Patent ID: 9042572
Filing Date: 2015-05-26
Classification: B60R,H04B

Abstract:
1. An extension unit configured to be removed from or inserted into a receptacle of a head unit of an automobile, the extension unit comprising: a storage unit for storing an operating system and for storing a copy of a software application of a portable electronic accessory; a processor connected to the storage unit and configured to modify the copy of the software application of the portable electronic accessory such that the modified copy of the software application is compatible with the operating system, and execute the modified copy of the software application using the operating system; and a first connection unit connected to the storage unit and configured to be connected to the head unit of the automobile by inserting into the receptacle, wherein the execution of the modified copy of the software application simulates the portable electronic accessory and allows a user to access features of the portable electronic accessory even when the portable electronic accessory is disconnected from the extension unit.