Abstract:
An audio and/or video system is disclosed. The audio and/or video system includes an entertainment module (10) adapted for connection to a docking station (50). The entertainment module (10) includes output means (12, 25) for provding programming that is audible and/or visible. The entertainment module (10) includes an antenna (66) connected to a wireless module (62) that wirelessly accesses wireless audio and/or video programming, a storage means (64) for storing the wireless audio and/or video programming, and an input means (20) for receiving a compact disc or digital video disc (CD, DVD) that stores media audio and/or video programming. The docking station (50) may optionally include the antenna (66), wireless module (62) and storage means (64).
Abstract:
A method (200) for determining a tuning frequency of an audio receiver includes interrupting a received radio frequency (RF) signal at an input of the audio receiver (204). Next, a modulated audio signal is injected into the input of the audio receiver (206). Then, it is determined whether the demodulated audio signal is present at an output of the audio receiver (208). If not, the frequency of the modulated audio signal is changed until the demodulated audio signal is detected at the output of the audio receiver (210).
Abstract:
An audio and/or video system is disclosed. The audio and/or video system includes an entertainment module (10) adapted for connection to a docking station (50). The entertainment module (10) includes output means (12, 25) for provding programming that is audible and/or visible. The entertainment module (10) includes an antenna (66) connected to a wireless module (62) that wirelessly accesses wireless audio and/or video programming, a storage means (64) for storing the wireless audio and/or video programming, and an input means (20) for receiving a compact disc or digital video disc (CD, DVD) that stores media audio and/or video programming. The docking station (50) may optionally include the antenna (66), wireless module (62) and storage means (64).
Abstract:
A technique (200) for determining a tuning frequency of an audio receiver includes interrupting a received radio frequency (RF) signal at an input of the audio receiver (204). Next, a modulated audio signal is injected into the input of the audio receiver (206). Then, it is determined whether the demodulated audio signal is present at an output of the audio receiver (208). If not, the frequency of the modulated audio signal is changed until the demodulated audio signal is detected at the output of the audio receiver (210).
Abstract:
An improved application processing system (18A, 18B, 18C, 18D, 18E) which utilizes both on-board components and off-board components connected via wireless data transfer devices (62, 64). On-board the vehicle is a user interface, or a microphone (22), which receives data in the form of human speech from the user (20), and components for digitization (56) and feature extraction (58) of the data with the data then being sent to an off-board processing system (66), which may include a speech recognition system (72) and a voice-enabled program application (74). After the data has been processed by the off-board system (66), the data is retransmitted to the on-board system, where the processed data (76) is converted from text to speech (78), reconstructed as speech (79), or displayed. The display or speech is then distributed to the drive or occupants by a radio (80), handheld device, or a display unit (84).
Abstract:
The invention includes a receiver used to transmit "targeted" information in an electronic format to one or more recipients. Some embodiments of the invention use a digital receiver such as a Satellite Digital Audio Receivers ("SDAR"), other digital receivers, and even analog receivers to reprogram electronic components in a vehicle from a remote location. Such an embodiment can be used to upgrade the performance characteristics of the vehicle. Entire fleets of vehicles can be reprogrammed at one time. Transmissions can target an individual vehicle, all vehicles of a particular model, or even multiple product lines of vehicles using a particular component. The digital receiver can also be used to communicate vehicle maintenance information, commercials and other forms of marketing, entertainment, and any other type of targeted communication. The digital receiver can also be incorporated into non-moving devices such as industrial machines, computer networks, office buildings, and even homes.
Abstract:
The invention includes a receiver used to transmit "targeted" information in an electronic format to one or more recipients. Some embodiments of the invention use a digital receiver such as a Satellite Digital Audio Receivers ("SDAR"), other digital receivers, and even analog receivers to reprogram electronic components in a vehicle from a remote location. Such an embodiment can be used to upgrade the performance characteristics of the vehicle. Entire fleets of vehicles can be reprogrammed at one time. Transmissions can target an individual vehicle, all vehicles of a particular model, or even multiple product lines of vehicles using a particular component. The digital receiver can also be used to communicate vehicle maintenance information, commercials and other forms of marketing, entertainment, and any other type of targeted communication. The digital receiver can also be incorporated into non-moving devices such as industrial machines, computer networks, office buildings, and even homes.