Wireless communication system and method
US7301474B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 28, 2002 |
| Grant date | Nov 27, 2007 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 3, 2024 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01V11/002
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A wireless communication system for use in well, subsea, and oilfield-related environments employs one or more wireless network devices that offer short-range wireless communication between devices without the need for a central network which may have a device using a BLUETOOTH protocol. The system may be used for telemetry, depth correlation, guidance systems, actuating tools, among other uses. It is emphasized that this abstract is provided to comply with the rules requiring an abstract which will allow a searcher or other reader to quickly ascertain the subject matter of the technical disclosure. It is submitted with the understanding that it will not be used to interpret or limit the scope or meaning of the claims. 37 CFR 1.72(b).
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