HARDENED DATA RECORDING SYSTEM FOR DRILLING RIGS AND OTHER DRILLING EQUIPMENT
First Claim
1. A system for recording data associated with a drilling rig, the system comprising:
- a hardened memory device; and
a memory interface unit to receive at least one data stream containing drilling data, extract the drilling data from the at least one data stream, and store the drilling data on the hardened memory device.
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Abstract
A system for recording data associated with a drilling rig is disclosed. In one embodiment, such a system includes one or more hardened memory devices and a memory interface unit to receive one or more data streams containing drilling data. The memory interface unit is configured to extract the drilling data from the data streams and store the drilling data on the one or more hardened memory devices. If desired, the hardened memory devices may be distributed across a drilling rig to increase the probability that recorded data will survive a catastrophic event. Optionally, the system includes a communication device to enable communication with a remote site.
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1. A system for recording data associated with a drilling rig, the system comprising:
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a hardened memory device; and a memory interface unit to receive at least one data stream containing drilling data, extract the drilling data from the at least one data stream, and store the drilling data on the hardened memory device. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21)
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22. A system for recording data associated with a drilling rig, the system comprising:
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a hardened memory device; a memory interface unit to receive at least one data stream containing drilling data, extract the drilling data from the at least one data stream, and store the drilling data on the hardened memory device; and a communication device enabling communication with the hardened memory device from a remote location. - View Dependent Claims (23, 24)
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25. A system for recording data associated with a drilling rig, the system comprising:
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a hardened memory device; a memory interface unit to receive at least one data stream containing drilling data, extract the drilling data from the at least one data stream, and store the drilling data on the hardened memory device; and a beacon device to aid in locating the hardened memory device; and a release device configured to automatically release the hardened memory device from the drilling rig upon occurrence of an event. - View Dependent Claims (26, 27, 28, 29)
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