Patent ID: 9715031
Date: 2017-07-25
CPC Classifications: E21B,G01V

Claim:
1. A data retrieval device for communicating between a variable downhole location within a wellbore and a surface location in which a downhole to surface telemetry system is installed, the variable downhole location based on a telemetry condition in the wellbore, the downhole to surface telemetry system configured to communicate between a first telemetry module and a second telemetry module, the second telemetry module positioned downhole and connected to a string positioned within the wellbore, the data retrieval device comprising: a housing configured to be positioned inside the string; a communication device supported by the housing; a connection port positioned on the housing and configured to be connected to a line; and an electronic module supported by the housing, the electronic module in communication with the communication device, wherein the electronic module is configured to store and use an identification parameter of the first telemetry module to intercept a signal transmission addressed to the first telemetry module from the second telemetry module via the communication device, the electronic module to operate in place of the first telemetry module based on the identification parameter; and wherein the electronic module is configured to establish or re-establish bi-directional communication between the surface location and the second telemetry module in response to a disruption of communication between the surface location and the second telemetry module by the telemetry condition.