Device for playback in a motor vehicle and method for synchronization

US9159366B2 · US · B2

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Publication numberUS-9159366-B2
Application numberUS-201213667628-A
CountryUS
Kind codeB2
Filing dateNov 2, 2012
Priority dateNov 3, 2011
Publication dateOct 13, 2015
Grant dateOct 13, 2015

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A device and method for synchronization of data for audio and/or video between a memory of a device in a motor vehicle and an external device is provided. The method comprises synchronizing the data between the memory and the external device through a radio connection through a synchronization unit. The method further comprises outputting a status signal (St) based on a charge state (C) of the first power source by a monitoring unit to the synchronization unit and signaling from the synchronization unit to the external device an interruption of the synchronization due to low charge level. The method further comprises terminating the synchronization of the data based on the status signal (St) indicating that the charge state (C) of the first power source is below a threshold (th) and/or that a second power source for charging of the first power source is disconnected from the first power source.

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What is claimed is: 1. A method for synchronization of data for audio and/or video between a memory of a device in a motor vehicle and an external device, the method comprising the steps: monitoring a first power source for powering a synchronization unit and the memory by a monitoring unit; and if a charge state (C) of the monitored first power source is above a threshold, starting a synchronization mode and performing in that mode the steps of: starting program sequences for…

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What does patent US9159366B2 cover?
A device and method for synchronization of data for audio and/or video between a memory of a device in a motor vehicle and an external device is provided. The method comprises synchronizing the data between the memory and the external device through a radio connection through a synchronization unit. The method further comprises outputting a status signal (St) based on a charge state (C) of the …
Who is the assignee on this patent?
Harman Becker Automotive Sys
What technology area does this patent fall under?
Primary CPC classification G11B27/10. Mapped technology areas include Physics.
When was this patent published?
Publication date Tue Oct 13 2015 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) (B2). Legal status and post-grant events are not shown on this page.
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