(57) ABSTRACT A system and method for converting medical images of a particular patient
into high resolution, 3D dynamic and interactive images interacting with medical tools …

An apparatus associated with a drilling rig includes a surface steerable system for
controlling drilling direction of a bottom hole assembly (BHA). The surface steerable system …

A method for determining geological formation characteristics involves driving a bottom hole
assembly (BHA) in a borehole. At least one mechanical drilling parameter generated is …

A method includes acquiring trajectory information; based at least in part on a portion of the
trajectory information, generating a set of candidate trajectories with associated performance …

A system and method for surface steerable drilling are provided. In one example, the method
includes monitoring operating parameters for drilling rig equipment and bottom hole …

A system and method for surface steerable drilling are provided. In one example, the system
receives toolface information for a bottom hole assembly (BHA) and non-survey sensor …

A system and apparatus for displaying toolface orientation data including a surface
steerable system for controlling drilling direction of a bottom hole assembly (BHA). The …

In a drilling system, a control system coupled to a drilling rig controls a bottom hole assembly
(BHA) to drill a borehole through a geological formation along a drilling path. The control …

Abstract A Rotary Steerable System (RSS) includes a flexible collar coupled therein or
thereto that permits the stiffness of the RSS to be controlled and permits a desired turning …

A borehole drilling communication system that includes a hydraulic drill, a communication
module, and a transducer. The hydraulic drill has a drill pipe and a drill head where the …