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US 2018/0293881 A1Published application
Wireless controller
AssigneeMHL Custom, Inc.
InventorsNicholas Leason, Mark B. Williams, Douglas Marsden, Benjamin J. Beck, Colby J. Higgins
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Abstract
Various examples of a waterproof wireless controller using a unique trigger mechanism with unique waterproofing characteristics are disclosed. The wireless controller can be used in watersports or other activities and be completely submerged without water intrusion or loss of function.
Claims20
A wireless controller comprising:
- a housing with a water-tight cavity;
- a computer comprising a processor and a memory disposed inside of the water-tight cavity;
- a wireless transmitter coupled to the computer;
- and
- a throttle mechanism comprising a sensor coupled to the computer and a trigger, wherein the sensor is disposed inside of the water-tight cavity and the trigger is disposed outside of the water-tight cavity, the sensor being configured to wirelessly detect movement of the trigger, wherein the computer is configured to:
- receive a first signal corresponding to movement of the trigger relative to the sensor;
- and
- in response to the first signal, direct the wireless transmitter to transmit a second signal configured to change the output of a motor that is wirelessly coupled to the wireless controller.
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A method of operating a waterproof controller comprising:
- providing a waterproof controller comprising:
- a housing with a water-tight cavity;
- a computer having a processor and a memory disposed in the water-tight cavity;
- and
- a throttle mechanism comprising a sensor coupled to the computer and a trigger, wherein the sensor is disposed inside of the water-tight cavity and the trigger is disposed outside of the water-tight cavity;
- wirelessly detecting movement of the trigger by way of the sensor;
- moving the trigger relative to the sensor, thereby causing the sensor to send a first signal to the computer;
- in response to the first signal, transmitting a second signal to a receiver coupled to a motor;
- and
- changing an output of the motor in response to the second signal.
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A wireless waterproof controller comprising:
- a housing with a water-tight cavity;
- a computer comprising a processor and a memory disposed inside of the water-tight cavity;
- a wireless transmitter coupled to the computer;
- and
- a throttle mechanism comprising a Hall-effect sensor coupled to the computer and a trigger having a magnet, wherein the Hall-effect sensor is disposed inside of the water-tight cavity and the trigger and magnet are disposed outside of the water-tight cavity;
- the Hall-effect sensor being configured to wirelessly detect movement of the trigger when the magnet is moved relative to the Hall-effect sensor, wherein the computer is configured to:
- receive a first signal corresponding to movement of the trigger and magnet relative to the Hall-effect sensor;
- and
- in response to the first signal, direct the wireless transmitter to transmit a second signal configured to change the output of a motor that is wirelessly coupled to the wireless controller.
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Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.