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Method for communicating with logging tools

US8866632B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJun 28, 2012
Grant dateOct 21, 2014
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Expiry dateJun 28, 2032

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  • Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
  • CPC primaryE21B47/26
  • WIPO fieldCivil engineering
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

A method of communication from the surface with to the downhole logging tool string is disclosed. The method includes movement of the drill pipe string up or down at the surface to create coded signature signals by the downhole logging tool string and send those signature signals to a processor in the downhole logging tool string that has been preprogramed to recognize the signature signals.

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