Automated Machine Learning Fault Modeling with Grouping
Summary
The European Patent Office published application EP4581404A1 for Schlumberger's automated machine learning fault modeling system with grouping capabilities. The patent application covers ML-based fault modeling techniques for subsurface analysis, with applicants Services Pétroliers Schlumberger and Geoquest Systems B.V. designated states include all EU member states plus Switzerland, Norway, Turkey, and other EPC contracting states.
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The EPO published patent application EP4581404A1 titled 'Automated Machine Learning Fault Modeling with Grouping' for Services Pétroliers Schlumberger and Geoquest Systems B.V. The application covers ML techniques (G06N 20/00) for automated fault modeling in subsurface analysis, classified under IPC categories including G01V (geophysics) and G06F (computing).
Affected parties include technology companies developing ML systems for oil and gas exploration, as well as competitors in the machine learning fault modeling space who should review the patent claims for potential licensing needs or design-around considerations. The designated states (EU member states, CH, NO, TR, etc.) define the geographic scope of potential patent protection.
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AUTOMATED MACHINE LEARNING FAULT MODELING WITH GROUPING
Publication EP4581404A1 Kind: A1 Apr 08, 2026
Applicants
Services Pétroliers Schlumberger, Geoquest Systems B.V.
Inventors
LAVERNE, Thomas Guillaume, LEVANNIER, Arnaud
IPC Classifications
G01V 1/30 20060101AFI20260227BHEP G06F 30/27 20200101ALI20260227BHEP G06N 20/00 20190101ALI20260227BHEP G01V 20/00 20240101ALI20260227BHEP G06N 5/025 20230101ALI20260227BHEP G06F 111/10 20200101ALN20260227BHEP G06F 119/02 20200101ALN20260227BHEP
Designated States
AL, AT, BE, BG, CH, CY, CZ, DE, DK, EE, ES, FI, FR, GB, GR, HR, HU, IE, IS, IT, LI, LT, LU, LV, MC, MK, MT, NL, NO, PL, PT, RO, RS, SE, SI, SK, SM, TR
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