Patent ID: 7778006

Claim:
A wireless electronic booster for use in connection with a blasting machine and for detonation of an explosive material at a blast site, said blasting machine controlling said electronic booster via at least one wireless command signal, the wireless electronic booster comprising: an electronic detonator comprising a firing circuit and a base charge; an explosive charge in operative association with said detonator, such that actuation of said base charge via said firing circuit causes actuation of said explosive charge which causes detonation of said explosive material; a wireless transceiver for receiving and processing said at least one wireless command signal from said blasting machine, said transceiver in signal communication with said firing circuit such that upon receipt of a command signal to FIRE said firing circuit causes actuation of said base charge and actuation of said explosive charge; and a protective casing such that at least the detonator, explosive charge and transceiver are contained within the casing to at least partially protect the detonator, explosive charge and transceiver from shock or loading forces imposed thereupon and/or ingress of water or dirt during use.