Underwater data transfer system
US8219024B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 21, 2010 |
| Grant date | Jul 10, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 4, 2030 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04B13/02
- WIPO fieldTelecommunications
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
The present invention relates to a system that provides flexible data access to a wired underwater communications network through an electromagnetic, non-conductive connection. An underwater data access point is described wherein data access to a cabled network is provided through an electromagnetic connection. An inductive connector system may also be provided to allow transfer of data and/or power between a data access point and a client system.
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