Event-based power management for seismic sensors
US8019549B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 10, 2008 |
| Grant date | Sep 13, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 1, 2030 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01V1/16
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A method of event-based power management for seismic sensors is disclosed. The method comprises measuring seismic activity with a seismic sensor and comparing the measured seismic activity from the seismic sensor against at least one criteria. When the measured seismic activity does not satisfy the at least one criteria, a signal processing circuit is maintained in a deactivated state. When the measured seismic activity satisfies the at least one criteria, the signal processing circuit is activated to analyze the measured seismic activity. The signal processing circuit enters a functional mode based on analyzing the measured seismic activity.
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