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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Nov. 27, 2007
Filed:
Feb. 28, 2002
Thomas H. Zimmerman, Houston, TX (US);
Thomas H. Zimmerman, Houston, TX (US);
Schlumberger Technology Corporation, Sugar Land, TX (US);
Abstract
A wireless communication system for use in well, subsea, and oilfield-related environments employs one or more wireless network devices that offer short-range wireless communication between devices without the need for a central network which may have a device using a BLUETOOTH protocol. The system may be used for telemetry, depth correlation, guidance systems, actuating tools, among other uses. 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).