Control device for small watercraft
First Claim
1. A watercraft comprising a hull, a seat, a control mast, an engine disposed within the hull, a controller that communicates with at least one engine parameter and that is configured to control engine operation, a security system configured to communicate with the engine controller, a receiver that communicates with the security system, and a portable transmitter that transmits at least one signal to the receiver, the portable transmitter comprising at least one sealed airtight cavity that maintains a density of the portable transmitter below the density of water, the security system determining how the engine controller controls the engine in response to a signal received from the receiver, the receiver being located in a remote location above the water level of the watercraft and adjacent to an access opening.
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Abstract
A watercraft has an engine that is controlled by an electronic control unit and the watercraft includes a security system. The security system includes a portable transmitter unit, and also includes a mounted receiver. The portable unit is waterproof and is buoyant. The portable unit includes a housing of transparent material that allows a user to see whether water has entered the portable unit. The security system has an antenna that provides improved reception between the portable transmitter unit and the mounted receiver.
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- 1. A watercraft comprising a hull, a seat, a control mast, an engine disposed within the hull, a controller that communicates with at least one engine parameter and that is configured to control engine operation, a security system configured to communicate with the engine controller, a receiver that communicates with the security system, and a portable transmitter that transmits at least one signal to the receiver, the portable transmitter comprising at least one sealed airtight cavity that maintains a density of the portable transmitter below the density of water, the security system determining how the engine controller controls the engine in response to a signal received from the receiver, the receiver being located in a remote location above the water level of the watercraft and adjacent to an access opening.
- 11. A watercraft comprising a hull, a seat, a control mast, an engine disposed within the hull, a controller that communicates with at least one engine parameter and is configured to control engine operation, a security system configured to communicate with the engine controller, a receiver that communicates with the security system, and a portable transmitter that transmits at least one signal to the receiver, the portable transmitter comprising a housing that it is at least partially transparent, the security system determining how the engine controller controls the engine in response to a signal received from the receiver, the receiver being located in a remote location above the water level of the watercraft and adjacent to an access opening.
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