Configurable beacon and method
US7331409B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 24, 2004 |
| Grant date | Feb 19, 2008 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 21, 2024 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
- CPC primaryE21B47/01
- WIPO fieldCivil engineering
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A monitoring system is used to monitor the location and orientation of a downhole tool assembly by detecting an output signal. The downhole tool assembly has a beacon assembly with one or more configurable operation parameters. A transmitting assembly transmits an operation instruction signal to the beacon assembly to configure the operation parameters. The detected operation instruction signal is processed by the beacon assembly and the operation parameter is configured. The transmitting assembly may be separate from the monitoring system and have an input assembly. The input assembly allows the operator to input predetermined operation parameters into the transmitting assembly that are then transmitted to the beacon assembly. In a preferred embodiment, the configurable operation parameters may include the intensity and/or frequency of the output signal, the calibration and resolution of orientation sensors, and the rate at which data is transmitted from the beacon assembly.
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