Combined hardware and software architecture for remote monitoring

摘要

A system for the monitoring of remote equipment or processes such as oil and gas wells. The system utilizes a local controller at each site which transmits data to a central server over a wide area network. Preferably, the local controller will be connected to the wide area network via a wireless radio frequency connection. The central server then provides the stored data to users via served web pages or custom software viewable on any compatible computer attached to the network. The users of the system can also enter data values into web pages on the viewing computer to be transferred through the system to the local controller to alter its operation or that of the equipment to which it is attached.