Abstract: A device has a first port and a second port and circuitry, the first port having at least a signaling pin, a first power pin, a ground pin, and a second power pin. The first port is connected to a power delivery device. Circuitry is powered by means of the first power pin and the ground pin. A power request is passed to the power delivery device, requesting a second power level defining at least a predetermined voltage and a predetermined current supply capability. This power is delivered through a second port to a rechargeable consumer electronic device. The rechargeable consumer electronic device is charged at the predetermined voltage and with respect to the predetermined current supply capability.

Abstract: A wireless microphone for vehicles includes a housing, an audio plug extending from one end of the housing, a wireless transmitter within the housing, a transducer within the housing, the transducer being electrically connected to the transmitter, and a wireless receiver within the housing, the receiver being electrically connected to the plug, wherein the plug is configured to plug into an auxiliary input on a vehicle audio unit and thereby mechanically support the microphone.

Abstract: Disclosed is a portable adjunct device that includes a case having a first recess and a second recess. Mounted in the first recess is a docking connector movable between closed and open positions. Detachably mounted in the second recess is a universal serial bus connector operably connected to the docking connector. The case defines a chamber and a battery operably connected to the docking connector is disposed in the chamber.

Abstract: Disclosed is a portable adjunct device that includes a case having a first recess and a second recess. Mounted in the first recess is a docking connector movable between closed and open positions. Detachably mounted in the second recess is a universal serial bus connector operably connected to the docking connector. The case defines a chamber and a battery operably connected to the docking connector is disposed in the chamber.

Abstract: A wireless audio source integrated into a host bus of a vehicle includes a transmitter module for wirelessly transmitting signals received from a connected portable audio player to a receiver module connected to the host bus. The host bus links to other multimedia devices, such as to the vehicle's radio and speakers, thereby enabling the audio content to be reproduced over the speakers. In one aspect, the user is able to control the volume and related functions of the audio content using the standard radio controls. In other aspects, a portable wireless transceiver is disclosed wherein an occupant of the vehicle can transmit and receive multimedia data to and from a wireless transceiver coupled to the host bus. Multimedia and other devices connected to the host bus can thereby send and receive signals to and from the portable wireless transceiver.

Abstract: A wireless microphone for vehicles includes a housing, an audio plug extending from one end of the housing, a wireless transmitter within the housing, a transducer within the housing, the transducer being electrically connected to the transmitter, and a wireless receiver within the housing, the receiver being electrically connected to the plug, wherein the plug is configured to plug into an auxiliary input on a vehicle audio unit and thereby mechanically support the microphone.

Abstract: A method of assembling a prefabricated speaker enclosure and an assembly including left and right side panels, top, front, bottom, and rear panels each having an inner surface with a left channel configured to receive the left side panel and a right channel configured to receive the right, side panel, and a continuous material extending along an outer surface of the top, front, bottom, and rear panels to form a living hinge at each point where two of the top, front, bottom, and rear panels meet.

Abstract: A portable plug device for use in a vehicle is disclosed for enabling wireless transmissions from an audio source, such as an mp3 player or the like, to a head unit of a car stereo for reproduction of the audio content over speakers in the vehicle. The portable plug device includes a cord suitable for being attached to the auxiliary unit of the stereo head unit, or another location integrated in the vehicle which controls audio functions. In one configuration, the portable plug further includes a wireless transceiver for sending and receiving data and control signals to and from an audio source connected to a second wireless transceiver. The portable plug device can be used to receive control signals from the stereo equipment integrated in the vehicle so that an occupant can control features such as volume, skip track, pause and stop by using the audio controls integrated in the vehicle.

Abstract: A wireless audio source integrated into a host bus of a vehicle includes a transmitter module for wirelessly transmitting signals received from a connected portable audio player to a receiver module connected to the host bus. The host bus links to other multimedia devices, such as to the vehicle's radio and speakers, thereby enabling the audio content to be reproduced over the speakers. In one aspect, the user is able to control the volume and related functions of the audio content using the standard radio controls. In other aspects, a portable wireless transceiver is disclosed wherein an occupant of the vehicle can transmit and receive multimedia data to and from a wireless transceiver coupled to the host bus. Multimedia and other devices connected to the host bus can thereby send and receive signals to and from the portable wireless transceiver.

Abstract: A portable plug device for use in a vehicle is disclosed for enabling wireless transmissions from an audio source, such as an mp3 player or the like, to a head unit of a car stereo for reproduction of the audio content over speakers in the vehicle. The portable plug device includes a cord suitable for being attached to the auxiliary unit of the stereo head unit, or another location integrated in the vehicle which controls audio functions. In one configuration, the portable plug further includes a wireless transceiver for sending and receiving data and control signals to and from an audio source connected to a second wireless transceiver. The portable plug device can be used to receive control signals from the stereo equipment integrated in the vehicle so that an occupant can control features such as volume, skip track, pause and stop by using the audio controls integrated in the vehicle.

Abstract: A method of assembling a prefabricated speaker enclosure and an assembly including left and right side panels, top, front, bottom, and rear panels each having an inner surface with a left channel configured to receive the left side panel and a right channel configured to receive the right side panel, and a continuous material extending along an outer surface of the top, front, bottom, and rear panels to form a living hinge at each point where two of the top, front, bottom, and rear panels meet.