Patent ID: 8237584
Filing Date: 2012-08-07
Classification: G01V

Abstract:
1. A method for communicating with a downhole instrument in a tool string having a first instrument and a second instrument, and a network sub, the method comprising the steps of: generating a first data packet associated with the first instrument; assigning a first priority to the first data packet; generating a second data packet associated with the second instrument; assigning a second priority to the second data packet; assembling a first sequence of data packets based on the first priority and the second priority; sequentially transmitting the first sequence of data packets to a network sub; testing the first data packet to determine if a threshold has been reached; generating a third data packed associated with the first instrument; generating a fourth data packet associated with the second instrument; assigning an updated first priority to the third data packet in response to the threshold being reached; assigning an updated second priority to the fourth data packet in response to the threshold being reached; assembling a second sequence of data packets based on the updated first priority and the updated second priority; and sequentially transmitting the second sequence of data packets to the first network sub.