Patents by Inventor Byron Cain

Byron Cain has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • System and method for control of seismic data acquisition
    Patent number: 7292943
    Abstract: The present invention provides an interactive system for controlling seismic data acquisition. A central controller controls seismic sources, detectors and receivers. A user/operator is provided one or more views of the operational components over a graphical user interface and is provided software to change parameters associated with the components. A second controller might be located in a seismic source vehicle. There exists two-way data and audio communication between the two controllers for providing dual control of the system. A field operator, relays information to and receives information from the central operator and controller. Together, the operators make decisions for selecting and operating system components.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 7, 2003
    Date of Patent: November 6, 2007
    Assignee: Input/Output, Inc.
    Inventors: Alfred K. Elder, Robert C. Moore, Byron Cain
  • System and method for control of seismic data acquisition
    Publication number: 20040008175
    Abstract: The present invention provides an interactive system for controlling seismic data acquisition. A central controller controls seismic sources, detectors and receivers. A user/operator is provided one or more views of the operational components over a graphical user interface and is provided software to change parameters associated with the components. A second controller might be located in a seismic source vehicle. There exists two-way data and audio communication between the two controllers for providing dual control of the system. A field operator, relays information to and receives information from the central operator and controller. Together, the operators make decisions for selecting and operating system components.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 7, 2003
    Publication date: January 15, 2004
    Applicant: Input/Output, Inc.
    Inventors: Alfred K. Elder, Robert C. Moore, Byron Cain