Abstract: The system includes a controller, a portable media reader, and an input device. The controller is in communication with the portable media reader and the input device. The controller detects when a particular portable media is inserted into the portable media reader for a first time. When the controller detects the initial insertion of the portable media, the controller records a macro. As the user configures the system, user input is recorded by the macro. The controller is configured to play the macro when the portable media is subsequently loaded into the portable media player.

Abstract: A multiple function radio bezel interface includes a display screen, a first knob assembly including an outer ring and an inner knob, the outer ring adapted to allow a user to select an application from a multimedia main menu and the inner knob adapted to allow a user to selectively power the radio bezel interface and to adjust the volume of the radio, and a second knob assembly including an outer ring and an inner knob, the outer ring adapted to allow a user to select different application screens corresponding to the application selected from the multimedia main menu and the inner knob being a jog controller.

Abstract: A vehicle multimedia system having a safety interlock mechanism. The vehicle multimedia system comprising a portable multimedia unit having a support sensor for sensing support thereon and a docking station configured to interlock the portable multimedia unit therein. The docking station comprises a main frame having a receiving port to receive the portable multimedia unit. The main frame includes a locking assembly for securing the portable multimedia unit to the main frame and a microprocessor for communicating with the locking assembly and the support sensor.