Patent ID: 6928864

Claim:
A tool assembly adapted for insertion into a well or other hole to direct monitoring of at least one condition existing in the well or other hole, the tool comprising: an elongated housing with first and second ends, where the second end includes an opening sized to receive and provide access to one or more energy storage units insertable therein; a computing unit positioned within the elongated housing and connectable to at least one sensor which is configured to provide a sensor reading of at least one monitored condition, the sensor reading comprising a sensor output signal including sensor reading data corresponding to the at least one monitored condition, the computing unit being configured to receive and process the sensor output signal, wherein the computing unit is capable of directing the obtainment of sensor readings according to at least two different sampling schedules a main circuit board positioned within the elongated housing, the main circuit board including at least one electrical contact positioned to contact one or more electrodes of the one or more energy storage units components upon insertion through the opening of the second end; and an electrical assembly including the at least one electrical contact and an electrical circuit configured to conduct electrical signals between the second end of the elongated housing and the computing unit.