Patents Assigned to WFS Technologies, Ltd.
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Patent number: 8537639Abstract: 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: September 17, 2013Assignee: WFS Technologies Ltd.Inventors: Mark Rhodes, Brendan Hyland
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Publication number: 20130237375Abstract: A swimmer training arrangement comprising a fluid filled tank provided with a fluid flow control unit and a monitoring arrangement comprising at least two monitor units monitoring the position of an object in the tank and generating signal data indicative of the position of the object; a processor unit operable to receive the signal data and output an activation signal, and an alarm mechanism operable to output an alarm signal, wherein, the processor unit is operable to determine if the signal data meets predetermined data criteria and output an activation signal operable to active the alarm mechanism if the predetermined criteria is met, such that upon activation of the alarm mechanism the processor unit monitors the signal data such that should the signal data continue to meet the predetermined data over a predetermined time period, the processor outputs a flow control signal operable to modify the fluid flow control unit output.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 8, 2013Publication date: September 12, 2013Applicant: WFS Technologies Ltd.Inventor: Brendan Hyland
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Patent number: 8531918Abstract: 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: September 10, 2013Assignee: WFS Technologies Ltd.Inventors: Mark Rhodes, Brendan Hyland
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Patent number: 8515344Abstract: 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: August 20, 2013Assignee: WFS Technologies Ltd.Inventors: Mark Rhodes, Derek Wolfe, Brendan Hyland
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Patent number: 8515343Abstract: 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: August 20, 2013Assignee: WFS Technologies Ltd.Inventors: Mark Rhodes, Derek Wolfe, Brendan Hyland
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Publication number: 20130195465Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: March 8, 2013Publication date: August 1, 2013Applicant: WFS Technologies Ltd.Inventors: Mark Rhodes, Derek Wolfe, Brendan Hyland
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Patent number: 8451692Abstract: 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: May 28, 2013Assignee: WFS Technologies Ltd.Inventors: Mark Rhodes, Brendan Hyland
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Patent number: 8437224Abstract: 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: May 7, 2013Assignee: WFS Technologies Ltd.Inventors: Mark Rhodes, Brendan Hyland
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Patent number: 8417183Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: June 12, 2012Date of Patent: April 9, 2013Assignee: WFS Technologies Ltd.Inventors: Mark Rhodes, Brendan Hyland
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Patent number: 8385821Abstract: 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: February 26, 2013Assignee: WFS Technologies Ltd.Inventors: Mark Rhodes, Derek Wolfe, Brendan Hyland
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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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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