Daniel J Lebioda

US Patent:

6330337, Dec 11, 2001

Filed:

Jan 19, 2000

Appl. No.:

9/487054

Inventors:

Sterling Christpher Nicholson - Waterford MI
Dennis Allen - Southfield MI
Mark Alan Leinonen - Livonia MI
Daniel Jon Lebioda - Canton MI
John Michael Dicky - Dearborn MI

Assignee:

Visteon Global Technologies, Inc. - Dearborn MI

International Classification:

H04B 100

US Classification:

381 86

Abstract:

An automotive multimedia entertainment system includes an integrated rear seat entertainment module in which audio signals coordinated with video entertainment devices in the rear seat can be reproduced using the vehicle's audio system. Multiplex control signals between an audio main control unit, rear seat entertainment module, and CD disc jockey allows free selection of sources for single and dual play modes. By sharing an external audio input of the main control unit, between the rear seat entertainment module and the CD disc jockey, a single version of the main control unit can be used in vehicles either with or without rear seat entertainment modules or CD disc jockeys.