Modular dive computer

Patent metadata

Field	Value
Publication number	US-9851752-B2
Application number	US-201414179628-A
Country	US
Kind code	B2
Filing date	Feb 13, 2014
Priority date	Feb 13, 2013
Publication date	Dec 26, 2017
Grant date	Dec 26, 2017

Abstract

A dive computer system that includes a primary power source and a console, located remotely from the power source. The console includes a display screen configured to be readable underwater. The primary power source is connected to the console via a cable. The console does not include a connection for a gas hose. In certain embodiments the dive computer includes a secondary power source, while in further embodiments the dive computer has a color display.

First claim

What is claimed is:

1. A dive computer system comprising:
a power source; and
a console, located remotely from the power source, the console having a color display screen configured to be readable underwater;
wherein the power source is connected to the console via a cable to provide power to the console, and wherein the console does not include a connection for a gas hose.

2. The dive computer system of claim 1 , wherein the power source is located proximate a pressure sensor on a gas storage tank worn by a diver.

3. The dive computer system of claim 2 , wherein pressure data from the pressure sensor is transmitted via the cable to the console for display on the display screen.

4. The dive computer system of claim 2 , wherein nitrox analysis data is transmitted via the cable to the console for display on the display screen.

5. The dive computer system of claim 1 , wherein the console is configured to attach to a dedicated holder configured to be worn on a diver's arm.

6. The dive computer system of claim 5 , wherein the dedicated holder comprises a tubular member configured to fit on the diver's arm, the tubular member having a latching mechanism configured to removably attach to a holding mechanism for the dive computer.

7. The dive computer system of claim 1 , further comprising a secondary power source connected to the console via the cable.

8. A dive computer system comprising:
a power source; and
a console, located remotely from the power source, the console having a color display screen configured to be readable underwater;
wherein the power source is connected to the console via a cable to provide power to the console, and wherein the console does not include a connection for a gas hose; and
wherein the power source is shared with an underwater camera, and wherein the console is configured to display video and photos stored on the underwater camera.

9. A dive computer system comprising:
a power source; and
a console, located remotely from the power source, the console having a color display screen configured to be readable underwater;
wherein the power source is connected to the console via a cable to provide power to the console, and wherein the console does not include a connection for a gas hose; and
wherein the power source is shared with an underwater communications device, and wherein the console is configured to exchange data with the underwater communications device and to display data from the underwater communications device on the display screen.

10. A dive computer system comprising:
a power source; and
a console, located remotely from the power source, the console having a color display screen configured to be readable underwater;
wherein the power source is connected to the console via a cable to provide power to the console, and wherein the console does not include a connection for a gas hose; and
wherein the power source is shared with an underwater navigation unit, and wherein the console is configured to exchange data with the underwater navigation unit and to display data from the underwater navigation unit on the display screen.

11. A dive computer system comprising:
a power source; and
a console, located remotely from the power source, the console having a color display screen configured to be readable underwater;
wherein the power source is connected to the console via a cable to provide power to the console, and wherein the console does not include a connection for a gas hose; and
wherein the power source is shared with a diving lamp, and wherein the console is configured to display the remaining burn time of the diving lamp, and further configured to regulate power to the diving lamp to extend the burn time of the diving lamp.

12. A dive computer system comprising:
a power source; and
a console, located remotely from the power source, the console having a color display screen configured to be readable underwater;
wherein the power source is connected to the console via a cable to provide power to the console, and wherein the console does not include a connection for a gas hose; and
wherein the power source is shared with a closed-circuit rebreather, and wherein the console is configured to operate a solenoid valve in the closed-circuit rebreather.

13. A dive computer system comprising:
a power source; and
a console, located remotely from the power source, the console having a color display screen configured to be readable underwater;
wherein the power source is connected to the console via a cable to provide power to the console, and wherein the console does not include a connection for a gas hose; and
wherein the power source is shared with a diving propulsion vehicle, and wherein the console is configured to display the remaining run time of the diving propulsion vehicle, and further configured to regulate power to the diving lamp to extend the run time of the diving propulsion vehicle.

14. A dive computer system comprising:
a primary power source;
a secondary power source; and
a console, located remotely from the primary power source, the console having a display screen configured to be readable underwater;
wherein the primary power source is connected to the console via a cable, and wherein the console does not include a connection for a gas hose.

15. The dive computer system of claim 14 , wherein the secondary power source is configured to provide power to the console when the primary power source is depleted or disconnected.

16. The dive computer system of claim 14 , wherein the primary power source is a disposable battery, and wherein the secondary power source is a rechargeable battery.

17. The dive computer system of claim 14 , wherein the console is configured to attach to a dedicated holder configured to be worn on a diver's arm.

18. The dive computer system of claim 16 , wherein the dedicated holder comprises a tubular member configured to fit on the diver's arm, the tubular member having a latching mechanism configured to removably attach to a holding mechanism for the dive computer.

19. The dive computer system of claim 14 , wherein one of the primary and secondary power sources is located proximate a pressure sensor on a gas storage tank worn by a diver.

20. The dive computer system of claim 14 , wherein the secondary power source is located remotely from the console.

21. The dive computer system of claim 14 , wherein the secondary power source is located in or adjacent the console.

22. The dive computer system of claim 14 , wherein the display screen is a high-definition color display screen.

23. A dive computer system comprising:
a primary power source;
a secondary power source; and
a console, located remotely from the primary power source, the console having a display screen configured to be readable underwater;
wherein the primary power source is connected to the console via a cable, and wherein the console does not include a connection for a gas hose; and
wherein the primary power source is configured to provide power to the console and to at least one other device.

24. The dive computer system of claim 23 , wherein the at least one other device is one of an underwater camera, a diving lamp, and a closed circuit rebreather.

25. The dive computer system of claim 23 , wherein the at least one other device is one of an underwater communications device, an underwater navigation device, and a diving propulsion vehicle.

Assignees

• Holopainen Reima K
• Wegmann Stefan E
• Tiira Jari M A
• Erne Bruno Meinrad
• Johnson Outdoors Inc

Inventors

• Holopainen Reima K
• Wegmann Stefan E
• Tiira Jari M A
• Erne Bruno Meinrad

Classifications

• G06F1/263

  Arrangements for using multiple switchable power supplies, e.g. battery and AC (G06F1/30 takes precedence) · CPC title

• B63C2011/021

  Diving computers, i.e. portable computers specially adapted for divers, e.g. wrist worn, watertight electronic devices for detecting or calculating scuba diving parameters · CPC title

• G06F1/163 Primary

  Wearable computers, e.g. on a belt · CPC title