Class / Patent application number | Description | Number of patent applications / Date published |
348085000 | Borehole | 29 |
20100053317 | System and method to illuminate and image the inside diameter of a stent - An optical system is effective to illuminate and scan an interior wall of an object having an interior bore, such as a stent. The system includes a light source, an object support having a light conducting portion, an image taking lens, and a line scan camera. The interior bore and the light conducting portion of the object support are in axial alignment with a center optical axis of the image taking lens. A drive mechanism engages the object without impacting the axial alignment. Various aspect of this optical system include a rotating wheel or transparent plate as the drive mechanism. The object support may be an opaque rod having a light conducting portion or a transparent rod. Electronics associated with this optical system include a rotary encoder engaging the drive system to drive an electric circuit capable of triggering the line scan camera in response to rotation of the object, thereby building a line by line image of the interior bore and the line scan camera connected to a computer-based imaging system effective to identify cosmetic and functional manufacturing defects. | 03-04-2010 |
20110221883 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR TRANSMITTING BOREHOLE IMAGE DATA - A method of transmitting borehole image data from a borehole location to a remote location includes obtaining a set of image data describing formation surrounding a borehole using a logging tool at a selected depth or range of depths in the borehole, extracting one or more image features from the set of image data downhole, and transmitting a representation of the extracted image features to the surface. | 09-15-2011 |
20110273556 | INSULATOR DESIGN FOR VIDEO INSPECTION DEVICES - A method is provided for manufacturing a remote video inspection device. The method includes: applying an insulating coating to an exterior surface of a conduit; forming an imager housing on one end of the conduit using an overmolding process, the imager housing having a cavity configured to receive a circuit board assembly having an imaging device disposed thereon; feeding wires through the conduit and electrically coupling the wires to the circuit board assembly; inserting the circuit board assembly into the cavity of the imager housing; affixing a cap over the cavity of the imager housing; sliding an insulating finger guard over an opposing end of the conduit; affixing the finger guard along the conduit at a location proximate to the opposing end of the cable, such that the finger guard extends radially outward from the cable; and attaching a connector to the opposing end of the conduit. In this way, the remote inspection device has been designed to meet certain electrical safety standards. | 11-10-2011 |
20120026314 | METHODS OF ELECTROMAGNETIC MIGRATION IMAGING OF GEOLOGIC FORMATION - Methods and systems for imaging-while-drilling and look-ahead imaging of a geological formation using a borehole devices measuring multi-component vector and/or tensor logging data. An electromagnetic field transmitter generates an electromagnetic field. Electromagnetic receivers measure the response from the geological formation around the borehole and ahead of the device at various receiving positions. A central processing unit may compute a migration field by simulating the replacement of the receivers with conceptual transmitters, calculate an integrated sensitivity of the recorded electromagnetic field data, compute a reference field, and calculate a cross power spectra of the reference and the migration fields or cross correlation functions between the reference and the migration fields. A spatial weighting of the cross power spectra or cross correlation functions produces a numerical reconstruction of directional images and look-ahead images of the conductivity distribution around the borehole and/or ahead of the device located within the borehole. | 02-02-2012 |
20120224048 | PORTABLE BOROSCOPE FOR INSPECTING TURBOMACHINE BLADES - An example portable boroscope assembly for inspecting passages within a turbomachine blade includes a boroscope probe and a display screen. The display screen is configured to show images of areas inspected by the boroscope probe. A battery powers the display screen. A protective case holds at least the display screen and the battery. The protective case defines an aperture. The display screen is viewable through the aperture. | 09-06-2012 |
20130088588 | BORESCOPE SLEEVE - A sleeve for a borescope is disclosed. In one embodiment of the invention, the sleeve includes: an elastic material expandable to receive the borescope, the elastic material having an electrical resistance less than approximately 1 giga-ohm per square centimeter. | 04-11-2013 |
20130113916 | System and Method for Multiple Simultaneous Automated Defect Detection - A system and method for performing automated defect detection using multiple image capture devices is disclosed. The system and method may include providing a plurality of image capture devices, the plurality of image capture devices capturing and transmitting a plurality of images of an object. The system and method may further include determining a feature correspondence between the plurality of images of the plurality of image capture devices, creating mosaiced images of the plurality of images if the feature correspondence is found or known and performing at least of an automated analysis and a manual inspection on the mosaiced images to find any defects in the object. | 05-09-2013 |
20130182098 | Downhole Digital Survey Camera - A digital camera surveying system and method allows digital images of other surveying tools, such as an inclinometer and gyro compass, to be captured during surveying. The digital camera provides a protective housing securing a lens assembly and flash lap positioned to capture images of other surveying tools. Further, the protective housing may also provide an interface window that allows an operator to command operation of the digital camera and to connect external devices to the digital camera. | 07-18-2013 |
20140022375 | BOREHOLE INSPECTION DEVICE AND SYSTEM WITH A SELF-CLEANING SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR LOADNG EXPLOSIVES IN BOREHOLES - The present invention proposes a borehole inspection device, a borehole inspection system and a method for loading explosives in boreholes. The borehole inspection device comprises a tubular casing ( | 01-23-2014 |
20140036060 | METHODS FOR DEBLENDING OF SEISMIC SHOT GATHERS - A system and methods to deblend seismic data from a plurality of sources and received by a plurality of sensors as shot gathers are disclosed. The deblending is performed by a Mutual Interdependence Analysis Method to separate contributions of different shots. Deblending is also performed by applying a measure of coherence in parallel data domains such as Common Shot Gather and Common Midpoint. Deblending is also achieved by using the hyperbolic nature of seismic data in the common midpoint domain. Deblended signals are estimated and are applied to create a seismic image. Also, Bergman iteration based migration is applied directly on the blended seismic shot gathers without first deblending as an alternative method. The methods are applied in seismic imaging for exploration of natural resources. | 02-06-2014 |
20140078288 | Far Field In Situ Maximum Horizontal Stress Direction Estimation Using Multi-Axial Induction And Borehole Image Data - A method for determining far field maximum stress direction of formations penetrated by a wellbore from multiaxial electromagnetic induction measurements and formation image measurements made in the wellbore includes determining whether fractures exist in a far field from the wellbore using the multiaxial electromagnetic induction measurements. The fractures are determined to be naturally occurring or induced using the formation image measurements. Orientation of the fractures when determined to be induced are determined. The far field maximum stress direction is then determined based upon the determined orientation. | 03-20-2014 |
20140092235 | DOWNHOLE CAMERA AND LIGHTING APPARATUS AND METHOD - An illuminated camera apparatus can be used downhole in wellbores or other environments lacking ambient or available light. Light generated by a light emitting diode or other light source is pointed or reflected toward a glass light pipe that conveys such light past a camera or other visual image sensor. The conveyed light is diffused to evenly illuminate the surrounding environment into the field of view of the camera or other visual image sensor. At least one heat sink can be provided to absorb and/or retain heat, and isolate such heat from thermally sensitive components. | 04-03-2014 |
20140139658 | REMOTE VISUAL INSPECTION SYSTEM AND METHOD - A remote visual inspection system and method for transmitting live digital video of an ongoing inspection to remote network sites is disclosed. | 05-22-2014 |
20140168408 | Method and Apparatus for Analyzing Image Data Generated During Underground Boring or Inspection Activities - A system includes a visual inspection system and an image analysis system. The visual inspection system includes an inspection camera that captures images from within an interior of at least one of a utility line and a tunnel for installing a utility line, and a first communication interface that communicates image data corresponding to the images. The image analysis system includes a second communication interface that receives the image data from the visual inspection system, a model adaptation module that modifies a classifier model based on at least one of feedback data and training data, and a classifier module that implements the classifier model to identify a plurality of features in the image data corresponding to defects and that modifies the image data according to the identified plurality of features. The defects include at least one of a cross-bore, a lateral pipe, and an imperfection. | 06-19-2014 |
20140176697 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR DATA TELEMETRY - A bidirectional telemetry system for data transfer over relatively long distances such as, for example, within an oil or gas well. Data is transferred via cable such as a single conductor cable used for the transmission of various types of logging data including, but not limited to, video signals, pressure and temperature information. A video or other signal can be electronically converted into an amplified current modulated telemetry equivalent, transmitted along a cable having a varied impedance characteristics, and electronically converted back into a compliant voltage modulated composite video standard. | 06-26-2014 |
20140192180 | INSPECTION SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR USE IN UNDERGROUND BORING OPERATIONS - An inspection system and method for use in underground utility construction, especially underground boring operations, is provided. The inspection system generally includes a sensor, a sensor carrier apparatus, and an output device. The sensor is employed to obtain inspection data regarding the condition of a tunnel created in an underground boring operation. The sensor carrier is adapted to incorporate the sensor and connect to means for transporting the sensor through the tunnel. The output device receives an output signal from the sensor corresponding to the inspection data and presents it to an operator for interpretation and/or otherwise documents and/or records the inspection data. | 07-10-2014 |
20140333754 | DOWN HOLE CUTTINGS ANALYSIS - In some embodiments, an apparatus and a system, as well as a method and an article, may operate to acquire live video stream information from an imaging device, the information including down hole cuttings image information, and then to process the down hole cuttings image information to determine data that quantifies at least one of a shape, a size distribution, or a volume of the down hole cuttings. Further activities include publishing changes in the data in conjunction with probable conditions associated with a borehole drilling operation or a borehole pumping operation. Additional apparatus, systems, and methods are disclosed. | 11-13-2014 |
20140340506 | DOWNHOLE VISUALISATION METHOD - The present invention relates to a method of visualising a downhole environment using a downhole visualisation system. The downhole visualisation system comprises a downhole tool string comprising one or more sensors, a downhole data processing means for processing the sensor signals to provide sensor data, an uphole data processing means for uphole processing and visualisation, and a data communication link operable to convey the sensor data from the downhole data processing means to the uphole data processing means, the sensors being capable of generating sensor signals indicative of one or more physical parameters in the downhole environment. The downhole visualisation system further comprises a downhole data buffering means capable of receiving the sensor data from the downhole data processing means and temporarily storing the sensor data in the downhole data buffering means. | 11-20-2014 |
20150077537 | CAMERA ASSEMBLY - A camera assembly ( | 03-19-2015 |
20150085101 | Drill Bit Assembly Imaging Systems and Methods - Drill bit assembly imaging systems and methods are disclosed herein. An example method disclosed herein includes directing light conveying an image of a target through a portion of a drill bit assembly and capturing the image via an image sensor disposed inside the drill bit assembly. The example method also include determining drilling information based on the image via an image processor disposed inside the drill bit assembly. | 03-26-2015 |
20150109433 | Optical Element - The present invention relates to an optical element for use in a camera system for the inspection of passageways, a camera system for the inspection of passageways and a method of illuminating a passageway during inspection with a camera. An optical element for use in a camera system for the inspection of passageways comprises a first optical portion arranged to transmit light into a camera, a second optical portion arranged to transmit light emitted from a light source, the second optical portion located adjacent the first optical portion, and barrier means arranged to prevent light being transmitted from the second optical portion into the first optical portion. | 04-23-2015 |
20150138337 | Imaging-Based Measurement Device - A fluid separator separates a fluid flow into a plurality of fluid portions, and delivers at least a first fluid portion of the plurality of fluids to a flow conduit. An imaging-based measurement device includes a light source and an image sensor. The imaging-based measurement device measures the first fluid portion in the flow conduit. An imaging processor in the imaging-based measurement device processes the measurement data to determine a characteristic of the first fluid portion. | 05-21-2015 |
20150301012 | AUTOMATED LAMP WITH ULTRAVIOLET LIGHT FOR CHARACTERISING ROCKS - Automated ultraviolet light lamp to characterize rocks; it consist of the following parts:
| 10-22-2015 |
20160084067 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR VIDEO VALIDATION - A validation tool ( | 03-24-2016 |
20160108715 | REMOTE VISUAL AND AUDITORY MONITORING SYSTEM - A well site remote monitoring system comprises a monitoring station, a number of recording devices, a number of sensors, a processor, and a power source. The monitoring station supports the recording devices, processor, and power source thereon and is positioned at a strategic location at a well site so that the recording devices can create video, audio, or other recordings of points of interest of the well site. Operation data relating to operational aspects of the points of interest may be overlaid on the recordings. The processor controls the recording devices and uploads the recordings to a remote server computer for storage and so that an operator can manage and view the recordings on a remote monitoring computer. | 04-21-2016 |
20160130917 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR ESTIMATING RIG STATE USING COMPUTER VISION FOR TIME AND MOTION STUDIES - The invention relates to a system and method for estimating global rig state. The system comprises a model incorporating multiple variables related to rig state, at least one camera operably connected to at least one processor wherein said camera is capable of gathering visual data regarding at least one variable of rig state and said processor is capable of compiling rig state data, estimating global rig state, or both. The system further comprises multiple sensors for measuring variables related to global rig state wherein said sensors are operably connected to said processor. The method comprises sensing various aspects of the rig state, collecting visual data corresponding with said sensor data, compiling multiple sources of rig data, and estimating the overall rig state. | 05-12-2016 |
20160187264 | Bore Testing Device - A testing device for testing an inner surface of a rotationally symmetrical cavity in a workpiece has a measuring head which defines an axial direction, and on which an optical system is situated. The optical system is in image transmission connection with an image recorder and a downstream evaluation apparatus. The testing device also has an illumination arrangement for illuminating an imaging area of the inner surface which is detected by the optical system. The illumination arrangement is designed and configured for illuminating the inner surface which is detected by the optical system. The illumination arrangement can illuminate the inner surface to be tested from different illumination directions in order to generate shadow images of the topography of the inner surface. The evaluation apparatus is designed and configured for determining the topography based on the shadow images recorded by the image recorder. | 06-30-2016 |
20160191847 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR REAL TIME STREAMING AND ONBOARD RECORDATION OF VIDEO DATA - A method and apparatus for visual inspection of wellbore environments wherein a real-time video feed is received at the earth's surface from a camera assembly positioned downhole within a wellbore. The camera system is capable of recording high quality video images in full streaming quality and speed in either color or black and white bands, simultaneously transmitting live visual images to the earth's surface, and accepting and acting upon commands from the surface (including, without limitation, recording programmability). | 06-30-2016 |
20190145241 | Guided Wave Attenuation Well Logging Excitation Optimizer Based on Waveform Modeling | 05-16-2019 |