Integrated system for underwater viewing and communications in turbid water
US9060102B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 4, 2012 |
| Grant date | Jun 16, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 30, 2033 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB63C11/49
- WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
An integrated system for diving operations for use in turbid water by a remote operator comprising a surface console station that supports the receipt of tethered command and control of system components and display for received real-time video via a communications channel; a remote wearable information processing unit tethered to the surface console station and having integrated controls; a wearable human interface system connected to the remote wearable information processing unit and including a video display and two-way audio system; a viewing enhancing device tethered to the remote wearable information processing unit and the surface console station, including an image capture device; and a fluid clarification unit coupled to the viewing enhanced apparatus. The apparatus may be worn and operated by a diver, mounted on a remotely operated vehicle or manipulated remotely while mounted on the end of a pole and may include an array of viewing enhancing devices.
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