Patent ID: 8256349
Filing Date: 2012-09-04
Classification: F42D

Abstract:
1. A system of correlating any one or more of a plurality of blast holes in a drill pattern with a corresponding detonator, the system comprising: a) a plurality of individually identifiable first identifiers capable of relaying identification data pertaining to the respective first identifier; b) a plurality of GPS devices capable of relaying information related to a location of the respective GPS device; c) a plurality of blast holes configured in a drill pattern, each blast hole being provided with a respective first identifier and a GPS device; d) a plurality of individually identifiable second identifiers capable of relaying identification data pertaining to the respective second identifier; e) a plurality of detonators, each detonator being provided with a respective second identifier, wherein each detonator is located in a respective blast hole in the drill pattern; and, f) a data reception system for receiving identification data and location information from respective first and second identifiers and GPS devices for each blast hole and corresponding detonator.