Patent ID: 8126143
Filing Date: 2012-02-28
Classification: A63B

Abstract:
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.