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Method of seismic data enhancement using a phase of rectified trace seismic parameter
Assignee: ConocoPhillips Co
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Filing: 1984-03-05
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Granted: 1986-12-30
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Expires: 2004-03-05
Abstract
Abstract A method for developing a novel seismic data attribute enables improvements in seismic data processing and interpretation. Seismic signals or trace data are first rectified and then Hilbert transformed and processed with the arc tangent function to develop a new instantaneous phase parameter referred to as phase of rectified trace (PORT). Output data may be further enhanced with tri-modal, interactive color display.
Inventors
- 👤 Beverly Stebens
- 👤 Roger K. Parsons
- 👤 Robert T. Baumel
- 👤 Donna K. Terral
- 👤 Matthew J. Yedlin
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-28 11:48
CPC Classifications
G; G01; G01V; G01V1/00; G01V1/28; G01V2210/00; G01V2210/20
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
66 words
The method of developing a specific seismic data parameter from seismic trace data, comprising: receiving processed seismic trace data for a selected plane of investigation; rectifying said seismic trace data; producing the Hilbert transform of said rectified trace data; determining the instantaneous phase using Hilbert transformed rectified data; and interpreting geological significance of the plane of investigation using instantaneous phase of the rectified and transformed data.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
66 words
The method of developing a specific seismic data parameter from seismic trace data, comprising: receiving processed seismic trace data for a selected plane of investigation; rectifying said seismic trace data; producing the Hilbert transform of said rectified trace data; determining the instantaneous phase using Hilbert transformed rectified data; and interpreting geological significance of the plane of investigation using instantaneous phase of the rectified and transformed data.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
26 words
The method of claim 1 wherein said step of interpreting comprises: visually displaying the instantaneous phase data for a selected portion of said plane of investigation.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
32 words
The method as set forth in claim 2 wherein said step of visually displaying comprises: generating image data for said instantaneous phase data; and outputting said image data on a visual display.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
27 words
The method as set forth in claim 3 which further includes: using multi-color video display and assigning different colors to different polarities of said instantaneous phase data.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
27 words
The method as set forth in claim 4 which includes the step of: interactively varying the association of colors and color intensities in said multi-color video display.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
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| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1989-12-29 | 1990-06-30 | 1990-12-30 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1993-12-29 | 1994-06-30 | 1994-12-30 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1997-12-29 | 1998-06-30 | 1998-12-30 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |