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Method of detecting a spatial orientation of a transducer by one or more spatial orientation features

One aspect of the invention relates to a method of detecting a spatial orientation of a transducer by a handheld optical scanning device. The method comprises steps of providing a first spatial orientation feature on at least a first outer housing surface of the transducer and arranging a handheld optical scanning device in a sightline of the first spatial orientation feature at a selected spatial orientation relative to the first outer surface of the transducer housing. The method comprises further steps of identifying the first spatial orientation feature, detecting a spatial orientation of the handheld scanning device in a predetermined coordinate reference system and determining a spatial orientation of the transducer in the predetermined coordinate reference system.

Active RFID tag arrangements for actuation of downhole equipment in well fluids

A first RFID tag arrangement for actuating a downhole tool includes a non-metallic housing enclosing a passive RFID tag, power source, pulsed oscillator circuit, and energizer coil. The pulsed oscillator circuit drives the energizer coil to stimulate and activate the tag such that it can be read by an external reader. A second RFID tag arrangement includes a non-metallic housing enclosing a power source, a transmission circuit, and a transmitter coil. The transmission circuit can drive the transmitter coil to transmit a payload stored in the transmission circuit such that the payload is delivered to an external reader. A method of actuating a downhole tool includes placing the tool's RFID tag reader in listen only mode, introducing into the wellbore an active RFID tag that transmits its payload to the reader, and optionally configuring the reader to reprogram the tag when it receives the payload therefrom.

Active RFID tag arrangements for actuation of downhole equipment in well fluids

A first RFID tag arrangement for actuating a downhole tool includes a non-metallic housing enclosing a passive RFID tag, power source, pulsed oscillator circuit, and energizer coil. The pulsed oscillator circuit drives the energizer coil to stimulate and activate the tag such that it can be read by an external reader. A second RFID tag arrangement includes a non-metallic housing enclosing a power source, a transmission circuit, and a transmitter coil. The transmission circuit can drive the transmitter coil to transmit a payload stored in the transmission circuit such that the payload is delivered to an external reader. A method of actuating a downhole tool includes placing the tool's RFID tag reader in listen only mode, introducing into the wellbore an active RFID tag that transmits its payload to the reader, and optionally configuring the reader to reprogram the tag when it receives the payload therefrom.

X-ray and metal detectable thermoset composites for use in food and pharmaceutical manufacturing

Provided are X-ray and metal detectable thermoset composites and methods of detecting the same. The present X-ray and metal detectable thermoset composites may be formed into trays, sheets, or other substrates suitable for use in food or pharmaceutical processing or manufacturing.

X-ray and metal detectable thermoset composites for use in food and pharmaceutical manufacturing

Provided are X-ray and metal detectable thermoset composites and methods of detecting the same. The present X-ray and metal detectable thermoset composites may be formed into trays, sheets, or other substrates suitable for use in food or pharmaceutical processing or manufacturing.

Magneto-mechanical marker with enhanced frequency stability and signal strength
10928539 · 2021-02-23 · ·

A magneto mechanical resonator device comprises a ferromagnetic resonator element having a length substantially equal to an integer multiple (N) of a wavelength of a resonant frequency of the ferromagnetic resonator element, wherein the ferromagnetic resonator element is formed from an amorphous metal material, wherein N is at least 2, and at least one bias magnetic element disposed along a lateral side of the ferromagnetic resonator element.

GEOPHYSICAL SENSOR POSITIONING SYSTEM
20210082203 · 2021-03-18 ·

An augmented reality (AR) object positioning system receives a target coordinate for a location of interest within a physical environment. The AR object positioning system then determines an AR device coordinate of an AR device within the physical environment and orientation information of the AR device at the AR device coordinate. The AR object positioning system calculates a plurality of image frame coordinates of an image frame based on the AR device coordinate and the orientation information when the image frame was captured. The AR object positioning system, in response to an image frame coordinate of the plurality of image frame coordinates corresponding with the target coordinate, renders on a display of the AR device, first annotation content relative to the image frame coordinate according to rendering instructions for the first annotation content.

Turf maintenance system
10959362 · 2021-03-30 · ·

A below-grade smart irrigation object includes: an input signal portion configured to receive an energizing signal for the below-grade smart irrigation object; an output signal portion configured to indicate the location of the below-grade smart irrigation object in response to receiving the energizing signal; and an irrigation portion configured to effectuate an irrigation operation.

Turf maintenance system
10959362 · 2021-03-30 · ·

A below-grade smart irrigation object includes: an input signal portion configured to receive an energizing signal for the below-grade smart irrigation object; an output signal portion configured to indicate the location of the below-grade smart irrigation object in response to receiving the energizing signal; and an irrigation portion configured to effectuate an irrigation operation.

Use of high speed radio frequency protocols for communication with pipeline pigs and inspection tools

A method and system of high speed radio frequency communication between an outside of a metallic pipeline or vessel and an interior volume contained by the metallic pipeline or vessel includes passing a high speed radio frequency signal through a communication portal having a high speed radio frequency permittive material exposed to the interior volume of the metallic pipeline and to the outside. The high speed radio frequency signal may be transmitted from the interior volume to the outside or from the outside to the interior volume. The communication portal may be a cylindrical- or planar-shaped body connected to the metallic pipeline. A tool located within the interior volume may transmit, receive, or transmit and receive the high speed radio frequency signal. The high speed radio frequency signal may be configured according to a 2.45 GHz standard protocol.