Abstract: A system and method of providing navigational routing paths through inshore and nearshore coastal areas that include surveyed depth information and visual indications of the suitability of such paths based on particulars of the user's boat and preferences are presented. Adjustments to both an indication of the depth and the suitability of each segment of the paths are provided. Manual input of local water level observations or tide data from local tide stations may be used for such adjustments. Adjustments may be applied locally or globally, and may be provided dynamically based on changing tide information over the travel time needed to reach distant segments along the navigational routing path. Such tide information is also used to adjust contour and depth area data displayed on bathymetric contour maps on which such navigational routing paths are displayed.

Abstract: A system and method of providing navigational routing paths through inshore and nearshore coastal areas that include surveyed depth information and visual indications of the suitability of such paths based on particulars of the user's boat and preferences are presented. Adjustments to both an indication of the depth and the suitability of each segment of the paths are provided. Manual input of local water level observations or tide data from local tide stations may be used for such adjustments. Adjustments may be applied locally or globally, and may be provided dynamically based on changing tide information over the travel time needed to reach distant segments along the navigational routing path. Such tide information is also used to adjust contour and depth area data displayed on bathymetric contour maps on which such navigational routing paths are displayed.

Abstract: A graphite heat spreader is provided for use with a flash LED light source for a camera of a handheld device such as a cell phone. Dramatically reduced operating temperatures are provided at substantially increased power levels thus providing both improved lighting and improved operating life of the electronic components.

Abstract: Constructions for and methods of manufacturing graphite heat spreaders having thermal vias placed therethrough are provided. Thermal vias having one or two flanges are disclosed, as are flush thermal vias. Graphite heat spreaders having surface layers covering the graphite material are provided. Graphite heat spreaders having a layer of cladding for increased structural integrity are provided. Also disclosed are methods of co-forging a graphite heat spreader element with a metal thermal via in place therein.