Patents by Inventor Robert Bloor

Robert Bloor 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).

  • Patent number: 12631779
    Abstract: A method can include receiving seismic data of a subsurface region; performing an iterative full waveform inversion using at least a portion of the seismic data to generate a model of the subsurface region, where the performing includes, after one or more iterations of the full waveform inversion, automatically selecting one or more parts of the seismic data for inclusion in the at least a portion of the seismic data based on data classification using one or more quality attributes; and outputting the model of the subsurface region.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 13, 2023
    Date of Patent: May 19, 2026
    Assignee: SCHLUMBERGER TECHNOLOGY CORPORATION
    Inventors: David Fraser Halliday, Robert Bloor
  • Publication number: 20260009920
    Abstract: A system and method for designing a seismic survey including selecting a seismic survey grid as a basis for a seismic survey design and looping through the steps of generating off-the-grid locations by imposing spatial or temporal constraints on on-the-grid locations, mapping the off-the-grid locations from a physical domain to a pre-selected domain by applying a multidimensional transform to the off-the-grid locations, mapping the pre-selected domain to a rank-revealing domain using a pre-selected operator, applying a pre-selected process to minimize a rank of the off-the-grid locations in the pre-selected domain, and updating the seismic survey design based on which of the off-the-grid locations has the minimum rank until a pre-selected threshold is met indicating an optimal seismic survey design. The system and method include acquiring seismic data using the optimal seismic survey design, and enabling performing a wellsite action based at least on the seismic data.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 7, 2023
    Publication date: January 8, 2026
    Inventors: Rajiv KUMAR, Massimiliano VASSALLO, Alexander ZARKHIDZE, Franck LE DIAGON, Gary POOLE, Robert BLOOR
  • Publication number: 20260009922
    Abstract: System and method for designing dithers having a pre-determined distribution within a dithers range, wherein the dithers range is chosen for the seismic survey, wherein a lower boundary of the dithers range is 4 seconds or +2 seconds dithers distribution relative to nominal shotting times of sources of seismic waves in the seismic survey, and wherein an upper boundary of the dithers range is a largest value compatible with constraints of the seismic survey.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 28, 2024
    Publication date: January 8, 2026
    Inventors: Alexander ZARKHIDZE, Rajiv KUMAR, Massimiliano VASSALLO, Franck LE DIAGON, Gary POOLE, Robert BLOOR
  • Publication number: 20250258310
    Abstract: A method can include receiving seismic data of a subsurface region; performing an iterative full waveform inversion using at least a portion of the seismic data to generate a model of the subsurface region, where the performing includes, after one or more iterations of the full waveform inversion, automatically selecting one or more parts of the seismic data for inclusion in the at least a portion of the seismic data based on data classification using one or more quality attributes; and outputting the model of the subsurface region.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 13, 2023
    Publication date: August 14, 2025
    Inventors: David Fraser Halliday, Robert Bloor
  • Patent number: 11774620
    Abstract: Systems, computer readable, and methods concern receiving seismic data representing a subsurface volume. The method also includes determining, for the seismic data, analysis coordinates as a function of time. One or more of the analysis coordinates may vary in position over time. The method includes performing at least one of an interpolation or regularization process on the seismic data based at least partially on the analysis coordinates. The method also includes outputting a result of the at least one of the interpolation or regularization process.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 16, 2016
    Date of Patent: October 3, 2023
    Assignee: Schlumberger Technology Corporation
    Inventors: Michel Schonewille, Robert Bloor
  • Publication number: 20200057170
    Abstract: Systems, computer readable, and methods concern receiving seismic data representing a subsurface volume. The method also includes determining, for the seismic data, analysis coordinates as a function of time. One or more of the analysis coordinates may vary in position over time. The method includes performing at least one of an interpolation or regularization process on the seismic data based at least partially on the analysis coordinates. The method also includes outputting a result of the at least one of the interpolation or regularization process.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 16, 2016
    Publication date: February 20, 2020
    Inventors: Michel Schonewille, Robert Bloor
  • Patent number: 10295687
    Abstract: A method can include selecting a location associated with a seismic survey geometry; selecting a trace for the location where the trace is selected from one of a plurality of different types of traces that include real data traces, interpolated data traces and model data traces; generating a multiple model based at least in part on the selected trace; and adjusting seismic data based at least in part on the multiple model.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 30, 2016
    Date of Patent: May 21, 2019
    Assignee: SCHLUMBERGER TECHNOLOGY CORPORATION
    Inventors: Robert Bloor, William Goodell Sanger, Ian Moore
  • Patent number: 9983323
    Abstract: Systems, methods, and computer-readable media for determining a velocity model. The method includes receiving a first velocity model having a first symmetry approximation of a media of a subterranean domain, receiving seismic data representing a subterranean formation, and determining, by operation of a processor, a second velocity model having a second symmetry approximation of the media, the second symmetry approximation being less symmetric than the first symmetry approximation. The second velocity model is determined based on an estimate of residual moveout as a function of azimuth and one or more differentials that relate one or more changes in residual moveout as a function of azimuth to one or more orthorhombic parameters. The method also including migrating the seismic data using the second velocity model.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 13, 2016
    Date of Patent: May 29, 2018
    Assignee: Schlumberger Technology Corporaton
    Inventors: Sribharath Kainkaryam, David Nichols, Robert Bloor, Marvin Decker
  • Publication number: 20180059277
    Abstract: A method can include selecting a location associated with a seismic survey geometry; selecting a trace for the location where the trace is selected from one of a plurality of different types of traces that include real data traces, interpolated data traces and model data traces; generating a multiple model based at least in part on the selected trace; and adjusting seismic data based at least in part on the multiple model.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 30, 2016
    Publication date: March 1, 2018
    Inventors: Robert Bloor, William Goodell Sanger, Ian Moore
  • Publication number: 20160202374
    Abstract: Systems, methods, and computer-readable media for determining a velocity model. The method includes receiving a first velocity model having a first symmetry approximation of a media of a subterranean domain, receiving seismic data representing a subterranean formation, and determining, by operation of a processor, a second velocity model having a second symmetry approximation of the media, the second symmetry approximation being less symmetric than the first symmetry approximation. The second velocity model is determined based on an estimate of residual moveout as a function of azimuth and one or more differentials that relate one or more changes in residual moveout as a function of azimuth to one or more orthorhombic parameters. The method also including migrating the seismic data using the second velocity model.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 13, 2016
    Publication date: July 14, 2016
    Inventors: Sribharath Kainkaryam, David Nichols, Robert Bloor, Marvin Decker
  • Patent number: 8462589
    Abstract: A seismic system has a plurality of seismic sources. Each of the seismic sources includes a reaction mass movable with respect to a geological structure and includes an actuator moving the reaction mass. The movement of the reaction mass emits a source signal as seismic energy into the geological structure. In the system, each of the source signals is generated from a base vibratory signal segmented into a plurality of segments, where the base vibratory signal sweeps from an initial frequency to a final frequency. Each of the segments has a partition of sweep frequencies different from the other segments. Each of the source signals has a distinguishing arrangement of the segments different from the other source signals.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 23, 2009
    Date of Patent: June 11, 2013
    Assignee: Inova Ltd.
    Inventors: Gary A. Sitton, Robert Bloor, J. MacDonald Smith
  • Patent number: 8462585
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for generating a seismic source signal are provided for generating energy in the form of a plurality of time sequence vibratory signals, the vibratory signals being partitioned as a function of time and/or frequency, wherein each of the plurality of signals comprises a distinguishing signature. The partitioned vibratory signals are emitted into a terrain of interest as seismic source signals for conducting a seismic survey.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 23, 2009
    Date of Patent: June 11, 2013
    Assignee: Inova Ltd.
    Inventors: Gary A. Sitton, Robert Bloor, J. MacDonald Smith
  • Patent number: 8462587
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for generating a seismic source signal are provided for generating energy in the form of a plurality of time sequence vibratory signals, the vibratory signals being partitioned as a function of time and/or frequency, wherein each of the plurality of signals comprises a distinguishing signature. The partitioned vibratory signals are emitted into a terrain of interest as seismic source signals for conducting a seismic survey.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 23, 2009
    Date of Patent: June 11, 2013
    Assignee: Inova Ltd.
    Inventors: Gary A. Sitton, Robert Bloor, J. MacDonald Smith
  • Patent number: 8462588
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for generating a seismic source signal are provided for generating energy in the form of a plurality of time sequence vibratory signals, the vibratory signals being partitioned as a function of time and/or frequency, wherein each of the plurality of signals comprises a distinguishing signature. The partitioned vibratory signals are emitted into a terrain of interest as seismic source signals for conducting a seismic survey.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 23, 2009
    Date of Patent: June 11, 2013
    Assignee: Inova Ltd.
    Inventors: Gary A. Sitton, Robert Bloor, J. MacDonald Smith
  • Publication number: 20100157734
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for generating a seismic source signal are provided for generating energy in the form of a plurality of time sequence vibratory signals, the vibratory signals being partitioned as a function of time and/or frequency, wherein each of the plurality of signals comprises a distinguishing signature. The partitioned vibratory signals are emitted into a terrain of interest as seismic source signals for conducting a seismic survey.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 23, 2009
    Publication date: June 24, 2010
    Applicant: ION GEOPHYSICAL CORPORATION
    Inventors: Gary A. Sitton, Robert Bloor, J. MacDonald Smith
  • Publication number: 20100149915
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for generating a seismic source signal are provided for generating energy in the form of a plurality of time sequence vibratory signals, the vibratory signals being partitioned as a function of time and/or frequency, wherein each of the plurality of signals comprises a distinguishing signature. The partitioned vibratory signals are emitted into a terrain of interest as seismic source signals for conducting a seismic survey.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 23, 2009
    Publication date: June 17, 2010
    Applicant: ION GEOPHYSICAL CORPORATION
    Inventors: Gary A. Sitton, Robert Bloor, J. MacDonald Smith
  • Publication number: 20100149916
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for generating a seismic source signal are provided for generating energy in the form of a plurality of time sequence vibratory signals, the vibratory signals being partitioned as a function of time and/or frequency, wherein each of the plurality of signals comprises a distinguishing signature.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 23, 2009
    Publication date: June 17, 2010
    Applicant: ION GEOPHYSICAL CORPORATION
    Inventors: Gary A. Sitton, Robert Bloor, J. MacDonald Smith
  • Publication number: 20100149922
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for generating a seismic source signal are provided for generating energy in the form of a plurality of time sequence vibratory signals, the vibratory signals being partitioned as a function of time and/or frequency, wherein each of the plurality of signals comprises a distinguishing signature.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 23, 2009
    Publication date: June 17, 2010
    Applicant: ION GEOPHYSICAL CORPORATION
    Inventors: Gary A. Sitton, Robert Bloor, J. MacDonald Smith
  • Patent number: 7639567
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for generating a seismic source signal are provided for generating energy in the form of a plurality of time sequence vibratory signals, the vibratory signals being partitioned as a function of time and/or frequency, wherein each of the plurality of signals comprises a distinguishing signature. The partitioned vibratory signals are emitted into a terrain of interest as seismic source signals for conducting a seismic survey.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 17, 2007
    Date of Patent: December 29, 2009
    Assignee: ION Geophysical Corporation
    Inventors: Gary A. Sitton, Robert Bloor, J. MacDonald Smith
  • Publication number: 20090073807
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for generating a seismic source signal are provided for generating energy in the form of a plurality of time sequence vibratory signals, the vibratory signals being partitioned as a function of time and/or frequency, wherein each of the plurality of signals comprises a distinguishing signature. The partitioned vibratory signals are emitted into a terrain of interest as seismic source signals for conducting a seismic survey.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 17, 2007
    Publication date: March 19, 2009
    Applicant: Input/Output, Inc.
    Inventors: Gary A. Sitton, Robert Bloor, J. MacDonald Smith