System and apparatus for integration of equipment and communications

1 . An integrated, modular equipment system comprising:

(a) a communication component configured to allow voice and data communication;

(b) a navigation component configured to provide location and directional information;

(c) a central processor in communication with the communication component and the navigation component, the central processor comprising software for providing information about a user's surroundings; and

(d) a power source operatively connected to the central processor;

wherein the central processor, communication component, navigation component, and power source of the system are integrated into a stock of a weapon.

2 . The system of claim 1 , further comprising a display for providing at least one visual indicator of information determined by the central processor.

3 . The system of claim 2 , further comprising a sighting component operably coupled with the display.

4 . The system of claim 2 , wherein the display is integrated into the stock of the weapon for viewing from at least one side of the stock.

5 . The system of claim 4 , wherein the display is visible from first and second opposite sides of the stock.

6 . The system of claim 1 , further comprising a display and a sighting component operably coupled with the display, wherein the sighting component and display allow for indirect view firing of the weapon.

7 . The system of claim 1 , further comprising a display operably coupled with the central processor, wherein the display is configurable for displaying a topographical map indicating positions of predetermined objects.

8 . The system of claim 7 , wherein the predetermined objects are soldiers.

9 . The system of claim 7 , wherein the topographical map further indicates a position of the weapon in relation to the predetermined objects.

10 . The system of claim 1 , further comprising a ranging device operably coupled with the central processor to provide information to the user regarding target range.

11 . The system of claim 1 , further comprising a wireless audio component wirelessly coupled to the communication component.

12 . The system of claim 11 , wherein the wireless audio component is a headset.

13 . The system of claim 1 , further comprising an input device operably coupled with the central processor for accepting user input.

14 . The system of claim 13 , wherein the input device is operably coupled with the central processor by a physical connection.

15 . The system of claim 14 , wherein the physical connection is at least one of a wire and a cable.

16 . The system of claim 13 , wherein the input device is operably coupled with the central processor wirelessly.

17 . A handheld weapon comprising:

(a) a barrel; and

(b) a stock adjacent to the barrel, the stock comprising an integrated communications and equipment system, the system comprising:

(i) a communication component configured to allow voice and data communication;

(ii) a navigation component configured to provide location and directional information; and

(iii) a computer in communication with the communication component and the navigation component, the computer comprising software configured to provide information about a user's surroundings.

18 . The weapon of claim 17 , further comprising a display integrated into the stock of the weapon for providing at least one visual indicator of information determined by the computer.

19 . The weapon of claim 18 , wherein the display is visible from first and second opposite sides of the stock.