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Communications protocol for downhole data collection

US9644475B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateApr 15, 2015
Grant dateMay 9, 2017
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Expiry dateJul 9, 2035

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04L67/12
  • WIPO fieldCivil engineering
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

A method of managing data obtained in a borehole is provided. The method includes monitoring a characteristic with at least one sensor and obtaining raw data therefrom; indexing the raw data with the at least one sensor; recording the indexed data with the at least one sensor; forming a data packet with the at least one sensor, the data packet including at least a portion of the indexed data and index information; and transmitting the data packet in a predetermined segment of a communication protocol.

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