Patent ID: 7567777
Filing Date: 2009-07-28
Classification: B60R,B64D,G06F

Abstract:
1. An apparatus for effecting communication between a wireless network and a coupled satellite radio receiver unit; the apparatus comprising: (a) a wireless network receiver unit for receiving at least one local signal associated with said wireless network; (b) a coupling unit for coupling said coupled satellite radio receiver unit with the apparatus; and (c) a control unit coupled with said wireless network receiver unit and with said coupling unit; said control unit cooperating with said wireless network receiver unit to ascertain presence of said at least one local signal; said control unit cooperating with said wireless network receiver unit and cooperating through said coupling unit with said coupled satellite radio receiver to compare said at least one local signal with at least one satellite signal received by said coupled satellite receiver unit to ascertain whether said at least one satellite signal has a predetermined relationship with said at least one local signal; when said at least one satellite signal has said predetermined relationship with said at least one local signal, said control unit and said coupled satellite radio receiver unit cooperating to provide signaling to said coupled satellite radio receiver unit using said at least one local signal.