Underwater communication interface apparatus

An underwater communication interface apparatus comprising:

• a modem;
• a control module having a wireless communication interface configured to wirelessly communicate;
• a first waterproof enclosure comprising a rigid housing member moveably coupled to a rigid frame member such that the first waterproof enclosure has an open position and a closed and sealed position, wherein an interior of the first waterproof enclosure is configured to house an electronic device with a touchscreen in such a way that the touchscreen of the electronic device is adjacent to a first side of the first waterproof enclosure, wherein the first side of the first waterproof enclosure includes the rigid frame member surrounding a non-rigid transparent membrane, wherein the non-rigid transparent membrane is positioned adjacent to the touchscreen of the electronic device, and wherein the non-rigid transparent membrane is configured to allow a user to interact with the touchscreen of the electronic device;
• a second waterproof enclosure that houses the control module, wherein the control module is operatively coupled to the modem and is configured to be operatively coupled to the electronic device;
• and
• a pressure balancing module coupled to the first waterproof enclosure, wherein the pressure balancing module is configured to balance pressure within the first waterproof enclosure relative to external ambient conditions;
• wherein the first and second waterproof enclosures are physically coupled together;
• and
• wherein an internal pressure of the first waterproof enclosure enables the non-rigid transparent membrane of the first waterproof enclosure to remain within a predetermined distance to the touchscreen of the electronic device, wherein the predetermined distance is one that allows the touchscreen of the electronic device to receive inputs from the user via the non-rigid transparent membrane.

An underwater communication interface apparatus comprising:

• a common waterproof enclosure having an interior configured to house an electronic device with a touchscreen in such a way that the touchscreen of the electronic device is adjacent to a first side of the first waterproof enclosure, wherein the first side of the first waterproof enclosure has a non-rigid transparent membrane, and wherein the non-rigid transparent membrane is configured to allow a user to interact with the touchscreen of the electronic device, wherein the common waterproof enclosure also houses a control module, wherein the control module is configured to be operatively coupled to the electronic device and an external auxiliary device;
• a pressure balancing module coupled to the common waterproof enclosure, wherein the pressure balancing module is configured to balance pressure within the common waterproof enclosure relative to external ambient conditions;
• wherein the common waterproof enclosure houses the electronic device and the control module in a common compartment or in separate compartments;
• and
• wherein an internal pressure of the common waterproof enclosure enables the non-rigid transparent membrane of the common waterproof enclosure to remain within a predetermined distance to the touchscreen of the electronic device, wherein the predetermined distance is one that allows the touchscreen of the electronic device to receive inputs from the user via the non-rigid transparent membrane.