Data offload and charging systems and methods
US7668044B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 28, 2005 |
| Grant date | Feb 23, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 1, 2027 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01V1/24
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Apparatus and methods are provided for simultaneously retrieving data from multiple data acquisition units and for recharging such data acquisition units. The data offload and charging unit comprises a frame that defines stations for holding the data acquisition units and a host computer. A combined power and communications port at each such station is adapted to interface with one of the data acquisition units such that power may flow from the data offload and charger unit to that data acquisition unit and data may flow from that data acquisition unit to the host computer substantially simultaneously. Communications links are provided between the host computer and each combined power and communications port.
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