Modular Sensing Device
First Claim
1. A device comprised of at least two detachable and interchangeable modules, wherein a first module is a three-dimensional structure, a second module is a three-dimensional structure, the first module has a first facet capable of connecting to a first or a second facet of the second module, the first module having at least one sensor capable of sensing data, the second module having a power source which, when the first and second modules are mechanically connected at the first module'"'"'s first facet and the second module'"'"'s first or second facet, creates a seal which encloses an electrical connection capable of passing power and data and creating a ground connection between the first and second module.
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Abstract
This invention relates to a device comprised of at least two interchangeable modules, wherein at least one module has a power source and/or data storage unit and can transmit power and/or data to all of the electrically and mechanically mated modules. The device is designed for use in extreme weather environments, such as but not limited to, snow, rain, at elevation, and/or under pressure. In addition, each mating point between the at least two modules is waterproof. In a preferred embodiment, the device is comprised of a first module that is an optical head, with at least two optical lenses and can sense and capture image data. A second module is a handle comprised of a battery. When the first and second modules are electrically and mechanically mated, the two modules are secure and waterproof and the device operates as a 360° optical camera with an interchangeable power handle module.
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- 1. A device comprised of at least two detachable and interchangeable modules, wherein a first module is a three-dimensional structure, a second module is a three-dimensional structure, the first module has a first facet capable of connecting to a first or a second facet of the second module, the first module having at least one sensor capable of sensing data, the second module having a power source which, when the first and second modules are mechanically connected at the first module'"'"'s first facet and the second module'"'"'s first or second facet, creates a seal which encloses an electrical connection capable of passing power and data and creating a ground connection between the first and second module.
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