the secondary adapter to the primary adapter.

公开(公告)号：US20140237517A1

公开(公告)日：2014-08-21

申请号：US14263169

申请日：2014-04-28

Applicant: VOXX INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION

Inventor： James R. Tranchina

IPC: H04N21/414 ,  H04N21/61 ,  H04N21/41

CPC classification number: H04N21/6125 ,  B60N2/879 ,  B60R11/0235 ,  B60R2011/0017 ,  G06F3/1423 ,  G06F3/147 ,  G09G2380/10 ,  H04B1/082 ,  H04N5/38 ,  H04N5/4401 ,  H04N7/163 ,  H04N7/18 ,  H04N21/2368 ,  H04N21/4126 ,  H04N21/41422 ,  H04N21/4341 ,  H04N21/43637 ,  H04N21/4382 ,  H04N21/4622 ,  H04N21/6131 ,  Y10T74/18464 ,  Y10T74/18472

Abstract: A data distribution unit for a vehicle includes a wireless receiver configured to receive coded data wirelessly via a cellular network, a signal processor configured to decode the coded data into video data and audio data, and a wireless transmitter configured to transmit the video data wirelessly to a display and transmit the audio data wirelessly to a speaker.

Abstract translation: 一种用于车辆的数据分配单元包括：无线接收器，被配置为经由蜂窝网络无线地接收编码数据;被配置为将编码数据解码成视频数据和音频数据的信号处理器;以及无线发射机，被配置为无线地将视频数据发送到 将音频数据无线地显示并发送到扬声器。

公开(公告)号：US09987999B2

公开(公告)日：2018-06-05

申请号：US14986081

申请日：2015-12-31

Applicant: VOXX INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION

Inventor： James R. Tranchina ,  Patrick M. Lavelle ,  Raymond Ford ,  Mike Morales

IPC: H04N5/64 ,  B60R11/02 ,  B60N2/48 ,  G06F3/147 ,  G06F1/16 ,  H04B1/08 ,  H04N1/00 ,  H04N7/16 ,  H04N21/2368 ,  H04N21/414 ,  H04N21/434 ,  H04N21/4363 ,  H04N21/438 ,  H04N21/462 ,  H04N21/61 ,  B60R11/00 ,  G06F3/14

CPC classification number: B60R11/0235 ,  B60N2/879 ,  B60R11/0252 ,  B60R2011/0015 ,  B60R2011/0017 ,  B60R2011/0045 ,  B60R2011/0047 ,  B60R2011/0075 ,  B60R2011/0084 ,  G06F1/1633 ,  G06F3/1423 ,  G06F3/147 ,  G09G2380/10 ,  H04B1/082 ,  H04N1/00347 ,  H04N5/64 ,  H04N7/163 ,  H04N21/2368 ,  H04N21/41422 ,  H04N21/4341 ,  H04N21/43637 ,  H04N21/4382 ,  H04N21/4622 ,  H04N21/6131 ,  H04N2201/0041 ,  H04N2201/0058 ,  H04N2201/0089

Abstract: A vehicle entertainment system includes a cradle disposed in a headrest of a vehicle and having a slot, and a vehicle entertainment unit including a display and a locking mechanism. Upon placing the vehicle entertainment unit in the cradle, the locking mechanism is inserted into the slot to fixedly lock the vehicle entertainment unit in the cradle. Upon fixedly locking the vehicle entertainment unit in the cradle, a space aligned with the locking mechanism is disposed between a first side of the cradle and a first side of the vehicle entertainment unit. The space is shaped and dimensioned to receive a removal tool that contacts the locking mechanism through the space to disengage the locking mechanism from the slot.

公开(公告)号：US09815417B2

公开(公告)日：2017-11-14

申请号：US14960605

申请日：2015-12-07

Applicant: VOXX INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION

Inventor： David M. Shalam ,  Joseph C. Caltabiano ,  George C. Schedivy ,  James R. Tranchina

IPC: H04N5/64 ,  B60R11/02 ,  B60R16/03 ,  H04N5/645 ,  H04N5/655 ,  B60R11/00

CPC classification number: B60R11/0235 ,  B60R16/03 ,  B60R2011/0003 ,  B60R2011/0017 ,  H04N5/64 ,  H04N5/645 ,  H04N5/655

Abstract: A media system for a vehicle comprises a housing mounted to an overhead portion of the vehicle, and a media unit that is capable of being coupled to the housing, wherein the housing includes a receiving portion that pivots with respect to the housing and receives the media unit in the receiving portion.

公开(公告)号：US09380143B2

公开(公告)日：2016-06-28

申请号：US14143869

申请日：2013-12-30

Applicant: VOXX INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION

Inventor： Laszlo Barabas ,  Alfred Barabas ,  Brendan Shanks ,  James R. Tranchina

IPC: G09G5/00 ,  H04M1/67 ,  G08G1/0962 ,  H04M1/60 ,  H04M1/725

CPC classification number: H04M1/72577 ,  G08G1/0962 ,  G08G1/09675 ,  H04L12/40 ,  H04L2012/40215 ,  H04M1/6083 ,  H04M1/6091 ,  H04M1/67 ,  H04M1/7253 ,  H04M1/72552 ,  H04M2250/02 ,  H04M2250/12

Abstract: A keyboard deactivation module includes a processor configured to generate an on-screen keyboard control signal, a CAN bus interface configured to connect to a CAN bus of a vehicle, and obtain vehicle speed information indicating a current speed of the vehicle from the vehicle via the CAN bus, and a Bluetooth radio configured to transmit the on-screen keyboard control signal to a target electronic device. An on-screen keyboard of the target electronic device is enabled in response to receiving the on-screen keyboard control signal while the vehicle speed information indicates that the current speed of the vehicle is below a specified threshold, and the on-screen keyboard of the target electronic device is disabled in response to receiving the on-screen keyboard control signal while the vehicle speed information indicates that the current speed of the vehicle is above a specified threshold. The keyboard deactivation module is mounted in the vehicle.

Abstract translation: 键盘禁用模块包括：处理器，被配置为产生屏幕上的键盘控制信号; CAN总线接口，被配置为连接到车辆的CAN总线;以及获得指示车辆当前速度的车辆速度信息， CAN总线和配置成将屏幕上键盘控制信号发送到目标电子设备的蓝牙无线电。 响应于接收到屏幕上的键盘控制信号而使目标电子设备的屏幕键盘被启用，同时车速信息指示车辆的当前速度低于指定的阈值，并且屏幕上的键盘 响应于接收到屏幕上键盘控制信号，目标电子设备被禁用，同时车速信息指示车辆的当前速度高于指定的阈值。 键盘停用模块安装在车辆中。

公开(公告)号：US10218934B2

公开(公告)日：2019-02-26

申请号：US15661587

申请日：2017-07-27

Applicant: VOXX INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION

Inventor： James R. Tranchina ,  Patrick M. Lavelle ,  Raymond Ford

IPC: H04N5/64 ,  B60R11/02 ,  G06F3/147 ,  H04B1/08 ,  H04N1/00 ,  H04N5/44 ,  H04N7/16 ,  H04N21/2368 ,  H04N21/414 ,  H04N21/434 ,  H04N21/4363 ,  H04N21/438 ,  H04N21/462 ,  H04N21/61 ,  H04N5/00 ,  H04N7/00 ,  H04N7/18 ,  G06F1/16 ,  H04W88/04 ,  B60N2/879 ,  B60R11/00 ,  G06F3/14 ,  H04N5/38

Abstract: A vehicle entertainment system includes a tablet unit and a cradle. The tablet unit includes a display and a touch screen input device disposed on a front surface, a first electrical connection, a first mounting mechanism, and a wireless receiver. The wireless receiver is configured to receive media data from a wireless network and the touch screen input device is configured to receive input from a user. The cradle is disposed in a headrest in a vehicle and includes a second electrical connection and a second mounting mechanism. The tablet unit is electrically connected to the cradle via the first and second electrical connections, and is physically coupled to the cradle via the first and second mounting mechanisms upon mounting the tablet unit to the cradle.

公开(公告)号：US10028031B2

公开(公告)日：2018-07-17

申请号：US13840214

申请日：2013-03-15

Applicant: VOXX INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION

Inventor： James R. Tranchina ,  Christopher J. Vitito

IPC: H04N21/654 ,  G06F3/14 ,  H04N5/44 ,  H04N21/414 ,  H04N21/443 ,  H04N21/4363 ,  B60R11/02 ,  H04N5/765 ,  H04M1/60 ,  H04N21/433 ,  B60R11/00

Abstract: A mobile entertainment system, comprising: a video system in combination with a media source, the video system and media source are attached to a housing secured within an automobile; the media source includes a storage medium upon which audio and video media content is stored for display upon the video system as desired by a user; an access point configured for wireless retrieval of audio and video media content for display upon the video monitor; a remote library of audio and video media content in wireless communication with the media source via the access point, the remote library including storage space for uploading of media content from a personal collection of audio and video media content from a user for subsequent transmission to the media source.

公开(公告)号：US09680986B2

公开(公告)日：2017-06-13

申请号：US15193978

申请日：2016-06-27

Applicant: VOXX INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION

Inventor： Laszlo Barabas ,  Alfred Barabas ,  Brendan Shanks ,  James R. Tranchina

IPC: G09G5/00 ,  H04M1/725 ,  H04M1/67 ,  G08G1/0967 ,  H04L12/40 ,  G08G1/0962 ,  H04M1/60

CPC classification number: H04M1/72577 ,  G08G1/0962 ,  G08G1/09675 ,  H04L12/40 ,  H04L2012/40215 ,  H04M1/6083 ,  H04M1/6091 ,  H04M1/67 ,  H04M1/7253 ,  H04M1/72552 ,  H04M2250/02 ,  H04M2250/12

Abstract: A keyboard deactivation module includes a processor configured to generate an on-screen keyboard control signal, a CAN bus interface configured to connect to a CAN bus of a vehicle, and obtain vehicle speed information indicating a current speed of the vehicle from the vehicle via the CAN bus, and a Bluetooth radio configured to transmit the on-screen keyboard control signal to a target electronic device. An on-screen keyboard of the target electronic device is enabled in response to receiving the on-screen keyboard control signal while the vehicle speed information indicates that the current speed of the vehicle is below a specified threshold, and the on-screen keyboard of the target electronic device is disabled in response to receiving the on-screen keyboard control signal while the vehicle speed information indicates that the current speed of the vehicle is above a specified threshold. The keyboard deactivation module is mounted in the vehicle.

公开(公告)号：US20160114736A1

公开(公告)日：2016-04-28

申请号：US14986081

申请日：2015-12-31

Applicant: VOXX INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION

Inventor： James R. Tranchina ,  Patrick M. Lavelle ,  Raymond Ford ,  Mike Morales

IPC: B60R11/02

CPC classification number: B60R11/0235 ,  B60N2/879 ,  B60R11/0252 ,  B60R2011/0015 ,  B60R2011/0017 ,  B60R2011/0045 ,  B60R2011/0047 ,  B60R2011/0075 ,  B60R2011/0084 ,  G06F1/1633 ,  G06F3/1423 ,  G06F3/147 ,  G09G2380/10 ,  H04B1/082 ,  H04N1/00347 ,  H04N5/64 ,  H04N7/163 ,  H04N21/2368 ,  H04N21/41422 ,  H04N21/4341 ,  H04N21/43637 ,  H04N21/4382 ,  H04N21/4622 ,  H04N21/6131 ,  H04N2201/0041 ,  H04N2201/0058 ,  H04N2201/0089

Abstract: A vehicle entertainment system includes a cradle disposed in a headrest of a vehicle and having a slot, and a vehicle entertainment unit including a display and a locking mechanism. Upon placing the vehicle entertainment unit in the cradle, the locking mechanism is inserted into the slot to fixedly lock the vehicle entertainment unit in the cradle. Upon fixedly locking the vehicle entertainment unit in the cradle, a space aligned with the locking mechanism is disposed between a first side of the cradle and a first side of the vehicle entertainment unit. The space is shaped and dimensioned to receive a removal tool that contacts the locking mechanism through the space to disengage the locking mechanism from the slot.

Abstract translation: 车辆娱乐系统包括设置在车辆的头枕中并具有狭槽的支架，以及包括显示器和锁定机构的车辆娱乐单元。 在将车辆娱乐单元放置在支架中时，锁定机构插入槽中以将车辆娱乐单元固定地锁定在支架中。 一旦将车辆娱乐单元固定地锁定在托架中，与该锁定机构对准的空间设置在该支架的第一侧和该车辆娱乐单元的第一侧之间。 空间的形状和尺寸被设计成接收通过空间接触锁定机构的拆卸工具，以将锁定机构与槽分离。