Marine vessel monitoring system and method
First Claim
1. A method for monitoring and controlling the operation of a boat having a bilge pump over a communication network, said method comprising the steps of:
- (a) monitoring the operation of the bilge pump and detecting a warning condition for the bilge pump on the boat;
(b) transmitting the warning condition to the user over the communication network;
(c) receiving the warning condition over the communication network and transmitting a user response in response for controlling the physical operation of the bilge pump; and
(d) affecting the physical operation of at least one of the bilge pump on the boat according to the user command.
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Abstract
The present invention comprises a remote marine monitoring and control system that compiles security information and statistics for on-board equipment on unattended boats, uses a wireless transmitter to send this data to a user over a communications network and allows a user to remotely operate the user'"'"'s boat in response. Boat operational data can be provided to a user on a variety of personal communication devices and/or through a monitoring web site. These devices can also be used by the user to send a user command to remotely control the operation of the boat. The remote marine monitoring system identifies normal operating conditions for on-board equipment and compares these conditions to current operating activity in order to detect unusual activity. Security information can also be compiled and reported relating to intrusion sensors, keyless entry and the boat'"'"'s physical location.
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21 Claims
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1. A method for monitoring and controlling the operation of a boat having a bilge pump over a communication network, said method comprising the steps of:
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(a) monitoring the operation of the bilge pump and detecting a warning condition for the bilge pump on the boat;
(b) transmitting the warning condition to the user over the communication network;
(c) receiving the warning condition over the communication network and transmitting a user response in response for controlling the physical operation of the bilge pump; and
(d) affecting the physical operation of at least one of the bilge pump on the boat according to the user command. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16)
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17. A system for monitoring and controlling the operation of a boat having a bilge pump, said system comprising:
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(a) a communications network;
(b) a detector coupled to the boat for monitoring the operation of the bilge pump and detecting a warning condition associated with the bilge pump;
(c) a first transceiver coupled to the detector and to the communication network for transmitting the warning condition over the communication network;
(d) a second transceiver coupled to the communication network for receiving the warning condition from the first transceiver and for transmitting a user command to the first transceiver for controlling the physical operation of the bilge pump; and
(e) a relay module coupled to the first transceiver and to the boat for affecting the physical operation of the bilge pump [boat] in accordance with the user command. - View Dependent Claims (18, 19, 20, 21)
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