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The present invention is directed to a housing unit, which allows an electronic device such as a portable digital audio player to be substantially hermetically sealed within an audio device. The electronic device is controllable by a user while housed with the housing unit. The audio device is able

The present invention is directed to a housing unit, which allows an electronic device such as a portable digital audio player to be substantially hermetically sealed within an audio device. The electronic device is controllable by a user while housed with the housing unit. The audio device is able to be used in a vehicle such as a car, a camper, or a boat or in other common consumer products.

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1. A mountable housing for removably holding an electronic device, comprising: a. a cavity to accept the electronic device;b. a connector located completely within the cavity to electrically connect to the electronic device; andc. a front cover movable between an open position and a closed position

1. A mountable housing for removably holding an electronic device, comprising: a. a cavity to accept the electronic device;b. a connector located completely within the cavity to electrically connect to the electronic device; andc. a front cover movable between an open position and a closed position and coupled to the mountable housing; wherein when the front cover is in the closed position and the electronic device is in the cavity a front face of the electronic device faces a back of the front cover and a back of the electronic device is placed against a back of the cavity. 2. The mountable housing for removably holding an electronic device of claim 1, wherein the cover comprises a controller interface, wherein the controller interface couples to the housing unit to define the sealed enclosure, and wherein the controller interface comprises a user interface for controlling the electronic device when the electronic device is housed in the housing unit. 3. The mountable housing for removably holding an electronic device of claim 1, wherein the housing is mounted on a flat surface. 4. The mountable housing for removably holding an electronic device of claim 3, wherein the housing is removably mounted to the flat surface. 5. The mountable housing for removably holding an electronic device of claim 1, further comprising a connector which connects to one or more of an amplifier and speakers. 6. The mountable housing for removably holding an electronic device of claim 1, wherein the cavity is an electronic device specific form-fitting opening. 7. The mountable housing for removably holding an electronic device of claim 1, wherein the opening is an electronic device generic opening, wherein the opening accommodates a number of different sized electronic devices, and wherein the enclosure is an electronic device generic enclosure which accommodates a number of different sized electronic devices. 8. The mountable housing for removably holding an electronic device of claim 1, wherein the connector is selected from among RCA cables, multi-pin connectors, 8P8C connectors, DE-9 connectors, USB connectors, and 30-pin connectors. 9. The mountable housing for removably holding an electronic device of claim 1, wherein the apparatus further comprises: a receiver for receiving wireless transmissions; anda wireless remote with a transceiver, wherein the transceiver sends wireless information to the receiver, and wherein the wireless information controls the electronic device contained within the housing unit. 10. The mountable housing for removably holding an electronic device of claim 9, wherein the receiver and transceiver utilize wireless transmission technologies selected from among IEEE 802.11 standard wireless technology, Bluetooth® wireless technology, Infra-red transmission technology, and Radio Frequency technology. 11. The mountable housing for removably holding an electronic device of claim 9, wherein the cover is configured to allow the transmission of wireless transmission technologies therethrough. 12. The mountable housing for removably holding an electronic device of claim 2, wherein the controller interface comprises controls coupled to a steering mechanism. 13. The mountable housing for removably holding an electronic device of claim 2, the controller interface further comprising the display screen. 14. The mountable housing for removably holding an electronic device of claim 13, wherein the display screen displays video files selected from among DivX Media, MPEG-1, MPEG-2 and MPEG-4 video files. 15. The mountable housing for removably holding an electronic device of claim 2, wherein the controller interface detachably couples with the housing. 16. An apparatus for housing and controlling a removable electronic device, comprising: a. a housing unit comprising: i. an enclosure for holding the electronic device;ii. a connector located completely within the enclosure and for electrically connecting to the electronic device; andiii. a cover coupled to the apparatus;wherein a back of the housing unit is mounted flush with an exterior support surface wherein when cover is in a closed position and the electronic device is in the enclosure a front face of the electronic device faces a back of the cover and a back of the electronic device is placed against a back of the enclosure. 17. The apparatus for housing and controlling a removable electronic device of claim 16, wherein the cover comprises a user interface for controlling the electronic device when the electronic device is housed in the housing unit. 18. The apparatus for housing and controlling a removable electronic device of claim 16, wherein the apparatus removably mounts to the mountable surface. 19. The apparatus for housing and controlling a removable electronic device of claim 16, further comprising a connector which connects to one or more of an amplifier and speakers. 20. The apparatus for housing and controlling a removable electronic device according to claim 16, wherein the enclosure is an electronic device specific form-fitting enclosure. 21. The apparatus for housing and controlling a removable electronic device of claim 16, wherein the enclosure accommodates a number of different sized electronic devices. 22. The apparatus for housing and controlling a removable electronic device of claim 16, wherein the connector is selected from among RCA cables, multi-pin connectors, 8P8C connectors, DE-9 connectors, USB connectors, and 30-pin connectors. 23. The apparatus for housing and controlling a removable electronic device of claim 16, wherein the user interface further comprises: a receiver for receiving wireless transmissions; anda wireless remote control device with a transceiver, wherein the transceiver sends wireless information to the receiver to control the electronic device contained within the housing unit. 24. The apparatus for housing and controlling a removable electronic device of claim 16, wherein the receiver and transceiver utilize wireless transmission technologies selected from among IEEE 802.11 standard wireless technology, Bluetooth® wireless technology, Infra-red transmission technology, and Radio Frequency technology. 25. The apparatus for housing and controlling a removable electronic device of claim 16, wherein the user interface comprises controls coupled to a steering mechanism. 26. The apparatus for housing and controlling a removable electronic device of claim 17, wherein the user interface further comprises a display screen. 27. The apparatus for housing and controlling a removable electronic device of claim 26, wherein the display screen displays video files selected from among DivX Media, MPEG-1, MPEG-2 and MPEG-4 video files. 28. The apparatus for housing and controlling a removable electronic device of claim 17, wherein the user interface detachably couples from the housing unit. 29. A method of coupling a removable electronic device to an audio apparatus, comprising: electrically connecting to a removable electronic device with a connector located completely within a housing unit, wherein a back of the electronic device is placed flat against a back of the housing unit and a front cover is closed over a front of the electronic device;connecting the housing unit and the electronic device with an existing audio system using an accessory connector; andcontrolling the electronic device from outside the housing unit when the electronic device is sealed within the housing unit, wherein when the front cover is in the closed position and the electronic device is in the enclosure a front face of the electronic device faces a back of the cover. 30. The method of coupling a removable electronic device to an audio apparatus of claim 29, further comprising coupling a user interface to the housing unit. 31. The method of coupling a removable electronic device to an audio apparatus of claim 29, further comprising broadcasting signals from a remote control having a transceiver to the user interface, wherein the user interface is configured with a receiver for receiving wirelessly broadcasted signals. 32. The method of coupling a removable electronic device to an audio apparatus of claim 29, wherein the user interface is coupled to steering controls, and wherein the steering wheel controls are used to control the electronic device when the electronic device is sealed within the housing unit. 33. The method of coupling a removable electronic device to an audio apparatus of claim 29, further comprising: displaying video content from the electronic device on a display screen. 34. A system for housing and controlling a removable electronic media player comprising: a. a housing unit comprising: i. a sealable enclosure configured to house a removable electronic media player;ii. an opening configured to accept the electronic media player;iii. a connector located completely within the sealable enclosure for electrically connecting to the electronic media player;b. a separately movable cover that is movable in order to allow access to the opening and comprising a control interface for controlling the electronic media player while it is coupled within the housing, wherein when the cover is in a closed position and the electronic device is in the enclosure a front face of the electronic device faces a back of the cover and a back of the electronic media player is placed against a back of the enclosure; andc. an accessory connector which connects to one or more of an amplifier and speakers. 35. The system of claim 34 wherein the cover is moved to an open position by rotating the cover about an edge of the housing unit. 36. The system of claim 34 wherein the cover is removed from the housing unit in order to access the opening. 37. The system of claim 34 wherein the electronic media player is controlled by a remote control. 38. The system of claim 34 wherein the electronic media player sits in a vertical orientation when it is coupled with the connector. 39. The system of claim 34 wherein the electronic media player sits in a horizontal orientation when it is coupled with the connector. 40. The system of claim 34 further comprising a connector which connects to one or more of an amplifier and speakers. 41. The system of claim 34 wherein the enclosure is an electronic media player specific form-fitting opening. 42. The system of claim 34 wherein the opening accommodates a number of different sized electronic devices, and wherein the enclosure accommodates a number of different sized electronic devices. 43. The system of claim 34 wherein the removable electronic media player is selected from the group consisting of a portable music player, Mp3 player, music telephone, Mp4 player, or DivX Media format player. 44. A mountable housing for removably holding an electronic device, comprising: a. a cavity to accept the electronic device;b. a connector located completely within the cavity to electrically connect to the electronic device; andc. a front cover coupled to the apparatus; wherein when the front cover is in a closed position and the electronic device is in the cavity a face of the electronic device faces a back of the front cover and a back of the electronic device is placed against a back of the cavity. 45. An apparatus for housing and controlling a removable electronic device, comprising: a. a housing unit comprising: i. an enclosure for holding the electronic device;ii. a connector located completely within the enclosure and for electrically connecting to the electronic device; andiii. a cover movable between an open position and a closed position and coupled to the apparatus, wherein the electronic device is inserted into or removed from the enclosure when the front cover is in the open position;wherein a back of the housing unit is mounted flush with an exterior support surface, wherein when the cover is in the closed position and the electronic device is in the enclosure a front face of the electronic device faces a back of the cover and a back of the electronic device is placed against a back of the enclosure. 46. A system for housing and controlling a removable electronic media player comprising: a. a housing unit comprising: i. an enclosure configured to house a removable electronic media player;ii. an opening configured to accept the electronic media player;iii. a connector located completely within the enclosure for electrically connecting to the electronic media player;b. a separately movable cover that is movable in order to allow access to the opening; andc. an accessory connector which connects to one or more of an amplifier and speakers, wherein when the separately movable cover is in a closed position and the electronic media player is in the enclosure a front face of the electronic media player faces a back of the separately movable cover and a back of the electronic media player is placed against a back of the enclosure.