Apparatus, system and method for underwater signaling of audio messages to a diver

摘要

Embodiments of the invention provide a system, apparatus and methods for underwater voice communication between a diver and an underwater electronic device. In many embodiments, the system includes a dive computer which generates audio signals corresponding to spoken messages and a mouthpiece apparatus having an acoustic transducer that conducts sound via conduction through the diver's teeth and skull to the cochlea so as to allow the diver to hear the messages and other sounds and a microphone for sensing the diver's voice. The mouthpiece is adapted to be easily attached to portions of a SCUBA or other underwater breathing apparatus. It may also be attached or integral to a snorkel or similar apparatus.

主权项

1. A system for underwater voice communication with a diver, the system comprising:
a mouthpiece configured to be worn in the mouth of the diver, an acoustic transducer positioned on a surface of the mouthpiece, the transducer configured to transduce an audio input into an acoustic output and acoustically couple to the diver's upper teeth to conduct the acoustic output from the diver's upper teeth through the skull to generate audible sound in at least one of the diver's ears when the diver is wearing the mouthpiece; and a portable device configured to send the audio input to the transducer, the audio input corresponding to a signal received from a third party for a prerecorded spoken message identifying the third party; wherein the acoustic transducer converts the audio input into acoustic output including the spoken message as substantially originally recorded, which is conducted through the diver's skull and heard by the diver.