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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Oct. 23, 2018
Filed:
Nov. 02, 2017
Hadal, Inc., Oakland, CA (US);
Robert S. Damus, Alameda, CA (US);
Richard J. Rikoski, Alameda, CA (US);
Hadal, Inc., Oakland, CA (US);
Abstract
The systems and methods described herein include releasable storage devices that can surface with data. The devices include data storage, an antenna, battery and means to propel the device to the surface or into the atmosphere. In certain embodiments, it is a USB memory stick, a battery, suitable buoyancy, and an antenna. In certain embodiments, the systems and methods described herein include a rocket to boost the system out of the water to a higher altitude. Once the system is airborne, it can transmit data to a ship or satellite via radio communications, via other line of site methods such as optical, or may be captured by an aircraft such as a UAV.