Patent ID: 7574177
Filing Date: 2009-08-11
Classification: H04H,H04N

Abstract:
1. A modular communication system operable in a number of operating modes, comprising: a media player arranged to process a selected one of a plurality of digital media files stored therein; and an accessory unit connected to the media player by a bi-directional cable or by a wireless connection wherein when the media player is active and connected to the accessory by way of the bi-directional cable, the media player provides power to the accessory unit by way of the bi-directional cable and wherein the accessory unit provides power to the media player, when needed, the accessory unit comprising: an RF unit arranged to receive and process an over the air (OTA) RF signal, an audio output device, and an amplifier unit connected to the RF unit and the audio output device arranged to amplify the processed RF signal, wherein in one operating mode the RF unit bypasses the amplifier unit and provides the processed RF signal directly to the media player for further processing, if any, by the media player.