Embodiments of systems and methods for inductively powering seismic sensor nodes are presented. An embodiment of an inductive battery includes a battery cell configured to store charge for use by an external device. The inductive battery may also include a first inductive element coupled to the batt
Embodiments of systems and methods for inductively powering seismic sensor nodes are presented. An embodiment of an inductive battery includes a battery cell configured to store charge for use by an external device. The inductive battery may also include a first inductive element coupled to the battery cell, the first inductive element configured to receive current from the battery cell and emit a responsive magnetic field for powering an external device through inductance. In an embodiment the external device is a seismic sensor node.
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1. An inductive battery device, comprising: a battery cell configured to store charge for use by an external device;a first inductive element coupled to the battery cell, the first inductive element configured to receive current from the battery cell and emit a responsive magnetic field for powering
1. An inductive battery device, comprising: a battery cell configured to store charge for use by an external device;a first inductive element coupled to the battery cell, the first inductive element configured to receive current from the battery cell and emit a responsive magnetic field for powering an external device through inductance; anda signal demodulator configured to receive a data signal via the first inductive element from the external device. 2. The inductive battery device of claim 1, wherein the inductive battery device is configured to power a seismic sensor node. 3. The inductive battery device of claim 1, further comprising a charge circuit for inductively charging the battery cell. 4. The inductive battery device of claim 3, wherein the charge circuit further comprises a second inductive element configured to generate current for charging the battery cells through inductance with a charging station. 5. The inductive battery device of claim 4, further comprising a power controller coupled to the second inductive element and configured to control power supplied for charging the battery cell. 6. The inductive battery device of claim 1, further comprising a signal modulator configured to communicate a data signal via the first inductive element to the external device. 7. The inductive battery device of claim 1, further comprising a data storage device configured to store data received via the first inductive element. 8. A seismic sensor node, comprising: on-board electronics for seismic sensing; andan on-board inductive element for generating an electrical current through inductance with an inductive battery device; anda detachable inductive battery device coupled to the seismic sensor node, the detachable inductive battery device comprising: a battery cell configured to store charge for use by the seismic sensor node;a first inductive element coupled to the battery cell, the first inductive element configured to receive current from the battery cell and emit a responsive magnetic field for powering the seismic sensor node through inductance. 9. The seismic sensor node of claim 8, further comprising a power controller coupled to the on-board inductive element and configured to control power supplied for the on-board electronics. 10. The seismic sensor node of claim 8, further comprising a signal modulator configured to communicate a data signal via the on-board inductive element to the detachable inductive battery device. 11. The seismic sensor node of claim 8, further comprising a signal demodulator configured to receive a data signal via the on-board inductive element from the detachable inductive battery device. 12. An inductive powering system, comprising: a seismic sensor node,at least one inductive battery coupled to the seismic sensor node, wherein the inductive battery is configured to power the seismic sensor node through induction, wherein the seismic sensor node comprises a receptacle configured to receive the inductive battery; anda charging station, wherein the inductive battery is configured for being inductively charged from the charging station. 13. The inductive powering system of claim 12, wherein the seismic sensor node comprises an on-board inductive element for generating an electrical current through inductance with the inductive battery device. 14. The inductive powering system of claim 12, wherein the inductive battery comprises: at least one battery cell configured to store charge for use by the seismic sensor node;a first inductive element, the first inductive element being coupled to the at least one battery cell, the first inductive element configured to receive current from the at least one battery cell and emit a responsive magnetic field for powering the seismic sensor node through inductance. 15. The inductive powering system of claim 12, wherein the at least one inductive battery further comprises a charge circuit for inductively charging the battery cell. 16. The inductive powering system of claim 15, wherein the at least one inductive battery further comprises a second inductive element configured to generate current for charging the battery cells through inductance with a charging station. 17. The inductive powering system of claim 15, wherein the at least one inductive battery further comprises a power controller coupled to the second inductive element and configured to control power supplied for charging the battery cell. 18. The inductive powering system of claim 12, wherein the at least one inductive battery further comprises a signal modulator configured to communicate a data signal via the first inductive element to the external device. 19. The inductive powering system of claim 12, wherein the at least one inductive battery further comprises a signal demodulator configured to receive a data signal via the first inductive element from the external device. 20. The inductive powering system of claim 12, wherein the at least one inductive battery further comprises a data storage device configured to store data received via the first inductive element. 21. The inductive powering system of claim 12, wherein the charging station is a base station. 22. The inductive powering system of claim 12, wherein the charging station is on marine vessel. 23. The inductive powering system of claim 12, wherein the charging station is a subsea base station. 24. The inductive powering system of claim 12, wherein the charging station is a land-based base station. 25. A method for charging an inductive battery for use with an external device, comprising: placing an inductive element of the inductive battery proximal to an inductive element of an external device, wherein the external device is a seismic sensor node that comprises a receptacle configured to receive the inductive battery; andgenerating a current through the inductive element of the inductive battery for powering the external device through inductance with the inductive element of the external device. 26. The method of claim 25, further comprising communicating a signal between the inductive element of the external device and the inductive element of the inductive battery. 27. The method of claim 26, wherein the signal is configured to cause the inductive battery to turn off power to the seismic sensor node. 28. The method of claim 26, wherein the signal comprises configuration data for communication from the inductive battery to the seismic sensor node. 29. An inductive battery device, comprising: a battery cell detachably coupled to a seismic sensor node and configured to store charge for use by the seismic sensor node wherein the seismic sensor node comprises a receptacle configured to receive the battery cell; anda first inductive element coupled to the battery cell, the first inductive element configured to receive current from the battery cell and emit a responsive magnetic field for powering the seismic sensor node through inductance. 30. The inductive battery device of claim 29, further comprising a charge circuit for inductively charging the battery cell. 31. The inductive battery device of claim 30, wherein the charge circuit further comprises a second inductive element configured to generate current for charging the battery cells through inductance with a charging station. 32. The inductive battery device of claim 31, further comprising a power controller coupled to the second inductive element and configured to control power supplied for charging the battery cell. 33. The inductive battery device of claim 29, further comprising a signal modulator configured to communicate a data signal via the first inductive element to the seismic sensor node. 34. The inductive battery device of claim 29, further comprising a signal demodulator configured to receive a data signal via the first inductive element from the seismic sensor node.
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