Patents by Inventor Charles C. Mosher
Charles C. Mosher 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).
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Patent number: 12259511Abstract: Method for acquiring seismic data is described. The method includes obtaining undersampled seismic data acquired from a non-uniform sampling grid. Attenuating multiples from the undersampled seismic data.Type: GrantFiled: November 20, 2018Date of Patent: March 25, 2025Assignee: Shearwater GeoServices Software Inc.Inventors: Zhengxue Li, Yunqing Shen, Jianxing Hu, Yong Ma, Feng Chen, Yu Zhang, Chengbo Li, Charles C. Mosher, Frank D. Janiszewski, Laurence S. Williams, Jeffrey Malloy, Bradley Bankhead, Jon Anderson
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Publication number: 20240045091Abstract: Systems and methods for reservoir modeling include a super resolution seismic data conversion platform for converting input seismic data into high resolution output seismic data. The super resolution seismic data conversion platform can perform a super resolution inversion on the input seismic data by imposing sparsity and/or coherency assumptions on geophysical parameters represented by wavelet information of the input seismic data. For instance, a seismic trace interval can be determined, and both a reflection coefficient and an acoustic impedance of the seismic trace interval can be constrained. An optimization problem, using the constrained reflection coefficient and the constrained acoustic impedance, can be generated and/or solved by a sparse inversion. As such, a vertical resolution, as well as a seismic bandwidth, of super resolution output seismic data can be increased, improving subterranean feature (e.g., sand and/or shale characteristics) interpretation and well planning and construction.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 7, 2023Publication date: February 8, 2024Inventors: Chengbo Li, Baishali Roy, Charles C. Mosher
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Patent number: 11835672Abstract: Method for acquiring seismic data is described. The method includes determining a non-uniform optimal sampling design that includes a compressive sensing sampling grid. Placing a plurality of source lines or receiver lines at a non-uniform optimal line interval. Placing a plurality of receivers or nodes at a non-uniform optimal receiver interval. Towing a plurality of streamers attached to a vessel, wherein the plurality of streamers is spaced apart at non-uniform optimal intervals based on the compressive sensing sampling grid. Firing a plurality of shots from one or more seismic sources at non-uniform optimal shot intervals. Acquiring seismic data via the plurality of receivers or nodes.Type: GrantFiled: June 22, 2022Date of Patent: December 5, 2023Assignee: Shearwater GeoServices Software Inc.Inventors: Chengbo Li, Charles C. Mosher, Frank D. Janiszewski, Laurence S. Williams
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Patent number: 11808907Abstract: A method for 2D seismic data acquisition includes determining source-point seismic survey positions for a combined deep profile seismic data acquisition with a shallow profile seismic data acquisition wherein the source-point positions are based on non-uniform optimal sampling. A seismic data set is acquired with a first set of air-guns optimized for a deep-data seismic profile and the data set is acquired with a second set of air-guns optimized for a shallow-data seismic profile. The data are de-blended to obtain a deep 2D seismic dataset and a shallow 2D seismic dataset.Type: GrantFiled: June 14, 2021Date of Patent: November 7, 2023Assignee: SHEARWATER GEOSERVICES SOFTWARE INC.Inventors: Chengbo Li, Charles C. Mosher, Robert G. Keys, Peter M. Eick, Sam T. Kaplan, Joel D. Brewer
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Publication number: 20230028066Abstract: The present invention discloses systems and methods for attenuation of coherent environmental and source-generated noise in a continuously recorded domain of seismic survey testing. Rather than applying universal de-noising techniques to conventional gathers after source de-blending, the system and methods discussed herein focus on estimating and removing noise directly on continuous records by leveraging the noise characteristics in the domain of natural recording. Such techniques may equally be applied to coherent environmental and source-generated noises on seismic data as well as other data and noise types. Driven by the noise types encountered in the field, the methods of noise attenuation may be based upon time-frequency domain rank reduction techniques. Further, to model signal and/or noise, low-rank approximations are employed in conjunction with other techniques such as operator design and unsupervised learning.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 18, 2022Publication date: January 26, 2023Applicant: SHEARWATER GEOSERVICES SOFTWARE INC.Inventors: Chengbo Li, Charles C. Mosher, Yu Zhang, Yongchang Ji
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Publication number: 20220326405Abstract: Method for acquiring seismic data is described. The method includes determining a non-uniform optimal sampling design that includes a compressive sensing sampling grid. Placing a plurality of source lines or receiver lines at a non-uniform optimal line interval. Placing a plurality of receivers or nodes at a non-uniform optimal receiver interval. Towing a plurality of streamers attached to a vessel, wherein the plurality of streamers is spaced apart at non-uniform optimal intervals based on the compressive sensing sampling grid. Firing a plurality of shots from one or more seismic sources at non-uniform optimal shot intervals. Acquiring seismic data via the plurality of receivers or nodes.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 22, 2022Publication date: October 13, 2022Inventors: Chengbo LI, Charles C. Mosher, Frank D. Janiszewski, Laurence S. Williams
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Patent number: 11409014Abstract: Method for acquiring seismic data is described. The method includes determining a non-uniform optimal sampling design that includes a compressive sensing sampling grid. Placing a plurality of source lines or receiver lines at a non-uniform optimal line interval. Placing a plurality of receivers or nodes at a non-uniform optimal receiver interval. Towing a plurality of streamers attached to a vessel, wherein the plurality of streamers is spaced apart at non-uniform optimal intervals based on the compressive sensing sampling grid. Firing a plurality of shots from one or more seismic sources at non-uniform optimal shot intervals. Acquiring seismic data via the plurality of receivers or nodes.Type: GrantFiled: October 19, 2020Date of Patent: August 9, 2022Assignee: SHEARWATER GEOSERVICES SOFTWARE INC.Inventors: Chengbo Li, Charles C. Mosher, Frank D. Janiszewski, Laurence S. Williams
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Publication number: 20210311219Abstract: A method for 2D seismic data acquisition includes determining source-point seismic survey positions for a combined deep profile seismic data acquisition with a shallow profile seismic data acquisition wherein the source-point positions are based on non-uniform optimal sampling. A seismic data set is acquired with a first set of air-guns optimized for a deep-data seismic profile and the data set is acquired with a second set of air-guns optimized for a shallow-data seismic profile. The data are de-blended to obtain a deep 2D seismic dataset and a shallow 2D seismic dataset.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 14, 2021Publication date: October 7, 2021Inventors: Chengbo LI, Charles C. MOSHER, Robert G. KEYS, Peter M. EICK, Sam T. KAPLAN, Joel D. BREWER
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Patent number: 11035968Abstract: A method for 2D seismic data acquisition includes determining source-point seismic survey positions for a combined deep profile seismic data acquisition with a shallow profile seismic data acquisition wherein the source-point positions are based on non-uniform optimal sampling. A seismic data set is acquired with a first set of air-guns optimized for a deep-data seismic profile and the data set is acquired with a second set of air-guns optimized for a shallow-data seismic profile. The data are de-blended to obtain a deep 2D seismic dataset and a shallow 2D seismic dataset.Type: GrantFiled: November 2, 2017Date of Patent: June 15, 2021Assignee: CONOCOPHILLIPS COMPANYInventors: Chengbo Li, Charles C. Mosher, Robert G. Keys, Peter M. Eick, Sam T. Kaplan, Joel D. Brewer
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Publication number: 20210033741Abstract: Method for acquiring seismic data is described. The method includes determining a non-uniform optimal sampling design that includes a compressive sensing sampling grid. Placing a plurality of source lines or receiver lines at a non-uniform optimal line interval. Placing a plurality of receivers or nodes at a non-uniform optimal receiver interval. Towing a plurality of streamers attached to a vessel, wherein the plurality of streamers is spaced apart at non-uniform optimal intervals based on the compressive sensing sampling grid. Firing a plurality of shots from one or more seismic sources at non-uniform optimal shot intervals. Acquiring seismic data via the plurality of receivers or nodes.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 19, 2020Publication date: February 4, 2021Inventors: Chengbo LI, Charles C. MOSHER, Frank D. JANISZEWSKI, Laurence S. WILLIAMS
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Patent number: 10890058Abstract: A workflow using techniques for improving signal-to-noise ratio and decreasing interferences for Low-Frequency Distributed Acoustic Sensing is described.Type: GrantFiled: March 8, 2017Date of Patent: January 12, 2021Assignee: ConocoPhillips CompanyInventors: Kyle R. Krueger, Ge Jin, Charles C. Mosher, Herbert W. Swan, Baishali Roy
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Patent number: 10809402Abstract: Method for acquiring seismic data is described. The method includes determining a non-uniform optimal sampling design that includes a compressive sensing sampling grid. Placing a plurality of source lines or receiver lines at a non-uniform optimal line interval. Placing a plurality of receivers or nodes at a non-uniform optimal receiver interval. Towing a plurality of streamers attached to a vessel, wherein the plurality of streamers is spaced apart at non-uniform optimal intervals based on the compressive sensing sampling grid. Firing a plurality of shots from one or more seismic sources at non-uniform optimal shot intervals. Acquiring seismic data via the plurality of receivers or nodes.Type: GrantFiled: July 5, 2017Date of Patent: October 20, 2020Assignee: ConocoPhillips CompanyInventors: Chengbo Li, Charles C. Mosher, Frank D. Janiszewski, Laurence S. Williams
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Publication number: 20200158902Abstract: A method for 2D seismic data acquisition includes determining source-point seismic survey positions for a combined deep profile seismic data acquisition with a shallow profile seismic data acquisition wherein the source-point positions are based on non-uniform optimal sampling. A seismic data set is acquired with a first set of air-guns optimized for a deep-data seismic profile and the data set is acquired with a second set of air-guns optimized for a shallow-data seismic profile. The data are de-blended to obtain a deep 2D seismic dataset and a shallow 2D seismic dataset.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 2, 2017Publication date: May 21, 2020Inventors: Chengbo LI, Charles C. MOSHER, Robert G. KEYS, Peter M. EICK, Sam T. KAPLAN, Joel D. BREWER
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Patent number: 10458228Abstract: The invention relates to DAS observation has been proven to be useful for monitoring hydraulic fracturing operations. While published literature has shown focus on the high-frequency components (>1 Hz) of the data, this invention discloses that much of the usable information may reside in the very low frequency band (0-50 milliHz). Due to the large volume of a DAS dataset, an efficient workflow has been developed to process the data by utilizing the parallel computing and the data storage. The processing approach enhances the signal while decreases the data size by 10000 times, thereby enabling easier consumption by other multi-disciplinary groups for further analysis and interpretation. The polarity changes as seen from the high signal to noise ratio (SNR) low frequency DAS images are currently being utilized for interpretation of completions efficiency monitoring in hydraulically stimulated wells.Type: GrantFiled: March 8, 2017Date of Patent: October 29, 2019Assignee: ConocoPhillips CompanyInventors: Ge Jin, Charles C. Mosher, Frank P. Filice, Kyle R. Krueger, Baishali Roy, Ali Tura, Dana M. Jurick
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Publication number: 20190293813Abstract: Method for acquiring seismic data is described. The method includes obtaining undersampled seismic data acquired from a non-uniform sampling grid. Attenuating multiples from the undersampled seismic data.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 20, 2018Publication date: September 26, 2019Inventors: Zhengxue LI, Yunqing SHEN, Jianxing HU, Yong MA, Feng CHEN, Yu ZHANG, Chengbo LI, Charles C. MOSHER, Frank D. JANISZEWSKI, Laurence S. WILLIAMS, Jeffrey MALLOY, Bradley BANKHEAD, Jon ANDERSON
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Patent number: 10338242Abstract: Method and system for ongoing monitoring for underground structure at or near a production wellpad is provided. The system includes a sparse acquisition grid and utilizes information obtained from Rayleigh waves to monitor subsurface structures.Type: GrantFiled: May 18, 2016Date of Patent: July 2, 2019Assignee: ConocoPhillips CompanyInventors: Roman Kazinnik, Michael Davidson, Ali Tura, Aaron L. Janssen, Charles C. Mosher, Ronnie B. Darnell
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Patent number: 10287874Abstract: A method of monitoring hydraulic fracturing using DAS sensors in a treatment well and/or observation well is described. The raw data is transformed using a low pass filter (?0.05 Hz) and down-sampled to show the signal as the stimulation progresses. The resulting data can be used to optimize the hydraulic fracturing or improve reservoir models for other reservoirs.Type: GrantFiled: March 8, 2017Date of Patent: May 14, 2019Assignee: ConocoPhillips CompanyInventors: Ge Jin, Charles C. Mosher, Frank P. Filice, Kyle R. Krueger, Ali Tura, Baishali Roy, Dana M. Jurick
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Publication number: 20190129050Abstract: A method for 2D seismic data acquisition includes determining source-point seismic survey positions for a combined deep profile seismic data acquisition with a shallow profile seismic data acquisition wherein the source-point positions are based on non-uniform optimal sampling. A seismic data set is acquired with a first set of air-guns optimized for a deep-data seismic profile and the data set is acquired with a second set of air-guns optimized for a shallow-data seismic profile. The data are de-blended to obtain a deep 2D seismic dataset and a shallow 2D seismic dataset.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 2, 2017Publication date: May 2, 2019Inventors: Chengbo LI, Charles C. MOSHER, Robert G. KEYS, Peter M. EICK, Sam T. KAPLAN, Joel D. BREWER
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Publication number: 20180335536Abstract: Method for acquiring seismic data is described. The method includes determining a non-uniform optimal sampling design that includes a compressive sensing sampling grid. Placing a plurality of source lines or receiver lines at a non-uniform optimal line interval. Placing a plurality of receivers or nodes at a non-uniform optimal receiver interval. Towing a plurality of streamers attached to a vessel, wherein the plurality of streamers is spaced apart at non-uniform optimal intervals based on the compressive sensing sampling grid. Firing a plurality of shots from one or more seismic sources at non-uniform optimal shot intervals. Acquiring seismic data via the plurality of receivers or nodes.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 5, 2017Publication date: November 22, 2018Inventors: Chengbo LI, Charles C. MOSHER, Frank D. JANISZEWSKI, Laurence S. WILLIAMS
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Publication number: 20170342814Abstract: A workflow using techniques for improving signal-to-noise ratio and decreasing interferences for Low-Frequency Distributed Acoustic Sensing is described.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 8, 2017Publication date: November 30, 2017Inventors: Kyle R. KRUEGER, Ge JIN, Charles C. MOSHER, Herbert W. SWAN, Baishali ROY