Patent ID: 7634296
Filing Date: 2009-12-15
Classification: G06F,H04N

Abstract:
1. A set top box arranged to be coupled to a mobile phone having an accessory connector for transferring media content to the mobile phone, comprising: a network interface for receiving media content from a network; a mobile phone receiving bay disposed in a housing of the set top box, the receiving bay including a device connector and a receiving bay opening, the receiving bay opening providing access to the device connector, the device connector being configured for removable engagement with the accessory connector, the device connector and accessory connector providing a communication interface between the set top box and mobile telephone that allows data transmission therethrough when operatively coupled; an I/O interface coupled to the device connector and configured to transmit the media content to the communication interface; and an adapter configured to substantially conform to the shape of the mobile phone and arranged to be removably disposed within the mobile phone receiving bay.