Abstract: A portable video display system (PVDS) provides convenience of presenting video data to users in a variety of situations, such as while the users may be traveling. A PVDS can store video data through removable and/or installed memory, including a disc, and present the video through a video display, providing an autonomous video storage and display system that is portable such that users may experience video presentations conveniently under many circumstances. Common applications include use while a user is traveling, commuting, on vacation, and present in other places and situations where portable entertainment is desired. A PVDS may be used with headphones to increase privacy and minimize disturbance to others nearby while PVDS is in use. A PVDS may also have the ability to present other media data such as image data and/or audio data.

Abstract: Docking systems (10) for electronic devices (11) include a housing (39), (44), and an arm (16) mounted on the housing (39), (44). The arm (16) is configured to hold the electronic device (11), and to articulate in relation to the housing (39), (44) so that a viewing angle and a viewing orientation of a display of the electronic device (11) can be adjusted. Embodiments can include a speaker (49) mounted on the housing (39), (44), and/or a keyboard (46). The keyboard (46) can be mounted on the housing (39), (44), and can be configured to move between a stowed position wherein substantially all the keyboard (46) is located within the housing (39), (44), and a deployed position wherein substantially all of the keyboard (46) is located outside of the housing (39), (44).

Abstract: A communication device includes a portable housing and a processor housed in the housing. The processor is configured to receive first signals from an external audio player. A transmitter is housed in the housing for wirelessly transmitting second signals to an external receiver in accordance with a first communication protocol such that sounds corresponding to the second signals can be produced through a speaker system of the external receiver. A communication module is also housed in the housing for wirelessly communicating with a wireless phone in accordance with a second communication protocol such that third signals associated with a phone call can be transmitted between the wireless phone and the processor. The device is provided with a headset having a microphone and an earpiece. The headset is configured so as to be connected to the processor such that the phone call can be made through the wireless phone with the use of the headset.

Abstract: A portable communication device which has a built-in microphone and a speaker is provided for releasable connection to a multimedia player, for wirelessly transmitting playback signals that are receive from the multimedia player to an external multimedia receiver for playback thereon. The device can also wirelessly communicate with a wireless phone such that a user can make hands-free phone calls through the wireless phone with the use of the microphone and the speaker of the device.

Abstract: A portable video display system (PVDS) provides convenience of presenting video data to users in a variety of situations, such as while the users may be traveling. A PVDS can store video data through removable and/or installed memory, including a disc, and present the video through a video display, providing an autonomous video storage and display system that is portable such that users may experience video presentations conveniently under many circumstances. Common applications include use while a user is traveling, commuting, on vacation, and present in other places and situations where portable entertainment is desired. A PVDS may be used with headphones to increase privacy and minimize disturbance to others nearby while PVDS is in use. A PVDS may also have the ability to present other media data such as image data and/or audio data.