18085832. VEHICLE MEDIA CONSOLE simplified abstract (Ford Global Technologies, LLC)
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VEHICLE MEDIA CONSOLE
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
Michael John Harmon of Northville MI (US)
Vivien Martinage of Grosse Pointe Farms MI (US)
Henry Bernardo of Southfield MI (US)
VEHICLE MEDIA CONSOLE - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18085832 titled 'VEHICLE MEDIA CONSOLE
The vehicle console described in the patent application includes a base and a housing with a storage compartment for electronic media devices, power ports, data communication ports, and a lid for covering the access opening.
- The vehicle console has a first storage compartment for storing electronic media devices.
- Power ports are provided in the storage compartment to supply power to the electronic media devices.
- Data communication ports are included for communicating with vehicle devices to share control of the electronic media devices.
- A lid is provided to cover the access opening of the storage compartment in a closed position.
Potential Applications: - Automotive industry for integrating electronic media devices in vehicles. - Car rental companies for providing enhanced entertainment options to customers. - Fleet management companies for improving communication and control of electronic devices in vehicles.
Problems Solved: - Lack of organized storage for electronic media devices in vehicles. - Limited power supply options for electronic devices in vehicles. - Inefficient communication between vehicle devices and electronic media devices.
Benefits: - Enhanced organization and storage for electronic media devices in vehicles. - Improved power supply options for electronic devices on the go. - Better communication and control of electronic devices within the vehicle.
Commercial Applications: Title: "Innovative Vehicle Console for Enhanced Electronic Device Integration" This technology can be used in various commercial applications such as car manufacturing, car rental services, and fleet management companies to improve the integration and control of electronic media devices in vehicles.
Questions about the technology: 1. How does the vehicle console improve the organization of electronic media devices in vehicles? 2. What are the benefits of having data communication ports in the storage compartment for electronic devices?
Original Abstract Submitted
A vehicle console includes a base, a housing supported on the base, the housing comprising a first storage compartment for storing at least one electronic media device and an access opening, and at least one power port provided in the first storage compartment for supplying power to the at least one electronic media device. The vehicle console also includes at least one data communication port provided in the first storage compartment for communicating with a vehicle device to share control of the at least one electronic media device, and a lid provided on the housing for covering the access opening of the storage compartment in a closed lid position.
