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Systems and methods for seismic data acquisition

US10310110B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 21, 2017
Grant dateJun 4, 2019
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Expiry dateJul 13, 2037

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG01V1/18
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A system for seismic data acquisition includes data recorders that lack external electrical connectors. A seismic data recorder includes a housing. Within the housing the seismic data recorder includes circuitry configured to detect and digitize seismic signals and communication circuitry. The communication circuitry includes a first transmitter plate adjacent a wall of the housing, and a first driver coupled to the first transmitter plate. The communication circuitry configured to communicate the digitized seismic signals to a data retrieval unit that is external to the data acquisition unit via a capacitor formed by the first transmitter plate, the wall of the housing, and a receiver plate external to the housing.

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