Patents by Inventor Dennis R. Pavel
Dennis R. Pavel 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: 8407008Abstract: An exemplary system for managing the deployment of a seismic data acquisition system uses a module configured to execute a plurality of task in the field by receiving one or more seismic devices. The module may include a power source that provides electrical power to the seismic devices. The module may also include a processor programmed to retrieve data stored in the seismic devices, perform diagnostics, facilitate inventory and logistics control, configure seismic devices and update data or pre-programmed instructions in the seismic device.Type: GrantFiled: May 25, 2010Date of Patent: March 26, 2013Assignee: Inova Ltd.Inventors: Dennis R. Pavel, Scott T. Hoenmans, Richard Eperjesi, Andra Streho, Gerardo Garcia, Richard Pedersen, Dmitry Grinblat
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Patent number: 8135543Abstract: A method, apparatus and system for acquiring seismic data is disclosed that in one aspect receives a seismic signal detected by at least one sensor in response to a seismic energy signal generated by a source at a selected location at a data acquisition unit in data that is in data communication with the sensor, receives at least one parameter of the source and/or receiver at the data acquisition unit; and generates a data block at the data acquisition unit having data representative of the received seismic signal and a header that contains data representative of the at least one parameter of the source and/or receiver. 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.Type: GrantFiled: January 13, 2011Date of Patent: March 13, 2012Assignee: Inova Ltd.Inventors: Dennis R. Pavel, Keith Elder, Richard Eperjesi, Gregg S. Hofland, Martin C. Williams, Scott T. Hoenmans, Andrew Bull, Alan Faichney
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Patent number: 8095697Abstract: An apparatus for in-field configuration of a seismic device such as a seismic sensor may include a memory module having data for configuring the seismic device, a location sensor determining a location parameter for the seismic sensor, an alignment member aligning the location sensor with the seismic sensor, and a communication device transmitting the determined location parameter to a selected external device.Type: GrantFiled: June 7, 2010Date of Patent: January 10, 2012Assignee: INOVA Ltd.Inventors: Dennis R. Pavel, Scott T. Hoenmans, Andrew Bull, Chris Green
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Publication number: 20110125407Abstract: A method, apparatus and system for acquiring seismic data is disclosed that in one aspect receives a seismic signal detected by at least one sensor in response to a seismic energy signal generated by a source at a selected location at a data acquisition unit in data that is in data communication with the sensor, receives at least one parameter of the source and/or receiver at the data acquisition unit; and generates a data block at the data acquisition unit having data representative of the received seismic signal and a header that contains data representative of the at least one parameter of the source and/or receiver. 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.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 13, 2011Publication date: May 26, 2011Applicant: INOVA LTD.Inventors: Dennis R. Pavel, Keith Elder, Richard Eperjesi, Gregg S. Hofland, Martin C. Williams, Scott T. Hoenmans, Andrew Bull, Alan Faichney
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Publication number: 20110022644Abstract: An exemplary system for managing the deployment of a seismic data acquisition system uses a module configured to execute a plurality of task in the field by receiving one or more seismic devices. The module may include a power source that provides electrical power to the seismic devices. The module may also include a processor programmed to retrieve data stored in the seismic devices, perform diagnostics, facilitate inventory and logistics control, configure seismic devices and update data or pre-programmed instructions in the seismic device.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 25, 2010Publication date: January 27, 2011Applicant: ION GEOPHYSICAL CORPORATIONInventors: Dennis R. Pavel, Scott T. Hoenmans, Richard Eperjesi, Andra Streho, Gerardo Garcia, Richard Pederson, Dmitry Grinblat
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Publication number: 20100332688Abstract: An apparatus for in-field configuration of a seismic device such as a seismic sensor may include a memory module having data for configuring the seismic device, a location sensor determining a location parameter for the seismic sensor, an alignment member aligning the location sensor with the seismic sensor, and a communication device transmitting the determined location parameter to a selected external device.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 7, 2010Publication date: December 30, 2010Applicant: ION GEOPHYSICAL CORPORATIONInventors: Dennis R. Pavel, Scott T. Hoenmans, Andrew Bull, Chris Green
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Patent number: 7734838Abstract: An apparatus for in-field configuration of a seismic device such as a seismic sensor may include a memory module having data for configuring the seismic device, a location sensor determining a location parameter for the seismic sensor, and a communication device transmitting the determined location parameter to a selected external device. 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).Type: GrantFiled: September 28, 2007Date of Patent: June 8, 2010Assignee: ION Geophysical CorporationInventors: Dennis R. Pavel, Scott T. Hoenmans, Andrew Bull, Chris Green
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Patent number: 7725264Abstract: An exemplary system for managing the deployment of a seismic data acquisition system uses a module configured to execute a plurality of task in the field by receiving one or more seismic devices. The module may include a power source that provides electrical power to the seismic devices. The module may also include a processor programmed to retrieve data stored in the seismic devices, perform diagnostics, facilitate inventory and logistics control, configure seismic devices and update data or pre-programmed instructions in the seismic device.Type: GrantFiled: September 28, 2007Date of Patent: May 25, 2010Assignee: Ion Geophysical CorporationInventors: Dennis R. Pavel, Scott T. Hoenmans, Richard Eperjesi, Andra Streho, Gerardo Garcia, Richard Pedersen, Dmitry Grinblat
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Publication number: 20090279384Abstract: A method of controlling distributed devices includes configuring the devices to respond to a controlled signal; positioning the devices in an area of interest; and transmitting the controlled signal into the earth. The earth acts as the signal transmission medium. The method may include controlling a signal generator with a controller to transmit the controlled signal. An illustrative controlled signal may have a fixed frequency, a fixed amplitude, a fixed wave form, a modulated frequency, a modulated amplitude, a modulated wave form, and/or a predetermined duration. In aspects, the method may include connecting the signal generator to the earth and transmitting the controlled signal into the earth using the signal generator. Afterwards, the signal generator may be operated to impart seismic energy into the earth. The devices may be used to detect and record seismic energy that has reflected from underground formations.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 7, 2008Publication date: November 12, 2009Applicant: ION GEOPHYSICAL CORPORATIONInventor: Dennis R. Pavel
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Publication number: 20080114548Abstract: An exemplary system for managing the deployment of a seismic data acquisition system uses a module configured to execute a plurality of task in the field by receiving one or more seismic devices. The module may include a power source that provides electrical power to the seismic devices. The module may also include a processor programmed to retrieve data stored in the seismic devices, perform diagnostics, facilitate inventory and logistics control, configure seismic devices and update data or pre-programmed instructions in the seismic device. 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).Type: ApplicationFiled: September 28, 2007Publication date: May 15, 2008Applicant: ION GEOPHYSICAL CORPORATIONInventors: Dennis R. Pavel, Scott T. Hoenmans, Richard Eperjesi, Andra Streho, Gerardo Garcia, Richard Pederson, Dmitry Grinblat
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Publication number: 20080021658Abstract: A method, apparatus and system for acquiring seismic data is disclosed that in one aspect receives a seismic signal detected by at least one sensor in response to a seismic energy signal generated by a source at a selected location at a data acquisition unit in data that is in data communication with the sensor, receives at least one parameter of the source and/or receiver at the data acquisition unit; and generates a data block at the data acquisition unit having data representative of the received seismic signal and a header that contains data representative of the at least one parameter of the source and/or receiver. 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.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 8, 2007Publication date: January 24, 2008Applicant: INPUT/OUTPUT, INC.Inventors: Dennis R. Pavel, Keith Elder, Richard Eperjesi, Gregg Hoffland, Martin Williams, Scott Hoenmans, Andrew Bull, Alan Faichney