Plug-in television tuner module and method thereof
An overhead device for mobile video applications includes a first coupling for receiving an optional television tuner module, wherein the television tuner module is concealed within an installed overhead device, and a second coupling for coupling a media player to the television tuner module, the media player for processing a television signal received from the television tuner module.
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16 . A vehicle entertainment system comprising:
a docking station comprising a compartment for receiving a television tuner;
a first connection for receiving the television tuner and electrically connecting the television tuner to the vehicle entertainment system, the television tuner for receiving and processing a television signal to output to a display electrically connected to the vehicle entertainment system;
a media player coupled to the docking station; and
a second connection for electrically connecting the media player to the vehicle entertainment system upon coupling the media player to the docking station.
17 . The vehicle entertainment system of claim 16 , wherein the television tuner comprises an antenna for receiving the television signal.
18 . The vehicle entertainment system of claim 16 , further comprising a receiver for receiving a control signal of a remote control, the control signal for controlling the media player and/or the television tuner.
19 . The vehicle entertainment system of claim 16 , wherein an indication of the control signal is displayed on the display.
20 . The vehicle entertainment system of claim 16 , wherein the first connection includes at least one of a pin array, a coaxial cable connection, a video connection, an audio connection, and a power supply.
21 . The vehicle entertainment system of claim 16 , wherein the first connection is a receptacle for securing the television tuner to the docking station.
22 . The vehicle entertainment system of claim 16 , wherein the docking station is an overhead docking station.
23 . The vehicle entertainment system of claim 16 , wherein the docking station is installed in a back portion of a vehicle seat.
24 . The vehicle entertainment system of claim 16 , wherein the television tuner is concealed within the compartment.
25 . A vehicle entertainment system comprising:
a device comprising a media player and a display for displaying an image;
a compartment within the device for receiving a television tuner; and
a connection for electrically connecting the television tuner to the vehicle entertainment system, the television tuner for receiving and processing a television signal to output to the display.
26 . The vehicle entertainment system of claim 25 , wherein the television tuner comprises an antenna for receiving the television signal.
27 . The vehicle entertainment system of claim 25 , further comprising a receiver for receiving a control signal of a remote control, the control signal for controlling the media player and/or the television tuner.
28 . The vehicle entertainment system of claim 25 , wherein an indication of the control signal is displayed on the display.
29 . The vehicle entertainment system of claim 25 , wherein the connection includes at least one of a pin array, a coaxial cable connection, a video connection, an audio connection, and a power supply.
30 . The vehicle entertainment system of claim 25 , wherein the connection is a receptacle for securing the television tuner to the device.
31 . The vehicle entertainment system of claim 25 , wherein the television tuner is concealed within the compartment.
32 . A method for distributing vehicle entertainment devices and television tuners comprising:
stocking a vehicle entertainment device separately from a television tuner;
receiving an order for installation of the vehicle entertainment device including television tuner functions in a vehicle;
installing the television tuner in the vehicle entertainment device; and
installing the vehicle entertainment device including the television tuner in the vehicle.
33 . The method of claim 32 , further comprising placing an order for the vehicle entertainment device and the television tuner to be stocked, wherein a first number vehicle entertainment device are ordered and a second number of television tuners are ordered, wherein the second number of television tuner and the first number of vehicle entertainment devices ordered are independent of one another.
34 . The method of claim 32 , further comprising concealing the television tuner within a compartment of the vehicle entertainment device.
35 . The method of claim 32 , wherein installing the television tuner in the vehicle entertainment device further comprises coupling the television tuner module to a receptacle of the vehicle entertainment device.