Patents by Inventor Bruce E. Kerkemeyer

Bruce E. Kerkemeyer has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Universal external multimedia adapter for use in a vehicle
    Patent number: 7987487
    Abstract: A vehicle audio/video media system includes an adapter apparatus in electrical communication with an audio/video head unit. The adapter apparatus includes a digital input receiving digital audio/video content from an external source. A digital-to-analog converter is coupled to the digital input and converts the digital audio/video content into analog audio/video content. An output device is coupled to the digital-to-analog converter. The output device transmits the analog audio/video content to the audio/video head unit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 15, 2006
    Date of Patent: July 26, 2011
    Assignee: Panasonic Automotive Systems Company of America division of Panasonic Corporation of North America
    Inventors: Mark H. Rackin, Michael T. Burk, Bruce E. Kerkemeyer
  • Universal external multimedia adapter for use in a vehicle
    Publication number: 20080144705
    Abstract: A vehicle audio/video media system includes an adapter apparatus in electrical communication with an audio/video head unit. The adapter apparatus includes a digital input receiving digital audio/video content from an external source. A digital-to-analog converter is coupled to the digital input and converts the digital audio/video content into analog audio/video content. An output device is coupled to the digital-to-analog converter. The output device transmits the analog audio/video content to the audio/video head unit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 15, 2006
    Publication date: June 19, 2008
    Inventors: Mark H. Rackin, Michael T. Burk, Bruce E. Kerkemeyer