CONTROLLABLE BUOYS AND NETWORKED BUOY SYSTEMS
First Claim
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1. A buoy comprising:
- a shell;
at least one communication device;
at least one energy-providing device;
at least one propulsion unit; and
an extendible tube comprising a means for penetrating ice.
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Abstract
Buoyant sensor networks are described, comprising floating buoys with sensors and energy harvesting capabilities. The buoys can control their buoyancy and motion, and can organize communication in a distributed fashion. Some buoys may have tethered underwater vehicles with a smart spooling system that allows the vehicles to dive deep underwater while remaining in communication and connection with the buoys.
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30 Claims
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1. A buoy comprising:
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a shell; at least one communication device; at least one energy-providing device; at least one propulsion unit; and an extendible tube comprising a means for penetrating ice. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20)
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21. A method to organize a plurality of buoys, the method comprising:
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providing a plurality of buoys, each buoy comprising; a shell; at least one sensor; at least one communication device; at least one energy-providing device; at least one processor; and at least one propulsion unit; and programming the plurality of buoys with a plurality of contingencies and behaviors. - View Dependent Claims (22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30)
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