Diving mask with embedded computer system

A user programmable personal computer for use underwater by an underwater diver, for the input and processing of data related to underwater activities, comprising:

• a computer processor coupled to one or more data storage devices, volatile and non-volatile memory devices, one or more data input device, a voice actuation device and a display device;
• the display device having a viewing portion, defined by the diver's face and a lens, for providing visual images to the diver including providing computer output screens;
• a water-tight speaking chamber configured to sealingly engage a portion of the diver's face including the diver's mouth to permit the diver to speak while underwater so as to provide voice commands to the personal computer while underwater;
• a sound transducer located proximal the speaking chamber;
• the sound transducer and display device configured to provide the diver with a fully functional computer;
• the personal computer, the viewing portion and the speaking chamber sealingly isolated from the underwater diving environment;
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• voice recognition means for recognizing and identifying spoken words of the diver wherein the identified spoken words provided to the personal computer direct the functions of the personal computer system to process data and to provide visual images to the display device in response thereto to facilitate hands-free computer and other operations of the diver.

A method of using a personal computer underwater by an underwater diver, for the input and processing of data related to underwater activities, comprising the steps of:

• providing the diver with a diving mask having a viewing portion defined by the diver's face and a lens;
• placing a visual display device proximate the viewing portion to provide visual images, including computer output screens, to the diver;
• incorporating a sound transducer within a water-tight speaking chamber, the speaking chamber configured to sealingly engage a portion of the diver's face including the diver's mouth to permit the diver to speak while underwater;
• operatively coupling a personal computer system, comprising a computer processor coupled to one or more data storage devices, volatile and non-volatile memory devices, one or more and data input device with the sound transducer and the visual display device;
• sealingly isolating the computer system, the viewing portion, and the speaking chamber from the underwater diving environment;
• speaking while underwater into the sound transducer located proximal the speaking chamber to produce electrical voice command instructions for the personal computer;
• receiving and processing the electrical voice command instructions in the personal computer system, the personal computer configured to recognizing and identifying the electrical signals as spoken words of the diver, the identified spoken words providing input to the personal computer;
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• directing the personal computer to provide visual images to the visual display in response to the identified spoken words and the processing of data to facilitate hands-free operation of the diver.