Video system for a vehicle
A video system for a vehicle comprises a receiving unit for connecting with a portable hard drive, the receiving unit being disposed in a vehicle and electrically connected to a display, wherein the hard drive is capable of receiving and storing data from a data source. The receiving unit may include a card reader for reading a memory card.
1 . A video system for a vehicle, comprising:
a receiving unit for connecting with a portable hard drive, the receiving unit being disposed in the vehicle and electrically connected to a display, wherein the hard drive is capable of receiving and storing data from a data source.
2 . The video system of claim 1 , wherein the receiving unit includes a card reader for reading a memory card.
3 . The video system of claim 1 , wherein the receiving unit is connectable to a portable flash memory device.
4 . The video system of claim 1 , wherein the receiving unit is connectable to a portable digital video recorder.
5 . The video system of claim 1 , wherein the hard drive stores data for at least one of photos, videogames, movies and music.
6 . The video system of claim 1 , wherein the data source includes a personal computer.
7 . The video system of claim 1 , wherein the data source includes a cellular phone.
8 . The video system of claim 1 , wherein the data source includes a personal digital assistant.
9 . The video system of claim 1 , wherein the data source includes a digital video recorder.
10 . The video system of claim 1 , wherein the data source includes a video game system.
11 . The video system of claim 1 , further comprising a processor for controlling data received from the hard drive.
12 . The video system of claim 1 , further comprising a media player, electrically coupled to the display, for playing media stored on a data storage medium.
13 . The video system of claim 12 , wherein the data storage medium includes at least one of a digital video disk, a compact disk and a videocassette.
14 . The video system of claim 1 , further comprising a controller port for receiving a controller of a videogame.
15 . The video system of claim 1 , wherein the receiving unit is disposed in a dash board of the vehicle.
16 . The video system of claim 1 , wherein the receiving unit is disposed under a seat of the vehicle.
17 . The video system of claim 1 , wherein the receiving unit is disposed in a seat of the vehicle.
18 . The video system of claim 1 , wherein the receiving unit is positioned overhead in the vehicle.
19 . The video system of claim 1 , wherein the display is positioned on at least one of a seat, a dash board, a center console and an overhead portion of the vehicle.
20 . The video system of claim 1 , wherein the display includes at least one of a liquid crystal display, a gas plasma display, electro-luminescent display or a cathode-ray tube display.
21 . A video system for a vehicle, comprising:
a display; and
a receiving unit, electrically coupled to the display, for connecting with a portable hard drive, wherein the portable hard drive is capable of receiving and storing data from a data source, and the display and the receiving unit are disposed substantially in a seat of the vehicle.
22 . The video system of claim 21 , wherein the receiving unit includes a card reader for reading a memory card.
23 . The video system of claim 21 , wherein the receiving unit is connectable to a portable flash memory device.
24 . The video system of claim 21 , wherein the receiving unit is connectable to a portable digital video recorder.
25 . The video system of claim 21 , further comprising a processor for controlling data received from the hard drive.
26 . The video system of claim 21 , further comprising a media player, electrically coupled to the display, for playing media stored on a data storage medium.
27 . The video system of claim 26 , the data storage medium includes at least one of a digital video disk, a compact disk and a videocassette.
28 . The video system of claim 26 , wherein the receiving unit and the media player are disposed in two different seats.
29 . The video system of claim 28 , further comprising a second display disposed in the same seat as the media player, the second display being electrically coupled to both the receiving unit and the media player.
30 . The video system of claim 21 , further comprising a second display disposed in a second seat of the vehicle, wherein the second display is electrically coupled to the receiving unit.
31 . A video system for a vehicle, comprising:
a display; and
a receiving unit, electrically coupled to the display, for connecting with a portable hard drive, wherein the hard drive is capable of receiving and storing data from a data source, and the display and receiving unit are positioned overhead in the vehicle.
32 . A video system for a vehicle, comprising:
a receiving unit including a card reader for reading a memory card, the receiving unit being disposed in the vehicle and electrically connected to a display.
33 . The video system of claim 32 , wherein the receiving unit is connectable to a portable hard drive.