US2014137788A1PendingUtilityA1
Watercraft Automatic Bi-Planar Explorer
Assignee: NOBRE EDMUNDO MANUEL NABAISPriority: Sep 13, 2012Filed: Sep 13, 2013Published: May 22, 2014
Est. expirySep 13, 2032(~6.1 yrs left)· nominal 20-yr term from priority
Inventors:Edmundo Manuel Nabais NobreLuis António Bento Paulino VargasJoão Pedro Gomes Da Silva FrazãoMaria Cristina Frazão Pissarra Gouveia
B63C 11/49B63G 2008/007B63G 8/001
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Abstract
A watercraft is disclosed which has the ability to automatically adjust one of its planes in relation to a surface of water to achieve useful goals.
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exact text as granted — not AI-modified1 . A system for automatic water exploration, comprised of
a floating part an underwater part wherein at least one of the floating part or the underwater part has, separately,
power means
processing means
propulsion means
and wherein
the underwater part can vary its depth from being integrated into the floating part down to a maximum depth range
the floating part and the underwater part are linked by a cable that provides at least communication transmission
the floating part is equipped with wireless communication means
the underwater part is equipped with at least one first sensor.
2 . The system of claim 1 , wherein there is an automatic surveying mode that operates by the underwater part being at a certain depth and taking first sensor readings regular intervals.
3 . The system of claim 1 , wherein a first sensor reading over a threshold value triggers a sensor reading by a second sensor.
4 . The system of claim 1 , wherein a function is to use known locations for automatic navigation.
5 . The system of claim 1 , wherein the sensor is a chemical sensor.
6 . The system of claim 1 , wherein the sensor is a metal sensor.Join the waitlist — get patent alerts
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