Underwater diving assistant apparatus
First Claim
1. An apparatus comprising:
- a submersible unit including a display screen, wherein the unit is watertight and pressure proof to a range of depths, including depths usually achieved by divers, including scuba divers;
a removeably coupled digitizing pen for marking information on the display screen when the digitizing pen is in proximity to the display screen; and
a microcontroller coupled to the display screen.
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Abstract
An underwater diving assistant device. In one embodiment, the present invention comprises a hand-held unit including a display screen. Messages and drawings are written on the display screen using a passive electromagnetic pen. Markings on the screen can be instantly cleared, stored or transmitted to another, similar device by placing the electromagnetic pen in proximity to a command icon on the screen. The unit includes standard dive computer functions. In one embodiment, the unit includes a digital camera and a vessel locator, and generates audible tones under various circumstances. In one embodiment, a power source of the unit is stored in a container fastened to a diver'"'"'s weight belt and is connected by a tether to the unit.
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26 Claims
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1. An apparatus comprising:
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a submersible unit including a display screen, wherein the unit is watertight and pressure proof to a range of depths, including depths usually achieved by divers, including scuba divers; a removeably coupled digitizing pen for marking information on the display screen when the digitizing pen is in proximity to the display screen; and a microcontroller coupled to the display screen. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14)
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15. A method for performing functions underwater, comprising the steps of:
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marking information on a screen of a device by moving an electromagnetic pen in proximity to the screen; storing the information in a memory of the device; and transmitting the information to a screen of another device. - View Dependent Claims (16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26)
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