Waterproof wireless communications and methods for water-based apparatus

Abstract

A waterproof apparatus including a waterproof enclosure including electronic circuitry, a solar panel and a keypad. The electronic circuitry is configured to communicate data wirelessly when pressure is applied to the keypad. The waterproof apparatus may be mounted to watersport equipment, such as a surfboard, kiteboard, kayak, wind surfer jet ski, paddle board, or a wakeboard.

What is claimed: 
     
         1 . A waterproof apparatus, comprising:
 a waterproof enclosure including electronic circuitry, a solar panel and a keypad, wherein the electronic circuitry is configured to communicate data wirelessly when pressure is applied to the keypad.   
     
     
         2 . The apparatus of  claim 1  further comprising anti-slip material. 
     
     
         3 . The apparatus of  claim 1  further comprising a LCD display. 
     
     
         4 . The apparatus of  claim 3 , wherein the electronic circuitry includes a microcontroller for displaying the data on the LCD display. 
     
     
         5 . The apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein the electronic circuitry is configured to communicate the data to a social media website when pressure is applied to the keypad. 
     
     
         6 . The apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein the electronic circuitry is configured to communicate the data in the form of one or more text messages when pressure is applied to the keypad. 
     
     
         7 . The apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein the keypad is configured with one or more preset messages. 
     
     
         8 . The apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein the waterproof apparatus includes one of a GPS module, a GSM radio module, a gyroscope/accelerometer/compass module, and a motion activated power switch. 
     
     
         9 . An apparatus for use in watersports, comprising:
 a waterproof apparatus mounted to a surface of watersport equipment, the waterproof apparatus including a waterproof enclosure having electronic circuitry, a solar panel and a keypad, wherein the electronic circuitry is configured to communicate data wirelessly when pressure is applied to the keypad.   
     
     
         10 . The apparatus of  claim 9 , wherein the watersport equipment includes one of a surfboard, kiteboard, kayak, wind surfer jet ski, paddle board, and a wakeboard. 
     
     
         11 . The apparatus of  claim 9  further comprising a LCD display. 
     
     
         12 . The apparatus of  claim 11 , wherein the electronic circuitry includes a microcontroller for displaying the data on the LCD display. 
     
     
         13 . The apparatus of  claim 9 , wherein the electronic circuitry is configured to communicate the data to a social media website when pressure is applied to the keypad. 
     
     
         14 . The apparatus of  claim 9 , wherein the electronic circuitry is configured to communicate the data in the form of one or more text messages when pressure is applied to the keypad. 
     
     
         15 . The apparatus of  claim 9 , wherein the keypad is configured with one or more preset messages. 
     
     
         16 . The apparatus of  claim 9 , wherein the waterproof apparatus includes one of a GPS module, a GSM radio module, a gyroscope/accelerometer/compass module, and a motion activated power switch. 
     
     
         17 . The apparatus of  claim 9  further comprising anti-slip material. 
     
     
         18 . A waterproof apparatus, comprising:
 a waterproof enclosure including electronic circuitry, a solar panel, a keypad, and one or motion sensors, wherein the electronic circuitry is configured to communicate data wirelessly in response to input from the one or more motion sensors.   
     
     
         19 . The apparatus of  claim 18 , wherein the electronic circuitry is configured to communicate the data in the form of one or more text messages when pressure is applied to the keypad. 
     
     
         20 . The apparatus of  claim 18 , wherein the electronic circuitry is configured to communicate the data to a social media website when pressure is applied to the keypad.