Patent ID: 8175279
Filing Date: 2012-05-08
Classification: B60R

Abstract:
1. An apparatus comprising: a loudspeaker; an amplifier coupled to the loudspeaker; a source of media content coupled to the amplifier; a user interface; and a mechanical interface; wherein the loudspeaker, amplifier, source of media content, user interface, and mechanical interface are all contained in a single unit having a first portion configured to mount in a vehicle radio mounting location and a second portion configured to extend significantly outside the vehicle radio mounting location when the first portion is so mounted, the first portion contains at least one of the loudspeaker, the amplifier, the source of media content, or the user interface; the second portion contains at least one other of the loudspeaker, the amplifier, the source of media content, or the user interface; and the second portion is configured to extend in a direction transverse to a depth of the first portion, such that the second portion is positioned in front of a surface adjacent to the mounting location when the first portion is mounted in the mounting location.