Patents are for the Integrated Vessel Monitoring and Control System. # 6904341 Issued June7 2005 and # 8996210 Issued March 31,2015
Remote monitoring and control of vessels from vessels to multiple sites using interchangeable systems from cellular to satellite, defaulting to Satellite if cellular is out of reach. Black box for marine vessels. Uspto.gov allows you to search
Sea-Watch Technologies, Inc.TM
provides internet-based monitoring and alert systems for yachts, sport yachts and cruisers, using software that currently monitors and controls a variety of NASA space operations.
The Sea-Watch Integrated System (SIS) provides the technology and services to remotely monitor your vessel, from a single boat to an entire fleet, using internet, satellite, and wireless communications. In addition, a user can receive customized real-time alerts, via cellphone, pager, or PC. Alerts can be based on a variety of events; GPS position, security breaches, severe weather, low fuel levels, etc.
The SIS and its proprietary design allows for simplified installation on existing marine vessels, as well as Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEM). Get the information you need, when you need it - anywhere, anytime.
BRIEF SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
A vessel monitoring system for monitoring a plurality of vessel operating systems and for communicating with a plurality of remote sites employing various communications techniques. The vessel monitoring system comprising a processor and a plurality of sensors for monitoring the plurality of vessel operating systems. A plurality of communications components selectively communicate with at least one of the plurality of remote sites. The selected communications component from the plurality of communications components employs a communications technique compatible with the communications technique of the one of the plurality of remote sites. The invention further comprises a method for monitoring operating systems of a marine vessel, comprising producing signals indicative of the status of the operating systems and determining a remote site for receiving the signals. Also the method determines a transmitting device for transmitting the signals to the remote site, wherein a communications system employed by the determined transmitting device is compatible with a communications system operative at the remote site.
Aside from the simplest unpowered watercrafts, most marine vessels comprise a plurality of systems for operating and propelling the vessel, as well as additional systems for providing a comfortable environment for the passengers. The control and monitoring of the various systems is critical to the safe, efficient and comfortable operation of the vessel. Additionally, while docked and unattended, the vessel must be secured against unwanted intruders and protected from system failures that can lead to expensive losses, especially since most marine vessels are docked and left unattended for substantial periods. Accordingly, it is critical to monitor the various system conditions during operation and while the vessel is docked.
