Use of high speed radio frequency protocols for communication with pipeline pigs and inspection tools
US10567090B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 23, 2018 |
| Grant date | Feb 18, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 23, 2038 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01Q13/28
- WIPO fieldTelecommunications
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A method and system of high speed radio frequency communication between an outside of a metallic pipeline or vessel and an interior volume contained by the metallic pipeline or vessel includes passing a high speed radio frequency signal through a communication portal having a high speed radio frequency permittive material exposed to the interior volume of the metallic pipeline and to the outside. The high speed radio frequency signal may be transmitted from the interior volume to the outside or from the outside to the interior volume. The communication portal may be a cylindrical- or planar-shaped body connected to the metallic pipeline. A tool located within the interior volume may transmit, receive, or transmit and receive the high speed radio frequency signal. The high speed radio frequency signal may be configured according to a 2.45 GHz standard protocol.
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