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Systems and methods for underwater optical communication

  • US 20070183782A1
  • Filed: 02/06/2006
  • Published: 08/09/2007
  • Est. Priority Date: 02/06/2006
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. An underwater communication system, comprising:

  • a transmitter having a source capable of emitting electromagnetic radiation, and a diffuser capable of diffusing the electromagnetic radiation and disposed in a position surrounding a portion of the source for diffusing the electromagnetic radiation in a plurality of directions, anda receiver having a detector capable of detecting electromagnetic radiation, such that the electromagnetic radiation can be received in substantially any direction;

    wherein, the transmitter and receiver are physically separated from each other, andwherein, the electromagnetic radiation includes electromagnetic waves of wavelength in the optical spectrum between 300 nm and 800 nm.

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