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US 10,611,446 B2Granted
Surface-level buoy assembly for ethernet connectivity of a sub-surface mobile device
AssigneeThe United States of America as represented by the Secretary of the Navy
InventorsAaron B Cole, Donald R. Thompson, Manda Schaeffer, Steven M. Seghi, Travis W. Vincent, Zachary P. Steffes
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Abstract
Exemplary systems enable operation of mobile devices underwater. Antennas on a buoy assembly allow a mobile device to maintain wireless communications. A series of cable segments connect a buoy assembly to a waterproof case capable of sealing a mobile device.
Claims3
A method for operating a mobile device in a waterproof case comprising:
- providing the waterproof case, a back plate, a buoy assembly comprising a radio compartment, a wing, and an antenna, a cable system, and the mobile device;
- inserting the mobile device into the waterproof case;
- attaching the back plate to the water by inserting and tightening a plurality of screws on a back side of the waterproof case, wherein attaching the back plate creates a waterproof seal around the mobile device;
- coupling a first end of the cable system to the mobile device through a sealed connection port of the waterproof case;
- coupling a second end of the cable system to the buoy assembly;
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- adjusting a position of the wing to change the buoy assembly's buoyancy.
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