Monitoring apparatus and system
US9695072B2 · kind B2 · utility
Inventors
Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 30, 2015 |
| Grant date | Jul 4, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 16, 2035 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04N23/56
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A floating monitoring apparatus and system comprising: a base; a first flotation device attached to the base and located generally below the base, the flotation device configured to float on a surface of water; a light support member extending downward from the base, and configured to be at least partially below the surface of water; a camera attached to the base and configured to be aimed to capture images of a target below the base, where the camera is generally kept above the surface of the water; a light source attached to the light support member, and configured to direct light to illuminate the target, the lights located below the surface of the water.
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