Patent ID: 7155214

Claim:
A multi-zone audio system portable to a handheld audio device at a plurality of locations comprising: a. a multi-zone audio system controller, the controller having an audio input/output selection circuit for selectively regulating the source and distribution of audio signals; b. a plurality of handheld connector docks distributed about the multi-zone audio system, each connector dock being in communication with the audio system controller, each connector dock including a connector port, engagable to the handheld device, for communicating music/data/commands between the handheld device and the system controller; and c. a plurality of in-wall audio controllers distributed about the multi-zone audio system, each in-wall controller being in communication with the audio system controller, each in-wall controller including an input circuit for selective input of commands to regulate operation of the system controller and the handheld device; d. wherein the handheld connector docks are operative to transfer music/data/commands between the audio system controller and the handheld device disposed within one of the connector docks.