Audiovisual Console Control Interface

Abstract

The invention, in its several embodiments, pertains to audiovisual consoles, more particularly to audiovisual consoles for use in cars. In some embodiments, a device is provided that includes a control user interface and a play user interface, wherein the control user interface is adapted to receive inputs to define a first list of audiovisual elements from which a user, via the play user interface, may select to play on a presentation device.

Description

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

The present invention is illustrated by way of example and not limitation in the figures of the accompanying drawings, and in which:

FIG. 1 is a high-level diagram of an exemplary audiovisual console in plan view, according to an embodiment of the invention;

FIG. 2 is a high-level diagram of another exemplary audiovisual console in a side view, according to an embodiment of the invention;

FIG. 3 is a high-level diagram of an exemplary mounting location of an exemplary embodiment of the audiovisual console in a vehicle, according to an embodiment of the invention;

FIG. 4 is a high-level diagram of another exemplary mounting location of an exemplary embodiment of the audiovisual console in a vehicle, according to an embodiment of the invention;

FIG. 5 is a high-level diagram of an exemplary audiovisual console with various input effectors, according to an embodiment of the invention;

FIG. 6 is a high-level diagram of another exemplary audiovisual console with various input effectors, according to an embodiment of the invention;

FIG. 7 is a high-level diagram of an exemplary embodiment of the hierarchy of file control between two user interfaces, according to an embodiment of the invention;

FIG. 8 is a high-level diagram of another exemplary audiovisual console with a removable interface module, according to an embodiment of the invention;

FIG. 9 is a high-level diagram in perspective view of an exemplary hinged receiver adapted to receive the exemplary removable interface module of FIG. 8, according to an embodiment of the invention;

FIG. 10 is a high-level diagram in a side view of an exemplary audiovisual console having a DVD audiovisual console, according to an embodiment of the invention;

FIG. 11 is a high-level diagram in plan view of an exemplary power and signal interface to which a docked removable interface module and a DVD audiovisual console may be operably connected, according to an embodiment of the invention;

FIG. 12 is a high-level diagram of an audiovisual console with an exemplary power/signal interface, according to an embodiment of the invention; and

FIG. 13 is a schematic view of an exemplary system configuration, according to an embodiment of the invention.

Claims

1. A device, for a vehicle, comprising: a control user interface comprising a display adapted to display a first list of audiovisual elements; andone or more effectors adapted to receive one or more user input to generate a second list of audiovisual elements comprising one or more audiovisual elements from the first list;a play user interface comprising one or more input effectors adapted to receive a selection to play an audiovisual element from the second list; anda presentation device adapted to play the selected audiovisual element;wherein the control user interface and the play user interface are operably connected with each other.

2. The device of claim 1 wherein the control user interface is a removable user interface; and wherein the device further comprises a cradle adapted to receive the removable control user interface.

3. The device of claim 2 wherein the removable control user interface further comprises a data store; and wherein the first list of audiovisual elements is based on audiovisual elements stored in the data store.

4. The device of claim 1 further comprising: an external input port;wherein the control user interface further interfaces with an external data store via the external input port; andwherein the first list of audiovisual elements is based on audiovisual elements stored in the external data store.

5. The device of claim 1 wherein the one or more effectors of the control user interface comprises a four-way wheel pushbutton with an enter pushbutton.

6. The device of claim 1 wherein the presentation device is further adapted to display the second list.

7. The device of claim 1 wherein the second list of audiovisual elements comprises at least one file folder comprising one or more audiovisual elements.

8. The device of claim 1 further comprising: an interface adapted to receive at least one data store; andwherein the first list of audiovisual elements is based on audiovisual elements stored in the at least one data store.

9. The device of claim 1 further comprising: a remote user interface comprising one or more effectors adapted to support the functions of at least one of the following: the control user interface; andthe play user interface.

10. The device of claim 1 wherein the display of the control user interface is adapted to display the first list of audiovisual elements within one or more play list folders.

11. The device of claim 1 wherein the one or more effectors of the control user interface is adapted to receive an override input of the selection to play the audiovisual element received by the play user interface.

12. The device of claim 1 wherein the second list of elements is a default list comprising one or more selection enabled play list folders.

13. The device of claim 1 further comprising: an interface adapted to receive at least one data store;wherein the play user interface, the presentation device, and the interface are integrated into an audiovisual play console.

14. The device of claim 13 wherein the audiovisual play console is a DVD player.

15. The device of claim 1 wherein the first list of audiovisual elements is based on an internal data store operably connected with the control user interface and an external data store.

16. A system comprising: a vehicle; anda device comprising: a control user interface comprising a display adapted to display a first list of audiovisual elements; andone or more effectors adapted to receive one or more user input to generate a second list of audiovisual elements comprising one or more audiovisual elements from the first list;a play user interface comprising one or more input effectors adapted to receive a selection to play an audiovisual element from the second list; anda presentation device adapted to play the selected audiovisual element;wherein the control user interface and the play user interface are operably connected with each other; andwherein the device is mounted in an interior of the vehicle.

17. The system of claim 16 wherein the control user interface of the device is a removable user interface; and wherein the device further comprises a cradle adapted to receive the removable control user interface.

18. The system of claim 17 wherein the removable control user interface of the device further comprises a data store; and wherein the first list of audiovisual elements is based on audiovisual elements stored in the data store.

19. The system of claim 16 wherein the display of the control user interface of the device is adapted to display the first list of audiovisual elements within one or more play list folders.

20. The system of claim 16 wherein the one or more effectors of the control user interface of the device is adapted to receive an override input of the selection to play the audiovisual element received by the play user interface.