Portable video system
View Patent ↗A video system attachable to a docking station includes a display capable of displaying video data received from the docking station, and a media player, wherein the video system is capable of operating when removed from the docking station. The video system is capable of connecting to at least one of a battery and an adapter for a power supply.
1. A video system comprising:
a base portion mounted in a vehicle seat headrest; and
a door pivotally attached to the base portion, wherein the door includes a display and a media player mounted to the door.
2. The video system of claim 1 , wherein the media player is one of a slot-type device and a clamshell-type device.
3. The video system of claim 1 , wherein the base portion is one of coupled to an internal headrest support structure and attached directly to the body of the headrest.
4. The video system of claim 1 , further comprising a wireless transmitter for transmitting wireless signals.
5. The video system of claim 4 , wherein the wireless transmitter includes at least one of an optical transmitting device and an antenna.
6. The video system of claim 4 , wherein the wireless transmitter is capable of transmitting the wireless signals on more than one channel.
7. The video system of claim 4 , wherein the wireless signals include at least one of audio signals and video signals.
8. The video system of claim 4 , wherein the wireless signals include at least one of infrared (IR) signals and radio frequency (RF) signals.
9. The video system of claim 1 , further comprising a port for connecting to an external device.
10. The video system of claim 1 , wherein the display is mounted on a front side of the door and the media player is mounted on a backside of the door.
11. The video system of claim 1 , wherein the door pivots in a range of angles including approximately 0° to 180° with respect to the base portion.
12. The video system of claim 1 , further comprising a cover for covering the display.
13. The video system of claim 1 , wherein the door is pivotally attached to the base portion with a hinge.
14. The video system of claim 13 , wherein the hinge is positioned at a top, bottom or side portion of the door.
15. The video system of claim 1 , wherein:
the display and the media player are capable of operating when the door is in a closed position; and
a data storage medium is inserted into the media player when the door is in an open position.
16. The video system of claim 1 , wherein the vehicle seat headrest includes at least one vent for dissipating heat.
17. The video system of claim 1 , wherein the vehicle seat headrest includes a fan.
18. The video system of claim 1 , wherein the media player includes at least one of a DVD player, a CD-ROM player, a video game player, a videocassette player, a television tuner, a radio tuner, and a device capable of playing at least one of computerized video files and computerized audio files.