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Claims for Patent: 8,126,143


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Summary for Patent: 8,126,143
Title:Apparatus and method for improving in-game communications during a game
Abstract: The present invention is directed to an apparatus for improving communications between players and coaches during a sporting event, more specifically allowing players to dynamically receive real-time communications from their coaches concerning intended game plays to be effected on the field or court. Said game apparatus comprises of a transparent, protective top cover having the same contour as a middle portion, wherein said middle portion is provided with a display element, and wherein said top cover, middle portion and the display element are all enclosed by a rear cover forming a housing for a receiving means for receiving an encrypted signal of an intended game play from a portable remote terminal, and wherein said top cover, middle portion, display element and housing are positioned on an upper portion of an elasticized band, which has an extended flap, wherein said extended flap includes a closing means used to secure the game apparatus and to conceal the display element from public view.
Inventor(s): Daniel; Isaac S. (Miami, FL), Stibila; Michael (Lake Mary, FL)
Assignee: ID Coach, LLC (Miramar, FL)
Application Number:12/286,476
Patent Claims:1. An apparatus for improving communications during a sporting event comprising of: (a) a transparent, protective top cover having the same contour as a middle portion, wherein said middle portion is provided with a display element, and wherein said top cover, middle portion and the display element are enclosed by a rear cover forming a housing for a receiving means for receiving an encrypted signal of an intended game play from a portable remote terminal, wherein said top cover, middle portion, display element and housing are positioned on an upper portion of an elasticized band, which has an extended flap, wherein said extended flap includes a closing means used to secure the game apparatus and to conceal the display element from public view; (b) an electronic circuit, wherein said circuit comprises of a circuit board having a microprocessor positioned thereon and electrically connected to said receiving means, wherein said electronic circuit further comprises of an alarm notification means which generates an alarm signal upon receipt of said encrypted signal of the intended game play, thereby alerting a player of receipt of said encrypted signal; and (c) decrypting means for decrypting said encrypted signal that is electrically connected to an activation switch for activating the display means to display a decrypted signal of the intended game play on the display element of said middle portion.

2. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein the alarm notification means is capable of any one of the following: causing a vibration of said game apparatus, sounding an audio alarm and flashing a light on the display element.

3. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein the display element is any one of the following: a liquid crystal display and light emitting diode type.

4. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein the display element displays in any one of the following formats: text and visual.

5. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein the middle portion and the protective top cover have any one of the following shapes: circular, oblong, or rectangular.

6. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein the extended flap includes additional padding to protect the middle portion with the display element and the circuits positioned therein.

7. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein the extended flap is able to absorb shock associated with at least one of the following: football tackle, kick, sliding into base, hit by a pitch, a bat, a batted ball, a clubbed ball and/or heavy body contact.

8. The apparatus of claim 1, further comprising of an aperture for receiving the player's body parts.

9. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein the game apparatus may be worn independently as any one of the following: a wristband, ankle band, neckband, armband, waistband, knee band, thigh band or with a belt.

10. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein said game apparatus is used for at least one of the following games: football, baseball, volleyball, soccer and basketball.

11. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein said top cover is formed from a semi-rigid material for preventing breakage, damage and injury to the wearer.

12. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein said closing means comprises of a plurality of miniature filament hook elements on one of said surfaces and miniature filament loop elements on said opposing surface for cooperating with said hook elements.

13. An apparatus for improving communications during a sporting event comprising of: (a) a personal article in combination with an apparatus which includes a transparent, protective top cover having the same contour as a middle portion, wherein said middle portion is provided with a display element, and wherein said top cover, middle portion and the display element are enclosed by a rear cover forming a housing for a receiving means for receiving an encrypted signal of an intended game play from a portable remote terminal, wherein said top cover, middle portion, display element and housing are positioned on an upper portion of an elasticized band, which has an extended flap, wherein said extended flap includes a closing means used to secure the game apparatus and to conceal the display element from public view; (b) an electronic circuit, wherein said circuit comprises of a circuit board having a microprocessor positioned thereon and electrically connected to said receiving means, wherein said electronic circuit further comprises of an alarm notification means which generates an alarm signal upon receipt of said encrypted signal, thereby alerting a player of a receipt of said encrypted signal; and (c) decrypting means for decrypting said encrypted signal that is electrically connected to an activation switch for activating the display element to display a decrypted signal of the intended game play on the display element of said middle portion.

14. The apparatus of claim 13, wherein said personal article comprises of a glove.

15. The apparatus of claim 13, wherein said personal article is seamingly connected to the apparatus.

16. A process for improving communications with a player during a sporting event comprising: (a) receiving an encrypted signal containing game play instructions, wherein said encrypted signal is received on a game apparatus worn by said player; (b) decoding said encrypted signal; (c) alerting said player of the receipt of the encrypted signal; (d) activating a display element; (e) displaying said decrypted game play instructions on said display element.

17. The process of claim 16 further comprising the step of transmitting a message signaling the player's rejection of said decrypted game play instructions to a portable remote terminal.

18. The process of claim 16, wherein the step of alerting the player is effected by an alarm.

19. The process of claim 16, further comprising the step of providing means to reject said play.

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