Patent ID: 7089495
Filing Date: 2006-08-08
Classification: E04H

Abstract:
1. A tombstone for communicating audio and visual data related to the deceased from the tombstone to a user, the tombstone comprising: an indicia bearing and viewing portion; a visual display with a cover shield with sliding door which covers the visual display, for protection thereof the cover shield comprising a heating element located within the cover shield for defogging or defrosting thereof; an access door on the rear of the tombstone for access to an interior chamber, the access door having one or more vents for improved air flow; a weather-proof interior chamber having interior surfaces including slanted walls and a curved floor which allow drainage of condensate and liquids and improved air flow, the interior chamber further defined by a set of slide rails for convenient mounting and movement and ventilation of video and electronic equipment used within the tombstone; an audio transmitter for communicating sound waves to a user, the audio transmitter comprising a speaker; data related to the deceased located within the interior chamber, the data comprising audio and visual images of the deceased, the data stored within storage media; means for reproducing the audio and visual images of the deceased from the data related to the deceased utilizing one or more players, readers or drivers also located within the interior chamber; and a camera and microphone for recording audio and visual data.