Patents Assigned to Remote Ocean Systems, Inc.
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Patent number: 9509888Abstract: A detection system is provided for use in a high-radiation environment includes a sensor assembly with a housing enclosing an unshielded radiation-hardened sensor for generating a digital signal of detected data corresponding to an object of interest and a first serializer/deserializer (SERDES) for converting the digital signal into a serial bit stream. A high-frequency transmission cable transmits the serial bit stream to a signal processing module located outside of the high-radiation environment where a second SERDES deserializes the serial bit stream to generate a decoded signal that is processed to generate an output at a display device corresponding to the detected object.Type: GrantFiled: February 11, 2016Date of Patent: November 29, 2016Assignee: Remote Ocean Systems, Inc.Inventor: Nicholas Kalfas
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Patent number: 9264677Abstract: A camera system is provided for use in a high-radiation environment includes a camera assembly with a housing enclosing an image sensor for generating a digital signal of a detected image and a first serializer/deserializer (SERDES) for converting the digital signal from the image sensor into a serial bit stream. A transmission medium transmits the serial bit stream to an image processing module located outside of the high-radiation environment where a second SERDES deserializes the serial bit stream to generate a decoded image signal which is processed by an image processor to generate an output at a display device corresponding to the detected image.Type: GrantFiled: January 25, 2013Date of Patent: February 16, 2016Assignee: Remote Ocean Systems, Inc.Inventor: Nicholas Kalfas
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Publication number: 20130188036Abstract: A camera system is provided for use in a high-radiation environment includes a camera assembly with a housing enclosing an image sensor for generating a digital signal of a detected image and a first serializer/deserializer (SERDES) for converting the digital signal from the image sensor into a serial bit stream. A transmission medium transmits the serial bit stream to an image processing module located outside of the high-radiation environment where a second SERDES deserializes the serial bit stream to generate a decoded image signal which is processed by an image processor to generate an output at a display device corresponding to the detected image.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 25, 2013Publication date: July 25, 2013Applicant: REMOTE OCEAN SYSTEMS, INC.Inventor: Remote Ocean Systems, Inc.
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Patent number: 8292449Abstract: A modular light unit for illuminating a hazardous underwater environment includes a housing having a front portion with a light transmissive window and a back shell portion which enclose a layered lighting assembly. The layered lighting assembly includes a PCB with an array of LEDs mounted thereon with the LEDs in thermal communication with a bottom surface of the PCB. A thermal bridge abuts the bottom surface of the PCB on one side and a heat sink on the other. A thermally conductive potting material fills spaces between the heat sink and the back shell portion. An underwater connector provides releasable connection to an electrical cable for providing power to drive the plurality of LEDs. A quick-release mechanical fastener is attached to the housing for releasably attaching the modular light unit to a support structure installed within the hazardous underwater environment.Type: GrantFiled: July 26, 2010Date of Patent: October 23, 2012Assignee: Remote Ocean Systems, Inc.Inventors: Cyril Poissonnet, Mario de la Cruz, Edward Petit de Mange
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Publication number: 20110019416Abstract: A modular light unit for illuminating a hazardous underwater environment includes a housing having a front portion with a light transmissive window and a back shell portion which enclose a layered lighting assembly. The layered lighting assembly includes a PCB with an array of LEDs mounted thereon with the LEDs in thermal communication with a bottom surface of the PCB. A thermal bridge abuts the bottom surface of the PCB on one side and a heat sink on the other. A thermally conductive potting material fills spaces between the heat sink and the back shell portion. An underwater connector provides releasable connection to an electrical cable for providing power to drive the plurality of LEDs. A quick-release mechanical fastener is attached to the housing for releasably attaching the modular light unit to a support structure installed within the hazardous underwater environment.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 26, 2010Publication date: January 27, 2011Applicant: REMOTE OCEAN SYSTEMS, INC.Inventors: Cyril Poissonnet, Mario de la Cruz, Edward Petit de Mange
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Patent number: 5912934Abstract: A nuclear fuel identification system for use in nuclear power plants has an imaging system having a video camera and an array of illuminators surrounding the video camera and positioned to shine onto a nuclear fuel cell. The illuminators are sequentially activated to provide a series of images each having a different shadow pattern. These images are then digitized and stored until a complete set of the images are available. At that time, the images are superimposed and optimized for improved contrast. By viewing the distinct shadow patterns on the nuclear fuel cell, the identifying markings are readily visible. In addition to the shadow imaging system, a variety of laser devices are used to accomplish similar image generating functions. Such laser devices include a laser scanner, a distance laser device, an interferometer, a holographic interferometer, and a bi-refringent crystal prism.Type: GrantFiled: July 14, 1997Date of Patent: June 15, 1999Assignee: Remote Ocean Systems, Inc.Inventors: Robert S. Acks, Arthur E. Vigil, John L. Buchanan
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Patent number: 5386355Abstract: The underwater portable drop light for use illuminating work sites in nuclear facilities has a high pressure sodium arc lamp sealed to a stainless steel base with a flexible, radiation-resistant seal to provide a watertight and shock-absorbing connection. A wet-mateable connector is attached to the base to permit underwater-changeable connection to a cable which supplies power from a ballast power supply. A light-transmissive, impact-resistant cover is formed around the arc lamp and attached to the base. The cover has openings through which water can flow in and out to conduct heat away from the arc lamp. The combination of the above elements creates a compact modular unit which is replaced as a whole when the arc lamp burns out, and which may be replaced in or out of the water, allowing maintenance work to continue essentially uninterrupted when radiation exposure time is an issue.Type: GrantFiled: April 1, 1993Date of Patent: January 31, 1995Assignee: Remote Ocean Systems, Inc.Inventor: Robert S. Acks
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Patent number: 5213410Abstract: The underwater illumination apparatus for use in nuclear facilities has a high pressure sodium arc lamp sealed to a stainless steel base with a flexible, radiation-resistant seal to provide a watertight and shock-absorbing connection. A wet-mateable base connector is attached to the base to permit connection to a lower cable. A light-transmissive, impact-resistant cover is formed around the base and the arc lamp. The cover has holes through which water can flow in and out to conduct heat away from the arc lamp. The combination of the above elements creates a modular unit which is replaced as a whole when the arc lamp burns out. The lower cable which provides power to the arc lamp is attached at its other end to a ballast power supply which is hermetically sealed in a stainless steel housing. Wet mateable connectors are attached at the inlet and outlet of the ballast power supply to attach to the lower cable and to the upper cable connection to a 120 VAC source.Type: GrantFiled: January 24, 1992Date of Patent: May 25, 1993Assignee: Remote Ocean Systems, Inc.Inventor: Robert S. Acks
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Patent number: 5105346Abstract: The underwater illumination apparatus has a high pressure sodium arc lamp sealed to a stainless steel base with a flexible, radiation-resistant potting material to provide both a watertight seal and a shock-absorbing connection. A wet-mateable base connector is attached to the base to permit connection to a lower cable. A transparent, impact-resistant cover is formed around the base and the arc lamp. The cover has holes through which water can flow in and out to conduct heat away from the arc lamp. The combination of the above elements creates a modular unit which is replaced as a whole when the arc lamp burns out. The lower cable which provides power to the arc lamp is attached at its other end to a ballast power supply which is hermetically sealed in a stainless steel housing. Wet mateable connectors are attached at the inlet and outlet of the ballast power supply to attach to the lower cable and to the upper cable connection to a 120 VAC source.Type: GrantFiled: September 10, 1990Date of Patent: April 14, 1992Assignee: Remote Ocean Systems, Inc.Inventors: Robert S. Acks, R. Bruce Fugitt