Patents Assigned to Schumberger Technology Corp.
  • Communicating with a tool
    Patent number: 6938689
    Abstract: A system includes a user interface device that is capable of communicating wirelessly with a tool. In one example arrangement, the tool can be a well tool or a tool having one or more explosive components. The user interface device is adapted to send commands to the tool to perform tasks, such as test operations. In one arrangement, the user interface device is a personal digital assistant (PDA) having a graphical user interface (GUI).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 28, 2001
    Date of Patent: September 6, 2005
    Assignee: Schumberger Technology Corp.
    Inventors: Simon L. Farrant, Nolan C. Lerche, James E. Brooks, Edward H. Rogers, Michael L. Timmons, Anthony F. Venersuo