Underwater Video Sled with Tethered Anchor Path
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing underwater video technology systems are not optimal for capturing and tracking underwater video images effectively.
Innovation Solution
A system comprising a sled with a camera, anchors, sled tethers, a viewing station, and a motor, where the sled is confined to a path between the anchors, allowing the camera to capture and transmit images to the viewing station for real-time feedback and analysis.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If traditional underwater video systems are used, then the system structure is simple, but the capture and tracking effectiveness is insufficient
Solution Approach 1:
The system divides the underwater video capture function into separate modular components: a sled module for positioning and movement, a camera module for image capture, and a tether system for constraint. This segmentation allows each component to be optimized independently while working together to achieve reliable capture and tracking effectiveness.
Solution Approach 2:
The sled serves multiple functions simultaneously: it acts as a positioning platform, a movement carrier, and a constraint mechanism for the camera. The tether system provides both structural support and movement guidance. This multi-functionality improves capture effectiveness without proportionally increasing system complexity.
2Measurement precision
If the sled is confined to a path between anchors, then the tracking precision is improved, but the movement freedom is reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The sled-tether-anchor system creates a dynamic constraint mechanism where the sled is confined to a path between anchors, allowing controlled movement along predetermined trajectories. This dynamic configuration enables precise tracking of underwater objects along specific paths while maintaining operational flexibility through motor-driven movement along the constrained path.
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AI summary
Disclosed are various embodiments for capturing underwater video images. In a representative embodiment an underwater video system may include a sled, a camera affixed to the sled, a plurality of anchors, one or more sled tethers, the sled tethers affixed to the anchors and configured to confine the sled to a path between the anchors, a viewing station, the viewing station being configured to receive and capture images from the camera, and a motor, the motor configured to move the sled on the path between the anchors.