Abstract: A system for improving the performance of a plurality of peripheral devices is disclosed. In one embodiment, the invention comprises a first peripheral device associated with a first software component and having a first functionality, and a second peripheral device associated with a second software component and having a second functionality, the second peripheral device being coupled to the first peripheral device, the first and second peripheral devices together performing functionality in addition to the first and second functionalities and having a common user interface.

Abstract: A system for improving the performance of a plurality of peripheral devices is disclosed. In one embodiment, the invention comprises a first peripheral device associated with a first software component and having a first functionality, and a second peripheral device associated with a second software component and having a second functionality, the second peripheral device being coupled to the first peripheral device, the first and second peripheral devices together performing functionality in addition to the first and second functionalities and having a common user interface.

Abstract: A system and method for providing application software for a peripheral device to be installed in a computer system. The application software is rendered into a memory module coupled to the peripheral device. When the peripheral device is attached to the computer, the operating system of the computer queries the peripheral device. Responsive to the query, the peripheral device is operable to upload the application software into the computer system from the memory module.

Abstract: An underwater transducer system reproduces high-fidelity audio signals underwater, and detects and monitors low levels of sound activity, both adjacent to a body of water such as a swimming pool, and in the water. The system includes an underwater housing for a diaphragm that directly contacts the water, a coil assembly movable within the housing and rigidly connected to the center of the diaphragm by a tubular member of the coil assembly engaging a cylindrical boss portion of the diaphragm. The housing can be suspended by an elongated cord member from a wall coping, or mounted within a wall fixture structure. The system can have a source of illumination, a conduit from the source terminating in the housing on the coil axis proximate the diaphragm, and an optical element sealingly protrudes the diaphragm for transmitting light-amplified illumination into the water.

Abstract: An underwater transducer system reproduces high-fidelity audio signals underwater, and detects and monitors low levels of sound activity, both adjacent to a body of water such as a swimming pool, and in the water. The system includes an underwater housing for a diaphragm that directly contacts the water, a coil assembly movable within the housing and rigidly connected to the center of the diaphragm by a tubular member of the coil assembly engaging a cylindrical boss portion of the diaphragm. The housing can be suspended by an elongated cord member from a wall coping, or mounted within a wall fixture structure. The system can have a source of illumination, a conduit from the source terminating in the housing on the coil axis proximate the diaphragm, and an optical element sealingly protrudes the diaphragm for transmitting light-amplified illumination into the water.

Abstract: A hanging planter pot speaker enclosure for stereo or monaural music systems comprising a hollow ceramic housing enclosed on all sides and having openings at the top and bottom. A planter pot is set down into the top opening of the housing, and has a radially outwardly extending flange around its top edge that seats on the marginal edge of the top opening to support the pot, while at the same time forming a seal that closes the top opening. Mounted within the housing below the planter pot is a cone-type speaker that faces downwardly so that sound radiating from the speaker is projected downwardly through the bottom opening. The speaker is sealed to the inner wall of the housing around its entire periphery, so that the space within the housing between the speaker and the pot is entirely sealed. Air contained within this sealed space serves as a pneumatic spring, backing up the speaker cone to improve its response.