A vehicle dashboard assembly includes a dashboard defining a component opening and a slot in the component opening, the slot having a first slot portion, a second slot portion extending from the first slot portion, and a third slot portion extending from the second slot portion and higher than the first slot portion. The assembly further includes a component configured to be received in the component opening, and at least one bracket coupled to the component and comprising a projection extending from a side of the bracket and configured to be received in the slot.

A system for using a mobile phone in a vehicle includes an auxiliary jack having multiple conductors and configured to receive a connector having a first end to be coupled to the auxiliary jack and a second end to be coupled to a mobile device. The system further includes a ground coupled to a first conductor of the multiple conductors, and a microphone coupled to a second conductor of the multiple conductors that receives microphone data from a cabin of the vehicle to be transmitted to the remote device via the connector. The system further includes a first speaker coupled to a third conductor of the multiple conductors that outputs audio data received from the third conductor, and an IVI interface configured to receive user instructions for controlling the mobile device and to transmit the user instructions to the mobile device via at least one of the multiple conductors.

A wiring module includes: a functional sheet disposed between a roof panel forming a roof part of a vehicle and an interior member forming a ceiling shape of a vehicle interior to planarly extend over the roof panel and the interior member; and a transmission member provided on the functional sheet, wherein the functional sheet includes a frequency selective layer having a frequency selective function of shielding radio wave of a first frequency band and passing radio wave of a second frequency band different from the first frequency band, the transmission member is electrically connected to a vehicle-side apparatus mounted to a side of the vehicle, and the transmission member is formed to extend to a position where the transmission member can perform a power supply to or communication with a roof-side apparatus mounted to the roof part in the functional sheet.

A wiring module includes: a functional sheet disposed between a roof panel forming a roof part of a vehicle and an interior member forming a ceiling shape of a vehicle interior to planarly extend over the roof panel and the interior member; and a transmission member provided on the functional sheet, wherein the functional sheet includes a layer having at least one of a heat insulation function, an acoustic insulation function, and a radio wave shielding function, the transmission member is electrically connected to a vehicle-side apparatus mounted to a side of the vehicle, and the transmission member is formed to extend to a position where the transmission member can perform a power supply to or communication with a roof-side apparatus mounted to the roof part in the functional sheet.

An aftermarket vehicle head unit integration cartridge for use with an aftermarket head unit is provided. The aftermarket head unit preferably includes a dedicated slot for insertion of the cartridge. The cartridge preferably supports communication between a plurality of electronic components in the aftermarket head unit and a plurality of electronic components in the vehicle. The plurality of electronic components in the aftermarket head unit may include, for example, an audio processing system, a video processing system, an analog I/O and/or a digital I/O. and/or a plurality of electronic components. The plurality of electronic components in the vehicle may include an audio system, an analog I/O, a digital I/O/databus, and/or a steering wheel control unit. The cartridge may include a flashable memory for use in reconfiguring the cartridge. The cartridge may be configured to capture and condition the signals from at least one of the plurality of the vehicle-based electronic components. The conditioned signals from the vehicle-based electronic components may be conditioned for use by the aftermarket head unit.

A vehicle media player includes a media player module, a microphone module electrically connected to the media player module, a cigarette lighter connector; and a connection cable having two opposite ends that are electrically connected to the media player module and the cigarette lighter connector, respectively. The microphone module includes a first casing, a second casing, a unidirectional microphone, a protective housing, and a microphone support. The unidirectional microphone is fixed to the microphone support, and one end of each of the first casing and the second casing is received in one end of the protective housing.

Disclosed is an infotainment device. The infotainment device comprises: a connector detachably attached to a slot disposed in a vehicle; at least one auxiliary antenna electrically connected to a main antenna arranged on the outside of the vehicle; a first communication circuit capable of performing communication for an infotainment service by using the main antenna and the at least one auxiliary antenna; a second communication circuit capable of performing communication with a head unit device installed in the vehicle; and a processor functionally connected to the connector, the at least one auxiliary antenna, the first communication circuitry, and the second communication circuitry, wherein the processor may be configured to: acquire a signal for the infotainment service by using the first communication circuit; and output the acquired signal using a speaker or a display which is functionally connected to the head unit device, through the second communication circuit; In addition, various embodiments recognized through the specification are possible.

A vehicle media player includes a media player module, a microphone module electrically connected to the media player module, a cigarette lighter connector; and a connection cable having two opposite ends that are electrically connected to the media player module and the cigarette lighter connector, respectively. The microphone module includes a first casing, a second casing, a unidirectional microphone, a protective housing, and a microphone support. The unidirectional microphone is fixed to the microphone support, and one end of each of the first casing and the second casing is received in one end of the protective housing.

A custom-made amplified mini stereo device specifically designed and crafted to fit into ATV/recreational vehicles dash panels.

An apparatus for mounting within a vehicle, an object having at least one receptacle in a first main surface. The apparatus comprises a base having a mounting surface. A latch and a frame are movable between latched and unlatched positions and are biased toward the latched position by a first biasing element. One or more push buttons are movable between extended and depressed positions and are biased toward the extended position by a second biasing element. A lower portion of the push button blocks and allows movement of the frame toward the latched position when the push button is in the extended and depressed position, respectively. The first main surface pushes the push button to the depressed position, thereby enabling the first biasing element to move the latch and the frame to the latched position, in which the latch engages with the at least one receptacle.