Systems and methods for downhole communication and measurement utilizing an improved metallic tubular having an elongated body with tubular walls and a central bore adapted to receive a run-in tool. The tubular including slotted stations to provide through-tubular signal transmission and/or reception....http://www.google.ca/patents/US20030137302?utm_source=gb-gplus-sharePatent US20030137302 - Inductively-coupled system for receiving a run-in tool
