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Acoustic transmission device and process for tracking selected hosts

US10739434B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateSep 26, 2018
Grant dateAug 11, 2020
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Expiry dateSep 26, 2038

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06K19/0728
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A new acoustic tag and process are disclosed for identifying and tracking underwater hosts in up to three dimensions. The acoustic tag has an operation lifetime up to a year or longer at a pulse rate interval of about 15 seconds. The acoustic tag has a signal detection range up to at least about 500 meters that enhances detection probability.

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