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  Vehicle entertainment system including a detachable functional module housed within a detachable video systemUSPTO Application #: 20060070102Title: Vehicle entertainment system including a detachable functional module housed within a detachable video system Abstract: An automobile entertainment system includes a video system having a video monitor, a video source and an expansion slot, as well as a cradle secured within an automobile. The cradle is shaped and dimensioned for selectively receiving and securely holding the video system. (end of abstract) Agent: Welsh & Flaxman LLC - Alexandria, VA, US Inventor: Christopher J. Vitito USPTO Applicaton #: 20060070102 - Class: 725077000 (USPTO) Related Patent Categories: Interactive Video Distribution Systems, Local Video Distribution System, Vehicle, Airplane, Seat-back Terminal The Patent Description & Claims data below is from USPTO Patent Application 20060070102. Brief Patent Description - Full Patent Description - Patent Application Claims
CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION [0001] This application is a continuation-in-part of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 10/982,896, filed Nov. 8, 2004, entitled "AUTOMOBILE ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM", which is currently pending, and is based upon U.S. Provisional Patent Application Nos. 60/517, 862, filed Nov. 7, 2003, entitled "AUTOMOBILE ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM". BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION [0002] 1. Field of the Invention [0003] The invention relates to a vehicle entertainment system. More particularly, the invention relates to an entertainment system detachably integrating a video source and video monitor within the headrest of an automobile or the ceiling of an automobile, wherein the video system includes an expansion slot shaped and dimensioned for receiving a functional module. [0004] 2. Description of the Prior Art [0005] Entertainment systems for automobiles are well known. As such, many advances have been made in the development of entertainment systems that make the otherwise tedious task of riding in an automobile more bearable. In addition to the development of overhead systems pioneered by the present inventor, systems that mount within the headrest of an automobile have also been developed. [0006] These headrest entertainment systems allow multiple individuals to view a variety of different video sources within the same vehicle. However, and as those skilled in the art will certainly appreciate, it is desirable to provide added versatility to these entertainment system. The present invention attempts to accomplish this by providing a system whereby the video system may be selectively removed from an automobile and used at other locations. The present invention also provides added versatility with the addition of an expansion slot shaped and dimensioned for receiving a functional module. SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION [0007] It is, therefore, an object of the present invention to provide a vehicle entertainment system including a video system having a video monitor, a video source and an expansion slot shaped and dimensioned for receiving functional modules designed to enhance the functionality of the present video system. The entertainment system also includes a cradle secured within an automobile, the cradle being shaped and dimensioned for selectively receiving and securely holding the video system. [0008] It is also an object of the present invention to provide an entertainment system wherein the functional modules are chosen from the group consisting of satellite radio, satellite television, GPS guidance systems, quick release battery packs, memory cards, wireless internet access, Bluetooth, digital video recorders, digital video reception and recording, digital video inputs, video conferencing, cellular digital cellular digital with a camera, USB capabilities, Blue sphere, hot swap hard drive, satellite video import card and wireless video import card. [0009] It is another object of the present invention to provide an entertainment system wherein the video source is a DVD player or hard drive. [0010] It is a further object of the present invention to provide an entertainment system wherein the video system includes electrical connectors shaped and dimensioned for selective engagement with electrical connectors formed within the cradle. [0011] It is also an object of the present invention to provide an entertainment system wherein the cradle is mounted within a headrest. [0012] It is still another object of the present invention to provide an entertainment system wherein the cradle is secured to a ceiling of the vehicle. [0013] It is a further object of the present invention to provide an entertainment system including at least one docking station to which the video system may be selectively secured when not coupled to the cradle. [0014] It is also an object of the present invention to provide an entertainment system wherein the video system includes electrical connectors shaped and dimensioned for selective engagement with electrical connectors formed within the docking station. [0015] It is yet a further object of the present invention to provide an entertainment system wherein the cradle includes a connecting mechanism for selective attachment of the video system thereto. [0016] It is also an object of the present invention to provide an entertainment system wherein the connecting mechanism includes a release button for selective release of the video system from the cradle. [0017] It is another object of the present invention to provide an entertainment system wherein the connecting mechanism includes a latch member for selective coupling of the video system to the cradle. [0018] Other objects, advantages and salient features of the invention will become apparent from the following detailed description, which taken in conjunction with the annexed drawings, discloses a preferred, but non-limiting, embodiment of the subject invention. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWING [0019] FIG. 1 is a front perspective view of an automobile entertainment system in accordance with the present invention. [0020] FIG. 2 is a cross sectional view of the housing of the video system shown in FIG. 1. Continue reading... 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