Abstract: A method and apparatus for detonating a power charge in downhole wellbore using a heating element embedded within the energetic material of the power charge.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for containing one or more shaped charges in a single plane, arrayed about the center axis of a gun body, and detonated from a single initiator in a shaped charge cluster assembly.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for containing one or more shaped charges in a single plane, arrayed about the center axis of a gun body, and detonated from a single initiator in a shaped charge cluster assembly.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for detonating a power charge in downhole wellbore using a heating element embedded within the energetic material of the power charge.

Abstract: A voice assistant device comprises an input to receive data defining an audio command; and processing circuitry to perform an operation defined by the audio command responsive to an activation of the voice assistant device; wherein the activation comprises determining presence of an activation source within an activation region from one or more sensors.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for providing a universal plug in cartridge detonator capability in box-by-box perforating guns.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for detonating a power charge in downhole wellbore using a heating element embedded within the energetic material of the power charge.

Abstract: A method and system for a perforating gun having a box by pin perforating gun system using swaged down gun bodies. The box by pin perforating gun system may include a removable cartridge to hold a detonator with a switch and an insulated charge holder as an electrical feed-through.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for containing one or more shaped charges in a single plane, arrayed about the center axis of a gun body, and detonated from a single initiator in a shaped charge cluster assembly.

Abstract: A method and system for a perforating gun having a box by pin perforating gun system using swaged down gun bodies. The box by pin perforating gun system may include a removable cartridge to hold a detonator with a switch and an insulated charge holder as an electrical feed-through.

Abstract: An apparatus comprising an input to receive identifier parameters for one or more identifiers, where the identifiers are displayable at a display device mounted or mountable in a vehicle. The apparatus may comprise a storage device to store identifier parameters for at least one of the one or more identifiers. The apparatus may also comprise a locating module to determine a location parameter relating to the display device. Also the apparatus may comprise a processor to select an identifier for display at the display device based, at least in part, on the stored identifier parameters for one of the one or more identifiers matching the location parameter relating to the display device.

Abstract: A system for automatically ascertaining the location of wireless functional devices, such as lights and switches, in a building. Information from the devices is generated by receipt of electromagnetic signals from other devices, to calculate a best fit for the relative location of the devices in relation to each other. Preferably a map of the building is adduced to refine the location process, for instance by tying the location of a light switch to a wall or a light to a ceiling. The information is used to ascertain that, for example, two devices are in the same room and can be associated with each other. Account can be taken of variable features of the building such as partition walls, to update device settings. There is thus no need to survey the building manually.

Abstract: A method of controlling a data processing device, the method comprising: receiving, at the data processing device, a communication from a remote device wherein the communication comprises verification data; verifying the verification data at the data processing device; initiating an action by a watchdog associated with the data processing device based on the verification.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for containing one or more shaped charges in a single plane, arrayed about the center axis of a gun body, and detonated from a single initiator in a shaped charge cluster assembly.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for containing one or more shaped charges in a single plane, arrayed about the center axis of a gun body, and detonated from a single initiator in a shaped charge cluster assembly.

Abstract: A voice assistant device comprises an input to receive data defining an audio command; and processing circuitry to perform an operation defined by the audio command responsive to an activation of the voice assistant device; wherein the activation comprises determining presence of an activation source within an activation region from one or more sensors.

Abstract: An apparatus comprising an input to receive identifier parameters for one or more identifiers, where the identifiers are displayable at a display device mounted or mountable in a vehicle. The apparatus may comprise a storage device to store identifier parameters for at least one of the one or more identifiers. The apparatus may also comprise a locating module to determine a location parameter relating to the display device. Also the apparatus may comprise a processor to select an identifier for display at the display device based, at least in part, on the stored identifier parameters for one of the one or more identifiers matching the location parameter relating to the display device.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for containing one or more shaped charges in a single plane, arrayed about the center axis of a gun body, and detonated from a single initiator in a shaped charge cluster assembly.

Abstract: A quick connect device for well tools that allows for the connection of two components, such as a setting tool and a plug, without the need for screwing the two components together.

Abstract: An orienting system for precisely aligning downhole tools with respect to each other, such as perforating guns, exploration tools, or other completions tools. The orienting system provides for orienting a first tool with respect to a second tool in a predetermined number of degrees of rotation, and then locking down the combination for use downhole in that configuration.