System and method for communicating along a wellbore

Details System and method for communicating along a wellbore System and method for communicating along a wellbore

2007-07-31

2007-07-31

Neuder, William (Department: 3672)

Wells

Processes

Placing or shifting well part

C166S065100, C340S853100, C340S854300

Reexamination Certificate

active

10905012

ABSTRACT:
A system and method is provided for communicating with a device disposed in a wellbore. Signals are communicated between a surface location and the device via a hardwired section of wellbore and a wireless section of wellbore. The signal is sent downhole or uphole over a portion of the distance via a communication line and over another portion of the distance via wireless communication.

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