# US 2021/0225141 A1 · Discreet Solution to Signal Stealing and Reducing Game Duration > Agents: this data is available as JSON from the patentgrep API and MCP server — see https://patentgrep.com/llms.txt - Number: US 2021/0225141 A1 - Document ID: US20210225141A1 - Status: Published application - Kind: A1 - Application number: 17/155,326 - Filed: 2021-01-22 - Published: 2021-07-22 - Earliest claimed: 2020-01-22 - Assignees: SPORTS SOLUTIONS and INNOVATIONS LLC - Applicants: SPORTS SOLUTIONS and INNOVATIONS LLC - Inventors: Steven Petrillo - Web page: https://patentgrep.com/patent/US20210225141A1 ## CPC - G08B 9/00: Order telegraph apparatus, i.e. means for transmitting one of a finite number of different orders at the discretion of the user, e.g. bridge to engine room orders in ships - A63B 69/0002: {for baseball} - A63B 71/06: Indicating or scoring devices for games or players {, or for other sports activities} - G08B 6/00: Tactile signalling systems, e.g. tactile personal calling systems - H04R 1/14: Throat mountings for microphones - A63B 2069/0006: {for pitching} - A63B 2071/0625: {Emitting sound, noise or music} - A63B 2071/0655: {Tactile feedback} - A63B 2071/0663: {worn on the wrist, e.g. wrist bands} - A63B 2071/0666: {worn on the head or face, e.g. combined with goggles or glasses} - A63B 2071/0683: {Input by handheld remote control} - A63B 2225/50: Wireless data transmission, e.g. by radio transmitters or telemetry - H04R 17/00: Piezoelectric transducers; Electrostrictive transducers (piezoelectric or electrostrictive elements in general H10N30/00; details of piezoelectric or electrostrictive motors, generators or positioners {H10N30/00}) - H04R 25/606: {acting directly on the eardrum, the ossicles or the skull, e.g. mastoid, tooth, maxillary or mandibular bone, or mechanically stimulating the cochlea, e.g. at the oval window} - H04R 2201/023: Transducers incorporated in garment, rucksacks or the like - G08B: SIGNALLING SYSTEMS, e.g. PERSONAL CALLING SYSTEMS; ORDER TELEGRAPHS; ALARM SYSTEMS - A63B: APPARATUS FOR PHYSICAL TRAINING, GYMNASTICS, SWIMMING, CLIMBING, OR FENCING; BALL GAMES; TRAINING EQUIPMENT (apparatus for passive exercising, massage A61H) - H04R: LOUDSPEAKERS, MICROPHONES, GRAMOPHONE PICK-UPS OR LIKE ACOUSTIC ELECTROMECHANICAL TRANSDUCERS; ELECTRIC HEARING AIDS; PUBLIC ADDRESS SYSTEMS (producing sounds with frequency not determined by supply frequency G10K) ## Abstract A system for covert communication including a transmitter set at least one receiver set comprising an antenna, a battery and battery case, a signal receiving device, a signal conditioning device, a vibration disc and a housing wherein the antenna, the battery and battery case, the signal receiving device and signal conditioning device are contained within the housing. ## Claims ### Claim 1 A covert communication system comprising: at least one transmitter set comprising: at least one button; and at least one internal battery pack; at least one receiver set comprising: an antenna; a battery and battery case; a signal receiving device; a signal conditioning device; a vibration disc; and a housing; wherein the antenna, the battery and battery case, the signal receiving device and the vibration disc are contained within the housing. ### Claim 2 (depends on 1) The covert communication system of claim 1 wherein the housing comprises an article selected from the group consisting of a compression wrist cuff, wrist bands or tension bands. ### Claim 3 (depends on 1) The covert communication system of claim 1 wherein the at least one receiver comprises: a COTS PCB; a 2×CR2032 battery; a signal conditioner; a vibration motor; and a waterproof housing. ### Claim 4 (depends on 1) The covert communication system of claim 1 wherein the transmitter produces a set of covert non-visual and non-audio feedback to the pitcher's receiver, which is exhibited to the pitcher as a single vibration if an initiator pushes the button once. ### Claim 5 (depends on 4) The covert communication system of claim 4 wherein the at least one receiver receives haptic feedback upon every push of the button. ### Claim 6 (depends on 4) The covert communication system of claim 4 wherein at least one transmitter utilizes rolling code technology by generating a new security code every time a user's input device is used. ### Claim 7 (depends on 4) The covert communication system of claim 4 wherein at least one transmitter utilizes a momentary switch that provides power to a transmitter IC chip with a RF/Bluetooth output antenna to provide robust signals. ### Claim 8 (depends on 7) The covert communication system of claim 7 wherein concurrent to use of the momentary switch, the at least one receiver utilizes a battery driven power source with a corresponding RF/Bluetooth receiver IC chip that activates a piezo electric motor to vibrate. ### Claim 9 (depends on 4) The covert communication system of claim 4 wherein at least one transmitter utilizes the at least one receiver set and the at least one transmitter are integrated into a user's apparel, wherein the receiver may rest on shoulders or collar bone such that the covert communication system utilizes bone conduction technology to receive a signal and convert into sound only audible to the user. ### Claim 10 (depends on 1) The covert communication system of claim 1 wherein the at least one receiver set and the at least one transmitter set are integrated into a set of apparel selected from the group consisting of gloves, mitts, wrist bands, waistbands, or socks. ### Claim 11 (depends on 1) The covert communication system according to claim 1 wherein the system utilizes three pitch types: dot, dot dot, and dash to differentiate different types of signals. ### Claim 12 (depends on 1) The covert communication system according to claim 1 wherein the at least one transmitter set utilizes a durable and sweatproof silicone rubber wristband, wherein the wristband comprises a battery capable of operation in a range between ten and twelve hours. ### Claim 13 (depends on 1) The covert communication system according to claim 1 wherein the battery is selected from the group consisting of a common CR2032—3 volt, a lithium coin battery (button battery) or a rechargeable lithium ion that could be charged either wirelessly or through wired charging apparatus. ### Claim 14 (depends on 1) The covert communication system of claim 1 further comprising a vibrating receiver wherein the vibrating receiver can be worn on a forearm/wrist, ankle, lower leg, lower/center back, hip (belt line), collar bone, and neck. ### Claim 15 (depends on 14) The covert communication system of claim 14 wherein the vibrating receiver emits a vibration strong enough to be detected by the sensory system of the wearer, and wherein the covert communication system does not emit an audibly discernable signal. ### Claim 16 (depends on 15) The covert communication system of claim 15 wherein the vibrating receiver is disposed of a water and heat resistant material. ### Claim 17 (depends on 1) The covert communication system of claim 1 wherein the vibrating receiver comprises an on/off switch in order to prevent transmission of improper signals. ### Claim 18 (depends on 1) A method of transmitting signals using the covert communication system according claim 1 comprising the steps of: providing at least one user-wearable transmitter device and at least one user-wearable receiver device; and transmitting at least one non-audible and non-visual communication signal from a user-wearable transmitter device to at least one user-wearable receiver device. ### Claim 19 (depends on 18) The method of transmitting signals of claim 18 further comprising the step of synchronizing at least one transmitter with at least one receiver to enable a secured and reliable communication network. ### Claim 20 (depends on 18) The method of transmitting signals of claim 18 further comprising the step of encrypting the at least one non-audible and non-visual communication signal. ### Claim 21 (depends on 18) The method of transmitting signals of claim 18 wherein the at least one non-audible and non-visual communication signal is transmitted up to and including a distance of 400 feet. ### Claim 22 (depends on 18) The method of transmitting signals according to claim 18 uses cellular, WIFI, and RF to improve signal strength. ### Claim 23 (depends on 18) The method of transmitting signals according to claim 18 uses Frequency-hopping Spread Spectrum (FHSS) to rapidly change the frequency among many distinct frequencies occupying a large spectral band in order to avoid interference, to prevent eavesdropping, and to enable code-division multiple access (CDMA) communications. ### Claim 24 A covert communication system comprising: at least one transmitter set comprising: at least one button; and at least one internal battery pack; at least one receiver set comprising: an antenna; a battery and battery case; a bone conductive signal receiving device; a signal conditioning device; a vibration disc; and a housing; wherein the antenna, the battery and battery case, the signal receiving device and the vibration disc are contained within the housing.