MP3 FM transmitter

(21 Nov 2006)
Article contibuted by Jason Leow.

Review
STRENGTH
* No need to buy a new MP3 player & throw away existing car radio.
* MP3 is portable. Music download is simplified.
* Powered by AA battery which is readily available.
* Multiple function incorporated (FM transmitter, FM tuner, MP3 player, voice recorder)

WEAKNESS
* Conventional design, will lose out to mini-iPOD MP3 player.

OPPORTUNITY
* Can be use for conventionat Hi-Fi set without MP3 support.
* Potential use for lecture/seminar/talk without costly audio setup. Each listener Can be issued with a cheap FM reciever. The presenter Can attach a FM booster to transmit his speech to the audience.

THREAT
* Highly competitive market. Unless The inventor Can patent The FM transmitter part, it will be subjected to copying.
* new car/HiFi set usually come together with MP3 support.

OPERATION
* Unknown

PATENT-ABILITY
* Unknown