Increasing numbers of divers are using a protective electronic device, called Shark Shield, while they work.

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These stickers, two of which are bundled with the device, lie sealed in a protective envelope -- presumably, to keep them free from outside interference.

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However, stiff competition in the mobile device market has lead to a much more protective stance by many companies over their patents in order to generate revenues.

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As you can tell, the device itself is encased in a ShockMount layer of protective armor, and we have to stress the "armor" aspect.

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