Pumper’s FriendPumper’s FriendSmartphone Software Program for Smartphone Software Program for

Pumpers/Well TendersPumpers/Well Tenders

Project Team:Frank Braswell - Systems of Merritt, Inc.,

in collaboration with

Oklahoma Marginal Well Commission

Sponsored by Grant Funding Provided by Software Developed by

Problems AddressedProblems AddressedThrough Digital Data Acquisition

and Communication

• Improved Production Efficiency

• Lower Operating Costs

• Improved Safety

• Prevent and Minimize Environmental Impact

Systems of Merritt, Inc.Systems of Merritt, Inc.

• Frank Merritt Braswell

• MSEE, University of Illinois

• Conoco, 5 years, Exploration Research

• Hardware & Software Engineering

• SWC Projects– Airlift Services International– Taylor University

SOM StrategySOM Strategy

Focus on the Unique and Important Needs of Stripper Well Operators

• SOM actively engaged in understanding needs in the field

• Keep it simple using new technologies

Existing Field Data CollectionExisting Field Data Collection

Paper Log Sheets– Installation, Human Interface, Communication

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Old User Interface DesignOld User Interface Design

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Common computerUser interface concepts

•Text Labels•Number Boxes•Unfamiliar Navigation

Advanced User Interface Design Advanced User Interface Design MethodsMethods

Visual Oriented - Work with Familiar Objects

Advanced User Interface Design Advanced User Interface Design MethodsMethods

Create familiar graphics that operate in an intuitive way.

Make use of touch screen intuitive gestures

•Taps•Swipe direction•Pinch in/Pinch out•Shake

Advanced User Interface DesignAdvanced User Interface Design

-Swipe finger up and down to change sight-glass level.

Advanced User Interface DesignAdvanced User Interface Design

-Pointer will follow finger around dial for input.

Advanced User Interface DesignAdvanced User Interface Design

-Roll numbers into place for digital gauges.

Advanced User Interface DesignAdvanced User Interface Design

-Use slider bar to adjust SPM, then visually compare to pump jack.

Advanced User Interface Advanced User Interface NavigationNavigation

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Logical and consistent screen navigation as described in the Apple User Interface Guidelines

Advanced User Interface Advanced User Interface NavigationNavigation

Pumper’s Friend uses familiar navigation methods as used by other iPhone applications.

Advanced iPhone Advanced iPhone CommunicationCommunication

Wellsite

Cell TowerInternet

Owner/Operator

Apple Computer ProductsApple Computer Products Technology of choice for this project

• Large market share - over 51 million iPhones sold since 2007 - HW readily available from Apple and AT&T

• Simple and effective SW distribution through Apple iTunes Store

• Systems of Merritt, Inc. is an experienced Apple iPhone developer with multiple applications in the iTunes Store - large developer community

MarketingMarketing

OMWC - contact owners through newsletter, meetings and trade show

• OMWC - connections with other organizations

• Industry Trade Journals• Apple iTunes Store - distribution of

Software

Pumper’s FriendPumper’s FriendComing Soon,Coming Soon,

to an oil field near you!to an oil field near you!

Thanks to: SWC for Funding Opportunity;

OMWC for collaboration and support;Our friends for their valuable input.

There’s still time to get involved!Contact Systems of Merritt, Inc.