Patent ID: 7708612
Filing Date: 2010-05-04
Classification: B63B

Abstract:
1. A leash and information system assembly to connect a water sports vehicle to a user of the water sports vehicle, the assembly comprises: a flexible strap having a width and a length, the flexible strap is configured and dimensioned to releasably connect to the user; and a flexible tether cord having a first end, a second end, a width, and a length; the first end is connected to the flexible strap; the second end is configured and dimensioned to connect to the water sports vehicle; the tether cord width is substantially less than the strap width; and the tether cord length is substantially greater than the strap length; a data processing module mounted within a water-proof enclosure and positioned along one of the flexible strap, the flexible tether cord, and the water sports vehicle, and the data processing module is configured with logic to receive, parse, process, and output data generated by a source external to the data processor; and a display module mounted within a water-proof enclosure and positioned along the flexible strap and in electrical communication with the data processing module, and the display module includes a plurality of display symbols representing at least one of time, atmospheric weather conditions, water conditions, and global positioning, and the display module is configured with logic to receive, process, and display data communicated from the data processing module to convey the data to the user by activating at least one of the display symbols; wherein the flexible strap comprises a window opening and at least a portion of the display module is aligned with the window opening.