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Hybrid mobile buoy for persistent surface and underwater exploration

  • US 9,321,529 B1
  • Filed: 04/07/2014
  • Issued: 04/26/2016
  • Est. Priority Date: 04/09/2013
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. An apparatus, comprising:

  • a buoyant body configured to float on water;

    a battery;

    an array of solar panels and power management circuitry configured to charge the battery;

    a sensor configured to detect underwater objects;

    at least one propeller or rotor configured to cause the apparatus to fly; and

    a computing system configured to facilitate communication with other buoys, conduct underwater sensing, and control motion of the apparatus, wherein the computing system is configured to cause the apparatus to fly to keep pace with an underwater object.

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