Simultaneous charging of a plurality of autonomous seismic nodes

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PATENT NO 9768626
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14828850

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Systems, methods, and apparatuses related to automatically and simultaneously charging a plurality of autonomous seismic nodes on a marine vessel before and/or after deployment to the seabed are disclosed. A plurality of autonomous seismic nodes are simultaneously charged in a CSC approved ISO container. Each autonomous seismic node may comprise a plurality of power connectors, a plurality of rechargeable batteries, and a battery management system. Each of the nodes may be configured to couple with a charging system on the marine vessel, which may include a power source, one or more power/charging stations, one or more power connectors, and a network. The node may have a plurality of power connectors disposed within a plurality of grooves that are configured to couple with a plurality of charging rails for simultaneous charging.

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PXGEO UK LIMITEDFIRST FLOOR TEMPLEBACK 10 TEMPLE BACK BRISTOL BS1 6FL

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Ervik, Mariann Trondheim, NO 14 334
Henman, Richard Edward Horsham, GB 16 373
Isfeldt, Bjarne Mathopen, NO 11 197
Larsen, Leif Johan Alversund, NO 14 334
Næs, Johan Fredrik Trondheim, NO 10 187
Rokkan, Arne Henning Olsvik, NO 26 568

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