DE102006017508B4 - A key for a motor vehicle having an entertainment media player - Google Patents

Abstract

According to the invention, a mechanical and / or electrical key (1) for a motor vehicle is proposed which has a key device (2) which at least opens and closes the motor vehicle and / or actuates an ignition of the motor vehicle, and a playback device (3) for playing entertainment media which has a storage device (4) which stores at least one entertainment file, a converter device (5) which converts the stored entertainment file into a playable entertainment medium, and a playback device (6) which has the playable entertainment medium, such as music or a video film , reproduces.

Description

The The present invention relates to a key for a motor vehicle having a Playback device for Entertainment media, such as music or videos.

The Technical field of the present invention relates to a key for a motor vehicle, wherein the key Storage means for storing data.

Such keys for motor vehicles or vehicle keys are for example from the DE 10 2004 025 886 A1 or the DE 199 19 501 A1 known.

The document describes DE 10 2004 025 886 A1 a key for a motor vehicle having storage means for storing data, the key comprising an interface coupled to the storage means for connecting a transmission line for transferring data from and / or to the storage means.

The publication DE 199 19 501 A1 shows a device for storing operation-dependent vehicle data in a removable memory element. In this case, vehicle data such as mileage, tank contents or average consumption are stored in the storage element and provided outside the vehicle, for example, a fleet management system available.

Unfortunately, can a user of the conventional, as described above motor vehicle key these exclusively for motor vehicle-related functionalities like mileage indicator, tank contents indicator, central locking function or Use the immobilizer function.

conventional Car keys are only for Motor vehicle-related functionalities useful. Although the user his Car keys for example, on his keyring usually with you, is a conventional one Car keys in many situations of the everyday Life, such as shopping, bus driving or Walking completely useless.

In the Japanese patent application JP 2005 067278 A is a key with various information functions described. The information key described therein comprises a display device for displaying various information and a key part. In addition, this key also contains an audiovisual entertainment function, so that a user is able to listen to music from, for example, headphones, a dedicated output device of the key.

Furthermore, in the DE 20 2009 006 171 U1 a housing for a remote-controlled electronic key described, which also includes a remote control function for remotely unlocking and locking an access and driving authorization device within the motor vehicle in addition to a foldable and foldable key bit. By means of an additional key on the key, the key bit can be folded into the housing or unlocked again by actuation.

Of the The present invention is based on the object, the functionality of playing Entertainment media, such as music or videos, for one Key, In particular, a motor vehicle key to provide.

According to the invention Asked task by a key with the characteristics of Patent claim 1 solved.

Accordingly, it is provided:
Containing a mechanical and / or electronic key for a motor vehicle, a key device at least with a key bit, which at least opens and closes the motor vehicle and / or actuates an ignition of the motor vehicle; a playback device for playing entertainment media, comprising a storage device storing at least one entertainment file, a conversion device that converts the stored entertainment file into a playable entertainment medium, and a playback device that reproduces the playable entertainment medium; and a photographic device having at least one photo-lens for taking an image.

Of the Motor vehicle key according to the invention the playback device is advantageously suitable both Automotive-related functionalities, such as opening and Shut down of the motor vehicle or pressing the ignition of the motor vehicle, as well as the functionality of playing entertainment media, such as music or video, to provide the user. Thus, the user can also the motor vehicle key according to the invention in many situations of the daily Life in which a conventional motor vehicle key is useless and but carried by the user is for use his entertainment.

The motor vehicle key according to the present invention, which can be coupled to the playback device, also has the particular advantage of being in the art special in a coupled state motor vehicle-related func tionalities and the ability to perform the playback of entertainment media. Furthermore, the user can also decouple the motor vehicle key from the playback device to use both separately from each other. Also, at a first time, the user can only acquire the motor vehicle key which can be coupled to the playback device in order to buy the playback device which can be coupled with the motor vehicle key at a second time.

advantageous Refinements and developments of the invention will become apparent the dependent claims and the description with reference to the drawings.

According to one preferred embodiment of the invention, the playback device an operating device, by means of which a user at least one Control command for controlling the storage device and / or the Input reproducing device and which the storage device and / or controls the playback device. Advantageously, thus the playback device by means of the entries made by the user (Control commands) controllable.

According to one preferred embodiment of the invention, the operating device at least one function key, via which of the user inputs the control commands, and those associated with the function key Control device on which the input from the user control commands receives and by means of the received control commands, the storage device and / or controls the playback device. Preferably, the operating device several function keys, for example a play key, a skip forward key, a Skip Backward button or a pause button on.

According to one Another preferred embodiment has the key device a key-beard and / or an electronic central locking function and / or an electronic immobilizer function and / or an electronic ignition function on.

According to one Another preferred embodiment, the key bit in a housing of the key is a folding. Advantageously, this saves space when transporting the key one.

According to one Another preferred embodiment, the memory device a read / write memory and / or a card slot into which a memory card is inserted. For example, the user can use the memory card in a corresponding card slot of a personal computer plug in the memory card with entertainment media, such as MP3 files, describe and then the memory card in the Insert the card slot of the storage device of the key, so that stored on the memory card MP3 files using played the key of the invention can be.

According to one Another preferred embodiment is the conversation file as an audio file, for example as a piece of music or as an audiobook, or formed as an image file or as a video file. The audio file is formatted in particular in an MP3 format. The entertainment medium may preferably as an audio piece, such as a Piece of music, or as a video or as an image, for example, in JPEG format formatted, be formed.

According to one Another preferred embodiment, the playback device a speaker for playing audio files and / or a Display for playing moving and / or still picture files and / or a female connector into which a headphone or an external speaker or a connection cable to the connector is plugged into an infotainment system of the motor vehicle.

According to one Another preferred embodiment, the playback device an interface device, by means of which data, thereby especially the conversation file or entertainment files, in the storage device is written or from the storage device be read out. The interface device is preferably as a USB interface and / or a Firewire interface and / or a wireless interface. The wireless Interface can be, for example, a Bluetooth interface or be an infrared interface.

According to one Another preferred embodiment, the playback device a power supply device, which in particular as a Battery or is designed as an accumulator. Preferably supplied the power supply device many or all devices of the playback device with electricity.

According to one Another preferred development, a photo device is provided, which has at least one photo-lens for taking a picture. Advantageously, the key according to the invention by the integration the photo device in addition to the motor vehicle-related functionalities and the functionality the playback of audio and / or image data on a photo function.

According to another preferred embodiment The photo device is at least coupled to the memory device for storing the recorded image. Thus, advantageously, the captured image may be stored and provided to other devices, such as a computer, via the memory card or via the interface device.

According to one further preferred embodiment, a single housing is provided, which is the key device and picks up the player.

One particular advantage lies in the fact that the user only one lead single device with him which has both automotive-related functionalities as well also the functionality playing the entertainment media.

According to one Another preferred embodiment, a first housing with a first coupling element and a second housing with a second coupling element intended. The first case preferably takes the key device and the second housing preferably picks up the playback device. The two cases are mechanically coupled by means of the two coupling elements, wherein the two coupling elements engage in a coupling with each other. advantageously, can thus the key device and the playback device also be used separately.

The Invention will be described below with reference to the schematic figures specified embodiments explained in more detail. It demonstrate:

1 a schematic block diagram of a first embodiment of the key according to the invention;

2 a schematic block diagram of a second embodiment of the key according to the invention;

3 a schematic block diagram of a third embodiment of the key according to the invention;

4a a schematic block diagram of a preferred embodiment of the coupled with the playback device key according to the present invention;

4b a schematic block diagram of a preferred embodiment of the coupled with the key device playback device according to the present invention; and

5 a schematic block diagram of a preferred embodiment of the playback device of the playback device according to the present invention.

In All figures are the same or functionally identical elements and devices - provided nothing else is stated - with the same reference numerals have been provided.

In 1 is a schematic block diagram of a first embodiment of the mechanical and / or electronic key according to the invention 1 represented for a motor vehicle.

The mechanical and / or electronic key 1 has a key device 2 and a player 3 to play entertainment media M on. The playback device 3 includes a storage device 4 , a converter device 5 , and a playback device 6 , The storage device 4 stores at least one conversation file D. The entertainment file D is preferably embodied as an audio file or as an image file or as a video file. For example, the audio file is formatted in an MP3 format. For example, the video file may be formatted in an MPEG format and the image file may be formatted in a JPEG format, for example.

The converter device 5 converts the stored entertainment file D into a playable entertainment medium M. The playable entertainment medium M is preferably formed as an audio piece or song piece, or as a video film or an image according to the stored entertainment file D.

Next assigns the key 1 preferably a neck strap (not shown) on, so that the user the key 1 can also wear around the neck.

2 shows a schematic block diagram of a second embodiment of the key according to the invention 1 , The key according to the invention 1 has the key device 2 as well as the playback device 3 with the features according to 1 on.

In particular, the playback device 3 an operating device 7 on, by means of which a user at least one control command S1, S2 for controlling the storage device 4 and / or the playback device 6 enters and which the storage device 4 and / or controls the playback device. The operating device 7 preferably has one or more function keys 8a . 8b . 8c on which the user can enter the control commands S1, S2. The function keys 8a . 8b . 8c are with the control device 9 coupled. The control device 9 receives the input from the user control commands S1, S2 and controls by means of this Speicherervor direction 4 and / or the playback device 6 , To input the control commands S1, S2, the operating device 7 also a voice input device (not shown), which includes at least a microphone and a voice recognition. The speech recognition can, for example, in the control device 9 be integrated.

Preferably, the storage device 4 a read / write memory (not shown) and / or a card slot (not shown) into which a memory card (not shown) is plugged.

The playback device 3 furthermore preferably has an interface device 18 on, by means of which data, in particular the entertainment files D, in the storage device 4 written and out of the storage device 4 can be read out. The interface device 18 has in particular a USB interface and / or a Firewire interface and / or a wireless interface.

Furthermore, the playback device 3 a power supply device 19 which is designed in particular as a battery or as an accumulator. The accumulator can be externally charged, in particular, by means of a further interface device (not shown). The power supply device 19 advantageously ensures that the playback device 3 from the key device 2 electrically completely decoupled.

Furthermore, the mechanical and / or electronic key according to the invention 1 a photo device 20 on which at least one photo lens 21 for capturing an image B. This is the Fotovor direction 20 at least with the storage device 4 coupled to store the captured image B.

According to the embodiment according to 2 assigns the key 1 a single case 22 on, that's the key device 2 and the player 3 receives.

The key device 2 preferably has a key bit 10 and / or an electronic central locking function 11 and / or an electronic immobilizer function 12 and / or an electronic ignition function 13 on. In particular, the electronic central locking function 11 , the electronic immobilizer function 12 and the electronic ignition function 13 with a transceiver 28 coupled, which provides a wireless connection to the motor vehicle. In particular, the key bit is 10 in the case 22 the key can be folded. For this purpose, the key device 2 a recording device 27 on which the key-beard 10 in a folded state absorbs.

In 3 is a schematic block diagram of a third embodiment of the key according to the invention 1 shown. The third embodiment according to 3 differs from the second embodiment 2 according to 2 in particular, that not a single housing is provided, which is the key device 2 and the player 3 but that both for the key device 2 as well as for the playback device 3 a separate housing 23 . 25 is provided.

A first housing 23 is with a first coupling element 24 provide and take the key device 2 on. A second housing 25 is with a second coupling element 26 provided and takes the player 3 on. The two housings 23 . 25 are by means of the two coupling elements 24 . 26 mechanically coupled. 3 shows the coupled state of the two coupling elements 24 . 26 , In particular, the two coupling elements engage 24 . 26 in the coupling into each other. For the two corresponding coupling elements 24 . 26 are any embodiments conceivable. For example, the coupling elements 24 . 26 be designed as clips or plug-in elements.

The 4a and 4b show the mechanical and / or electronic key 1 according to the 3 in the uncoupled state. It shows 4a a schematic block diagram of the with the playback device 3 lockable key device 2 , Accordingly, the shows 4b a schematic block diagram of the with the key device 2 dockable playback device 3 ,

In 5 FIG. 12 is a schematic block diagram of a preferred embodiment of the playback apparatus. FIG 6 the storage device 3 represented according to the present invention. The playback device 6 preferably has a speaker 14 and / or a display 15 or a monitor, in particular for displaying and reproducing photos or videos, and / or a socket 16 on. In the socket 16 is for example a headphone 17 or an external speaker (not shown) or a connection cable (not shown) for connection to an infotainment system of the motor vehicle inserted. For reasons of space savings, the display can 15 also be designed as a fold-in and fold-out display.

Although the present invention above with reference to the preferred embodiments It is not limited thereto, but modifiable in a variety of ways. So it is conceivable, for example, in the playback device, multiple displays, one display image data, such as photos or videos, and a second display can display control information, or integrate multiple storage devices.

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Claims (14)

Mechanical and / or electronic key ( 1 ) for a motor vehicle comprising: (a) a key device ( 2 ) at least with a key bit ( 10 ), which at least the motor vehicle. opens and closes and / or actuates an ignition of the motor vehicle; (b) a playback device ( 3 ) for playing entertainment media (M), comprising: (b1) a storage device ( 4 ), which stores at least one conversation file (D), (b2) a conversion device ( 5 ) which converts the stored entertainment file (D) into a playable entertainment medium (M), and (b3) a playback device ( 6 ) representing the playable entertainment medium (M); and (c) a photographic device ( 20 ), which at least one photo lens ( 21 ) for taking an image (B). Key according to claim 1, characterized in that the playback device ( 3 ) an operating device ( 7 ) by means of which at least one control command (S1, S2) for controlling the memory device ( 4 ) and / or the playback device ( 6 ) and which the memory device ( 4 ) and / or the playback device ( 6 ) controls. Key according to claim 2, characterized in that the operating device ( 7 ) at least one function key ( 8a . 8b . 8c ), via which at least one control command (S1, S2) is input, and with the function key ( 8a . 8b . 8c ) coupled control device ( 9 ) which receives the input control command (S1, S2) and by means of the received control command (S1, S2) the memory device ( 4 ) and / or the playback device ( 6 ) controls. Key according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the key device ( 2 ) an electronic central locking function ( 11 ) and / or an electronic immobilizer function ( 12 ) and / or an electronic ignition function ( 13 ) having. Key according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the key bit ( 10 ) in a housing of the key ( 1 ) is foldable. Key according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the storage device ( 4 ) has a read / write memory and / or a card slot, in which a memory card is inserted, has. key according to one of the preceding claims, characterized that the conversation file (D) as an audio file or as an image file or is designed as a video file, the audio file in particular is formatted in an MP3 format, and the entertainment medium (M) as an audio piece or formed as a video film or as an image. Key according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the reproduction device ( 6 ) a speaker ( 14 ) and / or a display ( 15 ) and / or a female connector ( 16 ) into which a headphone ( 17 ) or an external speaker or a connection cable for connection to an infotainment system of the motor vehicle is inserted. Key according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the playback device ( 3 ) an interface device ( 18 ), by means of which data, in particular the entertainment file (D), into the storage device ( 4 ) and from the storage device ( 4 ). Key according to claim 9, characterized in that the interface device ( 18 ) has a USB interface and / or a Firewire interface and / or a wireless interface, which is designed in particular as a Bluetooth interface or an infrared interface. Key according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the playback device ( 3 ) a power supply device ( 19 ), which is designed in particular as a battery or as an accumulator. Key according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the photographic device ( 20 ) at least with a storage device ( 4 ) is coupled to store the captured image (B). Key according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that a single housing ( 22 ) is provided, which the key device ( 2 ) and the playback device ( 3 ). Key according to one or more of claims 1 to 12, characterized in that a first housing ( 23 ) with a first coupling element ( 24 ) and a second housing ( 25 ) with a second coupling element ( 26 ) are provided, wherein the first housing ( 23 ) the key device ( 2 ), the second housing ( 25 ) the playback device ( 3 ) and the two housings ( 23 . 25 ) by means of the two coupling elements ( 24 . 26 ) are mechanically coupled, wherein the two coupling elements ( 24 . 26 ) engage in a coupling in one another.