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MarinaLink™
Wireless Technology Review
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LiveLink
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The MarinaLink™ system operates on a superior and advanced ad-hoc wireless
mesh platform, which allows for virtually any communication without the use of
cell or satellite signals. The great advantage of this technology is that it is
expandable, fool-proof, self-healing and can not be affected by weather or the
loss of imported energy sources. This system is does not process information through a hub,
but uses randomly selected 'pegs' or 'tags' to transmit the message from the sender
to the recipient.
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Mini Computer - Maxi Capability
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The MarinaLink™ operating device is an RF (radio frequency) transceiver that
transmits and receives data, a microprocessor to control the transceiver, and some
innovative software to control the microprocessor. Specifications for the component
parts are very stringent. They need to be tiny, with minute power consumption, have a
sufficiently high data rate, and have significant processing power to support the
required data communication and processing. These devices can locate, track,
activate, transmit, receive, notify, text message and read sensors.
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The MarinaLink™ communication units are classified as either a 'peg' or a 'tag'.
A peg is a fixed unit that does not move. These permanent transceivers are
married up with the aerial map of the marina, and used to calibrate all other units.
They are attached to lamp posts or other non-moveable objects and are housed in
weather-resistant moldings. Mobile units are called tags and are attached to
yachts and service equipment, or may be part of hand-held devices used by staff and members.
Any peg or tag can be used to transmit or receive data.
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Long Lasting, Self Healing
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The MarinaLink™ communication units have an independent power source, an
advanced lithium battery, with a life of 5 - 10 years. Rechargable batteries can be
specified by the marina ownership group, infinately extending the life of the battery.
During the course of operation, signals are sent from the transmitter through a peg or tag
to the receiver. Should a specific unit stop sending or receiving data, the system operator
will be notified that the unit needs to be fixed or replaced. In the case that a unit is
damaged, the data will still be transmitted through another tag.
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The MarinaLink™ units communicate with each other using a unique and superior antenna.
Some problems needed to be overcome by the inventor in the course of producing an unprecedented
low-power design. For example, if one lays a radio antenna flush on the ground, it will not work.
Similarly, when an antenna is placed directly against a human body, it ceases to function normally.
In cooperation with the inventor's antenna designer, they have found a solution to this problem
through a combination of approaches. The result is an unrestricted communication device
second to none.
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