Neuronal networks for controlling downhole processes
AssigneeBaker Hughes Incorporated
InventorsErik Pennewitz, Thomas Kruspe, Sebastian Jung
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Abstract
An apparatus for processing signals downhole includes a carrier configured to be conveyed through a borehole penetrating an earth formation and a container disposed at the carrier and configured to carry biological material. A cultured biological neural network is disposed at the container, the neural network being capable of processing a network input signal and providing a processed network output signal. One or more electrodes are in electrical communication with the neural network, the one or more electrodes being configured to communicate the network input signal into the neural network and to communicate the network output signal out of the neural network.
Claims19
An apparatus for processing signals downhole, the apparatus comprising:
- a carrier configured to be conveyed through a borehole penetrating an earth formation;
- a container disposed at the carrier and configured to carry biological material;
- a cultured biological neural network disposed at the container, the neural network being capable of processing a network input signal and providing a processed network output signal;
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- one or more electrodes in electrical communication with the neural network, the one or more electrodes being configured to communicate the network input signal into the neural network and to communicate the network output signal out of the neural network.
A method for processing signals downhole, the method comprising:
- conveying a carrier through a borehole;
- receiving a network input signal using one or more electrodes coupled to a cultured biological neural network;
- processing the network input signal using the neural network to provide a processed network output signal;
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- outputting the network output signal using one or more electrodes coupled to the neural network.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.