Visteon Global Technolgoies, Inc.

Christopher Eugene Andrews

John Michael Dicky

Sachin Shah

Stephen W Hoffman

Brian Reece Howell

Christian H Slesak

Saqib Masood

Thomas Norfork, Jr

The present invention involves an integrated docking assembly for a portable multimedia unit in a vehicle. The assembly comprises a receiver frame configured to receive the portable multimedia unit and a locking mechanism configured to secure the portable multimedia unit in the receiver frame. The locking mechanism includes spring loaded locking tabs and a push member connected to the locking tabs for securing and releasing the portable multimedia unit.

Integrated docking assembly for portable multimedia unit

A vehicle entertainment system for distributing a wireless information signal within a vehicle comprises a reproduction device that generating a video signal and an auxiliary signal. A video screen moveable between a viewing position and a stowed position and displays the video signal to the viewing area when the video screen is in the viewing position. A first emitter port that is moveable with the video screen irradiates the wireless information signal throughout the viewing area in response to the auxiliary signal when the video screen is in the viewing position. A second emitter port irradiates the wireless information signal throughout the viewing area when the video screen is in the stowed position.

Video screen module endcap wireless signal transmitter

A removable vehicle entertainment system is provided. The system includes a video display screen for displaying entertainment to an occupant of the vehicle. The system can be removed from the docking bracket in the vehicle, and attached to an external docking station such that the system can be used independently of the power supply and speakers of the vehicle. Further, the system can be used as a self-contained personal entertainment system. The system includes mechanical and/or electrical componentry that determines the orientation of the video display screen, and allows the electronics of the system to display an image on the screen in an appropriate orientation, thus avoiding upside-down images in the various uses of the system.

Removable vehicle entertainment system

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South Lyon, MI, United States of America

Christopher Eugene Andrews