In-Field Control Module for Managing Wireless Seismic Data Acquisition Systems and Related Methods
First Claim
1. A system for managing seismic data acquisition activity, comprising:
- (a) one or more seismic devices;
(b) a module configured to receive the one or more seismic devices;
(c) a processor associated with the module, the processor being configured to communicate with the one or more seismic devices; and
(d) a database in communication with the processor, the database being configured to store data associated with the one or more seismic devices.
3 Assignments
0 Petitions
Accused Products
Abstract
An exemplary system for managing the deployment of a seismic data acquisition system uses a module configured to execute a plurality of task in the field by receiving one or more seismic devices. The module may include a power source that provides electrical power to the seismic devices. The module may also include a processor programmed to retrieve data stored in the seismic devices, perform diagnostics, facilitate inventory and logistics control, configure seismic devices and update data or pre-programmed instructions in the seismic device. 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).
-
Citations
25 Claims
-
1. A system for managing seismic data acquisition activity, comprising:
-
(a) one or more seismic devices; (b) a module configured to receive the one or more seismic devices; (c) a processor associated with the module, the processor being configured to communicate with the one or more seismic devices; and (d) a database in communication with the processor, the database being configured to store data associated with the one or more seismic devices. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9)
-
-
10. A system for managing seismic data acquisition activity, comprising:
-
(a) a plurality of seismic devices configured to be deployed in a geological area of interest, the plurality of seismic devices including at least one cableless sensor station; (b) a module configured to receive at least one of the plurality of seismic devices, the module being configured to be deployed in the geographical area of interest; (c) a processor associated with the module, the processor being configured to communicate with at least one of the plurality of seismic devices; and (d) a database in communication with the processor, the database being configured to store data associated with the plurality of seismic devices. - View Dependent Claims (11, 12, 13, 14)
-
-
15. A method for managing seismic data acquisition activity, comprising:
-
(a) associating a unique identification value with each of a plurality of seismic devices configured to be deployed in a geological area of interest; (b) compiling data associated with the plurality of seismic devices in a database; (c) positioning a module proximate to the geographical area of interest, the module configured to receive at least one of the plurality of seismic devices; (d) deploying the seismic devices in the geological area of interest; and (e) updating the database using the module and a processor configured to access the database. - View Dependent Claims (16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21)
-
-
22. A method for managing seismic data acquisition activity, comprising:
-
(a) positioning a module proximate to the geographical area of interest, the module configured to receive at least one of the plurality of seismic devices, wherein the plurality of seismic devices includes a plurality of sensor stations; (b) retrieving at least some of the plurality of sensor stations from the geological area of interest to form a group of sensor stations; (c) disposing the group of sensor stations in a container; and (d) transporting the container from the geological area of interest to the module. - View Dependent Claims (23, 24, 25)
-
Specification