DOWNHOLE COMMUNICATION DEVICES AND METHODS OF USE

摘要

The invention provides downhole communication devices and methods of using downhole communication devices. One aspect of the invention provides a downhole communication device including: a first energy harvesting device; a downhole transceiver in communication with the first energy harvesting device; an accumulator in communication with the energy harvesting device; and a microcontroller. The microcontroller manages communication between the first energy harvesting device, transceiver, and accumulator.