Abstract: The present invention is a vehicular wireless audio/video record/playback unit, wherein the unit detects satellite, AM/FM radio and television broadcasts including new music release and live music and entertainment events and upon detection of a commercial break, station break, distortion or satellite interruptions, the unit pauses a recording function until the commercial or station break, distortion or satellite interruptions are eliminated. The unit supports internet access, on-line banking, stock market trading, commodity and precious stone/metal trading.

Abstract: Herein disclosed is a wireless headphone apparatus, comprising: a plurality of light signal receiving units each for receiving a light signal to produce an electric signal having a signal level; a plurality of light signal limiting units respectively connected with the plurality of light signal receiving units in one to one relationship, each of the light signal limiting units operative to allow only an electric signal having a signal level lower than a predetermined threshold value to pass therethrough and delete an electric signal having a signal level equal to or greater than the predetermined threshold value; a signal synthesizing unit for synthesizing the electric signals passed through the light signal limiting units to produce a synthesized electric signal; and speaker means for outputting a sound in response to the synthesized electric signal.

Abstract: A communication system for vehicle management includes a vehicle, a vehicle management system disposed in the vehicle outputting first data to control substantially a function of the vehicle and recording second data substantially analogous to an operating parameter of the vehicle, a base station substantially remote from the vehicle and having a second transceiver, a first transceiver disposed in the vehicle and connected communicably to the vehicle management system to receive third data from the second transceiver and send the second data to the second transceiver, the third data updating the vehicle management system.

Abstract: A wireless audio distribution system having a wireless transmitter, responsive to a plurality of audio input channels, for transmitting a encoded digital bitstream serially combining each of the audio input channel, the encoded digital bitstream further including control data disbursed therein, a receiver, responsive to the transmitted encoded digital bitstream, for decoding and demultiplexing the digital bitstream, a manual selector switch, connected to the receiver device for selecting one or more of the audio input channels to be reproduced, and a sound producing device for selectively reproducing the one or more selected audio channels in accordance with the control data.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method for preventing a driver of a motor vehicle from using a cellular telephone while the motor vehicle is in motion. The invention comprises a step of determining a position of the gear shift lever in such motor vehicle and generating a first signal when the position of such gear shift lever is moved to and remains in one of drive, overdrive, second, low, and reverse. Another step involves transmitting such signal generated in a previous step to a means disposed in a predetermined location on such motor vehicle for generating a reverse phase signal. Another step involves generating such reverse phase signal when such first signal is received by such means. A next step is transmitting such reverse phase signal for a predetermined radius from such predetermined location. A last step is preventing any cellular telephone transmission within such predetermined radius when such reversed phase frequency signal is being transmitted.

Abstract: An entertainment device has a control element with which a user may have equivalent data searched for and then played back by the entertainment device. The data currently being played back are examined for characteristic features, so that the search for equivalent data is then possible using these features. In particular, the actuation of the control element may be used to modify a user profile. In addition, it is possible for the data currently being played back to be stored in the entertainment device when the control element is actuated.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for providing emergency notification by a wireless mobile device in response to triggering a sensor that is remote from the mobile device. A detection system, which may be located within a vehicle, comprises one or more sensors configured to sense an emergency event and transmit a message via a wireless link regarding the emergency event. A wireless mobile device within short range of the transmitter receives the message via a short range receiver located therein and processes the message regarding the triggering of the sensor. For example, the wireless mobile device may be programmed to determine position information about the wireless transmitter and/or mobile device, call a predetermined emergency number such as E911, and transmit data including position and other information from the mobile device to the emergency number in response to the received message.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a multifunctional safety rear mirror for cars, comprising an elastic clip disposed on one side of the rear mirror, a socket for externally connecting a power supply and a signal of a mobile phone earpiece, a hidden microphone, a speaker, and an automatic earpiece coiler installed at the back of the rear mirror, controlled by a control button, and indicated by an indicating light to connected to a circuit inside a casing in order to attain the effects of having a phone call without holding the phone and recording messages. The present invention may further comprises a reverse warning indicator, and a sensor at the back of the car, so that the multi-functional rear mirror can provide a line of vision while driving the car, and have the safety with simple and easy operations.

Abstract: The present invention provides a mobile receiver, whereby the power consumption can be kept as lower as possible, as the size of the automobile equipment control system, the placement space thereof and the cost can be reduced, since an antenna and part of receiving circuits for keyless entry system are also used as those of a mobile radio receiver. Moreover, in order to prevent the users from feeling inconvenience in its use, the mobile receiver has a construction wherein a mixing circuit, a local oscillator circuit and the like for keyless entry system and those for radio receiver are separately arranged though the antenna and an intermediate frequency amplifier circuit are used both for keyless entry system and for radio receiver. As a result, signals from the remote control side can be received even while someone is listening to the radio.

Abstract: The present invention is a method and system for connecting an in-vehicle radio to a wireless device. A user selection input is provided to the in-vehicle radio. A local broadcast frequency is determined based on the user selection input. A broadcast request message including the local broadcast frequency is sent to the wireless device, and the radio is tuned to the local broadcast frequency.

Abstract: In an automobile, communications to and from the automobile are in the form of messages. Such messages are referred to as “electronic car-mail” or “C-mail” messages as each message has a destination or origination address which includes an identifier, e.g., a vehicle identification number (VIN), identifying the automobile. The message may be delivered to the automobile from a remote server through a communications network, e.g., the Internet. One such message may contain a recall notice to the automobile. Another message may contain just-in-time map information for navigation, depending on the current location of the automobile. Yet another message may contain advertising information concerning selected entities, e.g., restaurants, gas stations, department stores, etc., also depending on the current location of the automobile. The messages transmitted from the automobile to the remote server may contain, e.g.

Abstract: An internet based two-way data communication system for interrogating and programming the electronics of motor vehicles, with global positioning system (GPS) and real-time class 2 communication capabilities. A vehicle communications package (VCP) is located aboard each subject motor vehicle which is electronically interfaced with selected electronics of the respective motor vehicle and which provides wireless reception of GPS signals and reception and transmission of Class 2 data with respect to communication satellites, and further includes a website having a predetermined internet URL. Wireless communication between the website and the VCP is provided via a communication satellite provider having an internet interface, or a cellular telephone provider having an internet interface. The website is by a user using any computer, located anywhere and having internet access, simply by entering the website URL and the user's pre-established password/user name permissions.

Abstract: A body device has a dual mode function and includes: a play-back mode setting unit for selecting a plurality of play-back modes such as a CD mode, an AM mode, an FM mode and so on; and a control unit for controlling the play-back mode setting unit so as to select an arbitrary one of the play-back modes in response to a predetermined operation on the front side or the rear side. When an operation to select and demand the FM mode on the rear side in a dual mode while the front side is in the AM mode, the control unit inhibits the FM mode selection on the rear side so that the AM mode on the front side may not be changed into the FM mode.

Abstract: A receiver adapted to receive a signal having at least first and second carrier frequencies on which first and second information signals are modulated, respectively. The inventive receiver further includes circuitry for converting the received signal to a complex baseband signal. In the illustrative embodiment, the received signal includes first and second ensembles. The first ensemble includes a first signal from a first source, a first signal from a second source and a first signal from a third source. The second ensemble includes a second signal from the first source, a second signal from the second source and a second signal from the third source. The receiver is adapted to selectively output the first and/or the second ensemble. Conversion of the band is achieved with quad mixers. The outputs of the mixers are digitized and selectively provided as the first and/or the second ensemble by a digital translation stage.

Abstract: A safety control system for vehicles including a telephone and sensors for sensing a potentially dangerous condition and for automatically disabling the telephone when sensing such condition. The sensors include two sensors mounted on a steering member to be gripped by the two hands of the driver of the vehicle and effective to disable an operation of the telephone when the two hands of the driver are not sensed as gripping the steering member while the vehicle is in motion. The sensors may also disable the telephone, and/or actuate a signaling device, when sensing other driver conditions or vehicle conditions in which the distraction of the driver by a telephone conversation could increase the risk of accidents.

Abstract: A system and method for controlling transmitted output power of outdoor antenna units coupled to hand held wireless devices. When the antenna unit is operating with wireless network technology it may also be referred to as an outdoor unit. Transmit power level of an information signal is controlled in the outdoor unit by obtaining a control voltage from the hand held unit. The control voltage is used by the outdoor unit, to adjust the power level of the transmitted information signal. The transmit power level is adjusted by the outdoor unit performing the following steps: (1) detecting the transmit power level of the antenna unit, (2) determining whether the transmit power level is equal to a control voltage, and (3) adjusting the transmit power level based on the control voltage if the transmit power level is not equal to the control voltage. The adjustment of the transmit power level is accomplished by a closed loop circuit that maintains a constant loop gain.

Abstract: A helmet with incorporated communication system including a helmet dimensioned for being positioned on a head of a motorcyclist. The helmet has a communications system incorporated therein comprised of a speaker and a microphone. A control panel is secured to a motorcycle. The control panel is in communication with the communications system of the helmet. The control panel includes a radio with a mini-disk player, a cellular telephone, and a navigation system. A sensor is disposed within the helmet. The sensor is capable of sending a distress signal once an impact on the helmet has been sensed.

Abstract: A radio receiver for use in a vehicle, the radio receiver including a hard-disk drive having a hard disk, on which data can be stored in a non-volatile manner on storage locations of the hard disk, and a write-read memory so that data stored on the hard disk can be transferred into the write-read memory and can be displayed on a display device.

Abstract: A protocol converter for use on board an aircraft with space limitations which converts navigation data from one format to another format for use by the aircraft's moving map display. The navigation data is supplied by an aircraft inertial navigation unit to the protocol converter in the ARINC-429 protocol which converts the data to the NMEA-0183 protocol. The converted data is then supplied to a moving map display on board the aircraft. An interface board receives ARINC navigational data from the aircraft navigation unit and stores the data prior to its transfer to a digital computer. The computer reads the data stored in the interface board including a status word which indicates the validity of the data. A computer software program within the computer converts the ARINC-429 navigational data to NMEA-0183 protocol data. The NMEA-0183 protocol data is transmitted through an RS-232 serial port to the moving map display.

Abstract: A radio communication apparatus of the waterproof type includes an apparatus body and a waterproof cover member mounted on the body, in which when the apparatus body and the cover member are made integral, a secure waterproof condition can be attained without the need for any skill. The apparatus body (2) is formed, in an outer peripheral surface (6) to be covered by the cover member (3), with continuous grooves (7) and (8) or continuous steps. Packing elements (4) and (5) are fitted in the continuous grooves (7) and (8) or the continuous steps. The packing elements are arranged, when the apparatus body and the cover member are made integral, to project from the outer peripheral surface (6) of the apparatus body (2) in a direction perpendicular to an axis (16) of the body to thereby abut an inner surface (18) of the cover member (3).

Abstract: A vehicular warning system for use by school buses and/or other emergency vehicles in rural, hilly, areas and extremely low population areas, which provides a short range radio transmission signal broadcast sequentially over all 40 channels of a citizens band radio acting as an audible signal to be picked up by any nearby CB radio turned on. The warning system comprises a transmitter means to be installed on school buses and/or other emergency vehicles that can warn truck drivers of an upcoming situation which would require the truck to slow down or stop. The present system finds special utility in hilly regions where a truck driver cannot see over the next hill, and consequently does not know if he needs to stop.

Abstract: A wireless communication circuit provides wireless communication with a network; and a supply power control circuit controls supplying a power to at least one of said wireless communication circuit and a unit in a vehicle in response to a command signal which is inputted from an operation circuit or through the wireless communication circuit. The power is periodically supplied to a unit in its vehicle or the wireless communication circuit. A control circuit receives data from the unit and stores the data. The data is outputted or transmitted in response a data request. The unit may be a position detection circuit including a GSP receiver. The power is cut off when the unit is not used. Information is transmitted to the vehicle terminal apparatus which stores and displays it in response to a data command or a start-up of the vehicle. A diagnostic function may be provided. The main battery may be checked and the result is transmitted.

Abstract: A digital memo recorder in a vehicle for recording/play-back of messages and tagging the messages for future reference. The digital recorder is microprocessor controlled to allow direct sequential access for playing back messages. An auditory and visual indication reminds a user of stored messages. Vehicle performance characteristics may be stored as message reminders for future reference. A communications medium couples the digital recording device to the various vehicle functions for courtesy retrieval. The communications medium may be both hard-wired and wireless.

Abstract: A system for mounting a cell phone in an automobile providing vibration resistant holding, phone battery recharging, rapid disconnect and convenient mounting on an article of clothing such as a belt.

Abstract: A built-in appliance for a motor vehicle, wherein the appliance is designed as a radio telephone, comprising an introduction orifice for a storage card arranged on a front side of the built-in appliance. The introduction orifice is capable of being closed by a cover which serves at the same time as an operating element. As a result, the available space on the front side is not reduced, as compared with conventional built-in appliances. At the same time, it is easy for a user to extract the storage card which, moreover, is protected against environmental influences by the cover.

Abstract: A communication system and methods are disclosed for use with vehicles. The communication system includes a first communicator attached to the car and a second communicator that is selectively mounted to a harness in the car. When the second communicator is disengaged from the harness, the communicators are synchronized to a common operative channel or frequency with low-noise, and are ready to be put in service. One disclosed method provides a simple to use communication system that provides toll-free, local communication between a person within the vehicle and a passenger who has left the vehicle. Another disclosed method permits toll-free, local communication between people in two different vehicles.

Abstract: A method of use provides an extremely efficient manner of ordering a radio program occurring at approximately the time presented, minimizing the need to remember any details. The method is embodied in a range of tactile and voice controls which people in motion need to have. Security options include voice signatures, button sequences and fingerprint identification. User feedback is embodied in both audio and visual display formats. A method of controlling a radio is claimed which provides for placing an order, querying the ordering system for additional information, initializing a user's identifying signature, initializing a session by identifying a user, if the user is not properly identified, blocking access to ordering, and in certain embodiments, calling the police. A radio device is claimed supporting an IF signal source containing essential information on the radio program, an embedded controller, user interface as well as a radio transceiver by which the ordering transaction is carried out.

Abstract: A method for requesting and dispatching emergency services to a wireless communications network customer (102) is provided. When a request for emergency services is transmitted by a customer (102), the request is sent to a monitoring center (108), whereupon the monitoring center (108) evaluates the location of the customer (102), the personal profile of the customer (102), and the nature of the request. The monitoring center (108) then issues an appropriate dispatch to a pool of emergency services providers (110).

Abstract: A wireless output input device (WOID) digital audio player for storing and/or receiving digital audio and preserving the digital stream without the inherent distortion of translating the stream to analog prior to modulation and transmission, which includes an FM receiver, and an FM transmitter for transmitting the audio to an external FM radio or receiver. The device automatically and periodically scans a plurality of channels on the FM band to determine the channel having the least amount of interference and then tunes the FM transmitter to the frequency of that channel and displays the channel to which the external receiver should be tuned. A remote control may be provided to selectively transmit signals to the player's FM receiver for controlling operation of the player.

Abstract: A radio receiver, in particular a vehicle radio receiver, is proposed, which is able to display or output acoustically, traffic news which is contained in digital signals. At least the data memory for the decoding of the digital traffic news and of the display or the output in the correct language is contained on a chip card, which can be inserted into the radio receiver. This makes it possible that, on the one hand, a linguistically adapted output of traffic news is possible, and, on the other hand, in the event of changes in the road network, a simple adaptation without modification of the radio receiver is made possible. Finally, it facilitates the use of the radio receiver worldwide, since the chip card allows regionally specific or country specific local codes to be taken into account.

Abstract: An apparatus and method are provided for adjusting the gain characteristics of an antenna array in accordance with elevation angle with respect to a satellite for optimum signal reception. The antenna elements of the antenna array are electronically steered in accordance with stored antenna element control data. The antenna element control data is retrieved based on the location of a mobile unit transporting the antenna and a receiver connected thereto, and on stored satellite location data. The mobile unit location data may be provided manually by a user using an input device on the receiver, or automatically by means of a GPS receiver.

Abstract: An electronics instrument 1 includes an instrument body, an operation display unit and a driving mechanism. The driving mechanism moves the operation display unit over the span between a first position where the insertion inlet of the instrument body is covered and a second position where the insertion inlet is opened. The driving mechanism is provided with a helical torsion coil spring 30. At the first position, the helical torsion coil spring 30 urges the operation display unit toward the first position. At the second position, the helical torsion coil spring 30 urges the operation display unit toward the first position. This configuration suppresses the sound generated when the operation display unit of a cover is located at a first position where the one surface of the instrument body is covered and a second position where at least a part of the one surface is opened.

Abstract: When some failure has been detected as a result of self diagnosis in first and second sound playback units (20, 30), a nonvolatile memory (48) in a control unit (40) stores device, product, and error codes, and a predetermined pattern for informing that failure is displayed on a panel display device (12). The stored codes can be displayed on the panel display device (12) in response to predetermined first operation, and when input operation for operating the disabled unit is made at a control panel (10), the CPU 46 re-displays the predetermined pattern for informing the failure on the display device with reference to the stored codes.

Abstract: A mobile telephone or cellular phone unit and a rear view mirror housing of an automobile are combined to provide an improved phone apparatus that enables a hands-free use by a driver while operating the vehicle, the improved phone apparatus includes a rear view mirror housing, the housing including a rearview mirror, and phone for sending and receiving phone calls, and is removably connected thereto. A telephone key pad is cooperatively connected to the phone for dialing the phone. An attachment bracket attaches the mirror housing to the vehicle. The phone is removably attached to the rear view mirror housing. The housing has the electronic circuitry incorporated therewith to which a phone is connectable.

Abstract: A system for sensing ambient conditions in a compartment, such as the trunk of an automobile, generates a control signal in response to the sensed conditions. This control signal actuates indicators to notify operators of the vehicle that there is a person trapped in the trunk. The control signal is also used to actuate a lamp inside the trunk to provide light for the trapped person. A trunk release is also actuated, by a control module, to free the trapped person. The trunk release of the automobile can be prevented from being actuated if the automobile is moving, which prevents the trunk lid from unexpectedly opening while the vehicle is in motion.

Abstract: Information is transmitted between a transmitter, on board of an aircraft for example, having a PTT-key and a receiver, at an air traffic ground control station for example, by generating an AF signal at the transmitter with speech data from a speech transducer. The AF signal is converted into an RF signal and the transmission of the RF signal is initiated by activating the PTT-key. Additional data for transmission from the transmitter to the receiver is combined with speech data by suppressing a predetermined portion of an AF speech spectrum of the AF signal and embedding the additional data in the suppressed portion of the AF speech spectrum. The RF signal is demodulated at the receiver and used.

Abstract: A radio for use by juveniles, particularly young children and pre-teens has dedicated channel selectors which are pre-set by a responsible adult and locked-in. The radio comprises a housing, a tuner compartment mounted in the housing, a full channel selector positioned in the tuner compartment and accessible only by the adult, a set of dedicated channel selectors mounted on the housing and accessible by the juvenile and a receiving unit mounted in the housing. The tuner compartment is secured by an access cover. The adult initially accesses the full channel selector and, in conjunction with the dedicated channel selectors, programs the radio so that the child accessible dedicated channel selectors tune in only those radio frequencies which the adult desires. The access cover has means to secure it such that only the adult can gain access to the full channel selector for initial dedicated channel selection and intermittent fine tuning and/or channel substitution.

Abstract: A mobile communication system in which communication is performed between a base station and a mobile communication terminal apparatus includes a transmission/reception section, a mobile communication terminal apparatus, and a base station. The mobile communication terminal apparatus has a transmission/reception section for transmitting/receiving data between the base station and the mobile communication terminal apparatus, a measuring section for measuring the moving speed of the mobile communication terminal apparatus, and a data transfer rate designation section for instructing the base station to change the data transfer rate in communication in accordance with the moving speed of the mobile communication terminal apparatus which is measured by the measuring section. The base station controls the data transfer rate to perform communication at the data transfer rate designated by the mobile communication terminal apparatus.

Abstract: A vehicle telemetry system allows remote access to information and services relating to the operation and performance of one or more vehicles. Information from a telemetry module mounted on a vehicle is received by an application service provider via wireless communication, where it is processed by one or more computer servers. Users then access the computer servers through various means, such as the Worldwide Web, in order to obtain various telemetry data relating to the vehicle(s).

Abstract: In the case of an antenna arrangement having an antenna situated in an automotive exterior mirror, a flat-design antenna structure is used, having a metal antenna bracket which is arranged opposite a ground plane designed as an electric counterweight, the antenna bracket being connected on one side to the ground plane and on the other side to the antenna signal and the antenna bracket forming a surface. Furthermore, the low-resistance metallic mirror layer of the mirror glass of the exterior mirror is subdivided into mutually electrically insulated segments by a grid structure, for example. The size of the segments is selected so that the mirror glass is permeable for the high-frequency antenna radiation.

Abstract: An audio system is mounted in a vehicle and provides playback of digital audio content stored in semiconductor DRAM. Power from the vehicle's battery is constantly applied to the DRAM to retain information even when the vehicle is not operating. The audio content may be acquired by the recording of broadcast radio programs, by streaming content from a wireless Internet connection, from a CD, and/or from a wireless link to a computer. An updated playlist may be provided to the DRAM on a periodic basis or manually under user control.

Abstract: An audio data file-handling device which may receive one or more audio data files from a base station. This file transfer may be accomplished utilizing wireless transmissions. Furthermore, the base station may accumulate one or more audio data files from a variety of content sources and communication paths. An audio data file distribution system which accumulates audio data files in a base station and uploads at least one accumulated audio data file to an audio data file handling device. A user interface, such as a wireless control unit, may send a trigger signal to the base station either directly or via the audio data file-handling device. This triggering signal triggers the upload of audio data files from the base station to the audio data file-handling device. The triggering signal may also be generated upon a vehicle start condition or upon the arrival of a designated time. Furthermore, cellular or other wireless networks may be utilized to transfer audio data files over long distances.

Abstract: A vehicle communication system uses one or more components to process both narrow band signals and spread spectrum signals. A spread spectrum-like signal is generated from the narrow band signal. The spread spectrum-like signal is processed as a spread spectrum signal.

Abstract: The method and system of the invention increase the convenience of making a call on a portable phone and improve the safety of making the call while driving a vehicle. The system includes a communication module for wireless voice and character data transmission between the hands-free system and the portable phone and provides for voice command driven use of the portable phone without requiring a physical connection. The method provides for registering the entries on the portable phone into the system and for placing a call on the portable phone using the system.

Abstract: A radio system comprises a radio (1) having a transmit mode activated by a press to talk (PTT) switch (16) mounted on a universal communication interface (12) for mounting on a radio interface (6) associated with the radio (1). The radio interface (6) may or may not form part of the radio (1) and a plurality of radio interfaces may be provided for different applications, such that a standard universal communication interface (12) can be used with different types of equipment.

Abstract: A wireless phone based system to accommodate users of wireless phones for providing information as to the location of certain services such as gasoline stations, movie theatres, drug stores, etc., includes the utilization of a GPS receiver and a wireless phone, with the wireless phone adapted to call a predetermined number requesting the desired service and providing the location of the cellular phone. In one embodiment, the GPS receiver is co-located with the wireless phone in a car, with the wireless phone being carried in a handsfree cradle having a number of service-request buttons, such that depression of a service-request button activates the wireless phone through its bus structure to call a predetermined number and provide the identity of the caller along with the caller's location.

Abstract: The invention provides a support structure (1) for a mobile communications device (100) comprising a dampening mechanism (400) to dampen the insertion of the mobile communications device into the support structure (1) wherein the dampening mechanism comprises a geared arrangement to control the speed of insertion of the mobile communications device (100) into the support structure. Such a support structure (1) provides a controlled speed on insertion of the mobile communications device (100) and this controls the impact of the mobile communications device (100) with the support structure (1). Potential damage to the support structure (1)/mobile communications device (100) is reduced.

Abstract: A car radio system includes a car radio and at least two speakers connected to the car radio. The system can be used by only some of the vehicle occupants without disturbing the other occupants by providing at least one of the speakers with a jack for connecting a headset plug and with a switch that can be used to deactivate playback via the speakers.

Abstract: A wireless transmission device for communicating a plurality of audio streams to remote devices comprises a plurality of inputs for receiving a plurality of digital audio streams, a combiner connected to the inputs for combining control codes and the received audio streams in a predetermined format to form a signal wherein the control codes for controlling the operation of a remote device equipped for processing the signal to extract the audio streams therefrom in accordance with the predetermined format, and a transmitter connected to the combiner to transmit the signal for reception by the remote device. The transmitter may include an infra-red light emitter for transmitting the signal as an infra-red light signal.

Abstract: The radio device holder according to the embodiment comprises: a holder main unit having a holder-side connector; a tray having a first side holding section and a second side holding section for holding a portable telephone, provided movably between an installation position and a halt/detachment position; device locking mechanism comprising a device locking member for engaging with and disengaging from a lock recess section of a portable telephone, for holding the portable telephone in such a manner that it is detachable by means of a manual action by an operator when the tray is situated in the halt/detachment position; a stopper rib for restricting the device locking member to an immovable state when the tray is situated in an installation position, thereby holding the portable telephone in such a manner that it can be detached from the tray by the device locking mechanism; a spring for impelling the tray constantly in the direction from the installation position towards the halt/detachment position, by mea