In a bold move to future-proof subsea operations, inventors Richard Cochrane and Kawshalya Pathirange have filed three strategic patents that address key challenges in data distribution, storage, and decision-making across subsea networks. These innovations are designed to enhance efficiency, reduce operational costs, and simplify human-machine interaction in complex offshore environments. 1. Smarter Software Updates – GB2632271A: Data Distribution This patent introduces a method for communicating software code updates to subsea nodes with minimal bandwidth usage. By optimizing data transfer through umbilicals, the system ensures reliable updates without overloading limited communication channels—critical for maintaining uptime and responsiveness in remote subsea installations. 2. Intelligent Event-Based Storage – GB2632269A: Data Storage and Provision The second filing presents a method for storing data at subsea modules based on the occurrence of multiple predetermined events. This targeted approach ensures that only relevant, high-value data is captured, improving operational efficiency and reducing the cost of data handling in subsea well operations. 3. Decentralized Decision-Making – GB2632270A: Network and Network Processing The third patent focuses on decentralizing decision-making within slave subsea nodes. By modifying local logic, the system reduces conflicts between performance parameters across different subsea trees. Operators benefit from simplified workflows—reviewing performance analyses and authorizing recommended changes without manual recalibration. Why It Matters These innovations aren’t just theoretical—they’re designed to solve real-world challenges:
Bandwidth limitations in remote environments Data overload from continuous monitoring Operational complexity in managing multiple subsea assets
BY EMBEDDING INTELLIGENCE DIRECTLY INTO SUBSEA NODES, OPERATORS GAIN FASTER INSIGHTS, REDUCE MANUAL INTERVENTION, AND IMPROVE SYSTEM RESILIENCE.
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