Patents by Inventor Brendan Hyland
Brendan Hyland has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).
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Patent number: 8364079Abstract: A magnetic flux coupling transducer system comprising a primary coil (51) and primary coupling core (52) and a secondary coil (54) and secondary coupling core (55) for passing communications signals and/or electrical power from one side of an electrically conductive barrier to receiving equipment on the other side.Type: GrantFiled: April 6, 2012Date of Patent: January 29, 2013Assignee: WFS Technologies Ltd.Inventors: Mark Rhodes, Brendan Hyland
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Patent number: 8363513Abstract: An environmental monitoring system including at least one underwater measurement device and a transmitter for transmitting data from the measurement device to an above water station using a magnetically coupled antenna.Type: GrantFiled: March 12, 2012Date of Patent: January 29, 2013Assignee: WFS Technologies Ltd.Inventors: Mark Rhodes, Brendan Hyland
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Patent number: 8364078Abstract: An underwater communications system is provided that transmits electromagnetic and/or magnetic signals to a remote receiver. The transmitter includes a data input. A digital data compressor compresses data to be transmitted. A modulator modulates compressed data onto a carrier signal. An electrically insulated, magnetic coupled antenna transmits the compressed, modulated signals. The receiver that has an electrically insulated, magnetic coupled antenna for receiving a compressed, modulated signal. A demodulator is provided for demodulating the signal to reveal compressed data. A de-compressor de-compresses the data. An appropriate human interface is provided to present transmitted data into text/audio/visible form. Similarly, the transmit system comprises appropriate audio/visual/text entry mechanisms.Type: GrantFiled: August 16, 2011Date of Patent: January 29, 2013Assignee: WFS Technologies Ltd.Inventors: Mark Rhodes, Derek Wolfe, Brendan Hyland
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Patent number: 8358973Abstract: An underwater communications system is provided that transmits electromagnetic and/or magnetic signals to a remote receiver. The transmitter includes a data input. A digital data compressor compresses data to be transmitted. A modulator modulates compressed data onto a carrier signal. An electrically insulated, magnetic coupled antenna transmits the compressed, modulated signals. The receiver that has an electrically insulated, magnetic coupled antenna for receiving a compressed, modulated signal. A demodulator is provided for demodulating the signal to reveal compressed data. A de-compressor de-compresses the data. An appropriate human interface is provided to present transmitted data into text/audio/visible form. Similarly, the transmit system comprises appropriate audio/visual/text entry mechanisms.Type: GrantFiled: August 16, 2011Date of Patent: January 22, 2013Assignee: WFS Technologies Ltd.Inventors: Mark Rhodes, Derek Wolfe, Brendan Hyland
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Patent number: 8350653Abstract: The present invention relates to a connector system that provides the transfer of electrical power and/or data communications signals between two systems. The connector has no conductive electrical connection and can operate independently of angular orientation.Type: GrantFiled: February 6, 2009Date of Patent: January 8, 2013Assignee: WFS Technologies Ltd.Inventors: Mark Rhodes, Brendan Hyland, Alexander Ballantyne
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Patent number: 8346164Abstract: An underwater communications system is provided that transmits electromagnetic and/or magnetic signals to a remote receiver. The transmitter includes a data input. A digital data compressor compresses data to be transmitted. A modulator modulates compressed data onto a carrier signal. An electrically insulated, magnetic coupled antenna transmits the compressed, modulated signals. The receiver that has an electrically insulated, magnetic coupled antenna for receiving a compressed, modulated signal. A demodulator is provided for demodulating the signal to reveal compressed data. A de-compressor de-compresses the data. An appropriate human interface is provided to present transmitted data into text/audio/visible form. Similarly, the transmit system comprises appropriate audio/visual/text entry mechanisms.Type: GrantFiled: August 16, 2011Date of Patent: January 1, 2013Assignee: WFS Technologies Ltd.Inventors: Mark Rhodes, Derek Wolfe, Brendan Hyland
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Patent number: 8346165Abstract: An underwater communications system is provided that transmits electromagnetic and/or magnetic signals to a remote receiver. The transmitter includes a data input. A digital data compressor compresses data to be transmitted. A modulator modulates compressed data onto a carrier signal. An electrically insulated, magnetic coupled antenna transmits the compressed, modulated signals. The receiver that has an electrically insulated, magnetic coupled antenna for receiving a compressed, modulated signal. A demodulator is provided for demodulating the signal to reveal compressed data. A de-compressor de-compresses the data. An appropriate human interface is provided to present transmitted data into text/audio/visible form. Similarly, the transmit system comprises appropriate audio/visual/text entry mechanisms.Type: GrantFiled: August 16, 2011Date of Patent: January 1, 2013Assignee: WFS Technologies Ltd.Inventors: Mark Rhodes, Derek Wolfe, Brendan Hyland
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Publication number: 20120326526Abstract: The present invention provides a system and apparatus for transferring electronic data and/or power from one station to another by means of a transportable pod comprising a solid state memory device and further provided with an inductively linked, electrically insulated connector. The transportable pod comprises a battery which is used to power a remote host docking station, which may be used in an underwater environment for the collection of subsea data. The transportable pod can be transferred alternately from a home docking station, where it is charged up, and where it's stored data is uploaded and to a remote host docking station where is provides power, and where it collects and stores data collected by the remote host docking station.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 4, 2012Publication date: December 27, 2012Inventors: Mark Rhodes, Brendan Hyland
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Patent number: 8335469Abstract: An underwater communications system is provided that transmits electromagnetic and/or magnetic signals to a remote receiver. The transmitter includes a data input. A digital data compressor compresses data to be transmitted. A modulator modulates compressed data onto a carrier signal. An electrically insulated, magnetic coupled antenna transmits the compressed, modulated signals. The receiver that has an electrically insulated, magnetic coupled antenna for receiving a compressed, modulated signal. A demodulator is provided for demodulating the signal to reveal compressed data. A de-compressor de-compresses the data. An appropriate human interface is provided to present transmitted data into text/audio/visible form. Similarly, the transmit system comprises appropriate audio/visual/text entry mechanisms.Type: GrantFiled: August 16, 2011Date of Patent: December 18, 2012Assignee: WFS Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Mark Rhodes, Derek Wolfe, Brendan Hyland
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Patent number: 8331856Abstract: An underwater communications system is provided that transmits electromagnetic and/or magnetic signals to a remote receiver. The transmitter includes a data input. A digital data compressor compresses data to be transmitted. A modulator modulates compressed data onto a carrier signal. An electrically insulated, magnetic coupled antenna transmits the compressed, modulated signals. The receiver that has an electrically insulated, magnetic coupled antenna for receiving a compressed, modulated signal. A demodulator is provided for demodulating the signal to reveal compressed data. A de-compressor de-compresses the data. An appropriate human interface is provided to present transmitted data into text/audio/visible form. Similarly, the transmit system comprises appropriate audio/visual/text entry mechanisms.Type: GrantFiled: August 16, 2011Date of Patent: December 11, 2012Assignee: WFS Technologies Ltd.Inventors: Mark Rhodes, Derek Wolfe, Brendan Hyland
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Patent number: 8326220Abstract: The present invention relates to a system that provides underwater data transfer to an underwater communications network operable to carry a high bandwidth multiplexed data stream. The cabled network includes at least one data access point having an access point electromagnetic transceiver; and at least one remote client system comprising a client electromagnetic transceiver. The at least one data access point transfers data between said cabled network and said client electromagnetic transceiver via one of inductive magnetic and electromagnetic signals carried through the water.Type: GrantFiled: June 12, 2012Date of Patent: December 4, 2012Assignee: WFS Technologies Ltd.Inventors: Mark Rhodes, Brendan Hyland
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Patent number: 8325056Abstract: A system for underwater communications through a region between a transmit antenna and a receive antenna using electromagnetic signals. When the system is in an inactive mode, the region is occupied by water. When the system is in an active mode, fluid having a reduced conductivity is introduced into the region to provide transmission of electromagnetic signals with a lower attenuation and thereby facilitate a higher data transfer rate for a given range of communication between the transmit antenna and the receive antenna.Type: GrantFiled: February 17, 2010Date of Patent: December 4, 2012Assignee: WFS Technologies Ltd.Inventors: Mark Volanthen, Brendan Hyland
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Patent number: 8326219Abstract: An underwater communications system is provided that transmits electromagnetic and/or magnetic signals to a remote receiver. The transmitter includes a data input. A digital data compressor compresses data to be transmitted. A modulator modulates compressed data onto a carrier signal. An electrically insulated, magnetic coupled antenna transmits the compressed, modulated signals. The receiver that has an electrically insulated, magnetic coupled antenna for receiving a compressed, modulated signal. A demodulator is provided for demodulating the signal to reveal compressed data. A de-compressor de-compresses the data. An appropriate human interface is provided to present transmitted data into text/audio/visible form. Similarly, the transmit system comprises appropriate audio/visual/text entry mechanisms.Type: GrantFiled: August 16, 2011Date of Patent: December 4, 2012Assignee: WFS Technolgies Ltd.Inventors: Mark Rhodes, Derek Wolfe, Brendan Hyland
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Patent number: 8315560Abstract: An underwater navigation system comprising a transmitter having an electrically insulted magnetic coupled antenna for transmitting an electromagnetic and/or magneto-inductive signal, a receiver having an electrically insulated magnetic coupled antenna for receiving an electromagnetic and/or magneto-inductive signal from the transmitter, and determining means for determining the position of the receiver relative to the transmitter using the received electromagnetic and/or magneto-inductive signal.Type: GrantFiled: January 13, 2010Date of Patent: November 20, 2012Assignee: WFS Technologies Ltd.Inventors: Mark Rhodes, Derek Wolfe, Brendan Hyland
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Patent number: 8305227Abstract: The present invention provides a wireless auxiliary system for monitoring and control of an underwater installation. The auxiliary system of the present invention sends data and control signals between an underwater installation—for example, a lower stack 26 in a hydrocarbon drilling or production facility—and an associated riser assembly 23. Data is collected by sensor network 208A, 208B and is transmitted from a first transceiver 201 to a second transceiver 203 by electromagnetic signals. First transceiver 201 is powered by a local power supply 205. To conserve power consumption, the first transceiver is designed to become active for a short time and then to switch to an inactive mode. For example, wireless data transfer may occur after the detachment or just prior to the reattachment of riser assembly 23 to the underwater installation. Wireless data transfer may also occur on receipt of a handshaking signal from second transceiver 203.Type: GrantFiled: March 19, 2010Date of Patent: November 6, 2012Assignee: WFS Technologies Ltd.Inventors: Andrew Jaffrey, Brendan Hyland
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Patent number: 8295764Abstract: A bi-directional asymmetric system is provided with a first node and a second node. The first node has a first transmitter that produces a modulated magnetic flux and a first exciter receiver that acts to receive data at the first node. The second node is coupled to the first node with a direct inductive communications downlink and a mutually inductive uplink. The second node includes a receiver that produces a signal induced by the first transmitter at the first node. The second node has a mutually inductive data transmitter that modules an exciter signal produced at the first node by the exciter receiver.Type: GrantFiled: April 30, 2008Date of Patent: October 23, 2012Assignee: WFS Technologies Ltd.Inventors: Mark Rhodes, Brendan Hyland
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Publication number: 20120257662Abstract: The present invention relates to a system that provides underwater data transfer between two remote client systems via an underwater cabled network operable. The cabled network includes at least two data access points each having an access point electromagnetic transceiver; and each remote client system comprising a client electromagnetic transceiver. Each data access point is operable to transfer data between said cabled network and one of said client electromagnetic transceivers via one of inductive magnetic and electromagnetic signals carried through the water.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 12, 2012Publication date: October 11, 2012Inventors: Mark Rhodes, Brendan Hyland
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Publication number: 20120250701Abstract: The present invention relates to a system that provides underwater data transfer to an underwater communications network operable to carry a high bandwidth multiplexed data stream. The cabled network includes at least one data access point having an access point electromagnetic transceiver; and at least one remote client system comprising a client electromagnetic transceiver. The at least one data access point transfers data between said cabled network and said client electromagnetic transceiver via one of inductive magnetic and electromagnetic signals carried through the water.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 12, 2012Publication date: October 4, 2012Inventors: Mark Rhodes, Brendan HYLAND
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Publication number: 20120196533Abstract: A magnetic flux coupling transducer system comprising a primary coil (51) and primary coupling core (52) and a secondary coil (54) and secondary coupling core (55) for passing communications signals and/or electrical power from one side of an electrically conductive barrier to receiving equipment on the other side.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 6, 2012Publication date: August 2, 2012Inventors: Mark Rhodes, Brendan Hyland
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Patent number: 8219024Abstract: The present invention relates to a system that provides flexible data access to a wired underwater communications network through an electromagnetic, non-conductive connection. An underwater data access point is described wherein data access to a cabled network is provided through an electromagnetic connection. An inductive connector system may also be provided to allow transfer of data and/or power between a data access point and a client system.Type: GrantFiled: January 21, 2010Date of Patent: July 10, 2012Assignee: WFS Technologies Ltd.Inventors: Mark Rhodes, Brendan Hyland