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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jan. 28, 2014
Filed:
May. 21, 2008
R. Lee Thompson, Kirkland, WA (US);
Jason L. Seawall, Seattle, WA (US);
Scott T. Bachelor, Poulsbo, WA (US);
R. Lee Thompson, Kirkland, WA (US);
Jason L. Seawall, Seattle, WA (US);
Scott T. Bachelor, Poulsbo, WA (US);
Teledyne Blueview, Inc., Seattle, WA (US);
Abstract
An acoustic video camera system uses acoustic data acquisition systems to produce digital video imagery capable of interfacing with host equipment that operates using standard video formats compatible with video images obtained using optical systems. The acoustic video camera comprises an Acoustic Imager, a Digital Image Compression Component, an I/O and Processing component, and, optionally, an Image Analytics Component. System analytics may provide automated target identification and tracking. All of these components may be incorporated in a submersible acoustic imaging unit having communications capability for interfacing with a host display and control system.