US3714663A
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Timing number generator
Assignee: Mobil Oil AS
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Filing: 1971-12-09
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Granted: 1973-01-30
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Expires: 1991-12-09
Abstract
Abstract Multiplexed seismic data representing a plurality of seismic channels intensity modulates each sweep of the electron beam on a cathode-ray tube. Each successive sweep of the electron beam is photographically reproduced on a rotating drum plotter to provide a plurality of seismic traces. Timing lines are recorded at fixed time intervals along the length of the seismic traces as they are recorded on the drum plotter. A generator provides timing number signals for selected timing lines to intensity modulate the electron beam on the cathode-ray tube so that timing numbers are photographically reproduced adjacent the selected timing lines.
Inventors
- 👤 C Smith
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 14:33
CPC Classifications
G; G01; G01V; G01V1/00; G01V1/28; G01V1/32
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
274 words
A system for photographically reproducing seismic data stored on magnetic tape, comprising: a. means for successively sampling traces of seismic data, b. a visual reproduction system including a cathode-ray tube, c. means for applying said samples to said reproduction system to successively intensity modulate the electron beam of said cathode-ray tube one time during each sweep of said electron beam across the face of said cathode-ray tube for each of said plurality of traces, d. means for photographically reproducing each successive sweep of said electron beam across the face of said cathode-ray tube to produce a continuous recording for each of said plurality of seismic traces, e. means for generating timing lines, f. a counter for counting the occurrence of said timing lines, g. means responsive to said counter for producing timing number signals and for applying said timing number signals to said reproduction system to intensity modulate said electron beam during sweeps thereof to cause to be produced on the face of said cathode-ray tube at any one time one component part of a timing number identifying the time occurrence of its associated timing line, said means including first means, triggered at the start of each sweep of said electron beam, for providing a timing pulse for the portion of each of said sweeps during which seismic data is to be recorded, and second means, triggered by the trailing edge of said timing pulse from said first means, for providing a plurality of successive timing pulses, said timing pulses representing the times during the sweeps of said electron beam at which said timing number signals are to be applied to said reproduction system.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
274 words
A system for photographically reproducing seismic data stored on magnetic tape, comprising: a. means for successively sampling traces of seismic data, b. a visual reproduction system including a cathode-ray tube, c. means for applying said samples to said reproduction system to successively intensity modulate the electron beam of said cathode-ray tube one time during each sweep of said electron beam across the face of said cathode-ray tube for each of said plurality of traces, d. means for photographically reproducing each successive sweep of said electron beam across the face of said cathode-ray tube to produce a continuous recording for each of said plurality of seismic traces, e. means for generating timing lines, f. a counter for counting the occurrence of said timing lines, g. means responsive to said counter for producing timing number signals and for applying said timing number signals to said reproduction system to intensity modulate said electron beam during sweeps thereof to cause to be produced on the face of said cathode-ray tube at any one time one component part of a timing number identifying the time occurrence of its associated timing line, said means including first means, triggered at the start of each sweep of said electron beam, for providing a timing pulse for the portion of each of said sweeps during which seismic data is to be recorded, and second means, triggered by the trailing edge of said timing pulse from said first means, for providing a plurality of successive timing pulses, said timing pulses representing the times during the sweeps of said electron beam at which said timing number signals are to be applied to said reproduction system.
Claim 3
Independent Claim
274 words
A system for photographically reproducing seismic data stored on magnetic tape, comprising: a. means for successively sampling traces of seismic data, b. a visual reproduction system including a cathode-ray tube, c. means for applying said samples to said reproduction system to successively intensity modulate the electron beam of said cathode-ray tube one time during each sweep of said electron beam across the face of said cathode-ray tube for each of said plurality of traces, d. means for photographically reproducing each successive sweep of said electron beam across the face of said cathode-ray tube to produce a continuous recording for each of said plurality of seismic traces, e. means for generating timing lines, f. a counter for counting the occurrence of said timing lines, g. means responsive to said counter for producing timing number signals and for applying said timing number signals to said reproduction system to intensity modulate said electron beam during sweeps thereof to cause to be produced on the face of said cathode-ray tube at any one time one component part of a timing number identifying the time occurrence of its associated timing line, said means including first means, triggered at the start of each sweep of said electron beam, for providing a timing pulse for the portion of each of said sweeps during which seismic data is to be recorded, and second means, triggered by the trailing edge of said timing pulse from said first means, for providing a plurality of successive timing pulses, said timing pulses representing the times during the sweeps of said electron beam at which said timing number signals are to be applied to said reproduction system.
Claim 4
Independent Claim
274 words
A system for photographically reproducing seismic data stored on magnetic tape, comprising: a. means for successively sampling traces of seismic data, b. a visual reproduction system including a cathode-ray tube, c. means for applying said samples to said reproduction system to successively intensity modulate the electron beam of said cathode-ray tube one time during each sweep of said electron beam across the face of said cathode-ray tube for each of said plurality of traces, d. means for photographically reproducing each successive sweep of said electron beam across the face of said cathode-ray tube to produce a continuous recording for each of said plurality of seismic traces, e. means for generating timing lines, f. a counter for counting the occurrence of said timing lines, g. means responsive to said counter for producing timing number signals and for applying said timing number signals to said reproduction system to intensity modulate said electron beam during sweeps thereof to cause to be produced on the face of said cathode-ray tube at any one time one component part of a timing number identifying the time occurrence of its associated timing line, said means including first means, triggered at the start of each sweep of said electron beam, for providing a timing pulse for the portion of each of said sweeps during which seismic data is to be recorded, and second means, triggered by the trailing edge of said timing pulse from said first means, for providing a plurality of successive timing pulses, said timing pulses representing the times during the sweeps of said electron beam at which said timing number signals are to be applied to said reproduction system.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
54 words
The system as set forth in claim 1 wherein said second means includes a plurality of means connected in series such that the trailing edge of the pulse from each of said plurality of means triggers the succeeding one of said plurality of means such that said plurality of successive timing pulses are generated.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
167 words
The system as set forth in claim 1 wherein said counter includes: a. a unit counter for providing a plurality of count pulses representative of the unit numeral of the number of timing lines counted by said unit counter, and b. a tenths counter for providing a plurality of count pulses representative of a tenths numeral of the number of timing lines counted by said tenThs counter, and wherein said plurality of successive timing pulses include: a. at least a first timing pulse representing the time during the sweep of said electron beam at which the intensity modulation of said electron beam is to be begun for the production of the unit numeral of said number on the seismic trace recording, and b. at least a second timing pulse representing the time during the sweep of said electron beam at which the intensity modulation of said electron beam is to be begun for the production of the tenths numeral of said number on the seismic trace recording.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
60 words
The system as set forth in claim 3 further including a third timing pulse representing the time during the sweep of said electron beam at which the intensity modulation of said electron beam is to be begun for the production of a decimal point at a location on the seismic trace recording between the unit numeral and the tenths numeral.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
54 words
The system as set forth in claim 3 further including third means responsive to said tenths counter for permitting the triggering of said first means only after a preselected number of occurrences of said timing lines, whereby the first timing line marked with a timing number is other than the first timing line generated.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1976-01-30 | 1976-07-31 | 1977-01-30 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-01-30 | 1980-07-31 | 1981-01-30 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-01-30 | 1984-07-31 | 1985-01-30 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |