WATERPROOF COMBINED GLOBAL POSITIONING RECEIVER AND TWO-WAY RADIO AND METHOD OF WATERPROOF ENCLOSURE FABRICATION
First Claim
1. A first waterproof combined global positioning system navigation unit and two-way radio communications unit (GPS/radio unit) configured for wirelessly communicating with a second GPS/radio unit, the second GPS/radio unit being configured to transmit radio signals indicative of the second GPS/radio unit'"'"'s location, the first GPS/radio unit comprising:
- a global positioning system receiver for receiving satellite signals from a plurality of satellites;
a processor coupled with the global positioning system receiver for calculating the location of the first GPS/radio unit as a function of the received satellite signals;
a radio transceiver coupled with the processor for directly transmitting and receiving voice and data communications to and from the second GPS/radio unit, wherein the transmitted data communications is indicative of a location of the first GPS/radio unit, and wherein the processor is configured to identify the location of the second GPS/radio unit based upon the received data communications;
a display coupled with the processor for indicating the location of the second GPS/radio unit; and
a waterproof housing enclosing the global positioning system receiver, the processor, the radio transceiver, and the display.
0 Assignments
0 Petitions
Accused Products
Abstract
A combined global positioning system receiver and two-way radio communications unit (GPS/radio unit) that is configured for wirelessly communicating with one or more other such units and that includes a substantially waterproof enclosure for protection of the electronic components contained therein is provided. The substantially waterproof enclosure includes first and second cooperatively mated housing sections which, when mated, form an internal compartment or chamber for enclosing electronic components of the GPS/radio unit. The waterproof enclosure may further include a cover positioned over a plurality of tubular structures which protrude from a top end wall of the second housing section. Also provided is a method of waterproofing a GPS/radio unit including a number of different techniques for waterproofing different features and elements of the enclosure.
-
Citations
18 Claims
-
1. A first waterproof combined global positioning system navigation unit and two-way radio communications unit (GPS/radio unit) configured for wirelessly communicating with a second GPS/radio unit, the second GPS/radio unit being configured to transmit radio signals indicative of the second GPS/radio unit'"'"'s location, the first GPS/radio unit comprising:
-
a global positioning system receiver for receiving satellite signals from a plurality of satellites; a processor coupled with the global positioning system receiver for calculating the location of the first GPS/radio unit as a function of the received satellite signals; a radio transceiver coupled with the processor for directly transmitting and receiving voice and data communications to and from the second GPS/radio unit, wherein the transmitted data communications is indicative of a location of the first GPS/radio unit, and wherein the processor is configured to identify the location of the second GPS/radio unit based upon the received data communications; a display coupled with the processor for indicating the location of the second GPS/radio unit; and a waterproof housing enclosing the global positioning system receiver, the processor, the radio transceiver, and the display. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8)
-
-
9. A waterproof housing for a first combined global positioning system navigation unit and two-way voice and data radio communications unit (GPS/radio unit) capable of directly wirelessly communicating with a second GPS/radio unit, the second GPS/radio unit being configured to transmit radio signals indicative of the second GPS/radio unit'"'"'s location, the waterproof housing comprising:
-
a first housing section; a second housing section cooperatively coupled with the first housing section to create a watertight seal therewith; and wherein enclosed within the housing and thereby protected by the seal are— a global positioning system receiver for receiving satellite signals from a plurality of satellites, a processor coupled with the global positioning system receiver for calculating the location of the first GPS/radio unit as a function of the received satellite signals, a radio transceiver coupled with the processor for directly transmitting and receiving voice and data communications to and from the second GPS/radio unit, wherein the transmitted data communications is indicative of a location of the first GPS/radio unit, and wherein the processor is configured to identify the location of the second GPS/radio unit based upon the received data communications, and a display coupled with the processor for indicating the location of the second GPS/radio unit. - View Dependent Claims (10, 11, 12, 13, 14)
-
-
15. A waterproof housing for a first combined global positioning system navigation unit and two-way voice and data radio communications unit (GPS/radio unit) capable of directly wirelessly communicating with a second GPS/radio unit, the second GPS/radio unit being configured to transmit radio signals indicative of the second GPS/radio unit'"'"'s location, the waterproof housing comprising:
-
a first housing section including a peripheral edge carrying a continuous elastomeric gasket thereon, the continuous elastomeric gasket including a continuous seal bead protruding from a face thereof; a second housing section cooperatively coupled with the first housing section to create a watertight seal therewith, the second housing section including a peripheral edge and a polished flat against which the continuous seal bead is compressed; and wherein enclosed within the housing and thereby protected by the seal are— a global positioning system receiver for receiving satellite signals from a plurality of satellites, a processor coupled with the global positioning system receiver for calculating the location of the first GPS/radio unit as a function of the received satellite signals, a radio transceiver coupled with the processor for directly transmitting and receiving voice and data communications to and from the second GPS/radio unit, wherein the transmitted data communications is indicative of a location of the first GPS/radio unit, and wherein the processor is configured to identify the location of the second GPS/radio unit based upon the received data communications, and a display coupled with the processor for indicating the location of the second GPS/radio unit. - View Dependent Claims (16, 17, 18)
-
Specification