Abstract: A control unit can comprise a housing and circuitry disposed within the housing. The circuitry can comprise a communications module, a memory, and a processor in communication with the memory and the communications module. A power source can be disposed within the housing. An input port that is configured to mate with a complementary output of a sensor unit that is external to the housing. The input port can be in communication with the circuitry. The input port can be configured to interface with the sensor unit.

Abstract: Systems, methods, and apparatus, including computer programs encoded on computer-readable media, for implementing a data services platform for real-time data obtained from well systems are disclosed. The data services platform may receive a first data processing algorithm for processing real-time data from one or more well systems. The first data processing algorithm may be created using a template associated with the data services platform. The data services platform may integrate the first data processing algorithm into a framework of the data services platform that provides a plurality of data management functions for managing the real-time data. The data services platform may receive a configuration for the first data processing algorithm that includes one or more parameters associated with the real-time data from at least a first well system, and may configure the framework that provides the plurality of data management functions with the one or more parameters.

Abstract: A computer-implemented system for validating meter data in a utility monitoring system based on streamed sensor data is described. The system includes a metering analytics system configured to receive a stream of meter data received from sensors in or in proximity with utility meters, the meter sensor data being generated by the sensors and a central event management system for validating meter sensor data in the streamed sensor data based on a plurality of sequential sensor reads in the streamed sensor data.

Abstract: Systems and methods that enable acoustic communications through a drill pipe even when the drill pipe is being held in floor slips. In one embodiment, multiple self-contained acoustic receivers are positioned at different locations on a drilling rig to receive acoustic telemetry signals from a downhole tool through various acoustic channels. The acoustic receivers may have components (e.g., vibration sensor, microprocessor, wireless transmitter, magnet) encased in a translucent encapsulant, which avoids exposed components that could otherwise create a spark in the hazardous drilling rig environment. Acoustic telemetry signals are communicated through the drill pipe and rig structure to the different acoustic receivers and the acoustic receivers communicate data corresponding to the received acoustic signals to a central processor that can process the signals to generate acoustic telemetry data that has a greater signal-to-noise ratio than the signals received by the individual acoustic receivers.

Abstract: An acoustic receiver is provided for receiving acoustic signals from an acoustic communication channel. The acoustic receiver comprises a waveguide; and at least first and second sensors for sensing the acoustic signals, the sensors being in acoustic communication with the waveguide. The first and second sensors are acoustically coupled to the waveguide at respective first and second positions spaced from each other along a length of the waveguide. The length of the waveguide between the first and second positions follows a path that changes direction to thereby limit an extent of the waveguide.

Abstract: A drill string tool can be used in a drilling system, with the drill string tool configured for wireless communication. The drill string can include a central structural member, a wire coil, an antenna core, and a wear protection shell. The antenna core can surround the central structural member. The wire coil can be positioned around an outside of the antenna core, with the antenna core and the wire coil forming an antenna assembly. The antenna assembly can be configured to wirelessly transmit the data signals from electronics associated with the drill string tool. The wear protection shell can surround the antenna assembly and be configured to minimize a formation of eddy currents therein during operation of the antenna assembly. In an embodiment, the drill string tool can be a drill head wireless transmitter.

Abstract: The disclosed embodiments include multi-channel communications filters, multi-channel communications systems, apparatuses that utilize a tunable multi-channel communications filter for antenna tuning, and methods to perform multi-channel communications filter tuning. A multi-channel communications filter includes a coupled inductor having a primary winding that is coupled to a power source, and magnetically coupled to one or more secondary windings. The multi-channel communications filter also includes a tuning bank formed from a first set of capacitors; and a first set of switches that are configured to adjust capacitance of the first set of capacitors to impede signals having a first frequency range from flowing through the multi-channel communications filter. The tuning bank and the first set of switches are coupled to the one or more secondary windings.

Abstract: A system and method are disclosed for detecting remaining battery voltage or capacity in an infusion device and generating alarms based on the detection. A battery lifetime extension method includes providing an infusion device that derives its power from a rechargeable battery. The infusion device may derive its power from a rechargeable battery. Furthermore, the infusion device receives, at predetermined intervals of time in real-time sensor data comprising a voltage, a change in the voltage over the predetermined interval of time, an average current, a temperature, and a remaining voltage or capacity reported by a battery gas gauge integrated circuit (“IC”) associated with the rechargeable battery. A customized neural network model utilizes the sensor data to determine an indicia of the actual remaining voltage or capacity of the rechargeable battery in real-time. The indicia may be used to lengthen and/or abate ongoing medical infusion therapy.

Abstract: Telemetry systems that include a wireless acoustic telemetry system and processes for installing and using same. In some embodiments, a wireless acoustic telemetry system can include a plurality of transducer assemblies spatially distributed on or about a pipe string. Each transducer assembly can include a modem and a plurality of transducers each coupled to a corresponding different body such that each transducer assembly comprises a plurality of independently mass-loaded transducers. At least two mass-loaded transducers in each mass-loaded assembly can be tuned to a specific resonance frequency, and each specific resonance frequency can be spaced in frequency such that the at least two mass-loaded transducers in each mass-loaded assembly together can be configured to provide a wider frequency response band for energy transmission as compared to one of the at least two mass-loaded transducers alone.

Abstract: A capacitive button for an input device with a curved housing is provided. A button cap extends through an opening in the curved housing. A capacitive sensing electrode is mounted below the button. A conductive element extends from the capacitive sensing electrode into the button. The conductive element is shaped such that it is closer to a top surface of the button than a side surface of the curved housing.

Abstract: An analog meter reading system is applied to an analog meter provided with a scale and a pointer and reads a measured value of the analog meter. The analog meter reading system includes: a unique information acquisition unit that acquires unique information of the analog meter; an image acquisition unit that acquires an image of the analog meter for reading the measured value; a detection unit that detects a reference point on the scale and a pointer from the image; a rotation angle calculation unit that calculates a rotation angle of the pointer until a state in which the pointer points to the reference point changes to a state in which the pointer points to the measuring point based on the reference point and the pointer that are detected; and a measured value conversion unit that converts the rotation angle into the measured value using the unique information.

Abstract: A telemetry module system for mounting on a rotatable shaft is provided that includes a telemetry module and a connector ring. The telemetry module includes an annular TM housing, a plurality of transmitters, and a first connectivity board. The TM housing extends axially between first and second TM axial ends. Each transmitter is configured to produce RF signals based on sensor input signals. The first connectivity board has a ring configuration and is in signal communication with the transmitters. The connector ring (CR) has an annular CR housing and a second connectivity board. The CR housing extends axially between first and second CR axial ends. The second connectivity board has a ring configuration and is attached to the CR housing. The second connectivity board is configured to receive sensor input signals. The telemetry module and the connector ring are configured to be disposed in a coupled configuration.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a system which incorporates a plurality of gauge displays, similar to those common in the automotive industry, in a housing alongside a controller. The controller interfaces with a user device such as a PC through a data connection port and determines operational parameters of the user device, converting them into values for corresponding gauge displays in real-time. A user can thus monitor the status of their machine or software applications without sacrificing screen real-estate during activities such as gaming or other productivity tasks. The system may also incorporate a front-end application software which, when installed on the user device, can control the types of output readings which are assigned to different gauges.

Abstract: A drilling area network hub is located proximate to a drill rig and includes an uphole transceiver in bidirectional communication with a downhole transceiver by utilizing the drill string as an electrical conductor. Certain information is collected including rig-based and/or location information. At least one field report is generated based on the certain information to characterize at least one of an inground operation, an operational condition of the downhole transceiver, an operational condition of the uphole transceiver, and an operational condition of the drill rig. A drilling area network server receives the field report from the Internet at a remote location and can generate a custom report and/or recommended actions based on field data. Region specific parameters can be applied to the operation of a drilling system. The drilling area network hub can transfer data logs to the remote location according to assigned priorities.

Abstract: A mud pulse telemetry system is disclosed including a drill string positioned within a wellbore, a restriction positioned within the drill string and configured to create a pressure differential between a high pressure region and a low pressure region of the drill string, a piston including a piston opening positioned within a piston chamber and movable along an axis between a first position and a second position, a valve movable to selectively open the piston opening, and a pulser coupled to the piston and positioned for movement within the drill string along the axis. The pulser includes a pulser body having at least a portion thereof with a non-linear profile and a conduit extending through the pulser body and facilitating fluid communication between the drill string and the piston chamber. Movement of the pulser body generates a pressure wave through mud within the drill string.

Abstract: A method for reading qualimetric data by a qualimetry device configured for communicating with N meters includes, for each of said N meters: calculating, by said meter, qualimetric data over a time period and timestamping said qualimetric data; sending, by the qualimetry device, a request for qualimetric data to said meter; in response to said request, sending, by said meter, said timestamped qualimetric data to said qualimetry device; and on reception of said timestamped qualimetric data by said qualimetry device, storing said timestamped qualimetric data in memory in association with an identifier of said meter that sent said timestamped qualimetric data.

Abstract: In one embodiment, a telemetry controller may be configured to operate in any suitable combination of modes including pulse overdrive, multi-baud rate encoding, and/or high-resolution M-Ary encoding. Further, in some embodiments, an artificial intelligence engine may generate one or more machine learning models trained to operate in any of the combination of modes based on one or more parameters (e.g., condition of a downhole device, condition of a telemetry channel, condition of a well in which the downhole device is disposed, weather condition, condition of another system, or some combination thereof).

Abstract: A device for placing at the entrance to a maintenance space, comprises a counter to count a number of persons passing the entrance, a touchscreen to obtain structured data about the maintenance space, and a transmitter, associated with the counter and with the touchscreen, for transmitting counting results and structured data to a remote location. A cloud based maintenance regulation system based on the above device is also disclosed.

Abstract: An acoustic telemetry system used with a wellbore assembly in a wellbore includes a hydro-mechanical sounding devices, relays, and a receiver. The sounding device includes a housing defining a chamber with an inlet port and at least one outlet port. A piston disposed in the chamber is movable against a strike face in the chamber in response to a hydraulic pressure differential. The impact of the piston against the strike face can produce an acoustic vibration, which can have defined characteristics. One or more relays disposed on the tubing electronically generate an acoustic signal in response to the acoustic vibration produced by the device. The acoustic signal can then be telemetered to a receiver at surface to determine a positive indication of an operation downhole.

Abstract: A power monitoring device is configured to monitor the aspects of power being supplied to an RV at an RV park. The power monitoring device communicates wirelessly to a remote device of a user to provide information about the power supplied by the park. The user can set limits of various power aspects. If aspects of the power supplied are out of compliance with the limits a notification of such may be delivered to the user's remote device.