Radio controlled release apparatus for animal data acquisition devices
- 5252 Norma Way, Livermore, Alameda County, CA 94550
A novel apparatus for reliably and selectively releasing a data acquisition package from an animal for recovery. The data package comprises two parts: 1) an animal data acquisition device and 2) a co-located release apparatus. One embodiment, which is useful for land animals, the release apparatus includes two major components: 1) an electronics package, comprising a receiver; a decoder comparator, having at plurality of individually selectable codes; and an actuator circuit and 2) a release device, which can be a mechanical device, which acts to release the data package from the animal. To release a data package from a particular animal, a radio transmitter sends a coded signal which is decoded to determine if the code is valid for that animal data package. Having received a valid code, the release device is activated to release the data package from the animal for subsequent recovery. A second embodiment includes floatation means and is useful for releasing animal data acquisition devices attached to sea animals. This embodiment further provides for releasing a data package underwater by employing an acoustic signal.
- Research Organization:
- SANDIA CORP
- DOE Contract Number:
- AC04-94AL85000
- Assignee:
- Stamps, James Frederick (5252 Norma Way, Livermore, Alameda County, CA 94550)
- Patent Number(s):
- US 6050225
- OSTI ID:
- 872950
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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